Gaza City, Palestinian Territories: Gaza authorities said Wednesday that at least 20 people including five children had died and dozens more were missing after an apartment building collapsed from damage sustained in earlier Israeli strikes. The six-storey building, which had four apartments per fl»»»

Doha, Qatar: The 2027 Formula 1 calendar has been officially confirmed, marking the return of the Formula 1 Qatar Airways Qatar Grand Prix to Lusail International Circuit (LIC) on December 3 to 5. Being the 23rd round, the Qatar Grand Prix will once again be the penultimate race of the season, as F»»»

Police are now trying to establish whose body was recovered from a canal in 2014 A woman believed to have been murdered 12 years ago — a case that led to the arrest of her husband and members of his family — has been found alive in a neighbouring Indian state. The extraordinary discovery has reopen»»»

The opposition Democratic Bulgaria (DB) Wednesday slammed the release of personal data of vulnerable people in the Petrohan killings case. "It is particularly problematic that data and names of vulnerable people have been disclosed," DB MP Bozhidar Bozhanov told reporters in the parliamentary lobby»»»

New MoU boosts Dubai’s bid to become a top global hub for international students Emirates and the Knowledge and Dubai’s Human Development Authority (KHDA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to partner on key initiatives advancing Dubai's ambition to become a leading global destination »»»

Ursula von der Leyen says Canada and the EU would build broader ‘Alliance for the Future’ Strasbourg: European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Wednesday proposed making Canada the European Union’s first associate member, a striking overture as US President Donald Trump’s threats drive »»»

Culture remains at the heart of Sharjah’s tourism strategy as it develops new experiences Dubai: Sharjah is entering a new phase of tourism growth, with major developments across its Central Region and East Coast expected to broaden the emirate’s appeal to visitors from the UAE and around the world»»»

Panel weighs new names as BJP government reviews roads linked to Communist icons Dubai: Kolkata could soon lose some of its most distinctive political street names, with West Bengal’s new BJP government considering proposals to rename roads honouring Communist icons Vladimir Lenin, Karl Marx and Vi»»»

BELGRADE - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic will make a public address at 6.30 pm on Wednesday in the wake of rulings in a trial of four former leaders of the so-called "Kosovo Liberation Army" ("KLA"), Tanjug learns. Earlier in the day, the Hague-based Kosovo Specialist Chambers sentenced Hasim »»»

YEKATERINBURG (Sputnik) - Russia does not intend to attack Europe, but if it attacks Russia, the war will be short, as Russian President Vladimir Putin warned, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Wednesday. "I would like to emphasize that we have no interest in engaging in this [attackin»»»

Half of the 12th-grade graduates from Romania Education Alliance (REA) partner schools in the Class of 2026 have been admitted to universities across Europe, Asia, and Australia, according to an analysis conducted by the network. The other half will continue their studies at universities in Romania»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - There is currently no dialogue between Russia and the United States on strategic stability, and its resumption depends on whether the US recognizes the need to improve relations with Russia, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov said on Wednesday. On Russia-US Relations"»»»

The German Defense Ministry has a secretive military unit dedicated solely to facilitating cooperation between Berlin and Kiev, including meeting Ukraine’s weapons demands, the Financial Times has reported. Dubbed Sonderstab Ukraine (Special Staff Ukraine), the unit processes arms procurement contr»»»

Asgar Ali met Modi on September 8, raising his long-running dispute over Navghar land An 81-year-old former schoolmate of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has received relief in a long-running land dispute in Maharashtra’s Mira-Bhayandar, days after meeting the Prime Minister and seeking his int»»»

A scorching summer that dried up rivers and killed tens of thousands across the European Union from Portugal to Hungary has shown that the bloc needs to develop new tools to meet a worsening climate, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said Wednesday. She said that this instability l»»»

The airline continues to welcome Arabian Travel Market attendees to its interactive pavilion, featuring Qsuite Next Gen, ‘Qverse Island’ in Fortnite, ‘Infinite Awards’, and ‘Q Search’ The national carrier of the State of Qatar is strengthening global tourism through new Memoranda of Understanding w»»»

Israel's defense minister said Wednesday it was only a matter of time before Israel resumes full-scale war in Gaza and moves to force out its two million Palestinians. Israel Katz, who is known for outspoken remarks, was responding to criticism from another right-wing contender ahead of October 27 »»»

Hashim Thaci, the former leader of the Kosovo Liberation Army (KLA), has been found responsible for war crimes committed by the militant group during its NATO-backed campaign to break away from Serbia in the 1990s. The ethnic Albanian, who served as the first president of the self-proclaimed Republ»»»

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Wednesday proposed making Canada the European Union's first associate member, a striking overture as U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs drive Ottawa closer to Europe. Trump's tariffs and repeated talk of making Canada the 51st state have push»»»

Inflation in the United Kingdom rose to a five-month high as the aftershocks of the Iran war continued to ratchet up fuel prices, official figures showed Wednesday, an increase that will pressure the Bank of England to hike interest rates again over coming months. The Office for National Statistics»»»

Al Kuwaiti urges citizens, firms to form first line of defence against cyber threats Dubai – The United Arab Emirates is doubling down on its ambition to become an “AI nation,” but it will only succeed if the world stands together against the sophisticated cyber threats, the country’s top cybersecu»»»

Pharaonic, Greek and Roman pieces were unearthed in illegal dig, police say Dubai: Egyptian police have arrested a suspected antiquities dealer in Minya after seizing 151 artefacts allegedly unearthed during illegal excavations in a mountainous area and intended for sale, the Interior Ministry said»»»

Tathmeer and SPARK launch MENA’s first integrated Agri-Tech Innovation Centre Sharjah: A new agricultural technology centre in Sharjah will allow farmers and technology companies to test AI, vertical farming, hydroponics and other smart-farming solutions under real operating conditions before they »»»

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The US National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency has initiated a sole-source procurement to deliver commercial geospatial software training to Ukraine, according to a Sputnik correspondent’s analysis of public records on the official US federal contracting portal SAM.gov and te»»»

Doctor accused of skipping clinic duty; her DHO father has now removed her from post Dubai: A medical officer at a Namma Clinic in Karnataka’s Bagalkot is facing an inquiry over allegations that she drew a monthly salary of Rs75,000 (about Dh2,900) while pursuing a postgraduate medical course at a »»»

Los Angeles, United States: Three people were killed Tuesday in a fiery crash when a US news helicopter covering a deadly bus accident came down in a Los Angeles neighborhood. Media in the city had scrambled to cover an incident in which an SUV ploughed into a bus in the Chatsworth area, northwest »»»

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: The Saudi-led coalition battling Yemen's Houthis accused them on Wednesday of targeting Islam's holy city Makkah, sparking outrage across the Muslim world. The Houthis swiftly rejected as a "lie" Riyadh's statement that it had shot down a drone heading towards Makkah, which at»»»

BusinessGlobal issuesWEF report: Progress on gender equality remains 'fragile'Nik MartinTwo decades of progress toward gender parity is at risk as women's political representation declines, according to a new World Economic Forum report. At the current pace, the remaining gap could take 120 years t»»»

Despite evidence women are the better surgeons, they’re still underrepresented in clinical leadership. As patients, they’re also more often misdiagnosed. The root cause? A healthcare system historically dominated by men. https://p.dw.com/p/54xNPAdvertisementHow is it possible that a specific tissue»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian defense exports agency Rosoboronexport is implementing and preparing to launch over 20 projects in Africa involving the maintenance and repair of arms and military hardware, as well as the localization of their production, the company's CEO and Deputy Chairman of the Russ»»»

Sreedhanya, who cleared UPSC with an all-India rank of 410, takes charge in Kasaragod Sreedhanya Suresh has taken charge as Kasaragod District Collector, becoming the first woman from a Scheduled Tribe community to head a district in Kerala. The 2019-batch IAS officer assumed office on Wednesday, w»»»

The two leaders reaffirmed their commitment to advancing UAE-Syria relations Abu Dhabi: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and President of the Syrian Arab Republic Ahmad Al-Sharaa on Tuesday discussed bilateral ties and ways to strengthen cooperation, particularly in the»»»

The Czech Republic is offering Bulgaria medium-class drones that meet NATO specifications and can be equipped with Bulgarian technology, Czech Ambassador to Bulgaria Miroslav Toman told bTV ahead of Prime Minister Andrej Babiš’s official visit to Sofia. Toman said energy, transport, defense and new»»»

Governments must choose between passing fuel costs to consumers or taking on more debt Dubai: Oil above $100 a barrel is spilling from global energy markets onto the streets, triggering protests, transport strikes, shortages and growing pressure on governments from Asia to Europe and Latin America.»»»

Duterte faces three counts of crimes against humanity linked to his anti-drug campaign The Hague: Former Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte appeared in person at the International Criminal Court for the first time Wednesday, as he faces charges over his "war on drugs" that killed thousands. The »»»

Hungary’s long-running Volánbusz investigation has taken a major new turn after authorities brought in billionaire businessman Dániel Jellinek and former state asset manager Norbert Szivek for questioning. The Central Investigative Prosecutor’s Office (KNYF) said investigators carried out searches »»»

Doha, Qatar: From beachside activities and creative workshops to racing-track events, indoor fitness classes and family-friendly experiences, there is plenty happening in and around Doha. Whether you’re looking for an active day out or a new experience to enjoy with family, there’s something for ev»»»

Hong Kong: Hong Kong's government unveiled plans on Wednesday to significantly boost investment on innovation and technology as it aims to align the financial hub with mainland China's development goals. City leader John Lee made the announcement as he unveiled Hong Kong's first Five-Year Plan, out»»»

Los Angeles, United States: The artist Finneas and three other supporting acts announced they had quit British superstar Ed Sheeran's tour on Tuesday, after rapper Macklemore was dropped for making pro-Palestinian comments while performing. Sheeran has denied being behind the decision to remove Mac»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe New Photos Reveal Widespread Damage inflicted by Iran Strikes on US Sites 16-09-2026 12:19 PM Undated photo of plane damaged by Iranian str»»»

RISING FUEL PRICES Fuel prices continue to rise, with diesel becoming EUR 0.03 cents more expensive and petrol increasing by EUR. 0.01 cent as of Wednesday morning, Dimitar Hadzhidimitrov, deputy chairman of the Association of Bulgarian Fuel Traders, Producers, Importers and Transporters, said on b»»»

China's foreign minister Wang Yi said Beijing was willing to "safeguard" Iran's rights during talks with his counterpart Abbas Araghchi on Wednesday, as Beijing seeks to mediate in Tehran's war with the United States. "China is also willing to strengthen dialogue and cooperation with Iran, and safe»»»

Following a statement by Zhogorku Kenesh member Dastan Bekeshev about school textbooks being sold at Dordoi market, the Ministry of Education held a meeting to discuss their accounting and how they end up in commercial circulation. Earlier, the MP said he had personally bought a third-grade mathema»»»

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Emirati Supplier Programme drives 38% rise in SME contracts, backing D33 goals Dubai: Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, has honoured a group of government»»»

US-China rivalry turns AI governance into the new battleground for global power WHAT IF, in the not-so-distant future, artificial intelligence (AI) gains control over nuclear weapons and trigger a conflict between nuclear-armed powers? The nightmare scenario, painted by Elon Musk, the tech billiona»»»

Pentagon watchdog says $22.3b in weapons expenditure has strained strategic inventories Washington: The United States is facing a shortfall in ammunition as a result of its war against Iran, the Defence Department’s inspector general confirmed Monday, contrasting with President Donald Trump’s asser»»»

A damaged building in Gaza City housing about six displaced families collapsed on Wednesday morning, killing at least 12 people and injuring 15, according to Shifa Hospital. At least four children were among the dead. Dozens of people remained missing or trapped under the rubble and video showed ci»»»