MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia and the United States continue dialogue in many areas, including on energy issues, Russian special presidential envoy for economic cooperation with foreign countries Kirill Dmitriev said on Wednesday. "We are moving forward, the dialogue continues in many areas, including »»»

Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated Russians on the Day of Reunification of the new regions with Russia. "I am glad to congratulate you, all citizens of our country, on the Day of Reunification. This holiday has become the embodiment of our people's irrepressible aspiration for the resto»»»

Representatives of Kyrgyzstan won three medals at the second stage of the international Cup of the First Motogymkhana Championship. The competition was held on September 28 in Konaev, Kazakhstan, the organizers reported. In the chopper and cruiser category, Kyrgyz rider Ilya Osipov took first place»»»

Officers of the Main Criminal Investigation Department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs detained a resident of Issyk-Kul region on suspicion of illegal drug trafficking, the Interior Ministry of Kyrgyzstan reported. According to the ministry, a criminal case was opened against the suspect under »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani and the Prime Minister of Malaysia HE Dr Anwar Ibrahim have discussed the latest regional developments, including the situation in Gaza and tensions around the Strait of Hormuz. During a telephone conversation on Wednesday, the two leaders di»»»

Hamas and the allied Islamic Jihad group have agreed to form an unlikely electoral coalition with a former top Fatah official who has close ties to the United Arab Emirates, Israel's closest ally in the Middle East, Palestinian officials told The Associated Press. The alliance could be well positio»»»

Gaza City's Al-Shifa Hospital said an Israeli airstrike targeting a vehicle killed five people on Wednesday, with the territory's civil defense agency confirming the toll. Al-Shifa reported that "five martyrs and 13 injured arrived to the hospital following an Israeli airstrike that targeted a vehi»»»

The heads of six top US-based AI companies signed a pledge at the White House on Tuesday to introduce stronger controls to ensure that their technology does not go rogue. The document, titled the White House Accord on Super Intelligence – Joint Commitment on Frontier Responsibilities, was signed by»»»

Sputnik brings you a live broadcast from Moscow, Russia where Russian President Vladimir Putin is addressing Russian State Duma deputies following elections. Russian State Duma elections were held on on September 18-20, with Russian authorities noting unfriendly nations tried intervening into the e»»»

NEGOTIN - Aleksandar Vucic, who leads the United Serbia electoral list for the October 25 early parliamentary polls, said on Wednesday Serbia was one of Europe's leading countries in terms of real wage growth but that there was still much work to do. Vucic was speaking to reporters before a visit t»»»

Russia’s strikes on data centers such as De Novo aim to disrupt the infrastructure underpinning the state, the military and the economy, retired Colonel Rustem Klupov, a decorated military intelligence veteran, tells Sputnik. The military analyst clarifies that:data centers store and transfer vast »»»

First female lawyer from Hazara community honoured for defending minorities Dubai: Pakistani human rights lawyer Jalila Haider, who has spent more than a decade defending some of the country’s most vulnerable communities despite death threats has won the 2026 Right Livelihood Award, widely known as»»»

Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan Adylbek Kasymaliev presented honorary titles and certificates of merit on September 30. The ceremony was held at Yntymak Ordo, the Cabinet’s press service reported. A total of 174 people received awards, including 93 who were presented with honorar»»»

DUBAI: A pilot suffered multiple stab wounds in a midair fight with a colleague onboard a FlyDubai aircraft enroute from Dubai to Tel Aviv on Wednesday, Israeli media have reported. Airport authorities quoted by AFP that the pilots had been injured and hospitalized. Flight FZ1073 transmitted sqawk »»»

Hezbollah categorically denied on Wednesday any connection to an alleged cell that the Syrian Interior Ministry claimed it had dismantled in the Yarmouk Basin area of Daraa, reiterating that the group has no presence on Syrian soil and no involvement in security or military activities there. In a s»»»

“Democratic Bulgaria” will file a report with the National Revenue Agency (NRA) concerning the property holdings of former acting Prosecutor General Borislav Sarafov, Bozhidar Bozhanov, co-leader of Yes, Bulgaria and an MP from the Democratic Bulgaria (DB) Parliamentary Group, told reporters in Par»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Police Sports Federation concluded the First Open Police Padbol Championship (Men), held from 20 to 29 September 2026 at the 1969 Courts at Al Sadd Club, with the participation of 20 teams representing the Ministry of Interior, the Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya), the Qata»»»

Dubai: A British maritime agency said on Wednesday that unknown projectiles struck three ships in the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday. A crude oil tanker, LNG tanker and a third vessel had each "been struck by an unknown projectile", the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations Centre (UKMTO) said, wit»»»

In accordance with Article 18 of the Constitutional Law «On the Cabinet of Ministers,» Arlen Aliyasov has been appointed First Deputy Minister of Labor, Social Security, and Migration of the Kyrgyz Republic. The relevant directive was signed by Adylbek Kasymaliev, Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministe»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Mossad leading investigation into Flydubai incident: Israeli media 30-09-2026 13:41 PM Latest News Urgent News Mossad leading investigation»»»

Abu Dhabi Police and Civil Defence teams respond to blaze on Wednesday Dubai: Emergency teams were responding to a fire that broke out at a waste collection site in Al Wathba, Abu Dhabi, on Wednesday, authorities said. Abu Dhabi Police said its teams and the Abu Dhabi Civil Defence Authority were d»»»

The 2026 Abu Dhabi Championship will be held from November 5–8 at Yas Links Dubai: Rory McIlroy will return to the UAE this year after confirming his participation in the Abu Dhabi Championship, with the six-time Major champion targeting a first victory at Yas Links. The reigning Masters champion a»»»

Doha, Qatar: As part of efforts to strengthen cooperation and exchange expertise in maritime and security fields, the General Directorate of Coasts and Borders Security received Staff Brigadier (Navy) Jarallah Hamad Al Nabit, Commander of Mohammed Bin Ghanem Al Ghanem Maritime Academy, accompanied »»»

Five young men from London who were caught near a British airbase heavily used by the US in its war against Iran have triggered a media frenzy across the London establishment's mainstream media. The so-called “Fairford incident” lit up the British deep state media echo chamber. However, what was in»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Diplomats are trying to remind the hotheads in Europe of the fundamental documents of Russia in response to outrageous statements on Kaliningrad, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Wednesday. On Kaliningrad Situation"You and I have repeatedly heard statements from Poland and»»»

Crew of oil tanker M/T Eureka to return home after diplomatic efforts secure release Dubai: Eight Egyptian seafarers held captive aboard the oil tanker M/T Eureka for several months have been freed off Somalia’s Puntland region following intensive diplomatic efforts to secure their release, Egypt’s»»»

Revolut has surpassed 5 million retail customers in Romania, adding more than 500,000 users over the past year, as the company continues to expand its local operations and prepares to open a new 1,300 sqm headquarters in Bucharest. The number of customers using Revolut as their primary account incr»»»

Damascus, Sept. 30 (SANA) Syria is expanding efforts to recycle an estimated 50 million cubic meters of rubble into construction materials, seeking to turn one of the most visible legacies of more than 14 years of war into a resource for rebuilding damaged cities and creating jobs. Minister of Emer»»»

There are plans to review existing permits and requirements for businesses in Kyrgyzstan. This was announced following a working meeting at Yntymak Ordo attended by representatives of government agencies and the business community. An interagency working group was established by an order of the Cha»»»

Lőrinc Mészáros and his family remain by far the wealthiest Hungarians, with an estimated fortune of HUF 1,785.7 billion (EUR 4.87 billion), according to the Forbes Hungary 2026 rich list. This year’s ranking is the magazine’s first to feature the 100 richest Hungarians rather than 50, and is publi»»»

Doha, Qatar: If you’re looking for ways to make the most of your weekend in Qatar, here are some events and activities worth checking out. Plan a day out with your family, try something new, unwind, or explore the variety of events happening across the country this weekend. Doha Jewellery and Watch»»»

Carmistin Group has signed an agreement with Aaylex One Group to take over the operation and control of its poultry assets. The agreement comes amid difficulties faced by Aaylex One in ensuring business continuity and is primarily aimed at keeping one of Romania’s most important integrated poultry »»»

The twelve civilians, including seven college students, were injured when a Ukrainian drone hit the Russian town of Trubchevsk in the Bryansk Region. All victims of the attack, one of whom is in a serious condition, have been rushed to a hospital and received proper treatment, Bryansk Region’s Acti»»»

Ahead of the International Day of Older Persons, Daniyar Amangeldiev, First Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, visited three long-livers living in the capital: Kichikan Cholieva, Burul Duishalieva, and Efrosinya Sokolova. The Cabinet of Ministers reported. Gifts and financial assistance w»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s inaugural Red Sea Yacht Show is expected to generate more than SR1.8 billion ($480 million) in investment returns through yacht sales, charters and luxury tourism, according to the Saudi Press Agency. The event will be held at Jeddah Yacht Club & Marina from Oct. 14 to 17, 20»»»

DUBAI: A pilot suffered multiple stab wounds in a midair fight with a colleague onboard a FlyDubai aircraft enroute from Dubai to Tel Aviv, Israeli media have reported. Flight FZ1073 transmitted sqawk code 7700, indicating an emergency state at about 9am local time, prompting security systems to go»»»

After Iceland voted down EU membership in an August referendum, Montenegro regained its status as the most-likely 28th member state of the bloc. Its government plans to close negotiations on all the chapters of the accession agreement by the end of the year and enter the Union in 2028 – a challenge»»»

Doha, Qatar: QatarEnergy has announced the fuel prices for October 2026. According to the announcement, the prices of Super-grade petrol and diesel will remain unchanged. The price of Premium-grade petrol has decreased from QR2 per litre to QR1.95 per litre for the coming month. Meanwhile, the Supe»»»

The prosecution formally served former environment and water minister Borislav Sandov with an indictment in connection with the Petrohan case. Sandov’s lawyer, Alexander Kashumov, told the media that although they considered the summons procedurally irregular, they had agreed to proceed with the ch»»»

RIYADH: RUA AlHaram AlMakki Co. and Rua Al Madinah Holding, both Public Investment Fund companies, have signed two strategic collaboration agreements with Perbadanan Tabung Amanah Islam Brunei, creating new opportunities for investment collaboration between Saudi Arabia and Brunei Darussalam in dev»»»

Doha, Qatar: A tiebreaker was required to determine the fate of Oman and Iraq, who finished level on points, goal difference and goals scored in the Gulf Cup 2026 group stage on Tuesday, September 29, 2026. As Saudi Arabia defeated Iraq 2-0 to secure top spot in Group A, Oman, which beat Kuwait 3-1»»»

Democratic Bulgaria (DB) submitted amendments to the Civil Registration Act aimed at addressing what the formation described as a long-standing problem of excessive administrative burden on Bulgarian citizens whose names were forcibly changed during the so-called "Revival Process", DB’s press offic»»»

Vice-presidential candidate Georgi Kandev opened a campaign office on Wednesday in Ruse, on the Danube, for the Gurov-Kandev presidential ticket. "Welcome to the opening of our campaign headquarters. You know where I come from and you know my background; that is why I call it a 'headquarters' rathe»»»

Tunis, Sept. 30 (TAP) - President Kais Saïed chaired Tuesday a Cabinet meeting in Carthage which focused on several draft decree-laws and issues in connection to public services, the Presidency said on Wednesday. The Cabinet mainly examined a draft...»»»

Future Food Forum: 750 CEOs gather as UAE food sector rethinks planning and supply Dubai: With global shocks a constant threat, UAE food businesses are being encouraged to plan over months rather than years. The message came at the eighth Future Food Forum, a two-day event at Le Meridien Dubai that»»»

The Kyrgyz Stock Exchange (KSE) and the International Association of Partnership Economy and Finance (IAPEF) have signed a strategic cooperation agreement to develop an Islamic finance platform. The document was signed by KSE Director General Aida Chodulova and IAPEF President Asylbek Moldokmatov. »»»

RIYADH: The Islamic Development Bank approved $938 million in development financing for projects covering energy, agriculture, and health across six member countries. Transport and water and sanitation developments will also benefit from the funding, which was signed off at a meeting of the IsDB Bo»»»

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The first travellers say the journey is easier, calmer and "above expectations" Abu Dhabi: "I was full of goosebumps," Katerina DjKattyLeen, the first passenger to ride Etihad Rail from Dubai to Abu Dhabi said when she arrived. For years, the trip between Dubai and Abu Dhabi has meant a long drive,»»»

At least four people, including a Lebanese soldier, were injured on Wednesday in an Israeli strike targeting an army vehicle in southern Lebanon, according to official sources. Al-Manar correspondent in southern Lebanon reported the strike by an Israeli drone on Nabatieh Al-Fawqah. Casualties were »»»