Among the dead are five infants, while dozens of people remain trapped GAZA CITY 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-stor»»»

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani chaired the weekly Cabinet meeting on Wednesday at the Amiri Diwan. Following the meeting, Minister of Justice and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs HE Ibrahim bin Ali Al Mohannadi»»»

Bigger fleet, cargo and premium travel underpin flydubai's next growth phase Dubai: flydubai is confident that travel demand to the region will return “with a vengeance” as the impact of the US-Iran conflict fades, with the Dubai carrier preparing for its next phase of growth through a bigger fleet»»»

Seven bilateral cooperation documents covering defence, medical devices, business, the defence industry and transport were signed at a Bulgarian-Czech business forum in Sofia on Wednesday. The documents were signed in the presence of Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev and Czech Prime Minister And»»»

The parliamentary Committee on Legal Affairs will hear the 20 candidates for members of the Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) from Parliament's quota over three separate days. The hearings will take place from November 2 to 4, as it would not be possible to hear all the candidates in a single day, acc»»»

The Real Madrid star showed a number of pictures from his last trip to Dubai Dubai: Real Madrid star Jude Bellingham has taken a trip down memory lane, sharing a collection of pictures from his previous visit to Dubai with his 56.2 million Instagram followers. The England midfielder posted a carous»»»

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The average price of diesel fuel in the US has hit a new all-time high for the second day in a row, reaching $6.31 per gallon (approximately 3.8 liters), according to data from the American Automobile Association (AAA) studied by Sputnik on Wednesday. On Tuesday, the average »»»

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 81-year-old had appeared by video link when he was first brought to the court in The Ha»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The US military has fired up to 70 Patriot interceptor missiles and over a dozen THAAD interceptors and failed to repel a single Iranian strike targeting US facilities in Jordan last week, The Wall Street Journal newspaper has reported, citing sources. A source said that the expe»»»

BEIJING (Sputnik) - The continuation of the conflict between the United States and Iran does not meet the interests of the two countries or the international community, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Wednesday. Earlier in the day, Wang Yi held talks with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Ara»»»

President Joseph Aoun left for Paris on Wednesday, meeting an invitation from French President Emmanuel Macron to discuss the general situation in Lebanon and the region, as well as bilateral relations between the two countries. Aoun will on Thursday join Macron and King Abdullah II of Jordan for t»»»

Velichie political party submitted documents to the Central Election Commission (CEC) to register Ivelin Mihaylov as its presidential candidate and Yuliana Mateeva as vice-presidential candidate for the October 25, 2026 presidential election. The party submitted 7,000 signatures in support of its r»»»

DOHA: The Ministry of Municipality (MoM) has arranged a series of awareness and community programmes to mark World Cleanup Day 2026, designed to promote public cleanliness, environmental awareness and sustainability. The activities take place from September 13 to 19 and bring together government an»»»

Tunis, Sept.16 (TAP)- Scattered thunderstorms are expected on Thursday afternoon in the west, the National Instiute of Meterology said Wednesday in an update.Rain will be sometimes heavy, moving to the east with amounts of 20 mm to 40 mm, while...»»»

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BEIJING - Serbia's top-ranked tennis player Novak Djokovic confirmed on Wednesday he will be competing at the upcoming Beijing ATP tournament. Djokovic, who was previously registered as a participant, confirmed in social media posts that he will be playing at the tournament. The Serbian has won the»»»

Bollywood heavyweights return to Yas Island for IIFA’s biggest edition yet Salman Khan, Karan Johar, Shahid Kapoor, Varun Dhawan, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Janhvi Kapoor, Pankaj Tripathi and Ali Fazal are set to headline the 27th IIFA Weekend & Awards, as the ceremony returns to Abu Dhabi's Etihad Arena»»»

Bassi and Aries Spears will perform back to back at Etihad Arena on November 21 Dubai: Abu Dhabi Comedy Season has added two more names to its growing 2026 lineup, with Indian stand-up star Anubhav Singh Bassi and American comedian Aries Spears both set to perform at Etihad Arena on Yas Island on N»»»

BELGRADE - Serbian caretaker Defence Minister Bratislav Gasic met on Wednesday in Belgrade with Ohio National Guard Commander Maj-Gen Matthew Woodruff, noting that Serbia and the US are connected by nearly 150 years of diplomatic relations, as well as by numerous shared values. "During the meeting,»»»

Four arrested as police say suspect knew where the safe keys were kept A former employee allegedly spent eight hours inside a jewellery shop stealing gold and cash after using his knowledge of the business to find the safe's keys, police have said. Now, investigators say they have cracked the audac»»»

Damascus, Sept. 16 (SANA) Forty-two Saudi companies are participating in the International Exhibition for Reconstruction of Syria “Rebuild 2026” in Damascus, presenting their expertise and products in construction, equipment and infrastructure sectors. The participation focuses on identifying Syria»»»

Former President Michel Aoun, represented by lawyer Wadih Akl, on Wednesday filed a criminal complaint, after media reports said the public prosecution has requested that he be indicted over the 2020 Beirut port explosion. In the complaint Aoun accused certain parties of "insult, defamation, slande»»»

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani received on Wednesday the Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Singapore HE Dr Vivian Balakrishnan, who is currently visiting the country. During the meeting, they reviewed »»»

Prime Minister Rumen Radev said Bulgaria and Czechia should move beyond trade and work together to develop technology, industry and marketing, while jointly offering their new technologies and products on third-country markets. Radev was speaking at a Bulgarian-Czech business forum in Sofia held as»»»

Continue the Change leader Assen Vassilev Wednesday accused "someone at the State Agency for National Security" (SANS) of "apparently protecting groups that harm Bulgarian children". Speaking to reporters in Parliament, he questioned why DANS had not acted on alerts submitted to it back in 2022 or »»»

The partnerships bring flydubai’s interline network to 46 airlines over 125 destinations Dubai: flydubai has signed interline agreements with Air India and Uzbekistan Airways, giving the Dubai-based carrier access to more than 80 additional destinations across Asia, Australia and Europe. The partne»»»

Partnership offers customers competitive rates and flexible financing solutions Ellington Properties and Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank (ADCB) have partnered to introduce pre-approved home financing solutions for ready and off-plan residential developments in Dubai, making it easier for eligible buyers »»»

Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babis expects Bulgaria and Czechia to increase bilateral business and develop joint projects, he said at a Bulgarian-Czech business forum in Sofia on Wednesday. He noted that Czech companies are export-oriented and that it is important for conditions to be created for bu»»»

Woman was referred for fertility treatment after being diagnosed with ovarian cancer Doctors in Abu Dhabi have successfully frozen five embryos for a 30-year-old ovarian cancer patient, preserving her chance of having children in the future without delaying the start of chemotherapy. The patient wa»»»

Congress ACI will bring tech leaders, investors, academics and creators together on Sep 20 How can artificial intelligence better understand Arabic? How can Arabic books, films and games become valuable intellectual property? And what investment is needed to turn creative ideas into sustainable bus»»»

DUBAI: Qatar Airways marked its participation at the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2026 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, with a showcase of its latest advancements in premium travel and digital innovations. Visitors of Qatar Airways’ immersive pavilion were offered a closer look at how the airline is »»»

Doha, Qatar: In cooperation with Qatar Television, the Ministry of Justice launched a program under the title of "Rule of Law," as part of a partnership aimed at enhancing legal culture and spreading awareness of rights, duties, and legal procedures related to the daily lives of citizens and reside»»»

The second day of a general parliamentary debate session witnessed renewed verbal clashes between lawmakers from Hezbollah and political rivals. “Go check what the Israelis said about Ali al-Taher. Shame on you,” MP Ihab Hamadeh of Hezbollah told his political foes, prompting MP Waddah Sadek to say»»»

Amira El-Sallab, a cultural entrepreneur and social advocate, has launched Seba, a new social foundation dedicated to promoting the concept and culture of social peace, coinciding with the annual observance of the International Day of Peace on September 21. El-Sallab said peace is the foundation of»»»

BREAKING NEWSDh3.5 billion project to link Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, with 12-lane road, bridges and tunnels Dubai: Dubai has approved the implementation of a new 80km Fourth Corridor that will strengthen road links between the emirates and cut journey times by up to 60 per cent. Approved by Sheikh Hamdan»»»

DOHA: In cooperation with Qatar Television, the Ministry of Justice launched a programme under the title of 'Rule of Law', as part of a partnership aimed at enhancing legal culture and spreading awareness of rights, duties, and legal procedures related to the daily lives of citizens and residents. »»»

London: Manchester City boss Enzo Maresca on Wednesday expressed sympathy for VAR officials after his team benefited from a clear error in their 1-0 win against Manchester United. Erling Haaland scored a controversial winner in the 60th minute at Old Trafford on Sunday to make it four wins out of f»»»

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»»»

Yemen's Houthis on Wednesday said they targeted an Aramco facility in the Red Sea port city of Yanbu as well as an air base in southern Saudi Arabia in response to Saudi airstrikes. Military spokesman Yahya Saree said Saudi Arabia had launched more than 450 air strikes this week, and that in respon»»»

BELGRADE- EXPO 2027 Director Danilo Jerinic and Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Serbia (PKS) President Marko Cadez signed on Wednesday in Belgrade a contract on the PKS's participation in the specialised expo. The contract, signed at the Belgrade Fair, will enable the implementation of further »»»

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»»»

L'IMAD ownership in AD Ports Group goes beyond 98.5% once settlement closes next month L'IMAD, the sovereign investor owned by the Government of Abu Dhabi, has concluded the statutory window for its voluntary tender offer for Abu Dhabi Ports Company PJSC (AD Ports Group), with the process closing o»»»

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 »»»

BELGRADE - Serbia's national electoral commission approved on Tuesday a students-backed list of candidates for the October 25 early parliamentary elections in the country. Commission member Marija Jovanovic said the list, named Student List - The Students Will Win, had been submitted by Petar Zivko»»»

The 134-km canal links southwestern China directly to the Beibu Gulf and the South China Sea, cutting cargo routes by 560 km and saving $0.77 billion a year in transport costs. The 134-km canal links southwestern China directly to the Beibu Gulf and the South China Sea, cutting cargo routes by 560 »»»

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 »»»

Authorities found 10 Chinese guest workers and 37 metal bunk beds at a former restaurant in Szeged during inspections in late July. Officials subsequently determined that the building, in its current condition, was not suitable for use as accommodation. Guest workers from China found in a dilapidat»»»

A flotilla from Russia’s Northern Fleet has engaged in an exercise that included the simulated conquest of the remote New Siberian Islands archipelago. The flotilla, which set out from Severomorsk on the Kola Peninsula in early September, conducted training with forces in Kotelny, a military base o»»»