Governments must choose between passing fuel costs to consumers or taking on more debt Dubai: Oil above $100 a barrel is spilling from global energy markets onto the streets, triggering protests, transport strikes, shortages and growing pressure on governments from Asia to Europe and Latin America.»»»

Duterte faces three counts of crimes against humanity linked to his anti-drug campaign The Hague: Former Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte appeared in person at the International Criminal Court for the first time Wednesday, as he faces charges over his "war on drugs" that killed thousands. The »»»

Tunis, Sept. 16 (TAP)- The weather on Wednesday is temporarily cloudy across the country, growing densely cloudy in eastern coasts with scattered showers, according to the National Institute of Meteorology.Thunderstorms are expected to develop in...»»»

“The West is doing everything in its power to literally root out and kill democratic institutions,” Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Zakharova said on Sputnik radio, replying to a question about the country’s upcoming parliamentary elections. Russia is fully prepared for this, she emphasized."M»»»

Officers from the Northern Railway Customs’ unit for combating drug trafficking, together with employees of the Interior Ministry’s anti-drug service, have disrupted a channel for the illegal import of the synthetic drug mephedrone into Kyrgyzstan. As part of joint operational and investigative mea»»»

Hungary’s long-running Volánbusz investigation has taken a major new turn after authorities brought in billionaire businessman Dániel Jellinek and former state asset manager Norbert Szivek for questioning. The Central Investigative Prosecutor’s Office (KNYF) said investigators carried out searches »»»

Health-insured individuals over the age of 18 will be entitled to a fourth dental procedure starting November 1, 2026. This is stipulated in the National Framework Agreement on dental services for the 2026–2028 period, signed on Wednesday at the Ministry of Health by the National Health Insurance F»»»

BELGRADE - Serbia's caretaker FM Marko Djuric met with Russian Ambassador to Belgrade Alexander Botsan-Kharchenko on Tuesday to discuss bilateral relations and the situation in the region. The parties reviewed the Serbia-Russia bilateral relations, assessing the current dynamics of political contac»»»

Moscow and Delhi are stepping up industrial and investment cooperation, with Russian and Indian companies exploring joint projects in pharmaceuticals, medical equipment, machine tools and robotics. A Moscow government delegation held around 200 meetings with Indian officials, business associations »»»

Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan, together with South Korea, signed the Seoul Declaration today, September 16, following the first Central Asia—Korea summit. President Sadyr Japarov attended the event. According to the presidential press service, the countries agreed »»»

Doha, Qatar: From beachside activities and creative workshops to racing-track events, indoor fitness classes and family-friendly experiences, there is plenty happening in and around Doha. Whether you’re looking for an active day out or a new experience to enjoy with family, there’s something for ev»»»

Hong Kong: Hong Kong's government unveiled plans on Wednesday to significantly boost investment on innovation and technology as it aims to align the financial hub with mainland China's development goals. City leader John Lee made the announcement as he unveiled Hong Kong's first Five-Year Plan, out»»»

Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly stressed the importance of regulating the real estate market, explaining that the state is swiftly preparing a legal framework to balance investment incentives with protecting stakeholder rights, in line with directives from President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi to safeguar»»»

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen used her 2026 State of the Union address on Wednesday to propose a new form of association between the EU and Canada, alongside measures on competitiveness, security, artificial intelligence, climate resilience and migration. Speaking to the Europe»»»

The Suits actor was seen dining at Atlantis The Royal's celebrity favourite, Carbone Dubai: Patrick J. Adams, best known as Mike Ross from Suits, was spotted dining at Carbone inside Atlantis The Royal this week, adding his name to the growing list of Hollywood stars making appearances in Dubai. Th»»»

DOHA: Minister of State for Foreign Affairs HE Sultan bin Saad Al Murikhi received a copy of the credentials of Ambassador of the Republic of Turkiye to Qatar HE Yakup Yilmaz Oglu. The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs wished the ambassador every success in carrying out his duties, assuring him»»»

Los Angeles, United States: The artist Finneas and three other supporting acts announced they had quit British superstar Ed Sheeran's tour on Tuesday, after rapper Macklemore was dropped for making pro-Palestinian comments while performing. Sheeran has denied being behind the decision to remove Mac»»»

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BELGRADE - The Serbian dinar's official median exchange rate against the euro is 117.3735 dinars for one euro on Wednesday, which is a slight change relative to Tuesday, the National Bank of Serbia said. The dinar is steady against the euro m-o-m, down by 0.2 pct y-o-y and down by 0.1 pct relative »»»

Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank Egypt (ADIB-Egypt) has been named “Best Islamic Bank in Egypt 2026” by the International Union of Arab Bankers for the second consecutive year, reaffirming the bank’s leading position in Egypt’s Islamic banking sector. The recognition pays tribute to the continued progress th»»»

Customs officers at the Lesovo border crossing seized 40,000 contraband cigarettes during inspections of a truck and a passenger car entering Bulgaria from Turkiye. The illicit tobacco products were concealed in spare tires, under seat upholstery, and in the vehicles' ceilings, the National Customs»»»

RISING FUEL PRICES Fuel prices continue to rise, with diesel becoming EUR 0.03 cents more expensive and petrol increasing by EUR. 0.01 cent as of Wednesday morning, Dimitar Hadzhidimitrov, deputy chairman of the Association of Bulgarian Fuel Traders, Producers, Importers and Transporters, said on b»»»

A gas leak from a railway tanker carrying propane-butane was reported Wednesday morning in the vicinity of the Karnobat railway station. The incident involved a freight train that had come to a stop approximately 700 metres from the station, Karnobat Municipality Mayor Georgi Dimitrov, told the Bul»»»

China's foreign minister Wang Yi said Beijing was willing to "safeguard" Iran's rights during talks with his counterpart Abbas Araghchi on Wednesday, as Beijing seeks to mediate in Tehran's war with the United States. "China is also willing to strengthen dialogue and cooperation with Iran, and safe»»»

"Over these ten-plus years, our level of independence in oil and gas equipment from imported supplies has risen from around 43% domestic solutions to nearly 80% by the end of last year," Russian Minister of Industry and Trade Anton Alikhanov announced. Under the national project for the sector, Rus»»»

Members of the Zhogorku Kenesh approved in the third reading amendments to the Code of Offenses aimed at tightening liability for violations of legislation on personal data protection. Under the bill, violations of the established procedures, conditions and requirements for processing and protectin»»»

Following a statement by Zhogorku Kenesh member Dastan Bekeshev about school textbooks being sold at Dordoi market, the Ministry of Education held a meeting to discuss their accounting and how they end up in commercial circulation. Earlier, the MP said he had personally bought a third-grade mathema»»»

New York: The State of Qatar and the Republic of Naoero signed an agreement Wednesday to establish diplomatic relations between the two countries at the headquarters of Permanent mission of the State of Qatar to the United Nations in New York. Permanent Representative of the State of Qatar to the U»»»

The hydrological situation in the Bulgarian section of the Danube River remains difficult due to low water levels, the Executive Agency for Exploration and Maintenance of the Danube River said. According to the River Supervision Directorate in Ruse, part of the Executive Agency Maritime Administrat»»»

NEW YORK: The State of Qatar and the Republic of Naoero signed an agreement on Wednesday to establish diplomatic relations between the two countries at the headquarters of Permanent Mission of the State of Qatar to the United Nations in New York. Permanent Representative of the State of Qatar to th»»»

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Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan Adylbek Kasymaliev participated in the groundbreaking ceremony for a modern pharmaceutical warehouse and logistics complex for the state-owned enterprise Kyrgyzfarmatsiya. According to the Cabinet, the construction of the complex will strengthen th»»»

The opposition Vazrazhdane party called on Wednesday for a reduction in value added tax (VAT) on fuels. "There is scope to lower VAT on fuels without affecting the budget, with the aim of supporting individuals and businesses amid rising fuel prices," Vazrazhdane MP Dimo Drenchev told reporters in »»»

Prime Minister Rumen Radev welcomed Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babis with an official ceremony at St Alexander Nevsky Square in Sofia on Wednesday. The two government leaders were greeted by a guard of honour. The national anthems of Bulgaria and Czechia were played. Radev and Babis paid their res»»»

The volume of hotel and restaurant services in Kyrgyzstan reached 42,187.9 billion soms in January—August 2026, increasing by 9.1 percent in real terms compared with the same period last year. Data from the National Statistical Committee say. Sharp surge for hotels, decline for restaurants The main»»»

President Joseph Aoun told AFP that Lebanon wants a new force, from Europe or elsewhere, to avoid a security "vacuum" in the south when U.N. peacekeepers leave at the end of the year. "What matters is that there is no vacuum," he told AFP in an interview on Tuesday. He added that any new force for »»»

Strasbourg, France: EU chief Ursula von der Leyen raised the prospect Wednesday of Canada becoming the 27-nation bloc's first "associate member', as she pitched closer cooperation on tech, defence and energy to Canadian leader Mark Carney. "I would like to work with you on opening the door for Cana»»»

The European Commission has proposed new rules aimed at tackling Europe’s housing crisis, giving cities a clearer framework for restricting short-term rentals and investment-driven property use. However, the proposal would not introduce an automatic Airbnb ban. Decisions on restrictions would remai»»»

Emirati Supplier Programme drives 38% rise in SME contracts, backing D33 goals Dubai: Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, has honoured a group of government»»»

President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov took part in the first Central Asia—Republic of Korea Summit during his visit to Korea, the presidential press service reported. He described Korea as a reliable partner for Central Asia and said that the high level of political trust should be transformed into»»»

US-China rivalry turns AI governance into the new battleground for global power WHAT IF, in the not-so-distant future, artificial intelligence (AI) gains control over nuclear weapons and trigger a conflict between nuclear-armed powers? The nightmare scenario, painted by Elon Musk, the tech billiona»»»

Pentagon watchdog says $22.3b in weapons expenditure has strained strategic inventories Washington: The United States is facing a shortfall in ammunition as a result of its war against Iran, the Defence Department’s inspector general confirmed Monday, contrasting with President Donald Trump’s asser»»»

Deir Ezzor, Sept. 16 (SANA) More than 40 companies are selling food, beverages, clothing and household goods directly to consumers at a 14-day shopping festival in Deir Ezzor, which organizers described as the first of its kind in the province. The “Deir Ezzor Deserves It” festival, held at Clock R»»»

Damascus, Sept. 16 (SANA) US companies are exploring investment opportunities in Syria, with several projects and agreements under negotiation, Syrian Sovereign Fund officials said Tuesday during talks with a visiting US economic delegation in Damascus.Mohammad Musattat, Director of Public Relation»»»

A damaged building in Gaza City housing about six displaced families collapsed on Wednesday morning, killing at least 12 people and injuring 15, according to Shifa Hospital. At least four children were among the dead. Dozens of people remained missing or trapped under the rubble and video showed ci»»»

The Saudi-led coalition battling Yemen's Houthis accused the rebels on Wednesday of targeting Islam's holy city Mecca, sparking outrage across the Muslim world and deepening the conflict roiling the region. Fresh fighting between the Iran-backed Houthis and Saudi-backed Yemeni government has dragge»»»

Diesel prices in Bulgaria could reach €2 per liter by the end of September as fuel costs continue to climb, according to Dimitar Hadzhidimitrov, Deputy Chairman of the Association of Bulgarian Fuel Traders, Producers, and Importers. The price of diesel rose by 3 cents per liter on Wednesday morning»»»

The MEA said the incident took place in international waters and caused no major damage New Delhi: India on Wednesday summoned the Charge d'Affaires of the Pakistan High Commission and lodged a strong protest after a Pakistani naval ship's action at sea led to a collision with an Indian Navy unit. »»»