Russian President Vladimir Putin praised the importance and international standing of the St Petersburg International Forum of United Cultures, saying the event has become a major platform for dialogue in the cultural and humanitarian sphere. In a message published by the Kremlin, Putin said the fo»»»

As debate intensifies in the US over whether to "slow down" or "not stop" artificial intelligence (AI) development, Chinese experts said that the two ostensibly opposing positions share a common underlying logic: containing China's AI development and preserving US technological hegemony, motivated »»»

Farhan open to long-term T20 leadership as PCB weighs captaincy call Dubai: Sahibzada Farhan has opened the door to continuing as Pakistan’s T20 captain beyond the 2026 Asian Games, although the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has yet to confirm any permanent change in leadership. Farhan, appointed ca»»»

Proposals have been made in Kyrgyzstan to toughen penalties for organizing illegal dumps and littering on roads and tourist sites. Relevant amendments to the Code of Offenses have been submitted for public discussion. For a repeat offense, individuals would face from 20 to 40 hours of community ser»»»

The heartwarming moment was captured in a video shared on Instagram by user Alyna Jude Dubai: A simple LEGO creation turned into an unexpected and emotional moment aboard an Emirates flight after a passenger decided to gift her handmade creation to a cabin crew member. The heartwarming moment was c»»»

UAE startup blends performance hydration with lifestyle appeal in regional push Dubai: Homegrown electrolyte brand oneshot is expanding its presence across the GCC, taking the next step in its ambition to build a globally relevant hydration brand from the Gulf; one that makes uncompromising functio»»»

Minister of Innovation and Digital Transformation Ivan Vasilev discussed opportunities for deepening cooperation between Bulgaria and France in the fields of innovation, artificial intelligence (AI), and space technologies during a working meeting with the French Ambassador to Bulgaria, Marie Dumou»»»

NEW YORK - Serbian caretaker FM Marko Djuric met on Wednesday in New York with Azerbaijani counterpart Jeyhun Bayramov to discuss further strengthening of the ties between the two countries and current affairs. They met on the sidelines of the 81st UN General Assembly session. Djuric said the relat»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - US President Donald Trump said on Thursday that the issue of regulating artificial intelligence would be one of the central topics at his meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Washington. "A big day with President Xi of China. Super Intelligence (SI) will be a big topic of»»»

A new border crossing point, Keskaner, will be opened on the Uzbekistan—Kyrgyzstan border. It will be twice the size of the existing Dustlik checkpoint. Once operational, the new border crossing is expected to increase freight traffic between the two countries by two to three times and reduce borde»»»

The opposition GERB party slammed government ideas for taxation in 2027. "After the excess deficit procedure, this Cabinet has also brought upon us excess taxes," former Finance Minister Temenuzhka Petkova said at a news briefing in Parliament. It was held shortly after the Finance Ministry unveile»»»

The University of Telecommunications and Posts (UTP) and the United Drone Community launched the Drone ARENA Academy, a new educational network for training, practical experience, and skill development in the field of unmanned aviation on Thursday. The Drone ARENA Academy was established jointly by»»»

Sofia’s Municipal Council approved the city’s 2026 budget on Thursday, setting the total financial framework at EUR 1.54 billion. The budget includes EUR 300.3 million in capital spending, focused on transport, road infrastructure, education and the urban environment. Sofia Mayor Vassil Terziev not»»»

Washington, Sept. 24 (SANA) The U.S. Senate could vote as early as Thursday on a measure seeking to force President Donald Trump to end the war with Iran or obtain congressional authorization to continue it, as Democrats push to put lawmakers on record ahead of November’s midterm elections. The pos»»»

Doha: The QNB Group through QNB Syria, in collaboration with Al Baraka Bank Syria and the Commercial Bank of Syria, and under the sponsorship of the Syrian Ministry of Finance, announced the launch of a joint banking financing for the final phase of the "Qasioun Journey" project in Damascus Governo»»»

Bangkok: A 16-year-old Thai rock singer and guitarist who has performed with the prime minister and Linkin Park won a top US television talent show Thursday, sparking celebrations back home -- and praise from her principal. Nene Royal, whose real name is Rattikarn Amloy, took home the $1 million pr»»»

Israel's increasingly isolated Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has arrived in New York to address the United Nations General Assembly, but no meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump is planned. The Israeli prime minister's brief stay in New York for his speech at the U.N. General Assembly includ»»»

A Hamas spokesman said the group is ready to move forward with the next steps of a peace agreement, after Trump’s Board of Peace unveiled a six-month, $2.45 billion plan for Gaza's reconstruction. The board announced the proposal in New York on Wednesday. The Hamas spokesman, Hazem Qassem, expresse»»»

A moderate earthquake shook southeast Turkey and parts of Syria on Thursday, sending people rushing out of buildings in panic. There were no immediate reports of any damage. The magnitude 5.4 quake was centered in Sanliurfa province, near the border with Syria, according to Turkey’s Disaster and Em»»»

New York: Mr. Jassim Mohammed Al-Budaiwi, Secretary-General of the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf, discussed today with Muhammad Ishaq Dar, Deputy Prime Minister and Pakistani Minister of Foreign Affairs, ways to enhance relations between the Council and Pakistan. During the ta»»»

Hungary has spent years building a position within Europe’s manufacturing and investment landscape. New factories, logistics projects and international companies have expanded the country’s industrial base and strengthened its links with wider European supply chains. But attracting capital is only »»»

Bulgaria's Parliament has approved at first reading new consumer credit rules that ban unsolicited loans and pre-approved credit cards, with the Council of Ministers' bill receiving 124 votes in favor, 64 against and 11 abstentions. The ruling coalition says the legislation is intended to strengthe»»»

From mangrove kayaking to desert rides and pearl farming, explore a different side of RAK For many UAE residents, a trip to Ras Al Khaimah (RAK) means one thing, heading up Jebel Jais, but as the weather becomes more comfortable for outdoors, the emirate offers plenty of reasons to keep driving bey»»»

Damascus countryside, Sept. 24 (SANA) A community bazaar in Damascus countryside is giving 107 women a platform to market food, handicrafts and artwork while helping them turn their skills into small businesses and sources of income. The Rural Women’s Bazaar, launched on Sept. 20, brings together w»»»

United Nations, United States: Leaders of major AI firms told the UN Security Council on Wednesday that the technology calls for heightened vigilance, with Anthropic's CEO pledging to slow down where needed to ensure the safety of new releases. "This moment calls for extreme care," OpenAI CEO Sam A»»»

London: Carlos Alcaraz has called on tennis chiefs to end late matches at Grand Slams after his record-breaking US Open exit in the middle of the night. Alcaraz's reign as US Open champion was shattered by Ben Shelton in a five-set thriller that finished at 3.33am local time in New York. The quarte»»»

During the same period, the number of active customers remained at over 320 – a figure that has remained constant in recent years, reflecting a high retention rate. Furthermore, gift vouchers aimed at the corporate sector contributed to the increase in turnover, with this segment recording a 57% ri»»»

NEW YORK- Serbian caretaker FM Marko Djuric met on Wednesday in New York with Tunisia's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad Mohamed Ali Nafti. Djuric noted Serbia’s interest in "intensifying political dialogue and organising high-level visits, extending an invitation to Mini»»»

Islamabad says strikes were precise and targeted sites used to launch and store drones Dubai: Pakistan carried out aerial and drone strikes on 10 locations across Afghanistan early Thursday, saying it was retaliating for an attempted drone attack from Afghan territory a day earlier. Information Min»»»

Georgieva: Strong reform implementation has preserved stability as key IMF review nears Dubai: Pakistan’s implementation of economic reforms has helped preserve stability, restore confidence and regain access to international markets, International Monetary Fund Managing Director Kristalina Georgie»»»

Justice Minister Nikolay Naydenov has in recent weeks been holding a kind of casting process for candidates for the professional quota of the Supreme Judicial Council (SJC), organizing meetings with them both in his office and at the private office of Ratola company in Sofia’s Lozenets borough, acc»»»

Damascus, Sept. 24 (SANA) Syrian clothing exports more than doubled in the first eight months of 2026 from a year earlier, the Economy and Industry Ministry said, as hundreds of local manufacturers gathered in Damascus for a trade exhibition aimed at expanding sales and business partnerships. Cloth»»»

MP Hassan Fadlallah, a member of Hezbollah’s Loyalty to the Resistance bloc, stated Thursday that "the strength, steadfastness and sacrifices of the Resistance -- combined with the resilience of its people and the powerful regional equation shaped by the Islamic Republic of Iran -- are what will ul»»»

Nagoya, Japan: Double Olympic champion gymnast Carlos Yulo said he was "overwhelmed" on Thursday after winning Asian Games floor gold in Japan to complete his collection of major titles. Yulo became the only multiple Olympic gold medal-winner in Philippines history when he won the floor and the vau»»»

RBI clears full Sunday operations to protect public banking needs New Delhi: In order to minimise disruption to the genuine banking needs of the public, the Government has directed public sector banks to stay open on Sunday, a day before the start of the proposed 3-day countrywide strike by bank st»»»

The municipal councils of Veliko Tarnovo and Gabrovo Thursday approved a cooperation memorandum for their joint bid to become European Capital of Culture 2032. Under the agreement, Gabrovo will be the formal applicant, while Veliko Tarnovo will participate as a strategic regional partner. Officials»»»

Tunis, Sept.24 (TAP)- A specific cooperation agreement was inked, Wednesday at the headquarters of the Employment and Vocational Training Ministry, between the Tunisian Agency for Vocational Training, the National Agency for Employment and...»»»

Footage widely shared online shows Trump reacting to the powerful noise A moment during Chinese President Xi Jinping’s welcome ceremony in the United States has gone viral after US President Donald Trump visibly winced as two B-1 Lancer bombers roared overhead. Trump and Xi stood side by side at Jo»»»

DOHA: Qatar Free Zones Authority (QFZ) and Aethon International QFZ LLC have signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore opportunities in advanced manufacturing and industrial innovation, including the establishment of a regional manufacturing hub in Qatar’s free zones. The agre»»»

A total of 22 WWII shells in Hungary have been discovered during construction work in the southern city of Baja, prompting a bomb disposal operation and temporary road closures. The suspected explosive devices were found at the junction of Bokodi Road and Keleti Boulevard, according to Honvédelem, »»»

REDPORT and Dan Șucu have officially launched Infinity Nord, a large-scale residential development in the Străulești-Dămăroaia area of Bucharest. The project is being developed on more than 4.6 hectares, near the Petrom City area, and is the largest development in REDPORT’s portfolio. Infinity Nord»»»

When the Houthis began striking ships in the Red Sea and the Bab al-Mandab Strait in 2023, it looked to be just another episode of Yemen's war spilling into the seas. But three years later, it can now be seen in a new light: the testing of a model to control a key chokepoint of global trade. Now th»»»

The European Union on Thursday slammed a possible U.S. diesel export ban backed by President Donald Trump as a "bad idea" that would hurt both sides. "We believe this is a bad idea," European Commission spokesman Olof Gill told a press conference in Brussels. "We believe it potentially can have a n»»»

Dubai Municipality and Dubai Future Foundation to test new construction tech in a sandbox Dubai: Dubai is rewriting the rulebook for the technologies that will build its future. Dubai Municipality has held the first "Future of Construction Legathon" at Emirates Towers, bringing government entities,»»»

Andrey Gurov is a presidential candidate in the upcoming elections on October 25, according to a decision by the Central Election Commission. He was put forward by a nomination committee alongside vice-presidential candidate Georgi Kandev. Gurov was born on December 31, 1975, in the town of Gotse D»»»

Georgi Kandev is a candidate for vice president in the upcoming elections on October 25. He was put forward by a nomination committee alongside presidential candidate Andrey Gurov, according to a decision by the Central Election Commission. Kandev served as Chief Commissioner and Acting Chief Secre»»»

Iranian media said on Thursday that the United Arab Emirates had suspended flights operated by Iran's airlines, to comply with U.S. sanctions. "All flights by Iranian airlines to the United Arab Emirates have been cancelled since midnight," the ISNA news agency said. An Iran Airtour flight from Teh»»»

Washington, USA: Meta has unveiled a small handheld device called Meta Charm, which uses new AI agent Muse AI, as part of expanding the company's efforts in the field of AI-powered devices. The device is about the size of an Apple AirPods case, and includes a touch screen about two inches in diamet»»»

Europe is entering a period of increasingly pronounced differences between sectors, with company prospects becoming more dependent on the industries in which they operate, according to Allianz Trade’s latest global sector risk analysis. The divergence is emerging against a backdrop of slowing globa»»»

The ban is the result of strong political pressure, director of the Department for State Support of Periodical Press and the Book Industry of Russia’s Ministry of Digital Development Vladimir Grigoryev said. Whereas in 2020-2021 two new translations of "Anna Karenina" were published by Yale and Col»»»