As a Paraguayan who lived in Hungary for six years, between 2018 and 2024, many things that once seemed unusual eventually became part of my everyday life. It was only after leaving the country and returning to South America that I began to see some of those ordinary experiences differently. Distan»»»

The parliamentary Committee on Legal Affairs will hear the 20 candidates for members of the Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) from Parliament's quota over three separate days. The hearings will take place from November 2 to 4, as it would not be possible to hear all the candidates in a single day, acc»»»

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The average price of diesel fuel in the US has hit a new all-time high for the second day in a row, reaching $6.31 per gallon (approximately 3.8 liters), according to data from the American Automobile Association (AAA) studied by Sputnik on Wednesday. On Tuesday, the average »»»

The Hague: Former Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte appeared in person at the International Criminal Court for the first time Wednesday, as he faces charges over his "war on drugs" that killed thousands. The 81-year-old had appeared by video link when he was first brought to the court in The Ha»»»

BEIJING - Serbia's top-ranked tennis player Novak Djokovic confirmed on Wednesday he will be competing at the upcoming Beijing ATP tournament. Djokovic, who was previously registered as a participant, confirmed in social media posts that he will be playing at the tournament. The Serbian has won the»»»

Four arrested as police say suspect knew where the safe keys were kept A former employee allegedly spent eight hours inside a jewellery shop stealing gold and cash after using his knowledge of the business to find the safe's keys, police have said. Now, investigators say they have cracked the audac»»»

Former President Michel Aoun, represented by lawyer Wadih Akl, on Wednesday filed a criminal complaint, after media reports said the public prosecution has requested that he be indicted over the 2020 Beirut port explosion. In the complaint Aoun accused certain parties of "insult, defamation, slande»»»

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»»»

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 »»»

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 »»»

Visitors explore legal services, counselling and new judicial publications Abu Dhabi: Visitors to the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair can access family and psychological consultations and learn more about legal services through the Abu Dhabi Judicial Department (ADJD) pavilion. ADJD is taking par»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

Belgium’s highest administrative court has struck down a government decision not to release the frozen assets of Russia’s BCS Bank. The authorities failed to establish a clear procedure for handling such requests and delegated responsibility to an agency with no legal authority to process them, the»»»

BusinessGlobal issuesWEF report: Progress on gender equality remains 'fragile'Nik MartinTwo decades of progress toward gender parity is at risk as women's political representation declines, according to a new World Economic Forum report. At the current pace, the remaining gap could take 120 years t»»»

The two leaders reaffirmed their commitment to advancing UAE-Syria relations Abu Dhabi: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and President of the Syrian Arab Republic Ahmad Al-Sharaa on Tuesday discussed bilateral ties and ways to strengthen cooperation, particularly in the»»»

Duterte faces three counts of crimes against humanity linked to his anti-drug campaign The Hague: Former Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte appeared in person at the International Criminal Court for the first time Wednesday, as he faces charges over his "war on drugs" that killed thousands. The »»»

Doha, Qatar: From beachside activities and creative workshops to racing-track events, indoor fitness classes and family-friendly experiences, there is plenty happening in and around Doha. Whether you’re looking for an active day out or a new experience to enjoy with family, there’s something for ev»»»

RISING FUEL PRICES Fuel prices continue to rise, with diesel becoming EUR 0.03 cents more expensive and petrol increasing by EUR. 0.01 cent as of Wednesday morning, Dimitar Hadzhidimitrov, deputy chairman of the Association of Bulgarian Fuel Traders, Producers, Importers and Transporters, said on b»»»

The MEA said the incident took place in international waters and caused no major damage New Delhi: India on Wednesday summoned the Charge d'Affaires of the Pakistan High Commission and lodged a strong protest after a Pakistani naval ship's action at sea led to a collision with an Indian Navy unit. »»»

Democracy in the US has fallen to its lowest levels in 50 years as a wider global decline weakens the rule of law and raises the risk of conflict, according to a new study.The International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA) said on Tuesday that nearly half of the»»»

Paris, France: Newly-crowned US Open champion Alexander Zverev makes a quick return to action this weekend as he bids to help Germany reach the Davis Cup Finals, while American Ben Shelton hopes to put his Flushing Meadows final defeat behind him. World number two Zverev downed Shelton in four sets»»»

Nagoya: The Asian Games open in Japan on Saturday with 2028 Olympics places up for grabs, fast-rising talents of world sport in action and thousands of athletes staying on a cruise ship in typhoon season. More than 17,000 competitors and officials are expected at the continent’s biggest sporting sp»»»

Golden Circle upgrades open as Alex Warren joins Capaldi, Larsson and more Dubai: The hitmaker behind global smash Ordinary, Alex Warren is heading to Abu Dhabi this December, joining an already star-studded Yasalam after-race concerts as part of the Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. W»»»

Nagoya: The 20th Asian Games open in Japan on Saturday bringing together a bumper 17,000 athletes and officials, among them Olympic and world champions. Here’s a guide to Asia’s biggest sporting spectacle. Where? The Games mainly take place in the port city of Nagoya and the wider Aichi prefecture.»»»

Doha, Qatar: Al Rayyan coach Vicente Moreno said his side are confident and in good rhythm as they prepare to open their AFC Champions League Two campaign against Jordan’s Al Faisaly at Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium today. The challenge is a significant one, with Al Faisaly twice winning the competition in»»»

Doha, Qatar: World No.1 Mostafa Asal moved into the semi-finals of the 2026 Qatar Classic after overcoming Egyptian compatriot Aly Abou Eleinen in 91-minute thriller at the Khalifa International Tennis & Squash Complex in Doha yesterday. Asal, chasing a maiden Qatar Classic title after finishing ru»»»

Former culture minister faces corruption trial over Renault-Nissan fees France's ex-culture minister Rachida Dati is to go on trial Wednesday on corruption charges linked to dealings with the Renault-Nissan group, just months after her bruising defeat in the Paris mayoral race. One of the most prom»»»

33 Holdings and Naseem Healthcare’s Chairman and Managing Director recognized among the region’s leading healthcare founders and shareholders Mohammed Miandad VP, Chairman and Managing Director of 33 Holdings Global and Naseem Healthcare, has been recognized by Forbes Middle East among the Top Heal»»»

BREAKING NEWSBoard acts on Supreme Court order; reveals details of first-of-its kind decision Dubai: Thousands of Class 12 students across the UAE and other Gulf countries, who missed their board exams earlier this year due to regional tensions, will get a fresh chance to sit the papers, the Centra»»»

From AI tools to themes, Meta rolls out subscription tiers for UAE users Dubai: Meta is rolling out Meta One, a new subscription service offering UAE users extra features across WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook and Meta AI — starting at Dh5.99 a month. The catch? The core versions of the apps remain f»»»

UAE accounted for 5.5% of reported inflows, ranking fourth among top remittance sources Dubai: Money sent home by Filipinos overseas continued to grow in July, with cash remittances to the Philippines rising 1.9 percent year-on-year to $3.24 billion, according to the latest data from the Bangko Sen»»»

In two cities in south-western Poland, we looked at how local leaders are trying to attract multinational companies, strengthen home-grown businesses and create an environment where people want not only to work, but also to live. As part of an eight-member international group of journalists, we vis»»»

Iran has been elected to the General Committee of the IAEA General Conference, defeating a US effort to prevent Tehran’s participation, Press TV reported. “Despite U.S. efforts to obstruct Iran’s participation in the General Committee, IAEA Member States made their choice: they voted in favor of Ir»»»

President Iliana Iotova will pay a visit to Strasbourg, where she will meet senior officials of the Council of Europe and the European Parliament (EP), the presidential press secretariat said on Wednesday. Iotova will hold talks with Council of Europe Secretary General Alain Berset and with Europea»»»

The Kennedy Center board voted Tuesday to close most of the Washington performing arts complex for safety repairs, hours after a judge again blocked efforts to add President Donald Trump’s name to the building. Trump said the $257 million renovation plan depended on recognising his role in the proj»»»

The finalist returned to her Bengaluru workplace days after competing for the crown From the glamour of the Miss Universe India stage to a regular workday at Google, Umanga Kumawat has returned to her corporate job in Bengaluru just weeks after competing in the national pageant. Kumawat represented»»»

Administrative reforms on for H-1B visas, $100,000 fee still applies Washington, DC: United States Vice President JD Vance has addressed administrative efforts to reform the H-1B visa programme to ensure it targets top-tier talent rather than displacing domestic professionals. Speaking on the popul»»»

New US visa limits deepen rift with Pretoria over post-apartheid policies The United States on Tuesday announced new restrictions on visas for South Africans, after President Donald Trump repeatedly criticised the country's leaders over its post-apartheid racial justice policies. Trump has lambaste»»»

Alex Saab, ex-aide to Maduro, agrees to 'co-operate fully' with US prosecutors Alex Saab, a former Venezuelan minister and close ally of ousted president Nicolas Maduro, pleaded guilty on Tuesday to money laundering under a deal with US prosecutors, court filings showed. The Colombian-born business»»»

Inside Iran’s fortified ‘missile cities’ anchoring its regional strike power Iran’s missile arsenal remains one of the central pillars of its military strategy against Israel and the US, even after months of intensive strikes that have damaged launch sites, storage facilities and parts of its missi»»»

François Picard is pleased to welcome Andrew Weissmann, Author, Professor at NYU School of Law, and former General Counsel of the FBI. He argues that as political deception and deliberate falsehoods become normalized, and politically useful, it erodes any trust we have in our government and our ins»»»

He said Qatar remains committed to dialogue and diplomacy as the means to achieve peaceful solutions to such crises, stressing that negotiations remain the only ultimate solution. Al Hashmi said diplomatic efforts were continuing and would not stop, noting that the crisis affects the entire world a»»»

Former Paris mayor Anne Hidalgo acknowledged a “collective failure” to protect children on Tuesday as police investigate more than 200 allegations of violence, mistreatment and sexual abuse at the French capital’s state-run nurseries and primary schools for over more than a decade. Former Paris May»»»

Share: This August 4, 2020 file photo, is the scene of an explosion that hit the seaport of Beirut, Lebanon. Over 220 were killed and 7000 were Injured , after 2,750 Tonnes of Ammonium Nitrate exploded . They were stored there for nearly 7 years. . President Michel Aoun was officially notified abou»»»

Trump said the board voted “almost unanimously” to close the centre for renovations The board of the Kennedy Center voted Tuesday to close the facility amid financial issues and a dispute over putting President Donald Trump's name on the iconic performing arts venue, according to people familiar wi»»»

Israeli National Security Minister Itamar BenGvir has put forward the “Disengagement 710” plan as the political platform and central electoral programme of his party, Otzma Yehudit (Jewish Power). The name itself is a symbolic reference to the Hamas attack on Israeli communities on October 7, 2023»»»

Throughout the summer, a major scandal has been brewing in Lithuania. In late July, the country suffered a landmark defeat in the European Court of Human Rights in a case brought by Abd al-Rahim al-Nashiri, a Saudi national held in secret detention and brutally tortured for four years in CIA black »»»