Beijing: From a distance, it looks as though a giant spaceship has just landed in the palm tree-dotted streets near downtown Los Angeles. It could also be a wide-canopied tree or a low passing cloud -- but for its Chinese architect Ma Yansong, as long as the building "sparks curiosity", he's achiev»»»

GlobalizationNigeriaAfrica's richest man Dangote's IPO out of reach in NigeriaAbiodun JamiuDangote seeks $1.6 billion from investors to finance a $14.3 billion expansion and thus double the oil refinery's capacity. The offer could give millions of Nigerians a stake in the company. But who can truly»»»

Eve Irvine is pleased to welcome Hélène Duguy, Senior Environmental Lawyer at ClientEarth. PFAS pollution is widespread, these highly persistent chemicals have been detected in water and soil, food and consumer products, and even the human body. The risks are increasingly well docume»»»

The Hungarian government is planning a significant increase in excise duties on tobacco products, potentially pushing up cigarette prices by almost HUF 300 per pack from November. The proposed tax hike was tucked into a bill submitted to Parliament on Monday, which primarily concerns measures linke»»»

Saudi Arabia's closure of a major oil pipeline after a recent attack is raising fears that global energy markets in crisis because of the war with Iran could face even starker shortages, pushing prices higher for fuel and other essentials. The largest oil producer in the Middle East closed its East»»»

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is heading to Europe in the middle of a trade war with U.S. President Donald Trump, seeking a deeper relationship with the European Union that could give Canadians greater freedom to work and study there. Canada will seek an arrangement that would allow Canadians»»»

Two deadlines are looming for Iraq at the end of the month: the end of a decades-long U.S. military presence and the disarmament of non-state armed groups. The U.S. withdrawal is underway, and officials say the hundreds of troops remaining in northern Iraq will be out by the Sept. 30 deadline. The »»»

The average price of diesel in Bulgaria has reached €1.90 per liter for the first time, according to data from the Fuelo platform, with some gas stations already charging more than that. Diesel has risen by 4 euro cents in just the past week. On September 8, the average price stood at €1.86 per lit»»»

A crucial Saudi oil pipeline that was struck in an attack will be mostly out of service for weeks as the damage is repaired, two regional officials said Monday, as Yemen's Houthi rebels seized more islands along Red Sea shipping routes in a new blow to Saudi Arabia's oil exports. Oil prices gained »»»

Doha, Qatar: HSBC has announced the launch of WorldTrader in Qatar, a digital wealth trading platform providing customers with convenient access to a broad range of international investment opportunities. Available through HSBC Online Banking, Worldtrader enables eligible HSBC Premier customers in »»»

Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan could remain in an acting capacity for a long time to come, says the Democratic Union of Hungarians in Romania (UDMR) President Kelemen Hunor, who also maintains that the option of early elections "must be seriously considered.""Indeed, if a government were to fall, we w»»»

New rules safeguard financial services from system failures and cyberattacks The UAE Central Bank’s new Operational Risk Management Regulation came into force yesterday, September 14, 2026, establishing a more stringent framework to safeguard the continuity of services provided by banks and license»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Municipality has urged the public to dispose of recyclable plastic bottles in designated blue bins, highlighting how proper waste sorting can transform discarded packaging into valuable resources for new production cycles. In a message marking the World Cleanup Day, the»»»

Several UAE flights are delayed or cancelled as airlines monitor regional airspace Dubai: UAE travellers are facing another day of mixed flight operations, with multiple delays and cancellations reported at Dubai International Airport and Zayed International Airport in Abu Dhabi as tensions around »»»

Doha, Qatar: Around 1,650 of approximately 2,300 services provided by government entities in Qatar are now fully digitised, as the country advances towards a new model of proactive government services designed to anticipate the needs of citizens and residents, according to an expert in strategy and»»»

Russia poses a long-term threat to European security that requires greater cooperation and investment in the Arctic, 12 European Union countries said in a joint declaration Monday. “We note with serious concern the significant and long-term threat Russia poses to Euro-Atlantic security,” the declar»»»

Provocation or progress? Debate over beauty, power and betting in women’s sport Dubai: There are Hollywood stars who sell perfume, stars who sell handbags and then there is Sydney Sweeney, who appears to have decided that controversy itself is a perfectly respectable luxury product. Her latest camp»»»

Minister of Education and Science Prof. Georgi Valchev addressed teachers, school principals, students and parents on the occasion of the start of the new school year in Bulgaria. As quoted by the ministry's press centre, Valchev said that every new school year begins with the sound of the school b»»»

After an extended summer break, Viktor Orbán plunged back into the political deep end. But can he still swim? There was a bit of everything at Kötcse: a great comeback, tough messages, “national resistance”, a fight against the Tisza government and, of course, the unavoidable question: what happens»»»

Statements such as US Secretary of the Air Force Troy Meink’s claim that the United States has deployed an “on-orbit” weapon could have far-reaching consequences, Daryl Kimball, executive director of the Arms Control Association, told Sputnik. Announcing that the US has a space weapon in Earth's or»»»

Surprise Trump call turns AI safety debate into rally for data centers and growth US President Donald Trump made a surprise appearance — by telephone— during a live interview with Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, abruptly inserting himself into one of the tech industry's most heated debates: whether the ra»»»

When Ursula von der Leyen addresses the European Parliament on Wednesday (16 September), for her yearly State of the European Union (SOTEU) speech, competitiveness is once again expected to feature prominently. But what will that mean in practice? For our new report, Economic Competitiveness and Eu»»»

Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said he will step down on September 27 after returning from the UN General Assembly. “I will resign from the post of president on September 27. I will address the people. I have been president of our country longer than anyone else, and I could not have done it wi»»»

Hormuz traffic slowly recovers as wider Gulf tensions keep markets on edge The Strait of Hormuz is showing tentative signs of recovery, though oil and tanker traffic remains far below normal as the US-Iran conflict continues to disrupt one of the world's most important energy and aviation corridors»»»

American rapper Macklemore announced on Monday that he was dropped from Ed Sheeran’s US stadium tour after saying "Free Palestine" during a September 4 concert in New Jersey. The Grammy winner’s removal follows pressure from venue owners, including New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft, over his »»»

The US Supreme Court on Monday rejected President Donald Trump’s bid to impose new restrictions on mail ballots ahead of November’s midterm elections. The ruling leaves states free to continue using existing voting procedures, after election officials warned the last-minute changes could disrupt ba»»»

The Orbán government and the political community that should have known better than anyone what destruction lies can wreak upon a nation had itself built a system to falsify reality, betraying its own community, its voters, millions of Hungarian people — but the gravest betrayal it committed was ag»»»

Justices keep long-standing mail voting rules in place for 2026 midterms WASHINGTON: The Supreme Court on Monday rejected President Donald Trump's bid to restrict mail ballots for the midterm elections, capping a flurry of last-minute legal action with voting already underway. The decision allows s»»»

Kuwaitisation and restructuring risks prompt lenders to scrutinise employment stability Dubai: Kuwaiti banks are tightening lending criteria for expatriates as concerns over job security, Kuwaitisation and potential contract terminations prompt lenders to take a more selective approach to credit, b»»»

Wartime traffic patterns emerge at world’s most critical oil chokepoint Tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz is "showing signs of recovery", with very large crude carriers (VLCC) moving through the strategic waterway — in both directions and during daylight hours, according to maritime intel»»»

NCM says clouds may turn convective in eastern and southern areas by afternoon Dubai: Temperatures in the UAE are forecast to reach 45°C on Tuesday, with a chance of fog or mist overnight and convective clouds developing over eastern and southern areas, the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) said»»»

US offers global rewards for insiders exposing Iran sanctions evasion networks The US Treasury Department is escalating its financial campaign against Iran: now, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is asking people around the world to report businesses, banks and individuals allegedly helping Tehran e»»»

Young people need opportunities to build, create, solve problems and develop usable skills For generations, the advice to young people was fairly straightforward: do well at school, go to university, get a degree and then find a good job. For many careers, that remains sound advice. Doctors, engine»»»

Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote launched the biggest-ever share sale on the African continent, listing 4.1 billion shares in his Lagos refinery on the stock exchange.  He framed it as a "people's IPO" to give all Nigerians a chance to share the plant's wealth potentials. Trading is expected»»»

US ruling pauses stricter visa time caps for foreign scholars and reporters A US federal judge on Monday postponed implementation of a Trump administration policy that would impose stricter limits on how long foreign students and journalists can study or work in the United States. The preliminary i»»»

Share: Lebanon finally has a president and prime minister attempting to rebuild the state. Parliament must hold them accountable—but it must not become an instrument for restoring the political establishment they were chosen to replace. Photo illustration- Lebanon’s choice: Protect the clean leader»»»

Oil surges as Hormuz talks collapse and Saudi-Houthi conflict escalates Brent crude traded near $105.70, up 1.02% a barrel early on Tuesday (Sept. 15) as Gulf Arab states postponed talks with Iran on reopening the Strait of Hormuz and Saudi Arabia launched retaliatory strikes against Yemen’s Houthi»»»

Tribune News Network Doha With support from donors in Qatar and in cooperation with Somalia’s Ministry of Health and Social Care and Well Care Specialised Hospital, Qatar Charity (QC) has launched the “Creating Smiles” initiative to provide free treatment to Somali patients with cleft lip and palat»»»

Sydney: Snails carry weather records on their backs that could be used to map extreme weather events and reconstruct the paths of past cyclones even in prehistoric times, a new study has found. Researchers examined the rings on the shell of a Biggenden Banded Snail collected from Coalstoun Lakes Na»»»

PRESS REVIEW – Monday, September 14: The New York Times released an exclusive report titled “How Iran’s hard-liners prevailed and sabotaged the US peace deal”. Also: Trump says AI fears are "exaggerated", but reports show a different reality. The New York Times spoke to anonymous regime insiders wh»»»

Twelve European countries on Monday called for the European Union to step up its presence in the Arctic, as melting ice opens new maritime routes while growing tensions with Russia and the United States increasingly put the region in the geopolitical spotlight. Twelve European countries meeting in »»»

Damascus, Sept. 14 (SANA) Minister of Public Works and Housing Mustafa Abdul Razzaq discussed with Ömer Bulut, Türkiye`s Deputy Minister of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change, and his accompanying delegation prospects for cooperation in housing, reconstruction and urban planning. During a»»»

A protest was held on Monday evening outside the building of the Bulgarian National Television (BNT) in support of Georgi Angelov, host of the “History.BG” programme, who was taken off air. At the beginning of the protest, organizer Iliyan Vasilev said that the programme has been broadcast for 12 y»»»

Cairo is seeking to upgrade its relationship with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to “sectoral dialogue partner” status, as Egyptian diplomacy also focuses on escalating tensions around the Strait of Hormuz, the Red Sea and Yemen, as well as efforts to end the conflict in Sudan. »»»

The summit was marked by several notable events and could herald significant changes in BRICS members’ relations, India-China Economic and Cultural Council Secretary-General Mohammed Saqib tells Sputnik. Indian PM Narendra Modi’s call to restructure the global governance system, including a UNSC re»»»

Most Poles oppose treating non-alcoholic beer like alcoholic beverages, according to a survey commissioned by industry group Browary Polskie. Some 71% of respondents oppose a ban on sales of alcohol-free beer, while 57% believe its advertising should remain legal. Consumers increasingly view 0.0% b»»»

The AI boom that has powered markets and unleashed a flood of investment is showing signs of strain. Calls to slow the development of powerful models fuel doubts over whether the sector's promised profits can justify its staggering costs. Calls to rein in the development of ever more powerful AI mo»»»

The Tisza government has submitted a child protection bill that would remove references to homosexuality and transgender identity from Hungary’s controversial 2021 legislation, while introducing new rules targeting sexual exploitation, harmful content and political advertising aimed at children. Th»»»

Rasha Abdel Aal, Head of the Egyptian Tax Authority (ETA), said the rules and parameters governing the proposed tax sukuk, including their rate of return, are currently being finalised ahead of their planned launch as a financing instrument for taxpayers in the domestic market within weeks. Abdel A»»»

Europe increasingly recognises Palestinian statehood as a political objective while watching the territory required for it being steadily eroded. European governments oppose settlement expansion, settler attacks, land confiscation and the E1 project; a growing number have recognised the State of Pa»»»