Drivers heading towards Khalifa City and Mussafah are facing delays in the area Heavy traffic is reported on several major roads in Abu Dhabi this morning, with significant congestion on E22 and E30, according to Google Maps live traffic data. Traffic is particularly slow around the Sheikh Zayed Gr»»»

Gaza City, Palestinian Territories: Rescuers searched on Wednesday for dozens of people missing after an apartment block in Gaza collapsed, killing eight people including children, authorities in the war-torn enclave said. Gaza's civil defence agency said the six-storey building in the Tal al-Hawa »»»

Talantbek Soltobaev, Kyrgyzstan’s Minister of Transport and Communications, has proposed completing the feasibility study for an alternative Almaty—Issyk-Kul road. He discussed the matter with Kazakhstan’s Ambassador, Abylkair Skakov. According to the ministry’s press service, the parties also disc»»»

Prime Minister Rumen Radev will meet Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babis, who arrives in Bulgaria on Wednesday for an official visit at the invitation of his Bulgarian counterpart, the Government Information Service said. The two prime ministers will discuss opportunities to deepen bilateral cooperat»»»

From AI tools to themes, Meta rolls out subscription tiers for UAE users Dubai: Meta is rolling out Meta One, a new subscription service offering UAE users extra features across WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook and Meta AI — starting at Dh5.99 a month. The catch? The core versions of the apps remain f»»»

UAE accounted for 5.5% of reported inflows, ranking fourth among top remittance sources Dubai: Money sent home by Filipinos overseas continued to grow in July, with cash remittances to the Philippines rising 1.9 percent year-on-year to $3.24 billion, according to the latest data from the Bangko Sen»»»

In two cities in south-western Poland, we looked at how local leaders are trying to attract multinational companies, strengthen home-grown businesses and create an environment where people want not only to work, but also to live. As part of an eight-member international group of journalists, we vis»»»

France's incoming ambassador to the US has been cleared to take up his post after Paris apologised for criticism of Washington over a UN vote. Aurelien Lechevallier, chosen by President Emmanuel Macron to replace Laurent Bili, is expected to arrive in Washington in the coming weeks following the di»»»

Republican Rep. Thomas Massie has introduced articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, accusing him of abusing Pentagon powers in the war of aggression against Iran and other US military operations he describes as unlawful. The resolution could force a House vote. Massie charg»»»

The US war against Iran has already cost the Pentagon an estimated $38.1 billion through August 1, according to a new Congressional Budget Office report — and the bill is still rising. CBO says another month of fighting could cost $2–3 billion, depending on the intensity of operations. The biggest »»»

The 2028 UEFA Super Cup will be held in Kazakhstan at Astana Arena, the official website of the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) reports. Astana Arena was opened in 2009 and has a capacity of 30,000 spectators. The UEFA Super Cup is an annual football competition organized by UEFA tha»»»

A private house caught fire on Osmonkul Street in Bishkek. According to the Ministry of Emergency Situations, five fire crews and a command unit were dispatched to the scene at 6 a.m. The fire was brought under control at 6:55 a.m. The cause of the fire has not yet been reported.»»»

Iran has been elected to the General Committee of the IAEA General Conference, defeating a US effort to prevent Tehran’s participation, Press TV reported. “Despite U.S. efforts to obstruct Iran’s participation in the General Committee, IAEA Member States made their choice: they voted in favor of Ir»»»

There was no immediate confirmation of the identity of those aboard the helicopter Los Angeles, United States: Three people were killed Tuesday in a fiery crash when a US news media helicopter covering a deadly bus crash came down in a Los Angeles neighborhood. Media in the city had scrambled to co»»»

From Wednesday until September 18, Bulgarian Air Force (BAF) flight crews will conduct flights involving live-fire exercises against aerial targets at the Shabla Air Defence Firing Range, the Air Force said on Facebook. The Air Force Command said that danger zones in the airspace above the range, t»»»

The search for Belarusian climber Nikolai Sviridov on Korumdu Peak in Kyrgyzstan was called off the previous day, the volunteers’ headquarters said. The climber’s body was not found. «For four days, a team of drone operators worked on the mountain alongside climber Andrei Erokhin. They filmed the r»»»

UAE airlines restore capacity as Iran conflict keeps skies uncertain Also In This Package Iran has underground ‘missile cities’ on Gulf coast Iran war has burned through 65% of US Patriot missiles The US-Iran conflict continues to disrupt aviation and shipping across the Gulf, but signs of recovery»»»

President Iliana Iotova will pay a visit to Strasbourg, where she will meet senior officials of the Council of Europe and the European Parliament (EP), the presidential press secretariat said on Wednesday. Iotova will hold talks with Council of Europe Secretary General Alain Berset and with Europea»»»

In recent years, relations between the Republic of Korea and the Kyrgyz Republic have reached a qualitatively new level. In December 2024, the two countries elevated their bilateral relations to a «comprehensive partnership,» reflecting the expansion of cooperation from development assistance and p»»»

Fighting between Iran-backed Houthis and the Saudi-backed Yemeni govt drags in Riyadh Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: The Saudi-led coalition battling Yemen's Houthis accused the rebels on Wednesday of targeting Islam's holy city Mecca, sparking outrage across the Muslim world and deepening the conflict roil»»»

On Monday evening, Prime Minister Péter Magyar briefly commented on a speech by Lőrinc Mészáros that had appeared on Facebook, posting on his own Facebook page: "good lawyer wanted, same place." The prime minister was responding to remarks made by the owner of the Mészáros Group at the company’s we»»»

The government is halting the reconstruction of Buda Castle and will launch a new public procurement process for the works, the Ministry of Transport and Investment (KBM) announced on Monday to Világgazdaság. In its response to the outlet’s inquiry, the ministry recalled that the government had ord»»»

The foreign minister filed a criminal complaint on suspicion of breach of fiduciary duty causing particularly significant financial harm, following the discovery during an audit that Péter Szijjártó and his delegation had "routinely" used private aircraft or special military planes for their foreig»»»

The Kennedy Center board voted Tuesday to close most of the Washington performing arts complex for safety repairs, hours after a judge again blocked efforts to add President Donald Trump’s name to the building. Trump said the $257 million renovation plan depended on recognising his role in the proj»»»

The women’s U17 football team of Kyrgyzstan has begun its participation in the Central Asian Football Association (CAFA) U17 international tournament, the Kyrgyz Football Union reports. In the opening round, the team faced Iran and secured a 2–1 victory. Narselya Ilyasova (23rd minute) and Perizat »»»

The volume of industrial production increased by 4.7% year-on-year in July 2026. The working-day adjusted index is equal to the non-adjusted one. The increase in production volume was primarily driven by growth in output in the manufacture of transport equipment and in the manufacture of computer, »»»

The strategic Tu-95MS bombers were escorted by Su-33 fighter jets and intercepted by a pair of Norwegian F-35s scrambled from Evenes Air Base to monitor the Russian aircraft. The flight, which took place over the Barents and Norwegian Seas early on Tuesday morning, 15 September, lasted five hours, »»»

Citizens of five member states of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) may soon be able to travel within the bloc using national ID cards, without international passports. The Azerbaijani APA news agency reported this, citing OTS Secretary General Kubanychbek Omuraliev. The countries concerned a»»»

The finalist returned to her Bengaluru workplace days after competing for the crown From the glamour of the Miss Universe India stage to a regular workday at Google, Umanga Kumawat has returned to her corporate job in Bengaluru just weeks after competing in the national pageant. Kumawat represented»»»

Rescuer thought the possum had died before it suddenly opened its eyes An Australian wildlife rescue team received a call about a possum believed to be dead after it became wedged between two fence posts. But when a rescuer arrived at the scene, the animal was found to be alive. A rescuer from Hami»»»

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi called for free and secure navigation in the Red Sea during talks in Cairo on Tuesday, as the kingdom vowed to respond "firmly" to attacks by Yemen's Houthis. The two regional powers discussed the threat posed by the»»»

Civil Defence urges caution as thunderstorms threaten several regions Dubai: Saudi Arabia’s Civil Defence has urged residents to exercise caution as thunderstorms and heavy rain are forecast across several regions of the Kingdom through Saturday, raising the risk of flash floods. The General Direct»»»

NCM forecasts humid conditions across some coastal and internal areas Dubai: Temperatures are expected to reach 46°C in parts of the UAE on Wednesday, with humid conditions raising the possibility of fog or mist overnight and into Thursday morning, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (N»»»

Jakarta: Indonesia is seeking between $26 billion and $27 billion in additional funding over the next five years in order to help finance its national healthcare system transformation and boost average life expectancy, Health Minister Budi Gunadi Sadikin said. Speaking at the fourth Indonesia Healt»»»

Colaba landmark among four Mumbai eateries facing action over food safety violations Mumbai’s iconic Cafe Mondegar has had its food licence suspended after an inspection by the Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) found several food safety and hygiene violations. The action is part of an »»»

Washington’s crackdown on Iran’s 'shadow fleet' ripples through global oil trade Iran’s crude exports have effectively disappeared from the international market as a US naval blockade, tighter sanctions and months of attacks have disrupted the country’s ability to move oil through the Gulf of Oman »»»

IMF hails India’s strong fundamentals, private dynamism and tech prowess Washington: India has the potential to power the next wave of global growth, supported by its strong economic foundations, private-sector dynamism and expanding technological capabilities, a senior International Monetary Fund »»»

WASHINGTON, United States — Key changes to US tariffs on Canadian goods took effect Tuesday, with cheeses and motorboats among products added to the list of affected items while toilet paper, fishing rod parts and cement are now exempt.The move comes weeks ahead of US midterm elections, as househol»»»

Administrative reforms on for H-1B visas, $100,000 fee still applies Washington, DC: United States Vice President JD Vance has addressed administrative efforts to reform the H-1B visa programme to ensure it targets top-tier talent rather than displacing domestic professionals. Speaking on the popul»»»

API figures reveal sharp rise in US crude supplies and refined fuel reserves US inventories of crude oil, gasoline and distillates all rose last week, according to data from the American Petroleum Institute, as the market weighs a prolonged US-Iran war and severe disruptions to Middle East oil ship»»»

As humanoid robots find practical uses, engineers rethink what successful AI looks like Recently, more than 2,000 humanoid robots ran races, played football and demonstrated a rapidly expanding range of physical capabilities at the World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing. The event showcased remarkab»»»

Kigali: Rwanda recorded a 9.4 percent economic growth rate in the second quarter of 2026, up from 7.8 percent in Q2 2025, according to the National Institute of Statistics of Rwanda (NISR), with the performances in the industry and services sector driving it. In the second quarter, the industry sec»»»

WTI outpaces Brent as traders seek alternatives amid Middle East tensions NEW YORK: Oil prices rallied by roughly three dollars at Tuesday's settlement, driven by mounting supply concerns and ongoing uncertainty regarding the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Gains in US West Texas Intermediate (W»»»

New US visa limits deepen rift with Pretoria over post-apartheid policies The United States on Tuesday announced new restrictions on visas for South Africans, after President Donald Trump repeatedly criticised the country's leaders over its post-apartheid racial justice policies. Trump has lambaste»»»

Alex Saab, ex-aide to Maduro, agrees to 'co-operate fully' with US prosecutors Alex Saab, a former Venezuelan minister and close ally of ousted president Nicolas Maduro, pleaded guilty on Tuesday to money laundering under a deal with US prosecutors, court filings showed. The Colombian-born business»»»

Yaoundé: The Association of Amateur Football Clubs of Cameroon (ACFAC) has requested a government probe into the Cameroonian Football Federation (FECAFOOT) and its chief Samuel Eto'o following media reports of alleged graft linked to foreign match payments. Eto'o has been accused of improperly rece»»»

Milestone highlights solar’s rise as a major pillar of America’s power grid The United States has installed enough solar capacity to power more than 50 million homes, an industry milestone that underscores the rapid expansion of renewable energy even as new tariffs, permitting barriers and policy u»»»

Speaking with FRANCE 24's Mark Owen, Dr. Walaa-Eldeen Bakry, Principal Lecturer in Project Management and Finance and Director of Executive Education at Westminster Business School, says that "Carney is deliberately aiming to diversify the Canadian trade policy", explaining that it "can actually of»»»

Tokyo: An investigative report confirmed Monday that Japanese utility Chubu Electric Power had falsified earthquake data during screening process to restart reactors at the Hamaoka nuclear power plant in Shizuoka Prefecture. The report, released by a third-party committee composed of external lawye»»»

Pipeline strike, Red Sea attacks force Saudis to weigh war or diplomacy CAIRO (AP) — Saudi Arabia’s crown prince sought backing Tuesday from the president of Egypt, his ally across the Red Sea, as the kingdom faces increased attacks by Yemen’s Houthi rebels on Saudi shipping and infrastructure that»»»