President Joseph Aoun signaled openness to all diplomatic pathways on Wednesday, stating that the primary objective of the ongoing negotiations with Israel is to spare Lebanon from war while protecting its national sovereignty. "I have outlined the core objectives of the negotiations: sparing Leban»»»

Families, professionals and entrepreneurs are exploring international pathways Dubai: Education, career opportunities, business prospects and long-term residency are among the factors driving growing interest in overseas migration among families and professionals in the region. Migration advisers s»»»

Someșului 15 is being developed in Cluj-Napoca city centre, near the Someș River, and comprises 136 apartments, commercial units and a two-level underground car park, across buildings with a height regime of two basement levels, ground floor and five/six upper floors. The project incorporates green»»»

Péter Magyar says Hungary’s governing Tisza Party will be ready to join the European People’s Party (EPP) once the EU’s Article 7 procedure against Hungary has been closed. Magyar, who became Hungary’s prime minister after Tisza’s election victory in April, made the announcement after meeting Manfr»»»

ANKARA (Sputnik) - Turkiye considers it possible to bring relations with the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) to a higher level, but this does not mean a separation from the West, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Wednesday. "From our point of view, it is quite possible to bring»»»

Have you or someone you know been affected by the situation in Nepal? Tell us your story Dubai: As the situation in Nepal continues to affect communities across the country, many people in the UAE are following developments closely, with family, friends and loved ones in the country. Gulf News woul»»»

The Lebanese Army noted Wednesday that “recently, claims attributed to hostile Israeli media outlets have emerged regarding the army’s positions and missions in the south, as well as other fabricated news.” In a statement, the army affirmed that “the institution’s personnel are committed to its dir»»»

Russian President Vladimir Putin has outlined Russia’s accelerating battlefield gains in Ukraine, denounced Kiev’s increasingly desperate threats to civilian airlines as “state terrorism,” and warned that UK military facilities on Ukrainian soil would be legitimate targets. Speaking to reporters in»»»

The US killed multiple civilians in southern Iran using new “precision” missiles with a wide damage radius, conflict monitoring group Airwars has found. Tehran has repeatedly accused Washington of war crimes since the US and Israel launched a war on Iran which has killed up to 3,000 civilians. In a»»»

VLADIVOSTOK, Russia (Sputnik) - Russia ranks third in the world in gold reserves and second in gold production, Russian Federal Agency for Mineral Resources (Rosnedra) deputy head Aslambek Germakhanov said on Wednesday. "The Russian Federation ranks third in reserves and second in production [of go»»»

Almost half of European CFOs (48%) say they are less optimistic about their companies’ financial prospects than three months earlier, compared to just 25% in autumn 2025. This is the highest level of pessimism recorded by the survey since the energy crisis and supply chain disruptions stemming from»»»

Progressive Bulgaria Floor Leader Petar Vitanov said Wednesday that as a Member State of both the European Union and NATO, Bulgaria has no reason to doubt or distrust the German Government and stands in solidarity with it regarding any hybrid attacks "but there are still only suspicions, and I woul»»»

Speaking to journalists in Parliament on Wednesday, Yes, Bulgaria co-leader and Democratic Bulgaria (DB) MP Ivaylo Mirchev called for the Consultative Council for National Security (CCNS) to be convened, a clear government position and an end to bowing to Russia and Putin. The statement comes after»»»

Southern Lebanon has come under at least 655 Israeli attacks in the 67 days since the signing of the US-sponsored “Framework Agreement” on June 26, according to field statistics compiled by Al-Akhbar, highlighting the scale of destruction as Lebanese authorities remain unable to halt the attacks. F»»»

GERB-UDF called on the President Wednesday to convene the Consultative Council for National Security (CCNS) over a Russian hybrid attack in Germany, "It is high time for the President to convene the Consultative Council for National Security so that political parties can hear what the government ha»»»

One of the most vibrant parts of the program of the VI World Nomad Games has unfolded at Kyrchyn venue. Traditional culture came alive before thousands of spectators, from yurts and national clothing to equestrian processions, music, crafts and theatrical performances. Guests were welcomed in an et»»»

Tickets, timings, guests, parking and the Dubai shuttle deadline for 11 to 13 September Dubai: Middle East Film & Comic Con lands at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi from 11 to 13 September, and if you've been sitting on the fence, the fence is getting narrower. VIP tickets are sold out. Standard tickets are»»»

A memorandum establishing sister-city relations between Osh and Pakistan’s Lahore was signed in Bishkek. The ceremony took place at Yntymak Ordo as part of Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s official visit to Kyrgyzstan. The document provides for the development of friendly and partnership t»»»

Caracas, Sept. 2 (SANA) Venezuela’s oil production could more than double over the next few years under a series of energy agreements involving U.S. and international companies, U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright said Tuesday. Wright, speaking to reporters after arriving in Caracas, said investment»»»

Parliament rejected on Wednesday a draft resolution submitted by Vazrazhdane, which would task the Council of Ministers with requesting from the European Commission, within one week, an exemption from the ban on the import and purchase of crude oil and petroleum products originating from Russia or »»»

Parliament on Wednesday extended from 12 to 36 months the deadline for companies to convert their capital from leva into euro following Bulgaria's adoption of the single currency at the beginning of 2026. The amendments to the Introduction of the Euro in the Republic of Bulgaria Act, sponsored by P»»»

A US Postal Service whistleblower has warned that a new ballot-processing system ordered by President Donald Trump and due to launch Tuesday could prevent millions of Americans from receiving mail ballots ahead of November's midterm elections. A US Postal Service whistleblower has warned that milli»»»

Investment in the new building which will complete the existing development with approximately, 108 new apartments and around 1,200 sqm of retail and service areas, totaling approximately 24 million euros. This new development will contribute to the expansion of green spaces and pedestrian areas, w»»»

Hungary’s forint has suffered a sharp sell-off, briefly falling beyond the psychologically important level of HUF 370 to the euro on Wednesday morning. The currency has not been this weak since the days immediately preceding April’s parliamentary election. The forint had been trading at around HUF »»»

SIFF 2026 will run from October 25 to November 1, with Italy named country of honour Dubai: Young film fans across the UAE can start marking their calendars as the Sharjah International Film Festival for Children and Youth (SIFF) returns this October for its 13th edition. The festival will take pla»»»

During his official visit to the Kyrgyz Republic, Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif held talks with President Sadyr Japarov. The parties discussed key areas of bilateral cooperation, including political dialogue, trade and economic ties, transport, energy, a»»»

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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»»»

Noreen rejects the hero label, saying she acted on the instinct of a nurse and mother Dubai: Eight seconds were enough for Razia Noreen to save one life — and leave her haunted by the 14 she could not reach. When flames erupted inside the newborn nursery at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Science»»»

“Looking back over Heinner’s 15 years, I believe one of our most significant achievements is that we have grown steadily, without losing sight of what our customers expect from us. We started out in a market where there were already very well-known brands, and today we have a significant presence b»»»

Between September 16-24, 2026, the Caravan will arrive in Alba Iulia, Deva, Timișoara, Târgu Jiu, Craiova, Râmnicu Vâlcea and Pitești, where it will bring together entrepreneurs, managers, representatives of public institutions, employers’ structures, strategic partners, professionals and relevant »»»

Taxable Persons with a December 31 year-end must file and pay by September 30 Abu Dhabi: Taxable Persons in the UAE whose financial year ended on December 31, 2025 must file their Corporate Tax Returns and pay the Corporate Tax due no later than September 30, 2026, the Federal Tax Authority said. G»»»

Bulgaria has expressed solidarity with Germany following what Berlin described as a hybrid attack involving a drone discovered at Leipzig/Halle Airport, saying attacks against European partners and allies are unacceptable. “Hybrid attacks against our partners and allies are unacceptable,” Bulgaria'»»»

Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov and Pakistani Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif signed 16 bilateral documents following talks. The agreements aim to expand cooperation in trade, transit, security, education, healthcare, science, the environment, and other areas. «I view the current stage of our»»»

First-month figures, cleared backlog and wider walk-ins mark new phase for Indian expats Dubai: More than a month after Alhind Tours and Travels LLC took over Indian passport, visa and attestation services across the UAE, Indian expats are seeing a new phase in the transition, with the backlog said»»»

As regards online banking services, 51% of respondents say they use Internet Banking or Mobile Banking regularly, weekly or even more frequently. A further 21% use these services only rarely or occasionally, whilst 28% do not use such services at all. At the same time, 54% of respondents say they h»»»

DOHA: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE), represented by the Training and Development Center, organised an introductory workshop on its training development plan, bringing together a large number of officials and employees. Held under the slogan, 'Discover your development oppor»»»

The National Bank of Kyrgyzstan has submitted draft regulations on the Faster Payment System of the Kyrgyz Republic for public discussion. The new infrastructure should allow individuals and legal entities to send money in real time, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and 365 days a year, regardles»»»

The strongest growth came from the residential sector, where the volume of construction works increased by approximately 16%, and from infrastructure projects, which rose by around 14%. These include works on roads, railways and hospitals and continue to account for more than half of total activity»»»

Interest in the project exceeded the organisers’ expectations. The initial enrolment target was reached within the first 24 hours, and the number of places was increased to 200. Of those who registered, around 70 met the criteria for participation in the study and have started, or are about to star»»»

POLITICS - PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION Andrey Gurov and Georgi Kandev’s entry into the presidential race has reshaped the field, with their campaign seeking to unite pro-European and democratic voters while reaching beyond the traditional right-wing electorate. Coverage focuses heavily on the role of GER»»»

Forest recovery after a wildfire can take years or even decades, with the required time depending on the fire’s intensity and type, the vegetation affected, altitude, soil conditions, and the ecosystem’s ability to regenerate naturally, Bulgaria’s South-East State Forestry Enterprise (SESFE) based »»»

ANKARA: Two Turkish-flagged commercial vessels collided in the Sea of Marmara, and authorities were unable to establish contact with one of the vessels and its 10 crew members, the Istanbul Governor's Office said. The collision occurred approximately 18 nautical miles south of Istanbul's Silivri di»»»

Recruiters expect companies to reopen vacancies, strengthen teams for the final quarter Dubai: September marks a shift in the UAE jobs market as companies return to full operational mode, revisit vacancies put on hold during the summer and prepare their teams for the final quarter of the year. For »»»

The figures demonstrate the potential for achieving large-scale digital distribution Tariq Mushtaq Khatri has reported a cumulative Meta advertising performance of more than 211.4 million impressions, 81.8 million people reached and 71.9 million post engagements between August 19, 2023, and April 2»»»

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Canada has very few similarities with Iran – to Canada’s own shame. Let’s leave aside the basic differences, such as location, demographics, weather, and cuisine, and focus on the essentials: Historically, Iran is old and firmly based on an ancient civilization; Canada, like the US, is young and a »»»

Sara Netanyahu, the wife of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, has suggested that opposition politician Yair Golan knew about the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack in advance, prompting him to demand an apology and threaten legal action. Speaking to Israel’s Channel 14 on Monday, Netanyahu quest»»»

From August 16 to 19, an expedition to the Adygene Research Station in Ala-Archa Gorge took place. Together with a glaciologist, the expedition studied the glaciers, took measurements, and collected data for the documentary Mongilordun Unu (The Voice of Glaciers). The expedition was organized by th»»»