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»»»

Share: French President Emmanuel Macron, Jordan’s King Abdullah II and Lebanese President Joseph Aoun pose ahead of an Aqaba Process meeting on support for Lebanon’s armed forces in Paris [Getty] The leaders of France, Lebanon and Jordan on Thursday met in Paris to discuss international support for»»»

Bulgarian authorities on Thursday outlined measures to safeguard the October 25 presidential election, focusing on political neutrality, vote buying, election-related crime and cybersecurity. The measures were discussed at a national meeting of the Interior Ministry’s senior leadership. Attending t»»»

Dubai set to relaunch DIFF with renewed focus on Middle Eastern talent and global reach Dubai: For Emirati filmmaker Ali Mostafa, the return of the Dubai International Film Festival is about far more than the revival of a familiar name. Mostafa premiered his landmark film City of Life at the festiv»»»

BELGRADE - Serbia-US relations have made a step forward, entering a strategic stage, Serbian caretaker FM Marko Djuric said on Thursday, adding that he hoped 2027 would be a year of a record scope of Serbia-US cooperation in the economy, education and the military sector. Djuric was speaking at an »»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - German, French and UK military aircraft have been spotted flying near the Russian border, according to flight data analyzed by Sputnik on Thursday. A German air force aircraft took off from the German Nordholz airfield at around 6:12 a.m. (GMT) and as of 8:50 a.m. it was spotted »»»

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»»»

At 31, Jamie Beaton has turned passion for learning into an extraordinary academic journey For most people, finishing a degree marks the end of a long academic journey. For Jamie Beaton, it seems to be an invitation to begin another one. At 31, the New Zealand-born entrepreneur has collected qualif»»»

A woman identified as B.Zh., 46, has been detained in Osh on suspicion of offering a bribe, knowingly making a false report of a crime and hooliganism, police reported. According to investigators, the woman repeatedly offered 9,000 soms to an investigator of the city police department, demanding th»»»

Romania’s international workforce has been growing steadily for several years, and the numbers now tell a clear story. Yet for many of the professionals, engineers and service workers who relocate here, moving money around Romania turns out to be easier than borrowing it. Opening a bank account is,»»»

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»»»

Global law firm Dentons, alongside Reff & Asociații | Deloitte Legal and Pop Briciu Crai, successfully advised and represented Tinmar Energy S.A. in its challenge to a decision issued by the Romanian Energy Regulatory Authority (ANRE), which imposed a fine of approximately RON 364 million (€73 mill»»»

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»»»

The US has again denied Palestinian Authority Chief Mahmoud Abbas a visa to attend the UN General Assembly in New York, preventing him from joining the annual gathering of world leaders later this month. The State Department said it had extended visa restrictions on Palestinian Authority and Palest»»»

Human rights experts commissioned by the U.N.'s top human rights body say they have found "reasonable grounds" to believe the United States committed war crimes in two strikes in Iran, including on a school in the southern city of Minab. The international fact-finding mission on Iran says the findi»»»

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 »»»

Share: Tucker Carlson lashed out at the Trump administration over a $2.8 billion arms sale to Israel in a lengthy social media post on Tuesday, saying there is no “justification” for the move while calling out lawmakers he says have taken “millions from the Israel lobby.” Carlson, who was dismissed»»»

Israelis should be stripped of citizenship if they are found guilty of slandering the military, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said, as the IDF faces new accusations of killing Palestinian civilians in Gaza. In a video address on Wednesday, Netanyahu lashed out at the recently released docum»»»

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 »»»

A large-scale reform of medical education continues in Kyrgyzstan following a presidential decree introducing a state monopoly on the training of medical and pharmaceutical personnel. Not all higher education institutions that trained future medical professionals passed state accreditation. They lo»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Key US House Democrat Refuses to Clear $2.8 Billion Bomb Sale to ‘Israel’ 17-09-2026 12:00 PM US Rep. Gregory Meeks, the top Democrat on th»»»

Schools back CBSE's move, but parents, students flag concerns as many are in universities Dubai: CBSE's decision to give Class 12 students in the UAE and other Middle Eastern countries a fresh chance to sit exams that were cancelled in March, when regional tensions involving the US, Israel and Iran»»»

Saudi Arabia is running low on missile interceptors and has turned to regional and Western allies for assistance as its standoff with Houthi rebels in Yemen drags on, two regional officials said Wednesday. The officials said the Saudis have asked France, Britain, Pakistan and Egypt to deploy air-de»»»

As Houthi rebels closed in, Eshraq Abdel Gelil and her husband fled their home, walking through the mountains before catching a ride to a nearby city. Four months pregnant, she feared another miscarriage. They are among more than 125,000 people who have fled as the Iran-backed rebels have advanced »»»

Sanctions bill targets Putin, oil buyers as Ukraine urges tougher pressure Washington: US lawmakers approved broad new sanctions on Wednesday designed to squeeze Russia over its war in Ukraine, sending the legislation to President Donald Trump after months of delay. The Republican-led House of Repr»»»

The top Democrat on the House Foreign Affairs Committee said Wednesday that he's going to block a proposed sale of $2.8 billion in heavy weaponry to Israel over concerns that the powerful bombs may not be used in line with U.S. and international law. Rep. Gregory Meeks of New York said he would wit»»»

Israel and Morocco agreed on Wednesday to open embassies in each other’s countries following talks between their foreign ministers and the US ambassador to the United Nations in New York. The two countries established diplomatic ties in 2020 under the US-brokered Abraham Accords, which normalised I»»»

President Iliana Iotova supports the idea of Metropolitan Antoniy of Western and Central Europe for the relics of St. Sophia to be brought to the capital for the day of the city next year. Metropolitan Antoniy is expected to meet with the Archbishop of Strasbourg to discuss the matter, the presiden»»»

Doha, Qatar: Former champion Karim Abdel Gawad reached the semi-finals of the 2026 Qatar Classic, where he will face Frenchman Victor Crouin, who ended defending champion Paul Coll’s title defence at the Khalifa International Tennis & Squash Complex yesterday. Gawad advanced by overcoming Youssef S»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s women’s volleyball team began their Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026 campaign with a straight-sets defeat to Vietnam in their Group D opener in Japan yesterday. Vietnam dominated the match, winning 25-3, 25-8, 25-9 to make a winning start to their campaign. Qatar will face the Rep»»»

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Thursday consultations with China had been successful, stressing Tehran’s commitment to the strategic partnership it has built with Beijing. “Today’s decisions will decide the future strategic balance in the region, with immeasurable knock-on effects,” A»»»

New York, London and Paris occupy the first three positions in the Global Index of Cities for 2026 of Oxford Economics, published on Tuesday, which places Romania’s capital city, Bucarest on 214th position in a ranking including 1,000 cities.Seatlle, San Francisco, Dublin, Boston, San Jose (Califor»»»

Doha, Qatar: Doha Festival City, Qatar’s leading retail, leisure, and lifestyle destination, will host RunFest 2026, an indoor running festival for participants of all ages and fitness levels, on Friday, 25 September. RunFest 2026 underscores the mall’s long-standing commitment to fostering communi»»»

Doha, Qatar: Forbes Middle East has named Founder and President of Abeer Medical Group Mohammed Alungal, (pictured) to its prestigious “Top Healthcare Leaders 2026” list, celebrating his transformative vision and enduring contributions to the region’s medical landscape. Since its inception, Alungal»»»

Visit aims to deepen economic cooperation and advance joint development goals Abu Dhabi: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received the President of the Republic of Senegal, His Excellency Bassirou Diomaye Faye, who is on a working visit to the UAE. Sheikh Mohamed welcom»»»

Two more officers have been fired from London’s Metropolitan Police for misconduct involving offensive comments, the force said on Tuesday, bringing the number of serving officers dismissed in a wider probe into Charing Cross police station to 13. One was dismissed after a disciplinary hearing foun»»»

Kyrgyzstan’s national football team lost 2–3 to Thailand at the Asian Games in Japan. The match was played the previous day at Toyota Stadium. Kyrgyzstan made a strong start, taking a 2–0 lead. However, Thailand later scored three unanswered goals to secure a comeback victory. As a result, Kyrgyzst»»»

The US House of Representatives on Wednesday held billionaire investor Leon Black in contempt of Congress for defying two subpoenas in its investigation into sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The measure passed by unanimous consent and will be referred to the Justice Department, which will decide wheth»»»

Excise action follows seizure of liquor above the permitted limit from his Wayanad home The Kerala Excise Department arrested Reporter TV Managing Director Anto Augustine on Thursday in a case related to the alleged possession of liquor above the legally permitted limit. Excise officials took Augus»»»

Russian President Vladimir ⁠Putin on Wednesday described voter turnout in the upcoming parliamentary election as a barometer of public support for Russia’s war against Ukraine and urged voters to go to the polls. It will be Russia's first parliamentary election since the Kremlin launched its offens»»»

The panel brings together professionals from cinema, TV, music, literature and theatre The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has been reconstituted with 18 members, including actors Preity Zinta, Pankaj Tripathi and Suniel Shetty, filmmaker Priyadarshan and Grammy-winning musician Ricky Ke»»»

Saudi Arabia accused Yemen’s Houthis on Wednesday of launching an attack on the holy city of Mecca, which the Iran-backed rebels denied. Saudi Arabia, a US ally which has been the target of large-scale Houthi strikes since early September, declared Mecca a “red line” as it slid deeper into the»»»

Crunchyroll, Boss Logic and Sandstorm Comics on anime and manga's rise in the Middle East Dubai: For decades, anime in the Middle East has meant one thing: watching something made somewhere else. That's beginning to change. At this year's Middle East Film and Comic Con (MEFCC) in Abu Dhabi, three v»»»

Supporters decry ‘catastrophic’ ruling as Hague court hands down long prison terms THE HAGUE, Netherlands: Kosovo’s former President Hashim Thaci was sentenced to 25 years in prison on Wednesday after being found guilty of war crimes committed during the war for independence from Serbia in 1998-99.»»»

Share: The Lebanese Parliament renewed its confidence in the government of PM Nawaf Salam with 68 votes in favor, 12 against, and two abstentions. Just before the vote of confidence was held, Hezbollah’s “Loyalty to the Resistance” parliamentary bloc members walked out of the chamber. Key Highlight»»»

Record fuel prices are forcing Polish transport companies to raise freight rates and renegotiate contracts. Money.pl reported diesel at PLN 9.19 a liter and Pb95 gasoline at PLN 8.19 at a Warsaw Moya station late Tuesday, while premium fuel reached PLN 9.59. Orlen also increased wholesale prices, l»»»

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Krasimira Doneva, a judge at the Burgas District Court, has put forward her candidacy to participate in the election of members of the Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) from the judges’ quota, the Council’s press centre said on Wednesday. She said she believes that the Supreme Judicial Council needs m»»»