Los Angeles, United States: The artist Finneas and three other supporting acts announced they had quit British superstar Ed Sheeran's tour on Tuesday, after rapper Macklemore was dropped for making pro-Palestinian comments while performing. Sheeran has denied being behind the decision to remove Mac»»»

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BELGRADE - The Serbian dinar's official median exchange rate against the euro is 117.3735 dinars for one euro on Wednesday, which is a slight change relative to Tuesday, the National Bank of Serbia said. The dinar is steady against the euro m-o-m, down by 0.2 pct y-o-y and down by 0.1 pct relative »»»

Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank Egypt (ADIB-Egypt) has been named “Best Islamic Bank in Egypt 2026” by the International Union of Arab Bankers for the second consecutive year, reaffirming the bank’s leading position in Egypt’s Islamic banking sector. The recognition pays tribute to the continued progress th»»»

Customs officers at the Lesovo border crossing seized 40,000 contraband cigarettes during inspections of a truck and a passenger car entering Bulgaria from Turkiye. The illicit tobacco products were concealed in spare tires, under seat upholstery, and in the vehicles' ceilings, the National Customs»»»

RISING FUEL PRICES Fuel prices continue to rise, with diesel becoming EUR 0.03 cents more expensive and petrol increasing by EUR. 0.01 cent as of Wednesday morning, Dimitar Hadzhidimitrov, deputy chairman of the Association of Bulgarian Fuel Traders, Producers, Importers and Transporters, said on b»»»

A gas leak from a railway tanker carrying propane-butane was reported Wednesday morning in the vicinity of the Karnobat railway station. The incident involved a freight train that had come to a stop approximately 700 metres from the station, Karnobat Municipality Mayor Georgi Dimitrov, told the Bul»»»

China's foreign minister Wang Yi said Beijing was willing to "safeguard" Iran's rights during talks with his counterpart Abbas Araghchi on Wednesday, as Beijing seeks to mediate in Tehran's war with the United States. "China is also willing to strengthen dialogue and cooperation with Iran, and safe»»»

"Over these ten-plus years, our level of independence in oil and gas equipment from imported supplies has risen from around 43% domestic solutions to nearly 80% by the end of last year," Russian Minister of Industry and Trade Anton Alikhanov announced. Under the national project for the sector, Rus»»»

Members of the Zhogorku Kenesh approved in the third reading amendments to the Code of Offenses aimed at tightening liability for violations of legislation on personal data protection. Under the bill, violations of the established procedures, conditions and requirements for processing and protectin»»»

Following a statement by Zhogorku Kenesh member Dastan Bekeshev about school textbooks being sold at Dordoi market, the Ministry of Education held a meeting to discuss their accounting and how they end up in commercial circulation. Earlier, the MP said he had personally bought a third-grade mathema»»»

New York: The State of Qatar and the Republic of Naoero signed an agreement Wednesday to establish diplomatic relations between the two countries at the headquarters of Permanent mission of the State of Qatar to the United Nations in New York. Permanent Representative of the State of Qatar to the U»»»

The hydrological situation in the Bulgarian section of the Danube River remains difficult due to low water levels, the Executive Agency for Exploration and Maintenance of the Danube River said. According to the River Supervision Directorate in Ruse, part of the Executive Agency Maritime Administrat»»»

NEW YORK: The State of Qatar and the Republic of Naoero signed an agreement on Wednesday to establish diplomatic relations between the two countries at the headquarters of Permanent Mission of the State of Qatar to the United Nations in New York. Permanent Representative of the State of Qatar to th»»»

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Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan Adylbek Kasymaliev participated in the groundbreaking ceremony for a modern pharmaceutical warehouse and logistics complex for the state-owned enterprise Kyrgyzfarmatsiya. According to the Cabinet, the construction of the complex will strengthen th»»»

The opposition Vazrazhdane party called on Wednesday for a reduction in value added tax (VAT) on fuels. "There is scope to lower VAT on fuels without affecting the budget, with the aim of supporting individuals and businesses amid rising fuel prices," Vazrazhdane MP Dimo Drenchev told reporters in »»»

Prime Minister Rumen Radev welcomed Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babis with an official ceremony at St Alexander Nevsky Square in Sofia on Wednesday. The two government leaders were greeted by a guard of honour. The national anthems of Bulgaria and Czechia were played. Radev and Babis paid their res»»»

The volume of hotel and restaurant services in Kyrgyzstan reached 42,187.9 billion soms in January—August 2026, increasing by 9.1 percent in real terms compared with the same period last year. Data from the National Statistical Committee say. Sharp surge for hotels, decline for restaurants The main»»»

President Joseph Aoun told AFP that Lebanon wants a new force, from Europe or elsewhere, to avoid a security "vacuum" in the south when U.N. peacekeepers leave at the end of the year. "What matters is that there is no vacuum," he told AFP in an interview on Tuesday. He added that any new force for »»»

Strasbourg, France: EU chief Ursula von der Leyen raised the prospect Wednesday of Canada becoming the 27-nation bloc's first "associate member', as she pitched closer cooperation on tech, defence and energy to Canadian leader Mark Carney. "I would like to work with you on opening the door for Cana»»»

The European Commission has proposed new rules aimed at tackling Europe’s housing crisis, giving cities a clearer framework for restricting short-term rentals and investment-driven property use. However, the proposal would not introduce an automatic Airbnb ban. Decisions on restrictions would remai»»»

Emirati Supplier Programme drives 38% rise in SME contracts, backing D33 goals Dubai: Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, has honoured a group of government»»»

President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov took part in the first Central Asia—Republic of Korea Summit during his visit to Korea, the presidential press service reported. He described Korea as a reliable partner for Central Asia and said that the high level of political trust should be transformed into»»»

US-China rivalry turns AI governance into the new battleground for global power WHAT IF, in the not-so-distant future, artificial intelligence (AI) gains control over nuclear weapons and trigger a conflict between nuclear-armed powers? The nightmare scenario, painted by Elon Musk, the tech billiona»»»

Pentagon watchdog says $22.3b in weapons expenditure has strained strategic inventories Washington: The United States is facing a shortfall in ammunition as a result of its war against Iran, the Defence Department’s inspector general confirmed Monday, contrasting with President Donald Trump’s asser»»»

Deir Ezzor, Sept. 16 (SANA) More than 40 companies are selling food, beverages, clothing and household goods directly to consumers at a 14-day shopping festival in Deir Ezzor, which organizers described as the first of its kind in the province. The “Deir Ezzor Deserves It” festival, held at Clock R»»»

Damascus, Sept. 16 (SANA) US companies are exploring investment opportunities in Syria, with several projects and agreements under negotiation, Syrian Sovereign Fund officials said Tuesday during talks with a visiting US economic delegation in Damascus.Mohammad Musattat, Director of Public Relation»»»

A damaged building in Gaza City housing about six displaced families collapsed on Wednesday morning, killing at least 12 people and injuring 15, according to Shifa Hospital. At least four children were among the dead. Dozens of people remained missing or trapped under the rubble and video showed ci»»»

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 roiling the region. Fresh fighting between the Iran-backed Houthis and Saudi-backed Yemeni government has dragge»»»

Diesel prices in Bulgaria could reach €2 per liter by the end of September as fuel costs continue to climb, according to Dimitar Hadzhidimitrov, Deputy Chairman of the Association of Bulgarian Fuel Traders, Producers, and Importers. The price of diesel rose by 3 cents per liter on Wednesday morning»»»

The MEA said the incident took place in international waters and caused no major damage New Delhi: India on Wednesday summoned the Charge d'Affaires of the Pakistan High Commission and lodged a strong protest after a Pakistani naval ship's action at sea led to a collision with an Indian Navy unit. »»»

A memorial ceremony was held at Ata-Beyit memorial complex to honor servicemen who were killed while defending the state border during the 2021 and 2022 clashes on the Kyrgyz-Tajik border. The State Border Service of Kyrgyzstan reported. The ceremony was attended by the leadership of the State Bord»»»

Public passenger transport services in 30 Bulgarian municipalities now have moderate electric buses, replacing part of the conventional fleet and contributing to cleaner air and reduced noise levels in the cities, the Regional Development and Public Works Ministry announced on Wednesday. The buses »»»

He plans to spend the prize on his wife and children Dubai: A Pakistani human resources professional who was born and raised in the UAE has won Dh25,000 in Big Ticket’s first weekly e-draw for September, after purchasing just six tickets since returning to the draw. 40-year-old Zulqarnain Malik, wh»»»

UAE shuts down 200 unlicensed accounts in first half of 2026 Dubai: Families looking for domestic workers in UAE through social media have been warned to check whether recruitment providers are licensed, after UAE authorities shut down around 200 accounts for promoting unlicensed domestic worker se»»»

DOHA: Vice Chairperson of Qatar Foundation HE Sheikha Hind bint Hamad Al Thani has highlighted the vital role of sport, particularly for women and girls, in promoting social development across the Global South. Sheikha Hind made the remarks during a high-level dialogue at Wilton Park in the United »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) general index fell 60.85 points, or 0.62%, to 9,712 points at the start of trading on Wednesday, driven by losses across all sectors. Data from the exchange showed negative performance across various sectors: Industrials (-0.14%), Real Estate (-0.23%), Co»»»

The Trump administration is planning to deliver powerful 2,000-pound bombs to Israel as part of an upcoming arms deal, weapons that prompted such concerns about the possibility of mass casualties in Gaza that the Biden administration paused their delivery two years ago. The $2.8 billion package inc»»»

The Center for Employment of Citizens Abroad under Kyrgyzstan’s Ministry of Labor, Social Security and Migration has announced the opening of online registration for the 2026 EPS-TOPIK Korean language test. The test is held as part of the Employment Permit System (EPS), which allows Kyrgyz citizens»»»

New routes to Dammam, Gwadar and southern Iran could be announced this year Dubai: Oman plans to build a new passenger terminal at Suhar Airport and expand flights to regional destinations as it seeks to strengthen air connectivity from the country’s northern industrial hub, Said bin Hamoud Al Maaw»»»

La Guaira, Venezuela: Schools in Venezuela's quake-scarred coastal state of La Guaira were deserted on Tuesday, a day after the start of the new school year, with many parents opting to keep children home for fear of further deadly tremors. La Guaira, home to a popular resort of the same name north»»»

Speaking to reporters in Parliament’s lobby on Wednesday, Yes, Bulgaria Co-Chair and Democratic Bulgaria MP Ivaylo Mirchev proposed that fuel compensation be provided to all motorists. “We propose a compensation of EUR 0.20 per litre for ordinary petrol, diesel fuel and LPG purchased at filling sta»»»

DOHA: His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani sent a cable of congratulations to President of the United Mexican States HE Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo, on the occasion of her country's Independence Day.»»»

DOHA: His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani sent a cable of congratulations to Governor-General of the Independent State of Papua New Guinea HE Sir Bob Dadae, on the occasion of his country's Independence Day.»»»

Buenos Aires, Argentina: Lionel Messi was on Tuesday named in Argentina's squad for a friendly against Benin on October 6, a match that will serve as his farewell appearance after announcing his international retirement last month. The 39-year-old said in August he was retiring from Argentina duty »»»

At various times over the last decade, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, the United States, Britain and Israel have carried out punishing air raids on Yemen's Houthi rebels — only to see them grow even stronger. Now, as the Iran-backed Houthis advance on a key maritime chokepoint and strike S»»»

Sydney, Australia: Artificial intelligence start-up Anthropic signed a deal Wednesday for its first Australian data centre, the premier of Queensland state announced in parliament. David Crisafulli said the company behind the Claude large-language model would set up in a new digital park expected t»»»