MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The United Russia party received 349 seats in the State Duma, Central Election Commission (CEC) chief Ella Pamfilova said on Friday. "United Russia received 349 mandates: 140 in the federal district and 209 in single‑member constituencies," Pamfilova said at a CEC meeting regardi»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Hackers from the United States, France and Singapore attempted to disrupt the remote electronic voting process during the recent State Duma elections, with malicious web traffic originating from IP addresses in over 30 countries, including the UK and Ukraine, Russia's largest dig»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Primary aluminum production in the Persian Gulf countries fell by almost 43% year-on-year in August, reaching 299,000 tonnes, according to data from the International Aluminum Institute (IAI). Global aluminum production last month fell by 1.66% year-on-year, reaching 6.173 millio»»»

Coffee chain cuts openings target as turnaround plan deepens under CEO Brian Niccol Dubai: Starbucks will close 250 more cafes in North America in its latest drive to improve financial returns, the coffee company announced Thursday. The chain described the closures as a culling of underperforming v»»»

While much of Hungary’s recent foreign-policy attention has focused closer to home, its relationships across Asia have continued to develop in parallel. China and South Korea have become increasingly visible through major investment projects, particularly in electric vehicles, batteries and manufac»»»

September’s full Moon rises over the UAE this weekend with Saturn close by Dubai: UAE residents have a special reason to look up on Saturday night as September’s full Moon rises over the country, bringing the 2026 Harvest Moon together with the ringed planet Saturn. The full Moon reaches its exact »»»

Tunis, Sept.25 (TAP) - Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad Mohamed Ali Nafti met, Thursday in New York, with Chairperson of the African Union Commission Mahmoud Ali Youssouf who entrusted him with conveying his greetings and...»»»

The beginning of the campaign to elect Bulgaria’s seventh president as well as the proposed package of tax changes by the Finance Ministry dominate Friday's news media. ELECTION CAMPAIGN Dnevnik carries an article dedicated to the beginning of the presidential campaign in Bulgaria that officially g»»»

Iran has submitted a proposal to the United States to end their war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz within seven days, its foreign minister told media outlets in New York. "If certain conditions are met, the strait will be open within seven days and talks will start," Abbas Araghchi, who is in the »»»

DOHA: Qatar’s men’s 3x3 basketball team reached the semi-finals while Mohammed Abdulwahab and Abdullah Abdulwahab advanced in the men’s singles table tennis event as Qatar continued its campaign at the Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026 yesterday. In 3x3 basketball, Qatar defeated Mongolia 18-14 in the »»»

Doha: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) yesterday selected eight Qatari officials for the AFC Asian Cup 2027, which will be hosted by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. International referees Abdulrahman Al Jassim and Salman Falahi headline the Qatari contingent, while Taleb Salem Al Marri, Saud Ahm»»»

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has dismissed rumors that his country plans to build a nuclear bomb. "Not at all. Not at all," Pezeshkian told Fox News when asked whether Iran is seeking to obtain nuclear weapons. On February 28, the United States and Israel began strikin»»»

I’m hoping that Wookie reminds my two boys that there is life away from the Ai-revolution AI made me get a dog. Well, more accurately, my son pressured my wife into getting a dog but keeping him was an easy decision after becoming slightly obsessed with the rise of AI. He’s called Wookie, he was on»»»

Anirudh Dhar, a doctor stationed at the Maitri research station, shared a video Dubai: Indian scientists marked Ganesh Chaturthi in an extraordinary way this year, creating a Lord Ganesha idol entirely from snow at India’s Maitri research station in Antarctica. Researchers from the National Centre »»»

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov reaffirmed during a meeting at the United Nations that there is no alternative to a diplomatic solution to the Gulf crisis, according to a statement issued by the Russian Foreign Ministry. The two top diplomats discu»»»

UAE presidential adviser calls for substantive Gulf-Iran talks to prevent another outbreak Dubai: Any settlement of the Iran war must deliver lasting peace rather than a temporary pause before fighting erupts again, Dr Anwar Gargash, Diplomatic Adviser to the UAE President, has said, calling for su»»»

French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday denied a report by Spanish newspaper El Mundo that the US Central Intelligence Agency had warned European governments of possible Russian drone attacks from the Mediterranean. He also said in a primetime TV interview that France will send troop»»»

Paris is making final preparations for Pope Leo XIV's first official visit to the French capital in 18 years, with volunteers welcoming crowds ahead of his four-day trip. His programme includes meetings with President Emmanuel Macron and UNESCO, a popemobile procession, a prayer service at Notre-Da»»»

Pope Leo XIV's visit to France is forcing Emmanuel Macron into a delicate diplomatic balancing act. As both the head of the Catholic Church and the head of the Vatican City State, the pontiff requires the French president to navigate the country's secular traditions carefully. There will be no priv»»»

Catholic influencers gathered hundreds of young people for an evening of prayer at Paris's Saint-Sulpice church ahead of Pope Leo XIV's visit, highlighting how social media is becoming a new tool for evangelisation. As youth baptisms rise in France, creators say their goal is to turn online engagem»»»

Tunis, Sept.25 (TAP) - Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad Mohamed Ali Nafti met, Thursday in New York, with Malta's Minister for Foreign and European Affairs Chris Fearne, on the sidelines of his participation in the 81st...»»»

Beirut, SEPT 25 (SANA)– Minister of Transport Yarub Badr called on Syrian and Lebanese businessmen to expand cooperation beyond transit trade and work toward establishing a joint base for production, marketing and logistics, capitalizing on the economic resources, expertise and export capabilities »»»

Bulgaria had no chance to raise reservations or propose changes to a UN declaration supporting Ukraine, President Iliana Yotova said in a Facebook post, explaining why she was not present when the statement was adopted in New York. Information emerged yesterday that Bulgaria was among the countries»»»

Foreign Minister Velislava Petrova has signed a draft Council of Ministers decision proposing the recall of Bulgaria’s Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the United Arab Emirates, Ivan Yordanov, the Foreign Ministry said. The move starts the constitutional procedure for recalling the a»»»

The State Committee for National Security of Kyrgyzstan (SCNS) detained two individuals in Chui region on suspicion of attempting to illegally transport gold bars out of the country. Security service officers seized 3.3 kilograms of gold valued at over 40.5 million soms, the agency reported. Accord»»»

An organic produce fair is taking place in Bishkek to mark National Organic Agriculture Day. The fair aims to support domestic producers, foster the development of organic agriculture, and promote high-quality products and healthy eating principles. Visitors will be able to see agricultural and oth»»»

MoU will assess integrated platforms and sensors for underwater surveillance Dubai: EDGE Group and German shipbuilding and defence company TKMS have agreed to explore the joint development of underwater surveillance and protection capabilities as the UAE and Germany deepen cooperation in defence an»»»

François Picard is pleased to welcome Kyrylo Berkal, Deputy Commander of Ukraine's Third Army Corps, He sees Ukraine’s struggle centred on human potential, adaptation and will. While Ukraine is outnumbered, outgunned and sometimes outflanked, their answer is to make human initia»»»

Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) President H E Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani met with Syrian Olympic Committee (SOC) President Firas Moualla at Bayt Qatar in Nagoya, Japan, yesterday. The meeting focused on strengthening cooperation between the OCA and SOC and supporting the continued development of»»»

The Ministry of Justice has published a complete list of registered political parties in Kyrgyzstan. The list includes 306 political organizations. The document is 128 pages long. It contains the names of the parties, their leaders and the membership composition at the time of state registration. T»»»

Heavy rainfall is expected in the mountainous and foothill areas of Issyk-Kul and Batken regions on September 25–26. As a result, there is a risk of mudflows and flooding in low-lying areas. Residents and relevant services are urged to take into account the possible consequences of the bad weather »»»

The government’s goal is to turn Bulgaria into an important pillar of the stability and future of the European Union, with a developed industrial sector and sustainable public finances, Prime Minister Rumen Radev said at the opening of a high-level conference “Building Resilience Together: Bulgaria»»»

DOHA: The British Chamber of Commerce Qatar (BCCQ) marked a significant milestone in its development at its Celebration Evening recently, bringing together more than 150 members and sponsor partners at Park Hyatt Doha. The evening marked the Chamber’s progress since its transition from the Qatar Br»»»

Revolut Business, the global fintech serving more than 850,000 business customers, has published new data showing a sharp increase in corporate spending on artificial intelligence, with Romania’s mid-market segment recording 440% year-on-year growth. Across Revolut Business customers globally, tota»»»

Tunis, Sept.25 (TAP) - The weather is sometimes very cloudy on Friday with temporarily stormy showers expected in the south-east, gradually reaching coastal regions at the end of the day.The wind is blowing north in the north and east in the midland...»»»

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The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has confirmed its forecast of 8.7 percent economic growth for Kyrgyzstan in 2026. The forecast is contained in the bank’s September Regional Economic Prospects report. The 2027 forecast also remains unchanged at 7 percent. Fixed capital in»»»

Roles span pilots, engineering, technology, cargo, customer service and internships Dubai: Emirati students, graduates and experienced professionals will be able to explore a wider range of careers across aviation, technology, engineering, cargo and customer-facing roles when Emirates Group returns»»»

Flights between Iran and the United Arab Emirates have been suspended, following tighter US sanctions on Iran's aviation industry. The move effectively cuts Tehran off from Dubai, one of the region's most important commercial hubs. There are also huge backups near Iran's border with Turkey, as over»»»

He helps children with congenital heart disease access earlier diagnosis, specialist care Dubai: At 15, while many teenagers were focused on school and friends, Dubai-based student Youssef Ben Mlouka was asking a very different question, why should a child’s chances of receiving life-saving heart t»»»

The government’s goal is to turn Bulgaria into an important pillar of the stability and future of the European Union, with a developed industrial sector and sustainable public finances, Prime Minister Rumen Radev said at the opening of a high-level conference “Building Resilience Together: Bulgaria»»»

DOHA: Qatar Chamber (QC) recently participated in the opening of the 22nd Malaysia International Halal Showcase (MIHAS 2026), held in Kuala Lumpur from 23 to 26 September, with the Chamber’s delegation headed by QC Board Member, Dr Mohamed bin Jawhar Al-Mohammed. The participation aimed to strength»»»

The Hague, Sept. 25 (SANA) Dutch Minister of Foreign Trade and Development Cooperation Sjoerd Sjoerdsma said stronger ties with Syria serve mutual interests and contribute to regional security and stability, particularly on migration-related issues. In a post on X on Friday, Sjoerdsma said Dutch su»»»

An Israeli strike targeted Friday the region between Kfartebnit and Nabatieh al-Fawqa while artillery shelled Wadi al-Hujeir, Majdalzoun and the outskirts of kfartebnit.»»»

DOHA: QNB Syria, a subsidiary of QNB Group, a leading financial institution in the Middle East and Africa, has launched a syndicated financing facility in collaboration with Al Baraka Bank Syria and the Commercial Bank of Syria to finance the final phase of the ‘Qasioun Journey’ project in Damascus»»»

Zero-tolerance policy under spotlight as Air India suspends co-pilot over alcohol An Air India co-pilot has been suspended after failing an alcohol test before a flight from Zurich to Delhi on September 6, according to media reports. The first officer was removed from the aircraft shortly before de»»»

DOHA: The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI) is expanding its digital services through its mobile application, enabling business owners, auditors and company representatives to complete a range of business-related transactions quickly and efficiently. The latest services highlighted by the Mi»»»

SWIFT is a global cooperative connecting over 11,500 institutions across 200 countries Dubai: Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) has activated its SWIFT Business Identifier Code, ADSEAEADXXX, formally joining the global financial messaging network in a move aimed at deepening its ties with interna»»»

Tunis: The State of Qatar participated in the 41st coordination meeting of the various agencies under the Arab Interior Ministers Council, held at the Council’s General Secretariat headquarters in the Republic of Tunisia. The State of Qatar’s delegation to the meeting was led by Lieutenant Colonel »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani sent a cable of congratulations to his brother the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, on the occasion of the anniversary of the pledge of allegiance.»»»