Tom Cruise, watch out! Sydney Sweeney pulls off daring plane stunt
Hollywood actress Sydney Sweeney has taken her love for adrenaline to new heights with a daring wing-walking stunt that had fans wondering if Tom Cruise has found some competition. The 28-year-old Euphoria star shared a video on Instagram showing herself strapped to the top of a flying biplane, wea»»»
Kyustendil Prosecutor Ivaylo Iliev Nominated for SJC
Ivaylo Iliev, a prosecutor at the Kyustendil District Prosecution Office, has been nominated for election to Bulgaria’s Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) representing the prosecutors’ quota, the SJC said. Iliev began his career as an investigator in Kyustendil in 2004 and became a prosecutor in 2010. »»»
Sofia Prosecutor Plamen Petkov Nominated for SJC
Plamen Petkov, a prosecutor at the Sofia District Prosecution Office, has been nominated for election to Bulgaria’s Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) representing the prosecutors’ quota, the SJC said. Petkov has more than 20 years of experience as an investigator, prosecutor and administrative head, g»»»
Sharjah Airport handles over 390,000 passengers during peak summer travel week
Sharjah International Airport handled more than 390,000 passengers in a single week during the peak summer travel period as holidaymakers returned ahead of the start of the new academic year. The passenger traffic was recorded between August 10 and 16, reflecting strong demand during one of the bus»»»
Media Review: August 25
POLITICS bTV reported that MPs returned early from their summer recess, with integrity tests for positions at high corruption risk, the election of a new Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) and the State budget among their priorities. The broadcaster also covered the debate over judicial reform and the »»»
Siika Mileva Nominated for Prosecutors’ Seat on Bulgaria’s SJC
Siika Mileva, a prosecutor at Bulgaria’s Supreme Cassation Prosecution Office, has been nominated for election to the Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) representing the prosecutors’ quota, the Council said. Mileva has more than 22 years of legal experience. She began her career as an investigator in S»»»
Trump’s Intelligence Chief Warned Him against Iran War: Report
Tulsi Gabbard, the former US director of national intelligence, warned US President Donald Trump against the war on Iran, days before its eruption on February 28, The Wall Street Journal reported. “Days before going to war with Iran in February, President Trump summoned his intelligence chief to th»»»
Ruse Prosecutor Radoslav Gradev Nominated for SJC
Radoslav Gradev, head of the Ruse District Prosecution Office, has been nominated for election to the Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) representing the prosecutors’ quota, the SJC said. He was nominated by magistrates from the Ruse District and Regional Prosecution Offices and the Sofia City Prosecut»»»
Chancellor of Justice Ulle Madise set to become Estonia's next president
Seventy-five members of Estonia's 101-seat parliament, the Riigikogu, have formally nominated Chancellor of Justice Ulle Madise as a candidate for president, giving her more than the number of votes theoretically required to secure the post, Estonia’s national broadcaster ERR.ee reported on August&»»»
Emirati women now lead much of DIFC Courts: Al Mheiri
Emirati women have moved from being underrepresented in leadership positions to playing a major role across the UAE’s justice sector, according to Justice Omar Al Mheiri, Director of DIFC Courts. Speaking exclusively to Gulf News for Emirati Women’s Day, Al Mheiri reflected on the changes he has wi»»»
Marina Nenkova Nominated for Prosecutors’ Seat on Supreme Judicial Council
Marina Nenkova, a prosecutor at the Sofia City Prosecution Office, has been nominated for an elected seat on the Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) representing the prosecutors’ quota, the SJC said. She was nominated by magistrates from the Sofia City and Sofia District Prosecution Offices, who highlig»»»
Israeli High Court questions Knesset’s approval of funds for Haredi schools, settlements during recess - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli High Court questions Knesset’s approval of funds for Haredi schools, settlements during recess 25-08-2026 11:18 AM Latest News Urge»»»
Trial of Lybian accused of making Pan Am Flight 103 bomb postponed - UPI.com
New evidence caused the trial of a Libyan man charged with building the bomb that brought down Pan Am Flight 103 over Lockerbie, Scotland, to be postponed for a third time in Federal Court in Washington. File Photo by Mike Theiler/UPI | License Photo Aug. 25 (UPI) -- New evidence caused the trial o»»»
Gripen fighter jet crash: new photos and details emerged
One of the Hungarian Defence Forces’ Gripen fighter jets crashed on the grounds of Szolnok military airfield on Monday after suffering a malfunction during a training mission. The pilot ejected from the aircraft. Romulusz Ruszin-Szendi, the Defence Minister and former Chief of the General Staff, ha»»»
Burgas Prosecutor Georgi Chinev Nominated for Supreme Judicial Council
Georgi Chinev, administrative head of the Burgas District Prosecution Office, has been nominated for election to the Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) from the prosecutors’ quota, the Council said. He was nominated by magistrates from the Burgas Appellate, District and Regional Prosecution Offices, wh»»»
Four Years After Death of Two Police Officers in Burgas, Interior Minster Urges Court to Conclude Case
А memorial service, honoring police officers Atanas Gradev and Yordan Iliev, took place in Burgas on Tuesday, near the intersection where they died on August 25, 2022. The two lost their lives while trying to stop a bus illegally transporting migrants through Bulgaria. A memorial prayer service was»»»
Ivanka Kotorova Nominated for Election to Supreme Judicial Council from Prosecutors’ Quota
Ivanka Kotorova, a prosecutor at the Supreme Cassation Prosecution Office, has been nominated for election to the Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) from the prosecutors’ quota, the Council said. The nomination was submitted by prosecutors from several offices, who cited her 35 years of professional ex»»»
Marina Nenkova Nominated for Prosecutors’ Seat on Bulgaria’s SJC
Marina Nenkova, a prosecutor at the Sofia City Prosecution Office, has been nominated for an elected seat on Bulgaria’s Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) representing the prosecutors’ quota, the SJC said. She was nominated by magistrates from the Sofia City and Sofia District Prosecution Offices, who »»»
Could Syria become the unlikely bridge between Israel and Turkiye?
LONDON: Israeli attacks on post-Assad Syria are nothing new. But when Israeli jets bombed a Syrian airbase last week, even Washington sat up and took notice — and issued a strongly worded, and very public, reprimand. Despite repeated reassurances from Damascus that Syria poses no threat to Israel, »»»
Air Arabia launches flights to new European destination with five weekly flights from Sharjah
Dubai: Days after launching direct flights to Katowice from Sharjah, Air Arabia announced Tuesday it is adding Gdansk in Poland to its network as well. The new non-stop service between Sharjah International Airport and Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport will begin on December 14, 2026, with five weekly fli»»»
What to know about Trump's tariffs on Canada and the escalating trade war
Canada plans to respond to US President Donald Trump's new tariffs on Tuesday, as the once close neighbouring allies spiral into a trade war. Ottawa and Washington failed to reach a deal on Friday to avert new 50 percent US tariffs on select Canadian goods after weeks of talks. Canada will announce»»»
Saudi Arabia’s trade surplus holds at $4.8bn in June despite export slowdown
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia retained a merchandise trade surplus of about SR18 billion ($4.8 billion) in June, as a decline in imports partly cushioned a slowdown in exports, official data showed. The General Authority for Statistics reported that merchandise exports fell 4.5 percent in June from a year e»»»
Cabinet clarifies procedure for providing state land to foreign investors - | 24.KG
The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan has amended the procedure for transferring state-owned land plots for the implementation of national investment projects and projects of state importance. The decree was signed by Cabinet Chairman Adylbek Kasymaliev on August 24. Under the document, such land »»»
South Korea, U.S. top diplomats agree to coordinate on North Korea - UPI.com
South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun (L) and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke Monday about issues including North Korea. In this photo, the two diplomats shake hands before talks at the State Department in February. File Pool Photo by Yonhap/EPA SEOUL, Aug. 25 (UPI) -- South Korean Forei»»»
Trump’s $103,265 H-1B fee: What it means for Indians
For an Indian engineer graduating from an American university, or a technology company hoping to hire one, the pathway to an H-1B visa could soon come with a startling new price tag: $103,265. The Trump administration has proposed charging US employers that amount for every new H-1B petition subjec»»»
Finland to host Arctic summit in Rovaniemi in September
With geopolitical upheaval pushing the Arctic higher up Europe’s security agenda, Finland will host a select group of European leaders in Rovaniemi this September to strengthen the EU’s common approach to the region. “The Arctic region is an increasingly important part of Europe’s security environm»»»
Tax reporting complexity remains top challenge for multinational companies – Deloitte study
The complexity of tax regulations, particularly those related to transparency and reporting requirements, remains the most significant tax policy challenge facing multinational companies (65%) for the third consecutive year, while most organizations (84%) expect these obligations to become even mor»»»
Born in Riyadh, sold out in Paris: stc and EWC is a winning partnership
stc group, a leading digital enabler, has concluded its third consecutive year as a founding and elite partner of the Esports World Cup 2026 — closing out the tournament’s first-ever edition outside Saudi Arabia with a grand final at the iconic Accor Arena in Paris, attended by Saudi Crown Prince a»»»
AI dominates CIO agenda as companies focus on implementation and business value – Horváth study
Artificial intelligence adoption is entering a new stage, with the focus shifting from experimentation to implementation and the creation of business value. According to the “CIO Study 2026” conducted by management consultancy firm Horváth, 75% of Chief Information Officers (CIOs) consider the adop»»»
Independent Association of Prosecutors Raises Concerns over "Selective" Magistrate Reassignments
The Independent Association of Bulgarian Prosecutors (IABP) has called for the reasons behind the reassignment of a magistrate from the Sofia City Prosecution Office to the Sofia Military District Prosecution Office to be made public. The call was issued in a written statement signed by IABP Chair »»»
Trees ‘giving up’: climate change hammers historic English gardens
HAMPTON COURT: At Hampton Court Palace, head gardener Graham Dillamore strode across the burnt beige grass in the spectacular formal gardens southwest of London, laid out in the 17th century. “If we have a summer like this next year, by God, it’s going to be a struggle,” said Dillamore, who has spe»»»
Al Duhail and Qatar SC handed tough Gulf Club Champions League draws
Doha, Qatar: Al Duhail and Qatar SC will face challenging group campaigns in the 2026-2027 Gulf Club Champions League (GCCL) as the two Qatar clubs aim to keep the trophy in the country after Al Rayyan’s triumph in the last edition. The third edition of the tournament will kick off on October 13, w»»»
Doha set for FIVB U17 knockout action
Doha, Qatar: France and Bulgaria secured top spot in Pools A and D respectively as the final day of pool play completed the 16-team Round of 16 field at the 2026 FIVB Volleyball Boys’ U17 World Championship in Doha yesterday. France beat Venezuela 3-0 (27-25, 25-14, 25-15), with Jaden Ebagne Yon sc»»»
Eye microsurgery in Novosibirsk popular among Kyrgyzstanis - | 24.KG
Citizens of Kyrgyzstan with complex eye conditions seek treatment at the Novosibirsk branch of the Interdisciplinary Scientific and Technical Complex (ISTC) Eye Microsurgery. Medical Center Director Valery Chernykh said during a press tour for journalists from Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan.»»»
UAE leaders celebrate legacy of Prophet Mohammed
UAE’s leaders took to social media on August 25 with special messages to commemorate the birthday of Prophet Mohammed (PBUH). His birthday is observed each year on the 12th day of Rabi Al Awwal, which this year falls on Tuesday, August 25. (The country will be getting a public holiday, on August 28»»»
The Pearl’s government service centre tops ranking as best facility
Doha, Qatar: The government service centre at The Pearl has been ranked the best government service centre in Qatar for the first half of 2026, achieving an overall score of 92.9 percent, the Civil Service and Government Development Bureau (CGB) announced on Sunday. The ranking forms part of ongoin»»»
Lockerbie bombing trial postponed by US judge days before start
WASHINGTON: A federal judge on Monday postponed the trial of the man authorities allege built the bomb that blew New York-bound Pan Am flight 103 out of the sky over Lockerbie, Scotland, killing 270 people in 1988. Jury selection had been scheduled to begin on Wednesday in the trial of Abu Agila M»»»
Hungarian FM Anita Orbán names new ambassadors: historians tapped for Paris and Warsaw
Prominent historians and specialists are among the latest nominees for key ambassadorial and consular posts. Hungary’s Foreign Minister Anita Orbán has announced several new nominees for ambassadorial and consular positions, including historians selected for key posts in Paris and Warsaw. Speaking »»»
US removes Syria from state sponsor of terrorism list
WASHINGTON: The United States on Monday removed Syria from its list of state sponsors of terrorism, rescinding a decades-old designation that came with severe economic restrictions and marking another step in warming ties between the countries. The US Department of State also revoked its designatio»»»
IntelliNews Lambda: EU gas storage to reach only 77% by November 1, but a crisis depends on the weather
EU gas storage will be about 77% full when the heating season opens on November 1, 12 points below the fifteen-year norm and short of the 90% target. What happens after that will dependend heavily on the weather. Is a repeat of the 2022 gas crisis on the cards? Not necessarily. An IntelliNews Lamb»»»
Bishkek to host CYBERNOMAD FEST 2026 Cybersecurity Festival - | 24.KG
CYBERNOMAD FEST 2026, organized by the State Committee for National Security (SCNS), will take place on September 22, 2026, at Zhashtyk Arena in Bishkek. According to the SCNS, this is a national forum, technology exhibition, and practical cyber exercises dedicated to cybersecurity issues in the Ky»»»
Critics assail proposed $103,265 fee for US H-1B visas
Washington: The Trump administration has proposed imposing an additional $103,265 fee on employers filing cap-subject H-1B petitions, a sweeping increase that could sharply raise the cost of recruiting skilled foreign workers, including professionals from India. The Department of Homeland Security »»»
Beyond aid: Why humanitarian diplomacy matters for the UAE
As more than 21,000 participants from some 165 countries gather in Dubai for the 22nd Dubai International Humanitarian Aid and Development Conference and Exhibition, the scale of DIHAD 2026 reflects the urgency of the moment. Under the theme “Humanitarianism in Transition: Shaping the Future of Hum»»»
How $17 billion in forex reserves is strengthening Pakistan’s economy
Dubai: Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves have climbed to about $17 billion, strengthening its ability to meet overseas payments and withstand external shocks as lower borrowing costs ease pressure on government finances. The improvement prompted Moody’s Ratings to upgrade Pakistan’s local and fo»»»
US set for 'largest mass visa revocation in history' targeting up to 200,000 foreigners
WASHINGTON: The Trump administration is preparing to revoke the business and tourism visas of up to 200,000 foreigners who have applied for or are currently seeking asylum status in the United States. If it happens, the move would be the largest single mass revocation of visas in US history and wou»»»
Singapore unveils measures to boost family support
Singapore: Singapore will strengthen support for families by increasing childcare leave, expanding financial assistance for children, reducing preschool fees, and increasing housing access, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said on Sunday. Under the new childcare leave arrangement, every working parent »»»
Eastern Libya executes 10 convicted on terrorism charges, sparking rights outcry
CAIRO: Authorities in eastern Libya said they executed 10 people after their conviction by military courts on terrorism-related charges. The executions, announced Sunday, triggered condemnations by rights groups in the North African country that is divided between rival administrations, each backed»»»
German court convicts siblings over looted Egyptian artefacts
HAMBURG: A German court on Monday convicted two siblings of money laundering over the illegal sale of ancient Egyptian artefacts, and ordered the confiscation of 32 million euros ($37 million). The brother and sister, who were not identified, were also hit with hefty fines in the case related to th»»»
Supreme Court: Trump can start carrying out order restricting mail-in voting - UPI.com
The Supreme Court of the United States is seen in June. The court ruled Monday that President Donald Trump and his administration can start carrying out part of an executive order to restrict mail-in voting. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Aug. 24 (UPI) -- The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday »»»
Village Hegra: The first Saudi-French cultural hub debuts in AlUla
ALULA: Villa Hegra, the first joint Saudi-French cultural institution, has expanded its programming in 2026 with new residencies in scriptwriting and tableware design. Villa Hegra was officially launched in October 2025 in AlUla and was inaugurated by Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan Al-Saud, mi»»»