Meeting discussed current regional developments and the situation in the Middle East New York: Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, participated in a meeting convened by US President Donald Trump with a number of leaders and foreign ministers f»»»

Rome: The ancient Colosseum in Rome, a top tourist destination, was closed Wednesday due to the death of a worker inside overnight, the culture ministry said in a statement. Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said she was "deeply shocked and saddened by the news of the tragic death of Andrea Mor»»»

NEW YORK - Serbian caretaker FM Marko Djuric met with OSCE Secretary General Feridun Sinirlioglu in New York on Tuesday to discuss Serbia's cooperation with the OSCE, as well as regional and international issues. The two met during the 81st UN General Assembly session. "Djuric emphasised that Serbi»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - There are currently no specifics on a new meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump yet, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Wednesday. On Russia-US Contacts"So far, there are no specifics on any high-level meetings. If we talk about the R»»»

US president signals growing hopes of a deal as Washington keeps pressure on Tehran Dubai: US President Donald Trump has told Gulf and regional leaders that there is “a lot of momentum” towards reaching a deal with Iran, signalling growing diplomatic activity even as Washington maintains intense mi»»»

The Spiritual Directorate of Muslims of Kyrgyzstan has selected the winner of a competition to supply vaccines for participants of the 2027 Hajj. Following the selection process, Farvater LLC, headed by Zhantoro Turdubaev, was declared the winner. The company is to supply vaccines against meningoco»»»

Tunis, Sept.23 (TAP) - Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad, Mohamed Ali Nafti, met Tuesday in New York with Director General of the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) Amy Pope.Cooperation between Tunisia and the...»»»

EFG Hermes, an EFG Holding company and the leading investment bank in the Middle East and North Africa, has secured leading positions in the 2026 Extel Emerging EMEA Research Survey, ranking No. 1 in the Corporate Access Conference category for the second consecutive year, while its Research divisi»»»

Prime Minister Péter Magyar has accused the Prosecutor General’s Office of protecting alleged criminals after prosecutors publicly rejected his criticism of their work. The escalating dispute follows a decision to seek the suspension of the parliamentary immunity of Magyar and two opposition MPs, w»»»

French President Emmanuel Macron has accused Israel of violating the sovereignty of all its neighboring states, in a speech at the annual meeting of the U.N. General Assembly. Macron also affirmed France's support for a sovereign Lebanese state that ensures the disarmament of Hezbollah. "We are com»»»

The weekend events calendar is filling up fast as summer draws to a close and autumn begins to settle in across Qatar. From family-friendly outings and exciting activities to live concerts and fun-filled shows, there’s plenty happening this weekend. Whether you’re looking to get out and about with »»»

NEW YORK - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic met on Tuesday in New York with US Deputy State Secretary Christopher Landau to discuss further strengthening of Serbia-US relations, investments, political issues and other important topics. "An outstanding, exceptional meeting with Christopher Landau,»»»

The Pervomaisky District Court of Bishkek has extended the detention of Eldar Zhakypbekov, former head of the State Committee for National Security’s Bishkek department, known by the nickname Edu. According to the court’s press service, the decision on a motion filed by the head of the Military Pro»»»

The Spiritual Directorate of Muslims of Kyrgyzstan has selected the winner of a competition to produce uniforms for Kyrgyz pilgrims taking part in the 2027 Hajj. Following the selection process, an individual entrepreneur, Baiymbet Akmatov, was awarded the contract to make summer vests. The muftiya»»»

Singapore, Sept. 23 (SANA) Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz remained sharply below recent levels on Tuesday, while traffic through Bab al-Mandab also stayed below its 10-day average, preliminary shipping data showed Wednesday. Three commodity-carrying vessels crossed Hormuz, down from four a d»»»

Manila: The Philippine Senate approved on Wednesday a lower threshold of votes needed to find Vice President Sara Duterte guilty at her impeachment trial, potentially making it easier to execute her ouster. Senators voted 13-1, with six Duterte allies abstaining, that the constitutionally required »»»

Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar welcomes the joint decision by the Kingdom of Belgium and the Republic of Rwanda to resume diplomatic relations and reopen their respective embassies, and considers it a positive step that reflects the two countries’ commitment to overcoming differences through dialo»»»

Adylbek Kasymaliev, Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan, has arrived in the Chinese city of Hangzhou for a working visit. The Cabinet’s press service announced. During the trip, Adylbek Kasymaliev will meet with Li Qiang, Premier of the State Council of the People’s Republic of China»»»

Italian fashion house Etro has presented new versions of its Pony and Kalispera handbags featuring traditional Kyrgyz patterns. The designs have been incorporated into the structure of the bags using weaving, embroidery, beadwork and intricate leatherwork. The models are also decorated with fringe.»»»

The founder of a family business has the right to decide its future. However, as business grows, their choices increasingly impact the family's security, the ability of subsequent generations to cooperate, and the longevity of the accumulated capital. At the heart of this dilemma lies the challenge»»»

Prime Minister Nawaf Salam met Wednesday with Arab League chief Nabil Fahmy in New York, on the sidelines of the United Nations summit. The meeting focused on mobilizing Arab support for crisis- and war-hit Lebanon, to facilitate the country's recovery and reconstruction. Salam, alongside leaders a»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian armed forces have taken control over the settlements of Krasny Yar and Potikhonovo in the Kharkov region, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Wednesday. "Russian troops have established control over the settlements of Krasny Yar and Potikhonovo in the Kharkov region,»»»

Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan Erlist Akunbekov has called for accelerating the implementation of projects in Kyrgyzstan funded by Chinese government grants. The Cabinet’s press service reported. In Beijing, Erlist Akunbekov met with Chen Xiaodong, Chairman of the China I»»»

NEW YORK: The State of Qatar participated in the high-level side event titled "Delivering Social Rights, Renewing Democracy: From Doha and Chisinau to a New Democratic Pact for Europe," held on Wednesday on the sidelines of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. The St»»»

New digital code lets companies add the symbol to devices, apps and websites Dubai: The UAE dirham symbol has been added to Unicode 18.0, giving technology companies a standard way to display it across phones, computers, apps and websites. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app»»»

Messages of goodwill underscore UAE-Saudi brotherly ties on 96th National Day Abu Dhabi: President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a congratulatory message to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia, on the occasion of the Kin»»»

The Cabinet’s Information and Decision Support Center (IDSC) has published infographics highlighting developments in Egypt’s tourism and travel sector, including growth in hotels and rooms under construction, tourist arrivals and tourism revenues, as well as international forecasts for the sector’s»»»

UNITED NATIONS (Sputnik) - Vietnamese President To Lam called on the United States at the UN General Assembly to end its unilateral embargo and sanctions against Cuba and remove the island from the list of state sponsors of terrorism. "Vietnam has always stood in solidarity with the State and peopl»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Spangdahlem Air Base in western Germany has confirmed the crash of an F-16 fighter jet, assigned to the US Air Force's 52nd Fighter Wing. "A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 52nd Fighter Wing crashed on Spangdahlem Air Base during approach at approximately 2:30»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The United Kingdom and the United States are establishing a new defense partnership in the field of artificial intelligence aimed at protecting critical national infrastructure, UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham said. "I am announcing today that we are developing a new AI defense pa»»»

BELGRADE - The Serbian dinar's official median exchange rate against the euro is 117.4255 dinars for one euro on Wednesday, which is a slight change relative to Tuesday, the National Bank of Serbia said. The dinar is down by 0.1 pct against the euro m-o-m, down by 0.2 pct y-o-y and down by 0.1 pct »»»

Meetings explored ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation and partnerships across fields New York: Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, held separate meetings in New York with a number of foreign ministers participating in the 81st session of »»»

A regional meeting of representatives of the border agencies of Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan and Tajikistan began in Issyk-Kul region on September 23, 2026. The event is supported by the OSCE Programme Office in Bishkek and is aimed at developing practical cooperation between the border agencies of the t»»»

The Central Commission for Elections and Referendums of Kyrgyzstan (CEC) has approved the procedure for forming and using electoral funds of candidates for president of Kyrgyzstan. The document sets out the actions required of a citizen who decides to run for president and of the political party th»»»

Tunis, Sept.23 (TAP) - Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad Mohamed Ali Nafti and his Belgian Foreign Minister Maxime Prévot pointed, Tuesday in New York, to the need to reactivate the "Learning Mobility Scheme" for young...»»»

Growing up in the UAE's multicultural environment taught her to turn knowledge to action Dubai: At 15, Zahra-tul Jannah Ahmed Ajetunmobi has already taken her message about youth participation, education, and sustainability to global platforms. Born and raised in the UAE to a family with Nigerian r»»»

New York, USA: The State of Qatar participated in the high-level side event titled "Delivering Social Rights, Renewing Democracy: From Doha and Chisinau to a New Democratic Pact for Europe," held on Wednesday on the sidelines of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. T»»»

A year ago, Donald Trump went to the rostrum of the United Nations General Assembly and after taking an axe to US aid and development funding, he read the world the riot act. One Iran war later, the US president is sticking to script, with a speech that borrowed much of the language from last year.»»»

The day began with Donald Trump threatening to annihilate Iran but ended with a three-hour meeting between US and Iranian mediators, which Trump described as “very good.” Trump also held a high-level meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, with both sides saying they wanted the war in »»»

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres pleaded for “a world built on interdependence” Tuesday as he made his final address to the annual gathering of world leaders convening to face a formidable menu of challenges, from climate change and war to inequality and the rise of artificial intelligence.&nb»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - French President Emmanuel Macron said France was ready to participate in a "defensive" operation in the Strait of Hormuz but would stay clear of confrontation with Iran. "We are ready to be part of an international operation with a clear framework and a pure defensive framework. »»»

The developer described the transaction as India’s largest single residential unit deal Dinesh Thakkar, founder, chairman and managing director of Angel One, has made headlines after agreeing to buy an entire luxury residential tower in Mumbai’s Juhu for approximately Rs711 crore. Embassy Developme»»»

Information systems and electronic services at all customs authorities in Kyrgyzstan may experience brief disruptions on September 26, the State Customs Service warned. The disruptions may occur from midnight to 8 a.m. due to a scheduled update of the agency’s information systems. In addition, disr»»»

The Office of the Prosecutor General rejected the Prime Minister's criticism of prosecutors in a statement late on Tuesday evening. “The prosecutorial organisation, as a participant in the administration of justice, always strives for lawful and fair cooperation with the executive branch. This does»»»

Prime Minister Péter Magyar is asking the National Assembly to immediately suspend his parliamentary immunity. The prime minister spoke about this on his Facebook page on Tuesday evening, in response to Deputy Prosecutor General István Lajtár having submitted a motion to the Speaker of the National»»»

Washington, United States: President Donald Trump is asking Republicans to make November's US midterm elections a referendum on him. A growing number of the party's candidates appear intent on making their races about almost anything else. With Trump's approval rating at a record low and Democrats »»»

Kyrgyzstan has reached an agreement with China to export grain products through Torugart road checkpoint. The agreement was reached on September 22 during a meeting between Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan and Minister of Economy and Commerce Erlist Akunbekov and Sun Meijun»»»

No shade to Kartik Aaryan, but a lifetime of fearless cinema deserved a stage of its own Dubai: When South Indian icon Mammootty walked up to collect his fourth National Film Award for Best Actor this week in India for his wicked turn in 'Bramayugam', the hall rose to its feet. It was a standing ov»»»

East-West crude lifeline returns, offering partial buffer to Hormuz risks Saudi Arabia has restarted flows through its crucial East-West crude oil pipeline, restoring part of the kingdom’s ability to export oil without relying on the Strait of Hormuz. The reopening of the viral "Petroline" has brie»»»

The October 25 presidential election is the dominant topic in Wednesday’s news coverage, with media outlets focusing on the presidential tickets and the candidates’ positions. POLITICS The Bulgarian National Television (BNT) reports that Vazrazhdane announced its presidential ticket on Tuesday, wit»»»