A delegation of Moscow-based high-tech companies is holding talks with government and commercial clients in Istanbul, while local enterprises have put forward their developments in Turkiye, Moscow Government Minister and Head of the Department of Investment and Industrial Policy Anatoly Garbuzov sa»»»

Damascus, Sept. 2 (SANA) Around 50 Saudi companies are participating in the 63rd Damascus International Fair, highlighting growing economic engagement between Syria and Saudi Arabia, the Saudi Embassy’s chargé d’affaires in Damascus said Wednesday.Abdullah al-Haris told SANA that Saudi companies pa»»»

More than 13,500 patients were treated in the Emergency Department of Burgas Hospital between June 1 and August 31, with an average of 150 patients seeking medical care each day, the hospital's press centre said on Wednesday. Over 6,000 visits were recorded at the pediatric and orthopedic clinics, »»»

The Zhogorku Kenesh of Kyrgyzstan on September 2 approved the release of Maksat Asanaliev from his position as Prosecutor General and his appointment as Chairman of the State Committee for National Security (SCNS). The decision was unanimously approved at today’s parliamentary session. Photo Intern»»»

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 »»»

Bahri says deaths followed incident involving tanker Sidr during August 31 transit Dubai: Two Filipino sailors have died following an incident involving a vessel operated by Saudi Arabia’s national shipping company Bahri while it was transiting the Strait of Hormuz on August 31, the company said. B»»»

The National Service for Protection (NSP) has not been instructed, nor did it restrict journalists', other citizens' or officials' access to Prime Minister Rumen Radev during his visit to the village of Strumyani on August 28, 2026, the service said in a statement distributed to the media. The vill»»»

DOHA: Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi met with Head of the Advisory Board to the Prime Minister of the Republic of Iraq Dr Yusuf Khalaf Yusuf, who is currently visiting the country. During the meeting, they reviewed cooperation»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Health sources in Gaza: Three Palestinians martyred, including a woman, by Israeli fire in Jabalia and Deir Al-Balah 02-09-2026 11:26 AM La»»»

The Israeli army said Wednesday that it shot down two drones launched by Hezbollah overnight in Ali al-Taher. Overnight into Wednesday, violent shelling and airstrikes targeted al-Qantara, Beit Yahoun, Kfar Rumman, Nabatieh al-Fawqa, Arab Salim, al-Mansouri and the Ali al-Taher ridge.»»»

The national team of Kyrgyzstan began its performance at zher ulak (kokpar) tournament at the 6th World Nomad Games with a crushing 12-1 victory over Mongolia. In the group stage, the Kyrgyz team will also compete with Uzbekistan and Afghanistan. The other group includes teams from Kazakhstan, Russ»»»

Bulgarian healthcare needs reform, but reform does not mean concentrating the maximum number of functions in the centre, therefore Democratic Bulgaria (DB) does not accept the proposed changes, MP Katya Paneva said on Wednesday in a declaration on behalf of the DB parliamentary group. On Tuesday, H»»»

Twenty ambulances sent to crash site on road between Dahab and Nuweiba Dubai: At least 16 people were killed and 28 injured when a passenger bus overturned in Egypt’s South Sinai governorate on Wednesday, the Health Ministry said. The crash occurred in the morning on the road linking the Red Sea re»»»

Ministry outlines five key habits to boost students’ wellbeing and focus Abu Dhabi: The Ministry of Education has outlined a set of health indicators to help organise students’ daily routines as they return to school. Key recommendations include ensuring that a schoolbag weighs no more than 10–20 p»»»

Jawaher and Reem AlBlooshi on prototypes, sibling partnerships and how they built AlRon Dubai: It started with a Taj Mahal. Two sisters from Al Ain, a pile of bricks, an afternoon spent assembling somebody else's landmark, and a fairly obvious question hanging over the table: where were the sets ab»»»

A new government bill submitted to Hungary’s Parliament on Tuesday would place several prominent public spaces in central Budapest, as well as a number of properties along the Danube in District 22, under the asset management of the Municipality of Budapest. The proposal would also re-establish the»»»

Kathmandu, Nepal: Nepali rescuers searched Wednesday for survivors feared trapped inside hydropower tunnels a week after devastating floods, but hopes were fading as teams hit dead ends and no one was confirmed alive. The government had said intially it believed that more than 100 workers could be »»»

Nazaha investigates 352 employees after carrying out 2,659 oversight visits in August Dubai: Saudi Arabia’s anti-corruption authority arrested 108 government employees in August on suspicion of bribery and abuse of office following a series of investigations across several ministries. The Oversight»»»

The Central Election Commission (CEC) has started to accept registration documents of parties and coalitions wishing to participate in the upcoming elections for president and vice-president of Bulgaria, scheduled for October 25, the Commission said on its website on Wednesday. The deadline for par»»»

DOHA: The State of Qatar has strongly condemned the renewed attacks launched by the Islamic Republic of Iran on the territories of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the Kingdom of Bahrain, and the State of Kuwait. It considered these attacks a flagrant violation of the sovereignty and territorial in»»»

Germany on Tuesday blamed Russia for an attempted "hybrid attack" involving an explosive-laden drone at a strategic airport last month and announced diplomatic counter-measures. The European Union expressed "full solidarity" with Germany, NATO assured that it would defend its members and countries »»»

Members of the Zhogorku Kenesh have begun their work. The second session of the Zhogorku Kenesh of the eighth convocation opened with the national anthem. The heads of several parliamentary committees requested that extraordinary committee meetings be held. Parliamentary Speaker Marlen Mamataliev n»»»

Colombo: Anti-narcotics agents from the United States and Sri Lanka seized almost half a ton of crystal methamphetamine following a joint operation targeting a Pakistani drug network, police said Wednesday. Some 463 kilos (1,020 pounds) of the synthetic drug were seized from a shipping container th»»»

At least 12 people have been martyred and dozens more wounded after US forces launched missile attacks on multiple locations in southern Iran, authorities confirmed Wednesday, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing military confrontation between Washington and Tehran. The deadliest strikes»»»

Istanbul, Turkiye: A cargo ship sank in the Marmara Sea near Istanbul after colliding with a second vessel, with rescuers hunting 10 people who were on board, Turkish officials said Wednesday. The incident occurred before dawn when the ALSU, an empty oil tanker, collided with the Tugberk Imamoglu, »»»

Iran's Revolutionary Guards said on Wednesday that four personnel were killed in a U.S. attack on the western province of Kermanshah. "Four fighters of the IRGC Aerospace Force in Kermanshah province were martyred in an attack by the U.S. regime," the Guards said in a statement carried by Fars news»»»

Iran's top negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf on Wednesday called the United States "Satan" after an attack on a wedding ceremony in the country's south. "Minab school: children massacred. Lamerd sports hall: kids slaughtered. Kouhestak wedding: children killed with families. If a power acts like »»»

Bulgaria’s budget deficit reached €2.2 billion in the first seven months of 2026, as government spending continued to rise faster than revenue, according to data from the Ministry of Finance on the implementation of the consolidated fiscal program. By the end of July, the budget balance was negativ»»»

Sofia is rapidly shedding its reputation as an inexpensive European capital, with housing prices rising sharply over the past decade and the average price of completed home purchases reaching €2,680 per square meter in the first quarter of 2026. The latest figure represents an increase of nearly 29»»»

September remains one of the most popular months for a vacation on Bulgaria's southern Black Sea coast, with favorable weather and a more relaxed atmosphere continuing to attract visitors after the peak of the summer season. Veselin Nalbantov, deputy chairman of the Bulgarian Hotel and Restaurant A»»»

Tunis, Sep.2 (TAP) - The weather is partly cloudy on Wednesday on most regions, with thunderstorms and sometimes heavy showers expected in the afternoon in the west and locally in the east with local hailstorms. The wind is blowing east light to...»»»

The EU is looking to launch a mission to train the Lebanese army in the coming months -- but it said it would not replace the U.N. peacekeeping force. The United Nations peacekeeping force in southern Lebanon, UNIFIL, has roughly 7,500 personnel from nearly 50 countries, and has been in place since»»»

Harvesting of «Lastochka» variety of bell pepper has begun in Manas district of Talas region. This year, the crop has been planted on an area of ​​1,350 hectares, with an average yield of 200-250 centners per hectare. The Manas district is one of the agricultural districts of Talas region. The tota»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian armed forces have hit energy infrastructure facilities ensuring the functioning of Ukrainian ports in Odessa and the Odessa region, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Wednesday. The Russian armed forces continue to launch group strikes against logistics centers, por»»»

Leaders exchange greetings as new UAE envoy takes up role in New Delhi Abdulla Saif Al Nuaimi presented his credentials as Ambassador of the UAE to the Republic of India to Droupadi Murmu, President of the Republic of India, during an official ceremony held at the Presidential Palace, Rashtrapati B»»»

The funds secured through the fourth and fifth installments of the Recovery and Resilience Plan (RRP) are very important for Bulgaria, given the empty state coffers and the fact that revenue projected for 2026 has already been spent in advance, Prime Minister Rumen Radev said at the start of the Ca»»»

Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar has strongly condemned the renewed attacks launched by the Islamic Republic of Iran on the territories of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the Kingdom of Bahrain, and the State of Kuwait. It considered these attacks a flagrant violation of the sovereignty and territo»»»

Iranian forces said they launched on Wednesday attacks on U.S. military targets in the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Bahrain and other countries in the region. In a statement, the Iranian army said "dozens of the army's attack drones... have targeted radar systems and the positions of U.S. forces a»»»

Fresh strikes, Hormuz tanker attacks and flight changes to know The US-Iran war entered its 187th day on Wednesday with fresh strikes on Kuwait, renewed attacks near the Strait of Hormuz, and continued disruption to UAE flight schedules, keeping Gulf residents on alert as the region's aviation and »»»

Apartment prices rose 6.5% year-on-year, while 13,800 new homes are due by end-2028 Dubai: Ras Al Khaimah: Homebuyers and tenants in Ras Al Khaimah are entering the second half of 2026 with prices and rents still higher than a year ago, although the latest three-month figures point to some moderati»»»

President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov awarded Alexey Likhachev, Director General of the State Atomic Energy Corporation Rosatom, the honorary Dostuk Order. The award was presented for his significant contribution to the development of interstate cooperation. The ceremony took place in Bishkek durin»»»

VLADIVOSTOK (Sputnik) - Germany made up the drone story to groundlessly blame Russia, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova told Sputnik. "This whole drone story is based on nothing: there are no facts, no supporting materials, absolutely zero, nothing," Zakharova said on the sidelin»»»

Countries that have monopolized the digital space are actively discouraging others from developing their own sovereign digital systems — not to help them, but to maintain control, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said at a panel discussion organized by Sputnik during the Eastern»»»

London, United Kingdom: British oil giant BP on Wednesday made Ian Tyler its permanent chairman after he stepped into the role following the sudden removal of Albert Manifold over alleged governance concerns. Tyler was appointed interim chair on May 26, the same day BP unexpectedly announced the re»»»

Kuwait: Kuwait's Fire Force said Wednesday that firefighters had contained a blaze at a residential complex in the capital after the site was struck by an Iranian drone. Fire Force spokesman Brigadier Gen. Mohammad Al Ghareeb said firefighting teams responded to the scene early Wednesday and brough»»»

Hand-engraved Austrian firearm highlights fusion of hunting heritage and fine artistry Abu Dhabi: A rare Austrian shotgun valued at around Dh1.2 million is drawing the attention of visitors at the Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition (ADIHEX 2026), where it is being showcased b»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Pakistani Foreign Ministry spokesperson: Our diplomatic efforts continue to promote peace and independence in the Middle East 02-09-2026 10»»»

The volume of Hungary’s gross domestic product was 1.7% higher according to both raw data and seasonally and calendar adjusted and reconciled data in the 2nd quarter of 2026 than in the corresponding period of the previous year. Compared to the previous quarter, the economic performance rose by 0.5»»»

VLADIVOSTOK, Russia (Sputnik) - Russian President Vladimir Putin and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian have discussed the situation at the Bushehr nuclear power plant (NPP) in Iran at a bilateral meeting in Bishkek, Russian state nuclear corporation Rosatom CEO Alexey Likhachev said on Wednesday.»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - More than 64% of Poles oppose transferring Patriot surface-to-air missiles to Ukraine from Poland's own stockpile, according to a latest poll published by the IBRiS research center. The survey, conducted nationwide from July 21-22, found that 46.8% of 1,067 respondents believed t»»»