Sushant Singh Rajput’s ex-manager Disha Salian death: Aaditya Thackeray, Rhea, Dino named in CBI FIR
Murder, gang rape and conspiracy case registered 6 years after celebrity manager’s death Dubai: Six years after Disha Salian fell to her death from a Mumbai high-rise, the case that police had treated as a suicide has taken a dramatic turn, with India’s Central Bureau of Investigation registering a»»»
Media Review: September 14
OVERVIEW Presidential election preparations and the campaign dominate the media on Monday. Coverage focuses on the registration of initiative committees, the return of machine voting, the strategies of the main candidates and parties, and the controversy over pardons granted by President Iliana Iot»»»
Zverev pays emotional tribute to mother after US Open victory
Doha, Qatar: Alexander Zverev held off Ben Shelton to win the US Open on Sunday, September 13, 2026, claiming the second Grand Slam title of his career months after winning the French Open. The 29-year-old then touched hearts as he paid tribute to his mother for refusing to let diabetes define his »»»
Kyrgyzstan’s GDP reaches nearly 1.4 trillion soms since start of 2026 - | 24.KG
Kyrgyzstan’s gross domestic product reached 1,396,798.8 trillion soms in January—August 2026, according to a preliminary estimate by the National Statistical Committee. Compared with the same period in 2025, GDP increased by 11 percent. Services accounted for more than 49.2 percent of total GDP, go»»»
Latvian welfare minister dismissed over drunk driving
Riga: Latvia’s Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs on Sunday dismissed Welfare Minister Reinis Uzulnieks after the minister was detained by police on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol. The dismissal followed the police detention over the alleged drunk-driving incident. According to the»»»
Iranian cargo vessel struck near Qeshm Island as Oman delays Tehran-Gulf talks
An Iranian cargo vessel was struck off Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday, killing one person and wounding four, Iranian state media said. Tehran blamed a “terrorist enemy” for the attack, which came as threats to shipping intensified around the Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb straits. An Iran»»»
Talks vs escalation: How Iran’s internal power struggle is shaping the war
Rogue attacks, a ‘phantom’ leader and a push for war expose deep divisions in Tehran Dubai: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian was in Iraq in early July, attending funeral ceremonies for Iran’s slain supreme leader, when extraordinary news arrived from the Strait of Hormuz. Iranian forces had atta»»»
Foreign tourists spent 63% more in Romania this summer than last year
According to an analysis conducted by Global Payments, the world’s largest payment processor, between July and August 2026, the value of transactions made at the company’s terminals in Romania with cards issued abroad, increased by 63% compared to last summer, reaching almost a quarter of a billion»»»
How AI-powered proptech is turning property search into decision support
The next evolution of property search is all about helping users make better decisions For most of the digital era, property portals have asked users to do the same thing: tell us what you want, and we will show you what is available. Choose a location. Set a budget. Select the number of bedrooms. »»»
US fight off spirited France to win 12th World Cup
Berlin: The United States secured a record-extending 12th FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup title after defeating France 97-79 in the final in Berlin on Sunday. The USA delivered a dominant second-half performance to overcome a spirited French side and claim another Women’s Basketball World Cup cha»»»
This year I deserve Ballon d'Or: Barca's Yamal
Barcelona: Lamine Yamal believes he and Kylian Mbappe are the two best players in the world and said he deserves to win the 2026 Ballon d'Or after a trophy-laden year with Barcelona and Spain. "For me, Mbappe and me, we're the two best players in the world," the 19-year-old Barcelona winger said in»»»
Poland, Ukraine slam Russian strikes near border as ‘escalation’
Warsaw-bound locomotive hit just after train carrying British ex-PM passed through Kyiv: Poland and Ukraine denounced on Sunday Russian strikes close to the Polish border that hit a Warsaw-bound train near a frontier checkpoint just after another train carrying several EU officials and British ex-P»»»
Zverev holds off Shelton to win US Open title
New York, USA: Alexander Zverev held off Ben Shelton to win the US Open on Sunday, capturing the second Grand Slam of his career just months after winning the French Open. The top-seeded German ruthlessly snuffed out a late surge by Shelton to triumph 6-3, 7-6 (7/2), 5-7, 6-2, crushing the eighth s»»»
PM Magyar promises major family allowance hike and new constitution: here are the deadlines
Hungary’s Prime Minister Péter Magyar has pledged a substantial increase in family allowance next year, while also promising a new constitution and electoral law by 2030. ‘A large-scale increase’ in family allowance Péter Magyar has promised a major increase in Hungary’s family allowance in 2027, a»»»
Torres fires PSG to first win of Ligue 1 season
Paris, France: Ferran Torres was on target as champions Paris Saint-Germain finally got their Ligue 1 campaign up and running with a 1-0 win at Brest on Sunday. Prior to their trip to Brittany, Luis Enrique's double Champions League-winning side had managed just two points from their opening three »»»
Lawyer of convicted nephrologist asks public to help compensate victim - | 24.KG
People in Kyrgyzstan are asked to help nephrologist Nasira Beishebaeva pay compensation to the victim. Her lawyer, Evgenia Krapivina, made the appeal. Earlier, the Bishkek City Court found Beishebaeva guilty and sentenced her to three years in prison. The court also ordered the doctor to pay more t»»»
UAE travellers turn to ski holidays and Arctic escapes this winter
Japan enters dnata Travel’s top five while Finland, France and Georgia gain ground Dubai: UAE travellers are increasingly choosing ski holidays, Arctic adventures and colder destinations for winter 2026/27, with Japan entering dnata Travel’s five most-booked international destinations and demand al»»»
Trump calls on Ukraine to halt strikes on Russian diesel fuel, citing global shortage
U.S. President Donald Trump has called on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to halt strikes on Russian oil refineries and other infrastructure used to produce and distribute diesel, saying the attacks are causing a global shortage. He spoke after diesel prices in the U.S. hit a record on Frida»»»
Where does Israel's destruction of underground Hezbollah base leave the group?
Israel's demolition on Thursday of a tunnel network used by Hezbollah as a command center in southern Lebanon, near the border, represents a significant setback for the Iran-backed group. Experts said that while Hezbollah is far from defeated, the group was now exposed after two fierce wars with Is»»»
Training programmes to enhance efficiency of legal professionals
Doha, Qatar: Represented by the Centre for Legal and Judicial Studies, the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) launched three specialised training programmes, with the participation of a number of researchers and legal professionals working in various ministries and government agencies, as part of the implem»»»
Revolut European Wealth Drain Index: Passive saving costs Romanian households thousands of Lei annually
Revolut, the global fintech with over 75 million customers worldwide, today published the results of its European Wealth Drain Index. The research reveals how market fragmentation and low savings rates erode household wealth: for a Romanian household with €10,000 in savings, inflation erodes €680 i»»»
ADJD achieves 79 per cent growth in one-day cases during first half of 2026
Abu Dhabi courts hit 98% completion, matching Al Ain, just behind Al Dhafra's 99% rate The Abu Dhabi Judicial Department enhanced the efficiency of the litigation system during the first half of 2026, achieving a 79% growth in the number of criminal cases referred and ruled upon on the same day com»»»
France submits new proposal to ban social media for under-15s
Paris, France: The French government submitted a reworked proposal to ban social media for children, after its previous ban was struck down by the country's top constitutional authority, President Emmanuel Macron said on Monday. France's Constitutional Council struck down the previous legislation i»»»
Dukhan Bank announces September winners in Thara’a savings account prize draw
Doha, Qatar: Dukhan Bank announced the names of the most recent round of draw winners for Thara’a, its Shariah compliant savings account, at the Bank’s headquarters. The draw was conducted under the supervision of a representative of the qualitative license and market control department at the Mini»»»
Wynn unveils two vast apartments atop its RAK resort
Each seven-bedroom apartment will occupy the highest floors of the Ras Al Khaimah resort Dubai: Wynn Al Marjan Island has unveiled two seven-bedroom apartments spanning approximately 1,460 square metres each, offering the first detailed look at the largest accommodation planned within the resort’s »»»
Asal downs Wilhelmi to reach Qatar Classic quarters; Gohar sets up El Hammamy clash
Doha, Qatar: World No.1 Mostafa Asal survived a spirited challenge from Switzerland’s Yannick Wilhelmi to advance to the quarter-finals of the 2026 Qatar Classic yesterday. The reigning World Champion was pushed hard during the high-intensity 48-minute encounter before he eventually secured an 11-5»»»
Al Sadd begin Asian campaign as Al Shamal make Elite debut
Doha, Qatar: Al Sadd will look to carry their flying Qatar Stars League form into the AFC Champions League Elite when they begin their Asian campaign against Iran’s Esteghlal FC at Basra International Stadium today. The QSL champions have won all four of their matches this season as they defend the»»»
How UAE cut traffic deaths by 74 per cent between 2011 and 2025
UAE's Interior Ministry ramps up efforts to build safer, accident-free roads nationwide The Ministry of Interior has revealed in its latest statistics that traffic-related fatalities in the UAE fell by 74 per cent between 2011 and 2025, reflecting the effectiveness of an integrated traffic safety s»»»
Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland to Demand Independence Vote
LONDON (Sputnik) - The first ministers of Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland are set to sign a joint declaration on Monday demanding that London grant them the right to hold referendums on regional independence. The signing is scheduled to take place on Monday during a meeting of representatives»»»
Tashiev’s lawyer files complaint against Bishkek City Court judges - | 24.KG
Ikramidin Aitkulov, lawyer of Kamchybek Tashiev, has asked the Prosecutor General’s Office to investigate the actions of judges of the Bishkek City Court in an appeals case. He said the appeals court found Tashiev guilty under Article 195 of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic, «Obstruction of»»»
Christian Democrats reject same-sex adoption, call PM Magyar a ‘gender activist’
Hungary’s Christian Democratic People’s Party (KDNP) has rejected the idea of allowing same-sex couples to adopt children, responding to Prime Minister Péter Magyar’s announcement that his government plans to change the country’s adoption rules. Same-sex couples may be allowed to adopt under new ru»»»
Zakharova Derides Sikorski's Fantasy of Quickly Defeating Russia
Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova ridiculed Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski’s delusion that Poland could defeat Russia quickly in the event of an armed conflict. “Russophobia of the brain,” Zakharova wrote on Telegram.Sikorski had fantasized that Poland would rapidly pr»»»
Kerala CM Satheesan’s AI dance beats Mohanlal and Vijay?
Kerala Chief Minister Satheesan has joined the fun surrounding a viral AI dance video Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan has joined the fun surrounding a viral AI-generated dance video featuring a digital version of him dancing alongside KSEB employees. Reacting to the video, Satheesan jokingly s»»»
Polls open in Philippine Muslim enclave after deadly shooting
Gunfire, deaths mar opening of landmark Muslim Mindanao parliamentary vote Voters across the Philippines' autonomous Muslim region began casting ballots for their first elected parliament Monday morning, hours after gun violence left at least three people dead outside a polling station. The polls a»»»
Watch: Excavator digs out UAE Nepali expat's buried house from flood mud
Ajman-based chef, 29, watches silt-swallowed home resurface, salvages just three items Ajman: The house Paribartan Nepal, an Ajman-based chef, built brick by brick with years of savings from the UAE is now barely visible. The single-storey structure, swallowed by piles of silt and mud in the August»»»
Mendy bids farewell to national team as Senegalese keeper announces international football retirement
Paris, France: Edouard Mendy, 34, the Senegal national team goalkeeper, announced through his social media handles his retirement from international football on Sunday. "Jerejef (Thank you) Senegal," Mendy posted in Wolof, the principle language of the country, above a video montage showing his gre»»»
Philippines BARMM votes: 13 parties battle for power in historic poll
Nearly 2.4M voters will choose lawmakers, parties in BARMM’s first parliamentary election Manila: Peace dividends are expected to be reaped from Monday's parliamentary elections of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), potentially unlocking critical political, economic, and s»»»
MoJ launches three training programmes to augment legal professionals’ efficiency
QNA Doha Represented by the Centre for Legal and Judicial Studies, the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) launched three specialised training programmes with the participation of a number of researchers and legal professionals working in various ministries and government agencies, as part of the implementat»»»
Poland, Ukraine slam Russian strikes near border as 'escalation'
Poland and Ukraine on Sunday denounced Russian strikes close to the Polish border, including on a Warsaw-bound train and near a frontier checkpoint -- as an "escalation" in the war. Ukraine's rail operator said former British prime minister Boris Johnson and ex-US CIA director David Petraeus were a»»»
CBE launches FinTech Got Talent 2026 competition for university students
The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) has launched the fourth edition of the FinTech Got Talent competition for university students under the FinYology initiative, organised by FinTech Egypt. The competition aims to recognise the best innovative projects and solutions in financial technology, in collabor»»»
Justice Minister Says Alert Received over Attempt to Influence Magistrates' SJC Vote
There is an alert about an attempt to influence magistrates in the election of their representatives to the Supreme Judicial Council (SJC), Justice Minister Nikolay Naydenov said in an interview with bTV on Sunday. The Justice Ministry’s website has a form for submitting alerts about attempts to in»»»
Trump administration reluctant to slow AI, Democrats see urgent need
Republicans warn strict AI curbs could hand strategic edge to China US President Donald Trump and key allies voiced opposition Sunday to drastically curbing the development of artificial intelligence, despite calls in recent days from leading industry figures to tap the brakes. The rapid developmen»»»
Ex-CIA officer caught with $40mn in gold bars seeks plea deal
The US Justice Department has reached a tentative plea agreement with an ex-intelligence officer suspected of faking a classified CIA assignment to steal more than $40 million in government-provided gold bars as “work-related expenses.” David Rush, who once worked as a senior CIA official with top-»»»
Team Qatar wins LMGT3 at Silverstone, takes Championship lead
DOHA: Team Qatar by Iron Lynx secured a major victory in the Goodyear 4 Hours of Silverstone, Round 5 of the 2026 European Le Mans Series (ELMS), taking first place in the LMGT3 category with the #62 Mercedes-AMG LMGT3. The team, supported by the Qatar Motor and Motorcycle Federation (QMMF), claime»»»
Pacolli’s Mabco Accuses Albanian Government of Seeking to Transfer Vlora Airport Concession
Behgjet Pacolli’s company, Mabco, has formally accused the Albanian government in an arbitration proceeding of seeking to terminate its concession for Vlora International Airport and transfer the project to Israeli businessman Ron Yeffet. The allegation is contained in a legal filing submitted by M»»»
World championship leader Antonelli wins Spanish GP
Madrid: Kimi Antonelli extended his lead in the world championship with his eighth victory of the season at the Spanish Formula One Grand Prix at the Madring on Sunday. The 20-year-old Mercedes driver finished clear of Max Verstappen (Red Bull) and Lando Norris (McLaren) and is now 81 points ahead »»»
Temu, Shein and AliExpress lose ground in Hungary after new EU customs charge
Hungarian shoppers are becoming more cautious about ordering from Temu, Shein and AliExpress after new EU customs rules made low-value purchases from outside the bloc more expensive. PwC Hungary says shopping habits are already shifting, while some European marketplaces are beginning to benefit. Th»»»
French interior minister urges caution over mystery train derailment
Paris, France: France's interior minister on Sunday urged caution as authorities investigated the derailment of a train that injured 44 people, amid questions over whether the incident could have been an act of sabotage. The train, carrying 186 passengers, derailed on Friday between the Normandy ci»»»
UAE President welcomes King of Jordan upon arrival on fraternal visit
Leaders reaffirm deep-rooted ties as Jordanian monarch arrives in Abu Dhabi King Abdullah II bin Al Hussein of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan arrived in Abu Dhabi today on a fraternal visit to the UAE. UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan welcomed His Majesty King Abdullah»»»
Putin says BRICS driving global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin has described BRICS as a key driver of global economic growth as the group’s 18th summit enters its second and final day in New Delhi. Addressing the BRICS Outreach/BRICS+ session on Sunday, Putin said international interest in the group “continues to grow,” arguing»»»