Madrid police clash with protesters after Ceuta migrant crisis rally
Clashes broke out between protesters and police in central Madrid this week following a mass rally over the Spanish government’s handling of the migrant crisis in Ceuta. The enclave, a small Spanish territory located on the North African coast, has faced severe pressure since around 72,000 people c»»»
UAE weather: Heat climbs to 46°C with afternoon rain chance
Humidity will increase overnight, bringing a chance of mist to some coastal areas Dubai: Parts of the UAE could see rain on Saturday as convective clouds develop over eastern areas during the afternoon, while temperatures gradually rise across the country. The National Centre of Meteorology forecas»»»
US-Venezuela oil deal redraws global energy power
The pact tests sovereignty, energy security and the limits of state-backed investment The US-Venezuela oil agreement matters for reasons extending far beyond the 65 billion barrels covered by it. The deal could change how governments secure foreign resources, blur the boundary between state power a»»»
Indian gov't rescues over 3,800 children from child labor
New Delhi: The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) rescued more than 3,800 children aged under 14 from child labor during the past two-and-a-half months in India, under a special campaign launched by the federal government, said an official statement on Friday. Over 575 forma»»»
The World This Week - Germany’s ‘Most Dangerous Man’: PR gift for the AfD?
The Ukrainian capital was hit by Russia’s most intense wave of air attacks on Kyiv, reportedly in four years, with Reuters describing air raid sirens, drones, cruise and ballistic missiles exhausting Ukraine’s defence system, with 12 people killed and the Ukrainian foreign minister making a direct »»»
Russia’s political system not proof of corporate control – EU court
The EU’s top court has rejected claims that the nature of Russia’s political system can be used as the sole justification to freeze assets belonging to Russian-linked companies, after bloc member Lithuania cited Russian President Vladimir Putin when taking action against an electricity supplier. Th»»»
DR Congo launches updated 180-day Ebola response plan, seeks 1.3-bln-USD funding
Kinshasa: The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and its partners on Friday launched an updated 180-day multisectoral response plan to intensify efforts against the ongoing Ebola outbreak, with funding needs estimated at 1.3 billion U.S. dollars. With support from the World Health Organization »»»
Spotlight - 'Moroccans are desperate: Years of political crackdown and lack of economic opportunities'
François Picard is pleased to welcome Aida Alami, New York Times World contributor. Drawing on her own field reporting at the Moroccan border, Alami challenges attempts to explain the mass crossing to the Spanish enclave of Ceuta primarily through a theory of deliberate state orchestration. While a»»»
Israeli army confirm seizing Lebanon’s key Ali al-Taher ridge from Hezbollah – Ya Libnan
Share: A satellite image shows damage at the Ali al-Taher ridge near Nabatiah, Lebanon, March 8, 2026. © 2026 Planet Labs PBC via Reuters Israel has seized the strategically placed Ali al-Taher ridge in southern Lebanon from Hezbollah fighters, Defence Minister Israel Katz said Friday. The Iran-ali»»»
Syria builds SME ecosystem to boost entrepreneurship, attract international partners
Damascus, Sept. 4 (SANA) The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority, under the Ministry of Economy and Industry, is working to reshape the local business environment by moving beyond traditional service roles toward building an integrated economic system that ensures the sustainability »»»
Migrants accused of killing baby dolphin in Ceuta
A group of migrants in the Spanish North African enclave of Ceuta have been accused of pulling a baby dolphin from the sea and beating it to death, after disturbing footage sparked outrage online. The bottlenose dolphin calf was spotted swimming close to the shore at El Trampolin beach on Wednesday»»»
BREAKING: Hungary extends ‘mass migration crisis’ until end of 2026, PM Magyar vows no easing of border rules
Hungary will extend its state of crisis caused by mass migration until the end of 2026, Prime Minister Péter Magyar has announced, insisting that his government will not loosen the country’s legal framework against illegal migration. The Tisza government has decided to extend the measure, which was»»»
‘We are not spending public money on propaganda’: Magyar govt cuts funding for Orbán govt-close Mandiner
The CEO of the company that publishes the newspaper Mandiner has been dismissed on instructions by the finance minister, Prime Minister Péter Magyar said on Facebook on Friday. “Starting from today, all funding for this lying propaganda newspaper will be stopped,” Magyar added. Finance Minister And»»»
Zelenskiy sacks SBU official after Ukraine's security agencies trade fire in Kyiv
Three Ukrainian military intelligence officers were wounded in a shootout between the SBU security service and HUR military intelligence in Kyiv, their lawyer said, on September 2. The shooting happened overnight in the Dniprovskyi district of the capital, during what the SBU called urgent investi»»»
Israeli army has seized Lebanon's key Ali al-Taher ridge from Hezbollah
Israel has seized the strategically placed Ali al-Taher ridge in southern Lebanon from Hezbollah fighters, Defence Minister Israel Katz said Friday. The Iran-aligned Shiite group did not confirm losing the highland, which sits around 10 kilometres from the border with Israel and was pummelled »»»
Bulgaria's President with Fico: The Ukraine Conflict Has No Military Solution
Bulgarian President Iliana Yotova said the conflict in Ukraine has no military solution and must end as soon as possible, calling for diplomacy and negotiations and describing an end to the war as a responsibility shared by every European Union member state. Yotova made the remarks during a meeting»»»
Power party: Italy’s Meloni marks record as PM with major festivities
Georgia Meloni's Brothers of Italy (FdI) party throws a major party Friday to mark her record as the longest-serving prime minister in Italy's post-war history. Meloni has been PM for 1,413 days, beating billionaire media tycoon Silvio Berlusconi's record. Giorgia Meloni on Friday celebr»»»
Talking Europe - Struggling to make its voice heard: Can the EU forge a true foreign policy?
"Who do I call if I want to speak to Europe?" The famous quote attributed to Henry Kissinger still resonates today. There is in fact a Mrs Europe on the world stage: Kaja Kallas, the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy. She is actually the sixth high representative. But e»»»
Russian drone ‘aimed directly’ at Ukraine security service HQ
A Russian drone struck the headquarters of Ukraine's SBU security services in Kyiv on Friday afternoon, said Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, injuring five people. The attack followed a series of deadly overnight strikes across Ukraine, including the southern Odesa region. A Russian d»»»
Talking Europe - Strengthening Africa is an investment in Europe's future: EU Commissioner Jozef Sikela
Are great-power politics back, at the expense of smaller countries? In an age of strongmen, is multilateralism in retreat? Not according to Jozef Sikela. The EU Commissioner in charge of International Partnerships insists that traditional multilateralism is alive and well, especially in the EU's ap»»»
Germany: Hans-Thomas Tillschneider, the ideologist behind the AFD’s plans in Saxony-Anhalt
The far-right German political party Alternative for Germany could win a historical victory in the eastern state of Saxony-Anhalt in key elections this Sunday. The party’s agenda is more radical than ever and inspired by the proposals of an influential ideologist in the region: Hans-Thomas Tillschn»»»
"This is unacceptable": PM Magyar defies EU decision on Ukrainian men of conscription age fleeing the war
Prime Minister Péter Magyar says Hungary will continue granting temporary protection to men of military service age fleeing the Russia-Ukraine war, despite a recent EU decision to end such protection. Hungary will continue offering protection Hungary will continue to grant temporary protection to m»»»
Starovic: Serbia remains firmly committed to EU membership but wants clear rules
DUBLIN - Serbian Minister of European Integration Nemanja Starovic said on Friday Serbia remained firmly committed to EU membership but that the credibility of the enlargement policy depended on the principle of merit and a clear link between implemented reforms and progress in the accession proces»»»
Elderly outnumber young children globally for first time in history – census
The world’s elderly population has overtaken the number of young children for the first time in human history, according to a new US Census Bureau report. Europe, already the world’s oldest region, is at the forefront of the trend. People aged 65 and over accounted for 10.5% of the global populatio»»»
Sunny Beach Infrastructure Set for State-Backed OverhaulOpinions
The Bulgarian government is seeking to resolve the long-running dispute over Sunny Beach by transferring the resort's infrastructure to the municipality and the Water and Sewerage Company, Regional Minister Ivan Shishkov said. Shishkov argued that the current situation surrounding Sunny Beach AD ha»»»
Nigeria: Suspected oil thieves dead after inhaling fumes
CrimeNigeriaNigeria: Suspected oil thieves dead after inhaling fumesMark Hallam with AFP, AP, ReutersA Nigerian environmental group says that at least 37 people died trying to siphon crude oil off a ship illegally. Police acknowledged a fatal incident but gave fewer details, saying investigations c»»»
Former foreign companies in Russia lag economy despite ownership transfers
The former assets of international companies that either exited the country or were nationalised in Russia after the full-scale military invasion of Ukraine struggle to grow, despite being picked up at massive discounts by new owners, a study by The Bell shows. As closely followed by IntelliNews, a»»»
Poland presses EU to tighten Russian visa restrictions
Poland urged tougher EU visa restrictions for Russians following suspected sabotage attacks, Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski said on September 3. European governments are concerned that Moscow is using covert attacks to undermine support for Ukraine and test the EU's readiness to response. As Ru»»»
Ajman honors 9-year-old boy whose quick thinking helped stop a house fire
Quick-thinking child and grandmother contained blaze before it spread, officials say Ajman: Ajman Civil Defence has honored a nine-year-old boy for his quick thinking and courage after he helped prevent a house fire from spreading. The General Directorate of Civil Defence in Ajman recognized Rashid»»»
Oman ratifies UAE rail agreement as $2.5bn Hafeet Rail project moves forward
The 238km railway will connect Sohar with the UAE network through Al Buraimi and Al Ain Muscat: Oman's Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has ratified an agreement between Sultanate and the UAE to develop a railway connection between the two countries, clearing another formal step for the $2.5 billion Hafeet»»»
Air India flight lost hydraulics, pilot fired after drug test
New Delhi: An Air India flight that injured passengers when it plunged midair last month suffered a temporary loss of hydraulic systems, investigators said on Friday, as the airline fired the captain who tested positive for psychoactive substances. The Airbus A320, carrying 137 passengers and eight»»»
Russia Strikes Logistics Center in Kiev Region With Dual-Use Goods - MoD
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian armed forces struck a logistics center in the city of Brovary in the Kiev region, where dual-use goods and military equipment of the Ukrainian forces were stored and distributed, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Friday. "During the day, long-range strike drones st»»»
Hungary Airlines loses its giant plane – But a much bigger one has just arrived
Hungary Airlines is reshaping its cargo fleet, with one Airbus A330 set to leave the airline’s operation while a Boeing 777 freighter has joined its rapidly expanding network. The carrier is also preparing to launch live-animal and temperature-sensitive cargo services later this year. Airbus A330 t»»»
Pressure in China helps convince Volkswagen it's time to change
Volkswagen's sweeping restructuring announced Thursday underlines the force of the China shock hitting Germany's economy as the world's biggest car market, short years ago a major profit center, rapidly becomes a major competitive challenge. The stiff headwinds from China facing Germany's largest c»»»
International Day of Charity: How UAE aid reached 190 countries
From Gaza to Sudan, UAE humanitarian efforts increasingly focus on long-term recovery The UAE will tomorrow mark the International Day of Charity, a global occasion that highlights the country’s deeply rooted culture of giving and the evolution of its charitable and humanitarian efforts from respon»»»
Israel ‘stealing’ UNRWA property in East Jerusalem – Palestinian-American journalist
Israel’s seizure of UN facilities in occupied East Jerusalem amounts to “highway robbery,” Palestinian-American journalist Daoud Kuttab told RT. His comments come amid an escalating dispute over facilities belonging to the UN agency for Palestinian refugees, the UNRWA. Israeli security forces seize»»»
How Rs2 crore Hanuman Ansh turned into a 4,000% profit blockbuster
The devotional hit revives interest in Neem Karoli Baba, linked to Jobs and Zuckerberg Dubai: A Hindi film made on a reported budget of just Rs2 crore has emerged as one of the surprise success stories of 2026. Hanuman Ansh, directed by Vishal Chaturvedi, has reportedly collected a net of Rs 72.88 »»»
Reporters - US state of Louisiana in battle over electoral map
With just two months to go before the US midterm elections, the battle for votes is in full swing. Our reporter Fanny Allard has been to the state of Louisiana, where a redistricting row is playing out with far-reaching implications for racial equality. On April 29, the US Supreme Court issued a la»»»
Alexandru Petrescu (ASF President): The Future of European Capital Markets and the Savings and Investments Union
“Delighted to attend as a keynote speaker at the Hellenic Capital Market Commission Symposium 2026 in Athens on September 9, an important forum bringing together regulators, policymakers and market leaders to discuss the future of European capital markets. I will contribute to the session dedicated»»»
Steve Irwin died 20 years ago. His wildlife legacy never did
Children pay tribute to ‘superhero’ dad as family carries his conservation mission forward Twenty years after the sudden death of Steve Irwin stunned millions around the world, his daughter Bindi has remembered the man behind the exuberant Crocodile Hunter persona simply as her family’s “superhero”»»»
Addressing Public Claims of Information Leak, Communications Regulation Commission Says Employees Acted in Compliance with Law
The Communications Regulation Commission (CRC) complies with the law and the Instruction on Cooperation with the Interior Ministry and the State Agency for National Security (SANS) when carrying out inspections, the Commission said on Friday in a statement addressing public claims of an "informatio»»»
Trump turns to dual economic and military approach in latest attempt to squeeze Iran
Confronted by an intransigent Iranian government that has refused to back down in the face of a massive military campaign, President Donald Trump appears to have settled on a dual-prong approach that combines economic pressure with the potential of a devastating escalation in force. Having launched»»»
International Day of Charity: How UAE aid reached 190 countries
From Gaza to Sudan, UAE humanitarian efforts increasingly focus on long-term recovery The UAE will tomorrow mark the International Day of Charity, a global occasion that highlights the country’s deeply rooted culture of giving and the evolution of its charitable and humanitarian efforts from respon»»»
Democrats for Strong Bulgaria Party Says Radev Government Programme Is Electoral Rather than Governing Platform
The programme of Prime Minister Rumen Radev's Government is an electoral rather than a governing platform, Democrats for Strong Bulgaria (DSB) said in a position circulated by the party's press office on Friday. According to DSB, the programme envisages widespread centralization, lacks specifics on»»»
US diesel prices hit record high, pushing up transportation costs for long list of goods
Diesel hit a new record price in the U.S. on Friday, soaring to an average of $5.85 a gallon for the first time ever as the six-month war with Iran disrupts the world's flow of fuel. Because diesel is used for many freight and delivery networks, higher diesel prices mean higher transportation costs»»»
Report: Bassil bodyguard details how he handled explosives in Syria arms smuggling case
A bodyguard of Free Patriotic Movement chief Gebran Bassil is also a State Security member and the brother of a detainee in the case of the Hezbollah-linked ring that allegedly planned attacks against the forces of Syria's new government, MTV reported on Friday. In his confessions, the bodyguard re»»»
UAE weather alert: Rain hits parts of the country amid cloud warning
Motorists urged caution as brief, intense rains and blowing dust sweep parts of UAE Dubai: Rain has begun falling in parts of the UAE, with a downpour reported in Al Dhaid in the Emirate of Sharjah on Friday, according to NCM. The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) had earlier issued an alert for»»»
Russian hard-discount chain appears to abandon Hungary after Budapest shop is cleared out
The Hungarian saga of Russian-backed Basket Plus appears to be coming to an abrupt end, just months after the discount chain opened its first and only Hungarian shop in Budapest. Basket Plus emptied its shelves in Budapest The Besence Street store unexpectedly closed at the beginning of August, wit»»»
India hopes 'unique idea' will save athletes from cabin fever
Patiala, India: India has gone to great lengths to give its athletes a taste of the accommodation at the Asian Games, temporarily housing them in shipping container-style units to replicate the lodgings in Japan. Nagoya and Aichi will stage the Games from September 19 to October 4 but in a bid to c»»»