BELGRADE - Secretary General of the Serbian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dusan Kozarev received Azerbaijan's new ambassador to Belgrade Tahir Taghizade on Thursday. "In an open and friendly exchange, the interlocutors reaffirmed the high level of mutual trust and respect between the two countries, a»»»

A new opinion from the European Court of Justice (ECJ) says that a civil partnership with an EU citizen is not enough in itself to get residence status in an EU country. The opinion – which is usually followed by the court – from advocate general Laila Medina on Thursday (September 17), was in resp»»»

OpenAI has disclosed six previously unreported cases of AI misconduct, including agents concealing mistakes, fabricating information and communicating without authorisation, renewing concerns over whether advanced AI systems can remain aligned with human goals. The company is calling for greater tr»»»

Damascus-Paris, Sept. 17 (SANA) After 15 years during which Syria’s nuclear non-compliance file remained open, the country has turned a page associated with the legacy of the ousted regime. On September 9, the IAEA Board of Governors unanimously adopted a decision to permanently remove the item con»»»

Emmanuel Macron welcomes Lebanese President Joseph Aoun and Jordan's King Abdullah II to Paris today for talks on Lebanon's security and international support for the Lebanese army. The meeting comes as France pushes to prevent a security vacuum ahead of UNIFIL's planned withdrawal at the end of 20»»»

Doha, Qatar: At a time when regional competition to attract capital and global companies is accelerating, the State of Qatar is continuing to develop its institutional investment framework through Dar Al Sharikat, which represents a shift toward a more integrated model for business establishment by»»»

The Saudi East-West oil pipeline, a critical bypass route for the kingdom's oil exports around instability in the Strait of Hormuz, was closed last week after Houthi attacks and may remain shut for up to six weeks. Pakistan has warned that any attack on an empty oil tanker anchored in the Red Sea o»»»

In the presence of 250 VIP guests at the French Embassy in Bucharest, and as part of the French Tech Bucharest initiative, the trade marketing agency Mediascope was honored with the Brand Experience Award. This accolade recognizes the agency’s outstanding achievements over the past year in promotin»»»

Delegation will meet Google, Microsoft, NVIDIA and others during five-day visit Dubai: A UAE government delegation of more than 50 Chief AI Officers and government leaders will visit the United States to study the latest applications of agentic artificial intelligence and how to deploy the technolo»»»

A laboratory for the production of synthetic drugs was discovered during a police operation in the village of Yunatsite, Pazardzhik Region, the Pazardzhik police said on Thursday. During an inspection of a Hyundai SUV carrying two men from Pazardzhik, police found four plastic containers containing»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Economic Forum, QEF powered by Bloomberg, in collaboration with Qatar’s Ministry of Commerce and Industry, has announced the appointment of the Managing Director of the Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy, HE Hassan Al Thawadi as Co-Chair of its Global Advisory Council. I»»»

Over a five-year period, the newly adopted National Programme for the Prevention of Chronic Non-Communicable Diseases (2026–2030) is expected to reduce mortality from ischemic heart disease, cerebrovascular disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and type 2 diabetes by 1 to 5%, the governme»»»

The government has approved changes to tuition fees at two higher education institutions, the Council of Ministers' press office announced on Thursday. The decision concerns the Technical University of Sofia and the Nikola Vaptsarov Naval Academy in Varna. The Technical University of Sofia will be »»»

Stephan Kaluza’s first UAE solo exhibition opens in Downtown Dubai Dubai: A German artist’s exploration of how nature is transformed, fragmented and reshaped by human intervention opened in Dubai on Thursday, bringing together a series of large-scale oil paintings that move between photorealism and»»»

President Iliana Iotova has awarded the Order of the Madara Horseman, First Class, to the Ambassador of Cyprus to Bulgaria, Haralambos Kafkarides. The distinction recognizes the diplomat's significant contributions to strengthening and developing bilateral relations. The ceremony took place on Thur»»»

New mobility plans aim to boost connectivity, traffic flow and traveller experience Dubai: Mattar Al Tayer, Director General, Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), and Paul Griffiths, Chief Executive Officer of Dubai Airports, discussed ways to»»»

Access VetMed, the association of European manufacturers of generic and value-added veterinary medicines, presented a new market analysis at its Annual General Meeting, which is taking place today in Thurles, County Tipperary, Ireland, hosted by the Duggan Veterinary Group and bringing together rep»»»

Damascus, Sept. 17 (SANA) Syria’s General Authority for Supply and Procurement has issued a tender to sell 200,000 tonnes of second- and third-grade durum wheat deemed surplus to the country’s milling requirements.The wheat is owned by the Syrian Grain Establishment. Bids are due by October 20, wit»»»

Romanian agriculture has the potential to support Europe’s growing sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) market while creating additional opportunities for farmers and contributing to the European Union’s decarbonization objectives. This opportunity was the focus of an expert panel discussion hosted by t»»»

All reports of suspected election-related offences must be acted on promptly and thoroughly so that evidence capable of standing up in court can be collected, acting Prosecutor General Vanya Stefanova said on Thursday. She was speaking at a national meeting of the Interior Ministry leadership on th»»»

The international Temple of Thought project arrives in Romania for the first time with “The Flower of the Mind”, an installation created by TESSERACT ARCHITECTURE, Romania’s only architecture studio specializing exclusively in healthcare architecture, at the invitation of the international studio o»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Sports Investments (QSI) announced that it has completed the acquisition of KAS Eupen, formalising QSI’s full ownership of the Club, following its takeover of KAS Eupen’s sporting operations in December 2025. "Since then, QSI and KAS Eupen have been working closely together to bu»»»

Metra’s gold digital-finance business joins Nasdaq-listed ATIF Metra Group, GoldCoin Labs Limited (“GoldCoin Labs”) and ATIF Holdings Limited (Nasdaq: AUC) (“ATIF” or the “Company”) marked a capital-markets milestone with a bell-ringing celebration attended by international guests at Nasdaq MarketS»»»

Smartree ended the first half of 2026 with 7% growth compared to the same period of the previous year. The positive performance was reflected across all of the company’s business areas, amid increased interest from organizations in streamlining and digitizing HR processes. HR digitalization is evol»»»

Cairo: Egyptian Minister of Foreign Affairs Badr Abdelatty discussed a number of regional issues of mutual concern and ways to strengthen bilateral relations during a phone call with his Algerian counterpart, Ahmed Attaf. The Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement Thursday that th»»»

Doha: The University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) and Sasol Middle East and India (Sasol) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a framework for collaboration across areas of mutual interest, with a focus on sustainability, decarbonization, applied research, emerg»»»

Vienna: The UN nuclear watchdog's members on Thursday expressed "growing concern" about increased atomic activity in North Korea, including a recently reported "long-term plan to strengthen the national nuclear force". In a resolution passed at the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) annual c»»»

Developers adapt to regional challenges as buyers gain flexibility, new projects continue Dubai: Dubai’s property market is entering a new phase in which financial discipline, construction capacity and the ability to adapt to changing buyer behaviour are becoming increasingly important. The shift i»»»

Chitila Plazza retail park, developed by Rădăcini Estate, the real estate division of Rădăcini Group, has recently opened. Located on Șoseaua Chitilei, in the immediate vicinity of Bucharest’s ring road, with direct access and visibility from it, the retail centre will serve both residents of Chiti»»»

Of the project’s total value, approximately 65.1 million lei (excluding VAT) is attracted in the form of co-financing provided from the Sustainable Development and Just Transition Program, as a result of the contract signed with the Ministry of Investments and European Projects. The substation’s cu»»»

At this year’s Automechanika Frankfurt, process automation and the use of artificial intelligence in the robotisation of refinishing operations were among the technologies showcased to the industry. The solutions presented are designed to increase the precision and efficiency of the refinishing pro»»»

The United States has denied Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas a visa to attend next week's UN General Assembly in New York, a source familiar with the matter said on Wednesday. The State Department separately said it would deny visas to Palestinian officials, citing failures to reform and action»»»

From aviation recovery to DWC and AI, ATM 2026 offered clues to travel’s next phase Dubai: It was a long week for the media at Arabian Travel Market. Between navigating packed halls, rushing between interviews and shoots, filing stories at breakneck speed and trying to keep up with a seemingly endl»»»

Presidential adviser says de escalation must precede talks on a new regional future Dubai: The UAE will combine deterrence and defence of its sovereignty with dialogue with Iran while ensuring that regional tensions do not derail its economic and development agenda, Dr Anwar Gargash, Diplomatic Adv»»»

TUNIS, September 17, 2026 (TAP) – The National Council of Statistics reviewed, during its second ordinary plenary session of 2026 held Wednesday at the Ministry of Economy and Planning, the development strategy of the National Institute of...»»»

TUNIS, September 17, 2026 (TAP – By Khadija Boussalmi, TAP correspondent) – Tunisia remains committed to a reliable, rules-based multilateral trading system that contributes to inclusive and equitable development, considering trade a driver of...»»»

The flag of Sofia was raised at a ceremony in the city on Thursday marking its patron saint day, the Day of Saint Sophia and Her Daughters Faith, Hope and Love. Earlier, President Iliana Iotova inspected the guard of honour and greeted the guards. Patriarch Daniil conducted a blessing service. The »»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - There has been no material benefit for Russia from the dialogue with the United States yet, and none is expected, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Thursday. "There has been no tangible effect in terms of restoring our relationship, and none is expected in the forese»»»

Kielce, 14 September 2026 – During the 34th International Defence Industry Exhibition (MSPO) in Kielce, PHU Lechmar organised a two-part conference devoted to the role of hydrogen, fuel cells, synthetic fuels and new energy infrastructure models in building the resilience of the armed forces. The s»»»

Kyrgyzstan and South Korea have signed 18 bilateral documents following President Sadyr Japarov’s official visit to South Korea. They cover employment, trade, investment, energy, education and other areas, the presidential administration reported. The labor ministries of the two countries signed a »»»

LONDON: Vice Chairperson of Qatar Foundation HE Sheikha Hind bint Hamad Al Thani has called on international sporting, government, policy, development, and civil society leaders to join a global coalition focused on harnessing sport as a driver of social development at a high-level dialogue hosted »»»

SOFIA The 24 Chasa daily has an interview with Sofia Mayor Vassil Terziev on September 17, which marks the capital’s official holiday, Sofia Day, coinciding with the feast of the Holy Martyrs Sophia, Faith, Hope and Love in the Orthodox Christian calendar. Terziev says the city was making progress »»»

Romania is set to introduce a new type of tax-advantaged investment account aimed at encouraging individuals to build long-term savings through capital markets, after Parliament approved the legislation this week. The new Savings and Investment Accounts, known by their Romanian acronym CEI, will al»»»

Kyrgyzstan’s Minister of Natural Resources, Ecology and Technical Supervision Akyl Toktobaev presented the country’s critical minerals development strategy at the first Korea—Central Asia Business Summit in Seoul. In his speech, the minister highlighted Kyrgyzstan’s significant resource potential a»»»

Washington, Sept. 17 (SANA) The United States and Venezuela have signed new investment agreements covering oil and gold projects, including the development of a major heavy-crude field in Venezuela’s Orinoco Basin, AFP reported. U.S.-based Continental Resources, owned by businessman Harold Hamm, si»»»

US AI company Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei claimed in an article published on Saturday, US time, that "Chinese lead in AI would pose grave danger for the US and the world" while calling for a series of measures to restrict China's development in the booming field. His remarks have quickly drawn quest»»»

The number of Chinese investing companies in Egypt has jumped to 3,366 firms, operating across multiple sectors, including textiles, ready-made garments, solar panels, chemical industries, automotive manufacturing, and logistics services, according to the General Authority for Investment and Free Z»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Implementation Monitoring Mechanism of the Qatar-Singapore High-Level Joint Committee held its third meeting in Doha. The meeting was co-chaired by HE Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi and HE Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Singapore D»»»

The Foreign Investors Council (FIC) has proposed a set of priorities for the future Romanian government’s program, aimed at strengthening the country’s competitiveness, increasing attractiveness for investments, and supporting long-term economic development. The recommendations target five directio»»»

Washington, United States: The United States has denied Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas an entry visa to attend the UN General Assembly in New York next week, a source familiar with the case said Wednesday. In a separate statement that did not mention Abbas by name, the State Department say it »»»