France is pressing the EU to lift sanctions on Russian billionaire Alisher Usmanov in exchange for several of its citizens detained in Azerbaijan, including a man convicted of spying for Paris, according to media reports. Last week, France unexpectedly broke ranks with most EU members and joined Sl»»»

Doha: The Arab Book Award and the Arab Publishers Union have signed a cooperation agreement aimed at deepening ties between the two organizations in support of Arabic-language publishing, with plans to expand joint work in events, seminars, and the exchange of professional expertise. The agreement »»»

Authorities advise staying indoors, avoiding open areas in Jazan, Abha, Khamis Mushait Saudi Arabia’s National Early Warning Platform for Emergencies has issued alerts warning residents of potential danger in Jazan Province, Abha and Khamis Mushait Governorate, the General Directorate of Civil Defe»»»

The US military destroyed two small Iranian boats with missile strikes on Monday after Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) attempted to seize an American naval drone patrolling the Strait of Hormuz, according to US officials cited by the Axios news website. A US official stated that the»»»

The Council for Electronic Media (CEM) and the Central Election Commission (CEC) have signed an agreement on media monitoring during the election campaign for the upcoming presidential elections on October 25, 2026. The agreement regulates the specialized monitoring to be carried out by CEM. It wil»»»

The Bulgarian News Agency (BTA) and the Bulgarian Branch Association Road Safety (BBARS) signed a partnership agreement here on Tuesday. The agreement was signed by the BTA Deputy General Director Evgeniya Drumeva and the head of BBARS Nikolay Ivanov.The partnership aims to bring the two institutio»»»

Nonpartisan report details Pentagon spending surge in Iran conflict The war with Iran has cost the United States around $38 billion as of August 1, the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office said Tuesday, estimating monthly expenses could rise by billions if the conflict wears on. "As of August 1,»»»

US President Donald Trump on Monday rejected warnings about the risks of artificial intelligence, calling concerns over rogue AI part of a “sick conspiracy” as tech leaders urge greater safeguards. The clash comes as the rapidly advancing technology faces scrutiny over cybersecurity, jobs, data cen»»»

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - More than 20 US aircraft and helicopters, as well as over 30 large drones, were destroyed or damaged during the military operation against Iran, according to a Lead Inspector General report reviewed by Sputnik on Tuesday. The report, prepared for Congress, covers the period f»»»

Throughout the summer, a major scandal has been brewing in Lithuania. In late July, the country suffered a landmark defeat in the European Court of Human Rights in a case brought by Abd al-Rahim al-Nashiri, a Saudi national held in secret detention and brutally tortured for four years in CIA black »»»

September 15 marks the start of the new school year in Bulgaria. Many addressed teachers, school principals, students and parents on the occasion on Tuesday. Education Minister Georgi Valchev said schools play a key role in helping children gain knowledge, confidence, critical thinking and responsi»»»

Archicom aims to maintain a gross sales margin of 30–40% and spend PLN 500–600 mln on land in 2026. It invested about PLN 140 mln in H1 and has secured potential land purchases worth around PLN 500 mln. The developer maintained its full-year targets of selling 3,200–3,500 apartments and handing ove»»»

Poland’s real estate investment market is gaining momentum, with transaction volume expected to rise by as much as 50% y/y in 2026, according to Savills Poland. Retail, office, logistics and industrial properties now account for broadly similar shares of activity, while housing, senior housing and »»»

Orlen said crude oil deliveries to its refineries remain uninterrupted despite supply disruptions in Saudi Arabia linked to the Middle East conflict. Reuters reported that the company is seeking alternative supplies from the North Sea, the United States and Kazakhstan after attacks disrupted Saudi »»»

Polish online sales reached a record high in August 2026, with the Base Index rising to 182 points. Sales increased 3.8% from July and 15.9% y/y, far outpacing inflation and global e-commerce growth of 7.2%. Back-to-school shopping drove strong demand for children’s products, books and educational »»»

AMMAN — A total of 327 investment projects benefited from incentives and exemptions during the first half of 2026, representing expected investments of around JD711.2 million, according to the Ministry of Investment’s performance report released on Tuesday.The projects, including new ventures and e»»»

The Central Election Commission (CEC) has set the terms and procedure for machine voting in Bulgaria's presidential election on October 25, the commission said Tuesday. Machine voting will be conducted in all voting sections except those in the country with fewer than 300 voters; sections where vot»»»

Citizens called for the Government’s resignation during a protest on Tuesday evening in the so-called Triangle of Power between the Parliament building and the Presidenct's administration building in Sofia. Traffic on Independence Square was blocked. “The business climate is bad for Bulgarians beca»»»

Hungary is set for a dramatic weather divide this week as a wavy cold front crosses the country, bringing a sharp drop in temperatures to the west while summer-like warmth lingers in the east. Wednesday will bring us one more warm day According to a forecast video from the meteorologists at Hungaro»»»

A press conference was held at the Council of Ministers on Tuesday to present the Cabinet's approach to the development of transport infrastructure. The event was opened by Prime Minister Rumen Radev and attended by representatives of professional organizations of architects, engineers, financial i»»»

PoliticsGermanyHigh fuel prices challenge the German governmentSabine KinkartzChancellor Friedrich Merz wants to provide relief to motorists. But exactly how this is to happen remains unclear. https://p.dw.com/p/5MezIIn Germany, a liter of fuel now costs about three euros — that is over €11 for a g»»»

A Lebanese prosecutor on Tuesday requested that former president Michel Aoun be indicted over the 2020 Beirut port blast that killed more than 200 people, a judicial official told AFP. The prosecutor at Lebanon's Court of Cassation asked the judge overseeing the case, Tarek Bitar, to "press charges»»»

Public warned not to share passport, biometric or payment data on fake portals The Consulate General of Pakistan in Dubai has issued a public advisory warning Pakistani citizens, particularly those living overseas, against unauthorised websites misusing the name of the National Database and Registr»»»

Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babis will pay an official visit to Bulgaria on Wednesday at the invitation of his Bulgarian counterpart, Rumen Radev, the Bulgarian Government Press Service said on Tuesday. The two Prime Ministers will discuss opportunities for deepening bilateral partnership, as well »»»

Hungary and Ukraine have recently reached an agreement in order to restore the rights of the Hungarian minority in Ukraine. The agreement defines basic rights in language, education, social and political, and cultural spheres. The Ukrainian side undertook to expand the range of rights of the Hungar»»»

Fifth edition adds new categories, 97 competitions and five festivals at Al Wathba The Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA) has launched the fifth edition of the Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Agricultural Excellence Award (2026–2027), during a press conference held in Abu Dhabi on Tu»»»

TechnologyGlobal issuesWhy AI researchers warn humanity could face extinctionThomas LatschanCould artificial intelligence pose an existential threat to humanity? Some leading researchers are warning against an unregulated race toward AI superintelligence. https://p.dw.com/p/5MZxqSome researchers ar»»»

WhatsApp messages showed the buyer acknowledging the Dh600,000 debt and promising payment Al Ain: A man who bought 10 camels for Dh600,000 and took possession of them without paying has been ordered by an Al Ain court to settle the full amount after admitting the debt and acknowledging it in WhatsA»»»

The financial limit of the Road Infrastructure Agency for this year has been exhausted, Prime Minister Rumen Radev said at the Council of Ministers on Tuesday during a presentation of a new approach to the development of transport infrastructure. The event was attended by Transport and Communicatio»»»

Speaking at a presentation of a new approach to the development of transport infrastructure on Tuesday, Regional Development and Public Works Minister Ivan Shishkov said the Government had inherited a situation in which no major infrastructure projects were ready to start and no motorway constructi»»»

Airport shuttles and integrated bookings among initiatives being explored Abu Dhabi: UAE's national carrier Etihad Airways and Etihad Rail have agreed to explore ways to link air and rail travel across the United Arab Emirates, including shuttle services connecting Abu Dhabi's Zayed International A»»»

Oil tops $100 as Red Sea, Hormuz disruptions threaten trade and energy flows The Middle East conflict is putting renewed pressure on two of the world’s most important shipping routes, while fresh fighting in Yemen and attacks on Saudi Arabia are raising concerns that the war could spread further. F»»»

Until now, the role of businesses has been limited solely to the building of the infrastructure, Minister of Transport and Communications Georgi Peev said here on Tuesday. In his words, this approach must change so that the private sector participates in the entire process from the very beginning, »»»

Vienna: The State of Qatar has called for intensified international efforts to completely eliminate nuclear weapons, describing the goal as both a humanitarian responsibility and a moral imperative amid rising armed conflicts, nuclear arms competition and the growing use of force in international r»»»

Banks cannot impose charges on payments ​via UPI transactions below Rs 2000 The sheer convenience of carrying out transactions within seconds is what made UPI or Unified Payments Interface a big hit among Indian consumers. But off late there has been a lot of confusion on whether these transactions»»»

Bulgarian President Iliana Iotova will visit Strasbourg on Wednesday, her Press Secretariat said here on Tuesday. Iotova will meet with Council of Europe Secretary General Alain Berset and President of the European Court of Human Rights Mattias Guyomar. Iotova will also meet with Strasbourg Mayor C»»»

Once a ragtag militia, the group now holds leverage over Saudi Arabia and global shipping Dubai: A militia that began as a relatively small rebel movement in the mountains of northern Yemen now finds itself with the ability to influence an international war, threaten one of the world’s most importa»»»

The Hague: Former Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte is suffering from major memory loss that means he sometimes forgets his lawyer's name, according to the defence team preparing his case at the International Criminal Court. The 81-year-old Duterte faces charges of crimes against humanity at th»»»

Kazim says DWC shift will happen in phases, with cargo and Dubai South's 2032 target Dubai: Emirates' move to the Dubai’s new passenger terminal at Dubai World Central (DWC) is progressing in phases, with Dubai South's investment on track for a 2032 target, the airline's Deputy President and Chief »»»

Nagoya: The Qatar under-23 national team began its campaign in the football competition at the 2026 Asian Games, held in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, with a 4-1 defeat against its South Korean counterpart in the match that took place today at Mizuho Park Stadium. Marwan Sharif scored for the Qatari team in»»»

Inside Bahrain's ATM 2026 booth, field researchers showcase pearl shucking for visitors AI can never replace the culture of Pearl shucking, says Mohamed Slaise, Field Researcher from Danat Institute Bahrain, at the Bahrain pavilion of Arabian Travel Market 2026. “Our seas are full of oysters in eve»»»

Education system reform is an absolute priority for the government, Prime Minister Rumen Radev said while opening the new school year at Hristo Botev Primary School in the village of Rakovitsa. Radev said the government plans to introduce a “zero grade,” or pre-first grade, for children who face di»»»

The Judges' Chamber of Bulgaria’s Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) has unanimously reinstated former European Prosecutor Teodora Georgieva as a judge at the Sofia City Administrative Court, ending a prolonged dispute over her return to the Bulgarian judiciary. The decision was taken after the Chamber»»»

First published in Deník N. Transferring his agricultural holdings into a trust fund has not resolved concerns over conflicts of interest for Czech PM Andrej Babiš. A commissioner’s letter to a European Parliament committee obtained by Deník N reveals concerns about the fund’s ties to the immediate»»»

During a discussion on Tuesday on the current state of the European Citizens' Initiative (ECI) in Bulgaria, experts and volunteers said that civic education and teaching about European institutions should have a stronger presence in schools. The roundtable was organized by the European Economic and»»»

The Council for Electronic Media (CEM) and the Central Election Commission (CEC) have signed an agreement on media monitoring during the election campaign for the upcoming presidential elections on October 25, 2026. The agreement regulates the specialized monitoring to be carried out by CEM. It wil»»»

High-speed roads and motorways that meet high standards of quality and safety should be built as soon as possible, Prime Minister Rumen Radev said here on Tuesday. He was speaking during a presentation of a new approach to the development of transport infrastructure. The event was also attended by »»»

FTA also reminds companies of upcoming deadlines to appoint accredited providers UAE businesses required to submit their 2025 Corporate Tax returns have been urged to do so before September 30 to avoid administrative penalties, the Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has said. The reminder came during the »»»

The Judges Chamber of the Supreme Judicial Council has approved the nomination of Svetoslav Spassenov, a judge of the Sofia District Court, for secondment to the position of national expert at OLAF, the European anti-fraud agency, said the Supreme Judicial Council Tuesday. The nomination will be se»»»

President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov arrived in Korea today, September 15, on an official visit, the presidential press service reported. At Seoul airport, the Kyrgyz president was welcomed by Kim Han Seung, Korea’s First Vice Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment, and other officials. The n»»»