European gas storage is emptier heading into September than it was during the 2022 crisis, and prices have doubled, but at about €74/MWh they are still a fifth of the last crisis year's peak. The shortages are pushing prices up but apart from the weather, another big unknown is the impact of the c»»»

Russia and China now account for one-third of global energy production, while bilateral trade has increased more than 50 times over the past 30 years, Rosneft CEO Igor Sechin said at the Russia-China Energy Business Forum during the Eastern Economic Forum. Key points from Igor Sechin’s remarks at t»»»

New York, Sept. 4 (SANA) UN officials and Security Council members welcomed Syria’s growing cooperation with the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW), citing significant progress toward eliminating the remnants of the chemical weapons program developed under the deposed regim»»»

Kathmandu, Nepal: Two hydropower workers were pulled alive from a tunnel buried by debris in Nepal on Friday, a rare ray of hope on the tenth day of rescue efforts after catastrophic Himalayan flooding. Rescuers cheered as one man was pulled through a muddy opening, a video released by the energy m»»»

The anniversary of victory over militarist Japan is more than a commemoration of a distant war. It is an opportunity to ask uncomfortable questions: What exactly was defeated in 1945 and what lessons were meant to survive the victory? What was supposed to end in 1945?Japan’s surrender ended a catas»»»

No single issue dominates Friday's media. POLITICS Marchella Abrasheva, Regional Managing Director of Kantar BBSS, shared her insights on Bulgarian National Radio regarding the upcoming October 25 presidential election. She describes the vote as a majoritarian choice where citizens will decide betw»»»

SINGAPORE: Oil prices rose in Asian trading on Friday, on track to post their biggest weekly gains since mid-July, as escalating tensions and renewed hostilities between the United States and Iran fueled concerns over supplies from the Middle East. Brent crude futures rose USD 0.15, or 0.2 percent,»»»

The glacier collapse that led to devastating flash floods across the Himalayan region of Nepal and its border with the Chinese autonomous region of Tibet on August 26 was preceded by early warning signs, experts say. But monitoring and emergency alert systems in the region are still insufficient to»»»

Rescue teams on Friday pulled two hydropower workers free from a tunnel blocked by mud and debris during the massive flood that swept through Nepal in late August. Officials believe that hundreds of workers remain trapped in tunnels connected to hydropower projects throughout the remote Himalayan r»»»

Rescuers called it a ‘miracle’ after August 26 glacial collapse killed 1,280 people Kathmandu: Two hydropower workers were pulled alive from a tunnel buried by debris in Nepal on Friday, a rare ray of hope on the tenth day of rescue efforts after catastrophic Himalayan flooding. Rescuers cheered as»»»

KATHMANDU: Floods that struck Nepal last month caused at least NPR 387.5 billion (USD 2.56 billion) in damage to property, homes and infrastructure. In this context, Chief of the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority Dharma Raj Upreti said the estimated cost of building roads an»»»

It was a relatively subdued Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit for Chinese leader Xi Jinping. He departed the host city Bishkek having made few attention-grabbing headlines.  There were no big announcements or the viral moments unlike at 2025’s SCO summit on Xi’s home turf in the C»»»

Doha: Qatar revived their AFC U-20 Asian Cup China 2027 qualifying campaign with a convincing 3-0 win over Hong Kong, while Saudi Arabia maintained their perfect start with a 3-2 victory over Oman. Qatar, who had suffered a 2-1 defeat to Oman in their opening match, dominated from the start at Abdu»»»

DOHA: Qatar’s men’s basketball team is stepping up preparations for the upcoming Asian Games Aichi–Nagoya 2026, with the team aiming for a strong showing in one of the continent’s biggest sporting events. The Games will be held in Japan from September 19 to October 4, but the men’s 5×5 basketball c»»»

DOHA: Qatar’s Cherif Younousse and Ahmed Tijan advanced to the Round of 16 of the Asian Beach Volleyball Championship 2026 in Shangluo, China, after topping Group B with a perfect three-win record. The Qatari duo sealed their third victory by defeating Thailand’s Netitorn and T. Poravid 21-18, 21-1»»»

A Nepalese worker recounts his harrowing escape from a hydropower project tunnel after last week's devastating flood. Around 900 workers remain trapped in tunnels at six hydroelectric plants in Nepal as the number of missing in the Himalayan disaster rose to 5,624 on Thursday, according t»»»

It was a relatively subdued Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit for Chinese leader Xi Jinping. He departed the host city Bishkek having made few attention-grabbing headlines.  There were no big announcements or the viral moments unlike at 2025’s SCO summit on Xi’s home turf in the C»»»

It was a relatively subdued Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit for Chinese leader Xi Jinping. He departed the host city Bishkek having made few attention-grabbing headlines.  There were no big announcements or the viral moments unlike at 2025’s SCO summit on Xi’s home turf in the C»»»

The high-profile opening ceremonies of the World Nomad Games and the SCO summits, the state and official visits to Bishkek by the top leadership of two major nations—China and Pakistan—as well as the Games themselves, have captured the attention of the global community. Eduard Kubatov, head of the »»»

Strait of Hormuz tensions, oil swings and flight risks: new normal in the region? As the US-Iran war enters its seventh month, President Donald Trump has again sought to emphasise the strength of the US military arsenal, saying Washington has virtually "unlimited" supplies of ammunition for the cam»»»

Volkswagen announced Thursday that it will cut another 50,000 jobs worldwide under its biggest restructuring in the company's 89-year history, as the German carmaker faces pressure from US tariffs, overcapacity and fierce competition from Chinese rivals. The plan also sets out the future of four Ge»»»

His friend was travelling with a group when contact was lost near the Nepal-China border Dubai: When devastating floods struck Nepal on August 26, Nepali expatriate Dipesh Poudel initially did not realise the scale of the disaster. (Have you been affected by the floods in Nepal? Write to us here an»»»

Restructuring to axe 15% of VW workforce as German plants face uncertain future German car giant Volkswagen said Thursday that management and unions had agreed to cut a total of 100,000 jobs by the end of the decade, the biggest-ever restructuring in the global auto industry. The company said it ha»»»

US foreign secretary decries 'de‑industrialised America' and push to rebuild manufacturing US Secretary of State Marco Rubio delivered a blunt defence of the Trump administration’s “America First” economic agenda Thursday, arguing that decades of "globalisation" left the United States dangerously d»»»

“For the surgeons, it was a regular workday.” This is how, many years later, one of the doctors from Unit 731 recalled the autopsies performed on living humans in a Japanese military laboratory near Harbin during the Second World War. This is neither a mistake nor an exaggeration: human vivisection»»»

Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema was sworn in for a second five-year term on September 1 after an election that delivered policy continuity but left a trail of disputed results, a contested attempt to challenge the outcome in court, and treason charges against his main rival. Zambians voted on »»»

Eleven European Union countries have called for an overhaul of the bloc's foreign policy decision-making, urging it to explore a shift from unanimity to qualified majority voting as repeated national vetoes have exposed the difficulty of acting collectively in a more volatile geopolitical environme»»»

China on Thursday called on France to abandon a new law on ultra-fast fashion that would impose fees of up to almost €20 per garment, calling it "clearly discriminatory". The law, which targets major Asian e-commerce platforms including Shein and Temu, aims to curb the industry's environmental and »»»

The Eastern Economic Forum has become a key platform for strengthening ties between Russia and Asian economies, Dr. Mamdouh G. Salameh, an international oil economist and a global energy expert, told Sputnik. Key statements:Since Western trade disruptions began, Russia has increasingly looked to Ch»»»

Eleven European Union countries have called for an overhaul of the bloc's foreign policy decision-making, urging it to explore a shift from unanimity to qualified majority voting as repeated national vetoes have exposed the difficulty of acting collectively in a more volatile geopolitical environme»»»

Eleven European Union countries have called for an overhaul of the bloc's foreign policy decision-making, urging it to explore a shift from unanimity to qualified majority voting as repeated national vetoes have exposed the difficulty of acting collectively in a more volatile geopolitical environme»»»

Eleven European Union countries have called for an overhaul of the bloc's foreign policy decision-making, urging it to explore a shift from unanimity to qualified majority voting as repeated national vetoes have exposed the difficulty of acting collectively in a more volatile geopolitical environme»»»

Eleven European Union countries have called for an overhaul of the bloc's foreign policy decision-making, urging it to explore a shift from unanimity to qualified majority voting as repeated national vetoes have exposed the difficulty of acting collectively in a more volatile geopolitical environme»»»

Europe is trying to reduce its economic dependence on China, but trade data point in the opposite direction. The EU’s trade deficit with China reached a record EUR 196 bln, up more than 9% y/y, while imports rose over 5%. Cars and electric batteries accounted for one-third of the increase, supporte»»»

Pakistan eyes Russia's Arctic route as a strategic trade alternative, but experts warn that tangible progress hinges on launching joint energy projects first. Shifting global logistics and mounting tensions in the Middle East are forcing nations to rethink traditional trade routes. Pakistan, whose »»»

US escorts 40 ships through Hormuz as Iran attacks Kuwait and Gulf tensions intensify The US-Iran conflict has entered another volatile phase, with Iran launching missile and drone attacks against US positions across the region following a major wave of American strikes on Iranian targets. Kuwait s»»»

On August 9, 1945, a notorious Japanese army unit executed dozens of civilian prisoners in the city of Hailar, on the day the Soviet Union launched an offensive against the Imperial Japanese puppet state of Manchukuo. To mark Victory over Japan Day (V-J Day), the Russian authorities published histo»»»

BusinessGermanyIs Germany's economic slump finally over?Arthur SullivanDespite a slew of negative headlines, the German economy has posted its best figures in years. There are reasons for optimism but structural issues remain. https://p.dw.com/p/5KhUtThere are signs that Germany's economy may have »»»

Sambo competitions were held today at Gazprom Sports and Recreation Complex as part of the VI World Nomad Games. Forty-two athletes from 20 countries participated. Winners and runners-up: Up to 64 kilograms: 1st place — Denis Yakovlev (Russia); 2nd place — Urunlie (China); 3rd place — Zhandos Beish»»»

Europe's gas traders have spent the summer betting that the Gulf war would end before the heating season starts, giving them time enough to restock Europe’s gas tanks. That bet has gone badly. European gas storage currently stands at about 63% of capacity against a five-year average of 79%. Macro-A»»»

Serbia opened what the government described as Europe's first mass-production facility for humanoid robots on August 29, with President Aleksandar Vucic hailing the project as a step into a new technological era. The plant, operated by Minth Group in partnership with robotics company AGIBOT, is par»»»

Serbia is hosting a high-level meeting marking the 65th anniversary of the founding of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM), bringing representatives of countries from the movement's historic core back to Belgrade, where its first summit was held in 1961. The August 31-September 1 meeting is intended to »»»

PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION Media outlets discuss at length the October 25 presidential election. Interviewed by Bulgarian National Television (BNT), presidential candidate Andrey Gurov said he owed services to no one, stressing that his only responsibility was to Bulgarian citizens. He said he had many »»»

China flag waving against clean blue sky, close up, isolated with clipping path mask alpha channel transparency Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade Mohamed Farid witnessed on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Mansour Group and China’s Tian»»»

The leaders of Russia, China and India arrived with other heads of state in Kyrgyzstan on August 31 for a two-day Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit. The SCO is widely viewed as offering a forum at which members, as well as 15 “dialogue partners” that include some important middle power»»»

Europe's gas traders have spent the summer betting that the Gulf war would end before the heating season starts, giving them time enough to restock Europe’s gas tanks. That bet has gone badly. European gas storage currently stands at about 63% of capacity against a five-year average of 79%. Macro-A»»»

Intensifying the development of the Russian Far East remains a top priority for the government, economist Nikita Maslennikov of the independent Center for Political Technologies told Sputnik сommenting on President Putin's speech at the 2026 EEF in Vladivostok. Key macroeconomic figures across the »»»

There are chances for a settlement of the Ukrainian conflict, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday. "Are there any chances [for a settlement of the Ukrainian conflict]? In my opinion, yes, there are," Putin said at the plenary session of the Eastern Economic Forum (EEF-2026).First of a»»»

Beijing urged France on Thursday to abandon its recently implemented law on ultra-fast fashion, lambasting the new measure targeting Chinese firms including Shein and Temu as "clearly discriminatory". "China urges France to immediately halt the implementation of the anti-ultra-fast fashion law," co»»»

The Trans-Arctic Transport Corridor could cut shipping times between northern Europe and Northeast Asia compared to the Suez Canal route while providing an alternative should disruptions to traditional maritime routes occur, Amir Jahangir, CEO of Mishal Pakistan and a partner of the WEF New Economy»»»