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»»»

An oil agreement between Venezuelan acting President Delcy Rodríguez, pictured in April, and U.S. President Donald Trump has united unlikely political opponents in Venezuela against the deal. Photo by Miguel Gutierrez/EPA Sept. 1 (UPI) -- The oil agreement announced by President Donald Trump and Ve»»»

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...»»»

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»»»

The Department of Transportation said it carried out the emergency removal of some 5,000 commercial driver's licenses for drivers who had failed English-language proficiency tests. File Photo by Kevin Dietsch | License Photo Sept. 1 (UPI) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation announced it is shu»»»

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»»»

Mexico’s government confirmed Tuesday that cartel leader Luis Enrique Barragán Chávez was killed in a shootout with federal forces. Photo by U.S. State Department Sept. 1 (UPI) -- Mexico's government confirmed Tuesday that Luis Enrique Barragán Chávez, a cartel leader wanted in the United States an»»»

Bangkok tightens entry rules despite a fall in foreign tourist arrivals Dubai: Thailand depends heavily on foreign tourists, and visitor numbers are already down this year. Yet it is about to halve visa-free stays for travellers from dozens of countries from 60 days to 30. Thailand’s Foreign Minist»»»

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»»»

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,»»»

Prime Minister Andy Burnham will face lawmakers in the House of Commons on September 1 for the first time since becoming UK leader six weeks ago. This comes as the wars in Europe and the Middle East weighing on his promise to kick-start the economy and ease the cost of living. Andy Burnham has enjo»»»

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»»»

As former caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gurov officially announced his presidential bid on Tuesday, with former Interior Ministry Secretary General Georgi Kandev as his running mate, statements of support came from representatives of the opposition Continue the Change (CC) and Democratic Bulgaria»»»

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»»»

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»»»

Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russia's Vladimir Putin are among the heads of state attending a Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit taking place in Kyrgyzstan. Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian is also in attendance, where he held bilateral talks with India's Narendra Modi. Marking it»»»

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»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli media: US Embassy in Jerusalem sent emails to all American citizens residing in ‘Israel’, warning them of “unexpected escalation an»»»

UFC Champion Valentina Shevchenko shared a video clip filmed outside the Bishkek Arena Stadium ahead of the opening of the 6th World Nomad Games. In the video, the mixed martial artist is seen posing against the backdrop of dozens of horseback riders dressed in traditional national attire, who were»»»

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»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe President Pezeshkian: If the United States returns to its commitments under the agreement, the Islamic Republic of Iran is also ready to ta»»»

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»»»

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»»»

A jury found Duane “Keffe D” Davis guilty of orchestrating the 1996 killing of rap icon Tupac Shakur, finally bringing a measure of resolution to a case that had gripped hip-hop fans and lingered in the public imagination for decades. Davis could be sentenced to life in prison following that verdic»»»

Twelve jurors found former gangster Duane "Keffe D" Davis guilty of the murder of Tupac Shakur in Nevada's Clark County court on August 31. Although the 63 year-old is not thought to have fired the deadly shots himself, he is the only man still alive out of those who were in the car at the time. Un»»»

Finance ministers and central bank governors from the group of 20 major economies are meeting for two days in Asheville, North Carolina. With the United States holding the rotating G20 presidency, Washington is trying to rally partners towards greater economic pressure on Iran and find ways to boos»»»

As Israel prepares for what are expected to be close-fought parliamentary elections in October, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's wife Sara on Monday shared a conspiracy theory that centre-left opposition figure Yair Golan had advance warning of the Hamas-led October 7, 2023 attacks. Sara Netanya»»»

This September, Qatar Calendar presents a packed programme of events offering residents and visitors alike a rich and varied line-up of experiences. Spanning a wide range of interests, the month's programme offers something for audiences of all ages across Doha and beyond. Entertainment and Family »»»

French president defends school phone ban, saying adults have been overwhelmed by devices Mende: French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday told high school pupils that phones and social networks were “not good” for them, arguing that even at the Elysee presidential palace attendees were asked to »»»

In tonight's edition: A workers' strike at Kenya's main airport leaves travellers grounded. Also, Ghanaian cocoa farmers are ramping up their pushback against a new law preventing them from using their land for anything else without permission. And in Tunisia, the picturesque town of Sidi»»»

The National Rally plans to "penalize the wearing of the Islamic veil" with "a fine" if it comes to power, MP Jean-Philippe Tanguy, Marine Le Pen's lieutenant in the presidential election, stated on Sunday. "We will obviously fight Islamist ideology and we will penalize the wearing of the veil, als»»»

PRESS REVIEW – Tuesday, September 1: It's back-to-school season in France, this time with tighter rules on mobile phones. In other news, local opposition to data centres across the US and Europe could be a spanner in the works of the AI revolution. Finally, i»»»

Eve Irvine is pleased to welcome Anne, the co-founder of SOS Périscolaire in French. She argues that the controversy surrounding France’s after-school childcare system should be understood as a systemic failure of institutional accountability on the local level. The fragmented structure becomes par»»»

More than 1,000 people have been killed in the devastating floods that struck the border between Nepal and Tibet. Authorities have started mass burials for unclaimed bodies while they wait for victims' families to claim them. Meanwhile, rescue operations are underway to rescue hundreds of workers s»»»