BEIJING: Qatar's Cherif Younousse and Ahmed Tijan advanced to the quarterfinals of the 2026 Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) Beach Volleyball Championship, currently underway in Shangluo, China, after defeating Kazakhstan's Bogatov and Gurin in straight sets in the round of 16. The Qatari duo s»»»

BusinessAfricaHow can African retailers compete with Shein and Temu?Antonio CascaisShein and Temu are expanding across Africa with low prices and vast product ranges. Businesses and unions warn the growth could come at a cost for local jobs. https://p.dw.com/p/5LQR9Shein and Temu have gained a sign»»»

From school runs to packed events, the UAE’s new season brings fresh energy I’ve brought one big British tradition with me to the UAE: Talking about the weather on an hourly basis. Recently, that has mainly been me pestering colleagues with questions such as ‘can it get any hotter?’, ‘how is it so »»»

The new leadership of the Magyar Nemzeti Bank (MNB) has filed a criminal complaint on suspicion of breach of fiduciary duty, negligent management, fraud, and abuse of office in connection with the loss of value of five properties in its ownership, the central bank announced in a statement sent to M»»»

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»»»

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 »»»

The Norwegian authorities have seized a Russian research vessel in Svalbard at the request of Ukraine’s state-owned energy company, Naftogaz, amid growing tensions between Moscow and NATO states over access to and control of the Arctic. The Professor Molchanov was detained on Wednesday while docked»»»

European Council President Antonio Costa used his visit to Sofia to press two messages that are increasingly central to the European Union’s agenda: enlargement will depend on reforms and commitments, while the bloc must reshape its budget and strengthen its security without abandoning cohesion bet»»»

In March 2021, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi visited the Suez Canal to thank its workers for reopening the crucial maritime passageway. A few days earlier, a huge container vessel got wedged sideways, blocking a global trade artery for several days. While there, a journalist asked him abo»»»

Amsterdam: Uber drivers from across Europe have filed a class action lawsuit against the US ride share giant, claiming it violated privacy laws and used dynamic pricing algorithms to lower their revenue. Worker Info Exchange International said it was representing several thousand Uber drivers in Be»»»

Much of her life as advocate was spent speaking at college campuses and community centres New York: Gloria Steinem, the celebrated author and activist who became one of the most visible symbols and potent voices of the US women’s movement and a fierce advocate for feminist causes for over six decad»»»

Slovak police foiled an arson attack on a Ukrainian-owned drone factory near Presov this week, the first documented attempt of its kind in the country. Officers from the anti-crime unit UBOK arrested three foreign nationals - two in Slovakia and one in Germany under a European arrest warrant - over»»»

Lebanon's central bank said Wednesday that an outside firm had begun a forensic audit into past transactions linked to its foreign assets, scrutinizing them for evidence of graft in the wake of the country's economic collapse. The move is part of measures the institution has taken to improve oversi»»»

On a summer afternoon in an Arab city, no economic report is needed to understand the meaning of demand for cooling. A few minutes outdoors, followed by a single step into an air-conditioned lobby, are enough to show that cool air is no longer a luxury in this part of the world. It has become a con»»»

Ulchi Freedom Shield—an annual combined military exercise held by the US and South Korea against the threat from North Korea—was abruptly scaled back by Washington just before it began in August. President Donald Trump ordered the drills to be cut from 11 days to 5, citing costs, his desire to impr»»»

New investor register, unified licence and AI tools aim to simplify company setup Dubai: Dubai is expanding its digital business ecosystem with a new investor register, wider use of its Unified Licence and AI-powered services aimed at making it easier and faster for companies and investors to estab»»»

Baku: The 4th International Mine Action Conference opened in Baku on Wednesday, bringing together more than 400 representatives from 60 countries to discuss how humanitarian demining can support safe urban recovery. The two-day conference, jointly organized by the Mine Action Agency of the Republic»»»

A Maltese court on Wednesday acquitted tycoon Yorgen Fenech of orchestrating the 2017 car-bomb killing of investigative journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia, a verdict that drew condemnation from her family and press freedom advocates. Her family said the acquittal denied Caruana Galizia justice, whil»»»

US President has said he is ready to hold another summit with Russian leader Washington DC: US President Donald Trump has said he is ready to hold another summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin, but only when Moscow is prepared to work towards a “peace deal” to end the ongoing war in Ukraine.»»»

Khaled Al Hameidi Doha From one of the region’s earliest specialised labour courts to modern dispute-resolution mechanisms, Qatar has built a legal framework that has evolved alongside its economy, workforce and national institutions, according to experts. Labour disputes have accompanied the devel»»»

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Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong on Wednesday pleaded guilty to colluding with foreign powers in a trial that could see the 29-year-old spend the rest of his life behind bars. Wong rose to international prominence for his involvement in the 2014 Umbrella Movement and the mass protests against Beijing»»»

One United Properties, the leading green investor and developer of residential, office and mixed-use real estate in Romania listed on the Bucharest Stock Exchange, has reached full leasing across the modern buildings in its office portfolio. As a result, the modern office spaces, totaling a combine»»»

Damascus, Sept. 2 (SANA) Syria is expanding and rehabilitating its industrial cities to support local production and attract new investment, with development and revival plans underway in Adra, Hassia, Sheikh Najjar, Bab al-Hawa, al-Rai and Deir Ezzor. Ahmad Kurdi, Director of Industrial Cities at »»»

The Minister of Transport and Investment shared further details on Tuesday about the council he announced the previous day his intention to re-establish — posting on his Facebook page that the President of the Budapest Public Development Council (Fővárosi Közfejlesztések Tanácsa, FKT) will be the P»»»

Rome: Juventus announced on Tuesday that it had signed the German striker Nick Woltemade on a season-long loan from Newcastle United of the English Premier League. In a statement, Juventus described Woltemade as a significant addition, citing his steady rise in football and the experience he has ga»»»

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»»»

Massachusetts voters headed to the polls Tuesday for primary elections, voting on a Democratic candidate for a state Senate seat and other races. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Sept. 1 (UPI) -- Voters in Massachusetts are heading to the polls Tuesday to vote in the 2026 primary elect»»»

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»»»

Shein executives and employees celebrate on the floor of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong on Tuesday ahead of the long-awaited public IPO of the Chinese fast-fashion giant. Photo by May James/EPA Sept. 1 (UPI) -- Shares in Chinese fast-fashion giant Shein fell by as much as 10% as trading got underw»»»

Couples marry during a group wedding in Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico, in 2024. File Photo by Joebeth Terriquez/EPA Sept. 1 (UPI) -- Marriage and family life have changed dramatically across Latin America over the past several generations. The transformation is visible almost everywhere: fewer p»»»

Katia has begun initial assessments and tests at Al Jalila Children’s Hospital in Dubai Dubai: Jordanian girl Katia Abu Al Saud has arrived in Dubai and begun medical assessments at Al Jalila Children’s Hospital after His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Ministe»»»

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Move marks the latest in a series of shakeups of the military leadership Washington: (AP) Army Secretary Dan Driscoll is stepping down after 18 months on the job, the White House said Monday, in the latest departure of a top military leader during the Trump administration. No reason was given for t»»»

Pheromone-maxxing is not really about smell. It is about who young men take advice from Dubai: There is a piece of dating advice going around on TikTok that would be funny if it were not so revealing. Do not shower before you meet someone. Skip the deodorant. Wear the shirt you have had on for two »»»

As Dima points out, the price started the month with a rapid rise from around USD 4,050 per troy ounce, first climbing to approximately USD 4,400 and, after August 20, reaching highs above USD 4,650. A modest correction followed, which after last Friday, August 28, developed into a more significant»»»

Scientists studied more than 900 embryos, found surprising reason for the right-hand twist Before a baby snake ever slithers across the ground, it performs an unusual manoeuvre inside its egg. Its rapidly growing body winds into a tight spiral. More intriguingly, during early development, that spir»»»

Bulgaria ranks 13th in the European Union in beer production, with breweries producing 442 million liters in 2025, according to data from the Brewers' Union of Bulgaria. That volume accounts for about 1.3% of total EU beer production and translates into approximately 68.7 liters per person based on»»»

Three centuries ago, in 1729, author Jonathan Swift used the cold language of arithmetic to suggest that Ireland’s poor sell their children as food for the tables of English gentlemen. The horror he outlined in his book, A Modest Proposal, lay not just in the idea itself but in the tone: a bureaucr»»»

TradeCanadaTariffs spat: Carney bets Canada can defy TrumpNik MartinCanada is facing new US import penalties after Prime Minister Mark Carney refused to match US tariffs on China. Other countries are watching as the Trump trade clash turns into a fight over economic sovereignty. https://p.dw.com/p/»»»

On Sept. 1, 2004, a group of Chechen separatists took more than 1,000 people hostage at a school in Beslan, Russia, ultimately killing nearly 340 people, including children. 1 of 3 | Russian soldiers give first aid to a former hostage after special forces enter her school in Beslan, North Ossetia, »»»

The unusual case comes against the backdrop of the massive donations received by the trust Dubai: A Rs 4 crore cheque donated to the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust for staff facilities at Ayodhya’s Ram Temple has bounced after the bank found that the issuing account had only Rs 3. The ch»»»

Hungarian public media chiefs are filing a police complaint over alleged unlawful management practices in previous years, the press office of the operator, Duna Médiaszolgáltató, said on Monday. Orbán-linked politician ‘steered Hungary’s public media’ Internal letters, statements and other document»»»

Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri speaks during a news conference in Beirut, Lebanon, in 2020. He said Monday that Lebanon is facing “existential risks.” Photo by Wael Hamzeh/EPA-EFE BEIRUT, Lebanon, Aug. 31 (UPI) -- Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri said on Monday that Lebanon is facin»»»

As rising temperatures reshape France's vineyards, winemakers are turning to Normandy and Brittany, regions once known for cider, not grapes. Those fleeing harsher conditions in traditional areas like the Loire Valley see opportunity up north, though some warn the same climate volatility disrupting»»»

TradeCanadaTariffs spat: Carney bets Canada can defy TrumpNik MartinCanada faces new US import penalties after Prime Minister Mark Carney refused to match US tariffs on China. Other countries are watching as the Trump trade clash turns into a fight over economic sovereignty. https://p.dw.com/p/5JYY»»»

While not a single hope, plan or promise Márton Nagy made as economic minister concerning economic growth appears to have materialised, the minister seems to have been more than willing to spend public money – both at the time and in retrospect, inexplicably – on luxury accommodation and private je»»»

Eleven-year-old Fatima Khashab helps her mother tidy the small area where their family sleeps, in a row of makeshift living quarters in a school gymnasium. About 200 families are sheltering in the school in Lebanon's southern coastal city of Tyre. Most are from villages farther south that have been»»»

TYRE: Eleven-year-old Fatima Khashab helps her mother tidy the small area where their family sleeps, in a row of makeshift living quarters in a school gymnasium.About 200 families are sheltering in the school in Lebanon’s southern coastal city of Tyre. Most are from villages farther south that have»»»

The global diamond industry is undergoing a structural evolution driven by technological disruption. Today, more lab-grown diamonds (LGDs) and recycled stones are available in the market than the total annual physical output produced by their natural counterparts. This reality requires a clear-eyed»»»