Cargo vessels are seen in July at one end of the Strait of Hormuz near the coast of Dibba Al Fujairah, United Arab Emirates. The U.S. military launched new attacks Tuesday on Iran as part of a string of hostilities started when the United States accused Iran of trying to place sea mines in the stra»»»

Power lines stand in front of the Janschwalde power plant in Turnow-Preilack, Germany, Tuesday. Several improvised explosive devices were found at a substation, damaging several power lines, according to police and a grid operator. The facility is an important hub in the Lausitz power grid and is c»»»

Parliament is set to debate a bill centralizing procurement of medicines, medical devices and equipment, Health Minister Katya Ivkova said in a television interview on Tuesday. All three categories involve public spending, Ivkova said, adding that the bill is now before the National Assembly. The C»»»

TEHRAN/WASHINGTON: Iran has promised to respond to a new wave of attacks by the United States military as fighting renews between the two countries. The Middle East-based Central Command (CENTCOM) of the US military said on Tuesday that it struck Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) targets. “T»»»

Sept. 1 (UPI) -- More than 3,000 baby sea turtles were released into the Gulf of Mexico from a beach in northern Veracruz after months of nighttime patrols to rescue and protect nests threatened by human activity and other risks, conservationists said.»»»

Doha, Qatar: Located within the climate-controlled, air-conditioned surroundings of Souq Waqif, La Piazza Restaurant invites guests to experience the warmth of Italian dining paired with the renowned hospitality of Qatar. Situated at the entrance of Al Bidda Boutique Hotel, part of Souq Waqif Bouti»»»

Since the beginning of Russia’s aggression, Bulgaria has provided consistent support to Ukraine across all areas, Deputy Defence Minister Lyubomir Monov said at the informal meeting of EU defence ministers, the Ministry of Defence press service reported on Tuesday. A Bulgarian delegation led by Mon»»»

German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt (R) and German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul arrive for a press conference Tuesday at Leipzig airport in Berlin. Photo by Filip Singer/EPA Sept. 1 (UPI) -- Germany on Tuesday accused Russia of responsibility for a drone attack at Leipzig's airport last»»»

Hungary’s bottle-recycling system could be facing a major change, with cash payments for returned bottles and cans potentially abolished at REpont collection points. Cash could soon disappear from Hungary’s bottle recycling scheme MOHU, the company responsible for Hungary’s deposit-return system (D»»»

Tunis, Sept. 1 (TAP) – The stock market regained momentum at the close of Tuesday’s session, with the Tunindex rising 0.9% to 19,585.55 points, on modest turnover of TND 10.7 million, according to broker Tunisie Valeurs.Delice Holding posted the...»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani met today with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of the sisterly Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan HE Dr. Ayman Safadi, who is currently visiting the »»»

TEHRAN, September 1 (Sputnik) - Washington's claims that Tehran mined the Strait of Hormuz were a pretext for resuming strikes on Iran, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said on Tuesday. On the night of August 31, US Central Command said it struck Iran to prevent its forces from mi»»»

DOHA: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani met with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan HE Dr Ayman Safadi, who is currently visiting the country. The meeting dealt »»»

TUNIS, Sept. 1, 2026 (TAP) – Local thunderstorms and occasionally heavy rain are expected in the western areas of the central regions and the south on Tuesday night, with hail in limited areas, followed by a few clouds over most regions, according...»»»

Egypt has launched an integrated digital Environmental Impact Assessment (IDEIA) system to accelerate investment procedures, transition from paper processes, and enforce environmental standards, the ministries of environment and investment announced. Minister of Local Development and Environment Ma»»»

The Ministry of Health is reviewing a proposal to grant a concession for the management, operation and development of the General Authority for Health Insurance’s New Heliopolis Hospital, as part of efforts to introduce international management models and improve medical services. Health Minister K»»»

The jury in the murder trial of Lindsay Clancy is deadlocked, but the judge sent them back to keep trying Tuesday. File Photo by Mike Theiler/UPI | License Photo Sept. 1 (UPI) -- On its fourth day of deliberations, the jury in the Lindsay Clancy trial on Tuesday told the judge that they were deadlo»»»

Russian President Vladimir Putin held a bilateral meeting with Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit. Russian President Vladimir Putin said during a meeting with Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan that the two leaders hav»»»

Geneva: The UN World Food Program (WFP) announced Tuesday that it is halving food assistance in the occupied West Bank due to funding shortages, reducing beneficiaries from 400,000 to 200,000. WFP Representative in the Palestinian Territories Shaun Hughes said the number of people receiving assista»»»

Millions of French students are heading back to school this week and with that comes a host of new rules for what will be the last school year of Emmanuel Macron's presidency. From phone bans to exam schedules, Camille Knight takes a look at what's changing in the French school system, and why thos»»»

Tibetan exiles and activists have accused China of severely underreporting the death toll from the devastating Himalayan floods along its border with Nepal. Beijing has reported 16 deaths and 546 missing in Tibet so far and the foreign ministry insists that the release of information has been »»»

Parliament is set to debate a bill centralizing procurement of medicines, medical devices and equipment, Health Minister Katya Ivkova said in a television interview on Tuesday. All three categories involve public spending, Ivkova said, adding that the bill is now before the National Assembly. The C»»»

Madrid: FC Barcelona confirmed the signing of Brazilian forward Gabriel Jesus from Premier League champion Arsenal on Tuesday. The 29-year-old has joined for a fee of around 10 million euros and signed a contract until the end of June 2029. Gabriel Jesus' arrival will end Barcelona's efforts to sig»»»

The opposition Vazrazhdane party said Tuesday that they will register for the presidential elections with the Central Election Commission on Wednesday. While they did not name a presidential candidate, they are expected to have their own candidate ticket. Vazrazhdane officials will speak to the pre»»»

Russian air attacks killed 12 people and injured many more in Kyiv and the surrounding region early on September 1, authorities said, marking the sixth straight day of intense strikes on the Ukrainian capital. Those injured three children, just as Ukrainian pupils return to school. In a new tactic,»»»

They were promised work and accommodation, but allegedly ended up working 10–12 hours a day without pay, rest days or regular financial support, and were reportedly beaten and threatened if their performance was deemed inadequate, according to the police. Men allegedly forced to work without pay Hu»»»

US President Donald Trump has vowed to “hit Iran hard” following Tehran’s retaliatory strikes on US military installations in Jordan, raising the prospect of another round of escalation after a month-long lull in direct fighting. Iran fired ballistic missiles and drones at US military positions aft»»»

US President Donald Trump welcomed the presence of a senior Russian delegation at the G20, ignoring protests from EU officials who refused to appear alongside Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov in the gathering’s traditional “family photo.” Siluanov arrived in Asheville, North Carolina for the»»»

BELGRADE - Euroclear Bank SA/NV, a leading global provider of financial market infrastructure services specialising in the clearing and settlement of government securities, has become a participant in the National Bank of Serbia (NBS) RTGS payment system, the NBS announced on Monday. "Euroclear Ban»»»

Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly met with Mohammed Saeed Al Dhanhani, Director of the Fujairah Emiri Court in the United Arab Emirates, to follow up on the procedures and steps required to implement a major project in Egypt’s petroleum sector following the establishment of Fujairah Alamein Oil and G»»»

Minister of Planning and Economic Development Ahmed Rostom met with Ari Naim, Regional Industry Director for North Africa and the Horn of Africa at the International Finance Corporation (IFC), to discuss strengthening the partnership and mechanisms to support the private sector in Egypt. At the sta»»»

Bulgaria's state reserve no longer contains fuel produced from Russian oil, while the country currently has stocks covering 86 of the legally required 90 days of fuel consumption in the event of a complete halt in supplies and imports, according to State Agency State Reserve and Wartime Reserves Ch»»»

Bulgaria recorded the third-highest inflation rate in the eurozone in August, as annual consumer price growth accelerated to 5.1% from 4.4% in July, according to Eurostat's preliminary estimate based on the harmonized index of consumer prices. Only Lithuania and Cyprus reported higher inflation amo»»»

During a meeting between Interior Minister Ivan Demerdzhiev and the European Border and Coast Guard Agency (Frontex) Executive Director, Hans Leijtens, Demerdzhiev said that the security of Bulgaria's borders and the measures Bulgaria is implementing could serve as a model for the entire European U»»»

Mountainous Tajikistan is using satellite technology to search for mountain lakes that pose a risk of catastrophic outbursts. The announcement of the lake surveillance, reported by Asia-Plus on August 30, comes as rescuers continue to search the Nepal-Tibet border region of the Himalayas for surviv»»»

The California legislature passed a bill that would ban law enforcement from using shock gloves in the state. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Sept. 1 (UPI) -- The California legislature passed a bill Monday that bans law enforcement from using shock gloves through 2030. The bill was p»»»

Sept. 1 (UPI) -- A car bomb exploded Monday night outside a police station in northeastern Colombia, killing one person and injuring 11 others, including two police officers, while causing extensive property damage. The attack occurred at 11:15 p.m. local time in Los Patios, a municipality in the m»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Interior (MoI) warned motorists against the improper use of high-beam headlights, stressing that the practice can distract other drivers, increase the risk of accidents and violate traffic regulations. In a social media post, the Ministry said high-beam lights can affec»»»

Since the beginning of Russia’s aggression, Bulgaria has provided consistent support to Ukraine across all areas, Deputy Defence Minister Lyubomir Monov said at the informal meeting of EU defence ministers, the Ministry of Defence press service reported on Tuesday. A Bulgarian delegation led by Mon»»»

A new leadership change has been announced at Tirana City Hall, days after Mayor Erion Veliaj dismissed the municipality’s acting mayor, Anuela Ristani. Eldi Hoxha, Secretary General of the Municipality of Tirana, has resigned from his position, marking another change in the city’s senior administr»»»

The Food and Drug Administration announced that this brand of Halloween candy is being recalled. Image courtesy of the FDA. Sept. 1 (UPI) -- A Halloween candy sold in 13 states is being recalled because it has undeclared milk allergens, the Food and Drug Administration announced. The candy is Hallo»»»

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev spoke about the UN’s role in resolving the conflict with Armenia at the SCO Plus meeting in Bishkek. At the beginning of his speech, he congratulated Kyrgyzstan on its election as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council for 2027-2028, noting that this de»»»

Bangkok: Thailand will halve the length of visa-free stays for tourists from more than 60 countries and territories to 30 days, effective September 15, the foreign ministry said Tuesday. Tourism is vital to the Southeast Asian nation's economy, but officials say the move is part of an effort to cur»»»

Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf says that if the Unted States intesifies its maritime blockade against the Iranian nation, Tehran will respond militarily. Ghalibaf made the remarks in a video message released on Tuesday. The Iranian Armed Forces invest every available opportunity»»»

1 of 3 | Cargo vessels are seen at one end of the Strait of Hormuz near the coast of Dibba Al Fujairah, United Arab Emirates on July 21. File Photo by Stringer/EPA Sept. 1 (UPI) -- Two oil tankers were struck by unknown projectiles on the Strait of Hormuz while the renewed fighting between Iran and»»»

The SCO Center for Combating Transnational Organized Crime will begin operations in Bishkek. It will be the organisation’s first permanent structure in Kyrgyzstan. The corresponding decision was made today at the SCO Heads of State Summit. The center will be part of the Universal Center for Counter»»»

BEIJING- Serbia's top-ranked tennis player Novak Djokovic is on the list of participants for the upcoming Beijing ATP tournament. Earlier this week, Djokovic was defeated by Argentine Mariano Navone in the US Open first round. Djokovic has not played at the Beijing tournament for 11 years. The Serb»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Labour on Tuesday warned the public against fraudulent advertisements offering domestic worker recruitment services, urging people to verify that recruitment agencies are licensed before making payments or entering into agreements. The Ministry cautioned that some unlic»»»

Four-day Dubai Future Week to spotlight trends in lifestyle, AI and new markets Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, and Chairman of the Higher Committee for Future Technology»»»

RTA launches new safety campaign as students return for the 2026–2027 academic year Dubai: Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has launched a series of awareness programmes and activities for students, parents and drivers coinciding with the start of the 2026–2027 academic year. The initiat»»»