Dubai approves 80km Fourth Corridor to cut travel time
BREAKING NEWSDh3.5 billion project to link Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, with 12-lane road, bridges and tunnels Dubai: Dubai has approved the implementation of a new 80km Fourth Corridor that will strengthen road links between the emirates and cut journey times by up to 60 per cent. Approved by Sheikh Hamdan»»»
Justice ministry, Qatar Television launch programme to promote legal awareness
DOHA: In cooperation with Qatar Television, the Ministry of Justice launched a programme under the title of 'Rule of Law', as part of a partnership aimed at enhancing legal culture and spreading awareness of rights, duties, and legal procedures related to the daily lives of citizens and residents. »»»
Maresca defends VAR officials after Man City benefit from error
London: Manchester City boss Enzo Maresca on Wednesday expressed sympathy for VAR officials after his team benefited from a clear error in their 1-0 win against Manchester United. Erling Haaland scored a controversial winner in the 60th minute at Old Trafford on Sunday to make it four wins out of f»»»
Gaza apartment block collapse death toll rises to 20, many still missing
Gaza City, Palestinian Territories: Gaza authorities said Wednesday that at least 20 people including five children had died and dozens more were missing after an apartment building collapsed from damage sustained in earlier Israeli strikes. The six-storey building, which had four apartments per fl»»»
Lusail International Circuit announces dates for 2027 Formula 1 Qatar Airways Qatar Grand Prix
Doha, Qatar: The 2027 Formula 1 calendar has been officially confirmed, marking the return of the Formula 1 Qatar Airways Qatar Grand Prix to Lusail International Circuit (LIC) on December 3 to 5. Being the 23rd round, the Qatar Grand Prix will once again be the penultimate race of the season, as F»»»
Contract on PKS's EXPO 2027 participation signed in Belgrade
BELGRADE- EXPO 2027 Director Danilo Jerinic and Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Serbia (PKS) President Marko Cadez signed on Wednesday in Belgrade a contract on the PKS's participation in the specialised expo. The contract, signed at the Belgrade Fair, will enable the implementation of further »»»
Her husband went to jail for her 'murder' — 12 years later, she's found alive
Police are now trying to establish whose body was recovered from a canal in 2014 A woman believed to have been murdered 12 years ago — a case that led to the arrest of her husband and members of his family — has been found alive in a neighbouring Indian state. The extraordinary discovery has reopen»»»
Abu Dhabi's sovereign investor L'IMAD is set to take near-total control of AD Ports Group
L'IMAD ownership in AD Ports Group goes beyond 98.5% once settlement closes next month L'IMAD, the sovereign investor owned by the Government of Abu Dhabi, has concluded the statutory window for its voluntary tender offer for Abu Dhabi Ports Company PJSC (AD Ports Group), with the process closing o»»»
Opposition Slams Leak of Personal Data of Vulnerable People in Petrohan Case
The opposition Democratic Bulgaria (DB) Wednesday slammed the release of personal data of vulnerable people in the Petrohan killings case. "It is particularly problematic that data and names of vulnerable people have been disclosed," DB MP Bozhidar Bozhanov told reporters in the parliamentary lobby»»»
Emirates, KHDA partner for Dubai City of Students plan
New MoU boosts Dubai’s bid to become a top global hub for international students Emirates and the Knowledge and Dubai’s Human Development Authority (KHDA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to partner on key initiatives advancing Dubai's ambition to become a leading global destination »»»
Commission approves students-backed electoral list
BELGRADE - Serbia's national electoral commission approved on Tuesday a students-backed list of candidates for the October 25 early parliamentary elections in the country. Commission member Marija Jovanovic said the list, named Student List - The Students Will Win, had been submitted by Petar Zivko»»»
China Opens Pinglu Canal Bringing ASEAN Closer, While Saving China Billions
The 134-km canal links southwestern China directly to the Beibu Gulf and the South China Sea, cutting cargo routes by 560 km and saving $0.77 billion a year in transport costs. The 134-km canal links southwestern China directly to the Beibu Gulf and the South China Sea, cutting cargo routes by 560 »»»
EU proposes Canada as first associate member
Ursula von der Leyen says Canada and the EU would build broader ‘Alliance for the Future’ Strasbourg: European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Wednesday proposed making Canada the European Union’s first associate member, a striking overture as US President Donald Trump’s threats drive »»»
10 Chinese guest workers and 37 bunk beds found at former restaurant building in Szeged
Authorities found 10 Chinese guest workers and 37 metal bunk beds at a former restaurant in Szeged during inspections in late July. Officials subsequently determined that the building, in its current condition, was not suitable for use as accommodation. Guest workers from China found in a dilapidat»»»
Warships drill attack on Arctic archipelago
A flotilla from Russia’s Northern Fleet has engaged in an exercise that included the simulated conquest of the remote New Siberian Islands archipelago. The flotilla, which set out from Severomorsk on the Kola Peninsula in early September, conducted training with forces in Kotelny, a military base o»»»
UAE launches ‘Visit UAE’ tourism brand to market seven emirates as one destination
Economy Ministry also unveils UAE Grand Tour platform offering 14 day trips Dubai: The UAE has launched its first unified national tourism brand, “Visit UAE”, bringing the seven emirates under a single federal tourism identity as the country seeks to strengthen its global appeal, attract more inter»»»
Sharjah tourism set for faster growth as new destinations and infrastructure expand
Culture remains at the heart of Sharjah’s tourism strategy as it develops new experiences Dubai: Sharjah is entering a new phase of tourism growth, with major developments across its Central Region and East Coast expected to broaden the emirate’s appeal to visitors from the UAE and around the world»»»
Amazon says unable to reactivate UAE, Bahrain data centers
Washington, United States: Several Amazon data centers in the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain hit by drone strikes in March cannot be reactivated, the company's cloud arm said on Tuesday. Amazon Web Services (AWS) said it was unable to restart several sites in Bahrain and one in the UAE. AWS has t»»»
Kyrgyzstan to launch eight new online notary services from October 1 - | 24.KG
Starting October 1, Kyrgyzstan’s Ministry of Justice will launch a new stage of digitalization in the notary sector, expanding the range of remote services available through the Electronic Notary mobile app. The initiative is aimed at improving access to notarial services, reducing queues at notary»»»
'Breathing toxin every day': Indonesians choked by haze feel helpless
Pontianak, Indonesia: Struggling to breathe through the acrid haze emanating from wildfires on Indonesia's Borneo island, residents told AFP on Wednesday they feared for their health but had little to do but wait out the foul-smelling hazard. Indonesia, which shares Borneo with Malaysia and Brunei,»»»
Government Preparing Measures to Support Vulnerable Groups amid Fuel Price Increases, PM Rumen Radev Says
The Government is preparing a package of measures to support public transport, emergency medical services, school transport and Bulgarian citizens most vulnerable to rising fuel prices, Prime Minister Rumen Radev said during a briefing he held with his visiting Czech Czech counterpart Andrej Babis.»»»
New Test Generator Now Available to Bulgarian Teachers
Bulgarian teachers can now use a new intelligent test generator developed by Prosveta Publishing House, the publisher said Wednesday. TestUM offers a bank of verified questions covering all general education subjects from second to twelfth grade. Each question is aligned with the curriculum, has an»»»
Lenin, Marx and Ho Chi Minh could disappear from Kolkata street signs
Panel weighs new names as BJP government reviews roads linked to Communist icons Dubai: Kolkata could soon lose some of its most distinctive political street names, with West Bengal’s new BJP government considering proposals to rename roads honouring Communist icons Vladimir Lenin, Karl Marx and Vi»»»
Prime Ministers of Bulgaria and Czechia Meet, Agree on Energy Sector's Importance for Economic Development
Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev and his Czech counterpart Andrej Babis held a one-on-one meeting here on Wednesday as part of Babis' official visit to Sofia. At a joint news conference after the meeting, Radev said Bulgaria and Czechia share the conviction that the energy sector is the foundat»»»
Dubai launches guide to make existing buildings greener, more efficient and cost-effective
To help cut energy costs, save water, reduce carbon emissions and improve indoor comfort Dubai: Dubai Municipality has launched a new Existing Buildings Greening Guide across the emirate, giving building owners, operators and investors a practical roadmap to make their properties more sustainable a»»»
Vucic to make public address about rulings in former "KLA" leaders' war crimes trial
BELGRADE - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic will make a public address at 6.30 pm on Wednesday in the wake of rulings in a trial of four former leaders of the so-called "Kosovo Liberation Army" ("KLA"), Tanjug learns. Earlier in the day, the Hague-based Kosovo Specialist Chambers sentenced Hasim »»»
Russia Has No Plans to Attack Europe, But If It Attacks Russia, War Will Be Short - Lavrov
YEKATERINBURG (Sputnik) - Russia does not intend to attack Europe, but if it attacks Russia, the war will be short, as Russian President Vladimir Putin warned, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Wednesday. "I would like to emphasize that we have no interest in engaging in this [attackin»»»
Kyrgyzstan to introduce SupTech in banking sector - | 24.KG
The Board of the National Bank of Kyrgyzstan has approved a concept and roadmap for the development of supervisory technologies (SupTech) for 2026–2031. The program includes a range of initiatives to automate regulatory processes and introduce digital tools based on artificial intelligence, machine»»»
GERB-UDF to Alert EU Institutions about Government Pressure on Audit Office
GERB-UDF will alert competent EU and international institutions and organizations regarding government pressure on the National Audit Office. "We will refer the matter to the competent European and national institutions regarding possible political pressure from the executive branch and an attempt »»»
Half of 2026 REA partner school graduates admitted to international universities
Half of the 12th-grade graduates from Romania Education Alliance (REA) partner schools in the Class of 2026 have been admitted to universities across Europe, Asia, and Australia, according to an analysis conducted by the network. The other half will continue their studies at universities in Romania»»»
Sharjah Police warn motorists against overtaking school buses
Drivers warned that a moment of haste could put children in danger Sharjah: Police have urged motorists to stop for school buses, warning that a few seconds of impatience could put children's lives at risk. Major Saud Al Shaiba, Head of the Awareness Department at Sharjah Police, said drivers must »»»
Abu Dhabi's sovereign investor L'IMAD is set to take near-total control of AD Ports Group
L'IMAD ownership in AD Ports Group goes beyond 98.5% once settlement closes next month L'IMAD, the sovereign investor owned by the Government of Abu Dhabi, has concluded the statutory window for its voluntary tender offer for Abu Dhabi Ports Company PJSC (AD Ports Group), with the process closing o»»»
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Says No Dialogue With US on Strategic Stability
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - There is currently no dialogue between Russia and the United States on strategic stability, and its resumption depends on whether the US recognizes the need to improve relations with Russia, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov said on Wednesday. On Russia-US Relations"»»»
Germany has military unit catering for Kiev’s arms demands – FT
The German Defense Ministry has a secretive military unit dedicated solely to facilitating cooperation between Berlin and Kiev, including meeting Ukraine’s weapons demands, the Financial Times has reported. Dubbed Sonderstab Ukraine (Special Staff Ukraine), the unit processes arms procurement contr»»»
Qatar Charity launches $1mn emergency response to aid Yemeni refugees in Djibouti
DOHA: Qatar Charity announced the launch of an emergency humanitarian response and the allocation of US$1 million as an initial contribution to support thousands of Yemeni refugees who recently fled the fighting in Yemen, seeking safety and security in the Republic of Djibouti. Qatar Charity's urge»»»
Russian Corvette Fires Signal Flares Due to Approach of Danish Military Chopper
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian corvette Soobrazitelny has fired two signal flares due to the approach of a Danish Air Force helicopter in the Baltic Sea to avoid provocation, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Wednesday. On Monday, the corvette was carrying out missions in neutral waters in the south»»»
Days after meeting PM Modi, schoolmate Asgar Ali gets land relief
Asgar Ali met Modi on September 8, raising his long-running dispute over Navghar land An 81-year-old former schoolmate of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has received relief in a long-running land dispute in Maharashtra’s Mira-Bhayandar, days after meeting the Prime Minister and seeking his int»»»
Travel across Hungary for less than EUR 3 during European Mobility Week's Car-Free Day
Hungary is offering special public transport discounts during this year’s European Mobility Week, including free bicycle transport on intercity trains and nationwide travel for just HUF 999 on Car-Free Day. Free bicycle transport for a week Dávid Vitézy, Minister for Transport and Investment, annou»»»
Chinese Delegation from Shanxi Visits Kazanlak Rose Institute
A delegation from China’s Shanxi Province visited the Kazanlak Institute of Roses, Essential and Medical Cultures Wednesday to learn about its history and activities. The meeting was attended by Stara Zagora Regional Governor Dr. Kaloyan Damyanov and included representatives of the Chinese People’s»»»
EU plans new firefighting fleet after deadly summer heat wave
A scorching summer that dried up rivers and killed tens of thousands across the European Union from Portugal to Hungary has shown that the bloc needs to develop new tools to meet a worsening climate, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said Wednesday. She said that this instability l»»»
Qatar Airways showcases innovation, and next-generation travel experiences at ATM2026
The airline continues to welcome Arabian Travel Market attendees to its interactive pavilion, featuring Qsuite Next Gen, ‘Qverse Island’ in Fortnite, ‘Infinite Awards’, and ‘Q Search’ The national carrier of the State of Qatar is strengthening global tourism through new Memoranda of Understanding w»»»
New study links muscle loss to higher dementia risk
Sydney, Australia: Losing muscle mass as people age could be an important warning sign for dementia risk, new Australian-led research has found. Researchers analyzed more than 80 studies examining links between body weight, body fat, muscle health and dementia, finding that people with sarcopenia h»»»
Katz says Israel will 'finish job' in Gaza and remove Palestinians
Israel's defense minister said Wednesday it was only a matter of time before Israel resumes full-scale war in Gaza and moves to force out its two million Palestinians. Israel Katz, who is known for outspoken remarks, was responding to criticism from another right-wing contender ahead of October 27 »»»
Kosovo’s Thaci found responsible of KLA war crimes
Hashim Thaci, the former leader of the Kosovo Liberation Army (KLA), has been found responsible for war crimes committed by the militant group during its NATO-backed campaign to break away from Serbia in the 1990s. The ethnic Albanian, who served as the first president of the self-proclaimed Republ»»»
EU chief says she wants Canada to become bloc's 1st associate member
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Wednesday proposed making Canada the European Union's first associate member, a striking overture as U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs drive Ottawa closer to Europe. Trump's tariffs and repeated talk of making Canada the 51st state have push»»»
UK inflation rises to 5-month high, further pressuring Bank of England to raise rates
Inflation in the United Kingdom rose to a five-month high as the aftershocks of the Iran war continued to ratchet up fuel prices, official figures showed Wednesday, an increase that will pressure the Bank of England to hike interest rates again over coming months. The Office for National Statistics»»»
Hong Kong unveils its first 5-year plan that broadens city's identity beyond finance
Hong Kong's leader on Wednesday unveiled the city's first five-year plan in a politically symbolic step that echoes Beijing's approach to development, pushing to broaden Hong Kong's identity beyond international finance to also encompass technology and higher education. In a speech to the legislatu»»»
Trump administration hits South Africa with new sanctions
The Trump administration has announced that it will impose travel bans on officials it claims are responsible for discrimination against whites and other minority groups in South Africa. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Tuesday he would revoke U.S. visas or reject visa applications from for»»»
UAE's first line of cyber defence is 'the community,' says Al Kuwaiti
Al Kuwaiti urges citizens, firms to form first line of defence against cyber threats Dubai – The United Arab Emirates is doubling down on its ambition to become an “AI nation,” but it will only succeed if the world stands together against the sophisticated cyber threats, the country’s top cybersecu»»»
Djuric, Giaufret discuss Serbia's EU path, situation in Kosovo-Metohija
BELGRADE - Serbian caretaker FM Marko Djuric met on Tuesday in Belgrade with Deputy Managing Director for Western Europe at the European External Action Service Emanuele Giaufret to discuss Serbia’s European path, the situation in Kosovo-Metohija and current regional and international issues. "Djur»»»