Novinite 4m

6 Knives Found in Sofia Apartment After Ukrainian Man Allegedly Killed His Japanese GirlfriendOpinions

The Sofia City Court has ordered 25-year-old Ukrainian Yaroslav Gulyatkin to remain in custody over the alleged murder of his 18-year-old Japanese girlfriend in Sofia's Buxton district. Six knives bearing biological traces were seized from the apartment where the young woman was found, according to»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Germany probes latest sabotage attacks on power grid

Frankfurt, Germany: German authorities were Wednesday investigating two similar attacks on electricity substations in different parts of the country, the latest suspected sabotage targeting critical infrastructure. Police launched a terrorism probe over the first incident, which saw improvised expl»»»

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TAP 2h

PM ushers in comprehensive reform to improve governance of public enterprises

TUNIS, September 2 (TAP) – Prime Minister Sara Zaafrani Zenzri, in a circular issued and signed on August 28, and addressed to ministers, secretaries of state, heads of public institutions and enterprises, called for developing and strengthening the...»»»

BNE 2h

Usmanov’s lawyers urge EU to review sanctions, citing thousands of media corrections

The lawyers of sanctioned tycoon Alisher Usmanov sent a letter seen by IntelliNews to the EC leadership calling on sanctions to be lifted after thousands of media reports that were used as the basis for imposing the sanctions have since been deemed erroneous and deleted. Dated August 14 and address»»»

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BNE 2h

Usmanov’s lawyers urge EU to review sanctions, citing thousands of media corrections

The lawyers of sanctioned tycoon Alisher Usmanov sent a letter seen by IntelliNews to the EC leadership calling on sanctions to be lifted after thousands of media reports that were used as the basis for imposing the sanctions have since been deemed erroneous and deleted. Dated August 14 and address»»»

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Naharnet 2h

Italy has started exporting delicacy prized abroad, reviled at home

Italian fishermen for two years incinerated most of the invasive Atlantic blue crabs caught in the Po River Delta south of Venice. Few Italians had an appetite for the alien predator blamed for decimating their prized Manila clams. While experiments in containment continue, including the release of»»»

Naharnet 3h

Lebanon arrests ex-Syrian officer and accomplices accused of planning attacks

Lebanon has arrested a former Syrian colonel and several accomplices who allegedly planned attacks against the forces of Syria's new government, a judicial official told AFP on Wednesday. The alleged leader of the network is a former Syrian army major general who is close to longtime ruler Bashar a»»»

Gulf News 3h

Judge sends Charlie Kirk murder case to trial

Defendant pleads not guilty to all counts, faces potential death penalty Provo: The murder case against the Utah man accused of killing Charlie Kirk last year is headed for trial, and the defendant could face the death penalty if he’s convicted. Utah District Judge Tony Graf on Tuesday sided with p»»»

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The Peninsula 3h

Qatar Cabinet condemns renewed Iranian attacks on neighbouring countries; approves draft law on cloud computing

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani chaired the weekly Cabinet meeting on Wednesday at the Amiri Diwan. Following the meeting, Minister of Justice and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs, HE Ibrahim bin Ali Al Mohannad»»»

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RT 3h

Scott Ritter: The CIA never comes to Russia in peace

CIA Director John Ratcliffe traveled to Moscow last week. What we know: Ratcliffe met with Sergey Naryshkin, the director of Russia’s Foreign Intelligence Service. This has been confirmed by Naryshkin himself, who described the meeting as “routine.” We also know that the US spy chief did not meet w»»»

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Qatar Tribune 3h

Cabinet renews Qatar's condemnation of Iranian attacks on neighbouring countries

DOHA: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani chaired the weekly Cabinet meeting on Wednesday at the Amiri Diwan. Following the meeting, Minister of Justice and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs HE Ibrahim bin Ali Al Mohannadi, state»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Barefoot mother runs 3km in sari to fund daughter’s education

For Ramabai, the race meant more than a prize — it was for her daughters’ future A 47-year-old widow from Maharashtra has won widespread admiration after running a 3-kilometre race barefoot, dressed in a sari, driven by a simple goal — to help her daughter pursue her dream of becoming a government »»»

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Novinite 4h

Bulgarian Opposition Slams Authorities' Silence on Russia's Hybrid Attacks

Democratic Bulgaria has called on President Iliana Yotova to convene the National Security Advisory Council over what the party describes as growing risks from Russian hybrid activity in Europe and Bulgaria’s lack of a clear government position on Germany’s accusation that Moscow was behind an atte»»»

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Novinite 4h

Gyurov: Presidential Race Goes Beyond Party Lines, Radev and Borissov Voters Can Back Me

Former caretaker Prime Minister and presidential candidate Andrey Gyurov said he expects to attract voters from both Rumen Radev's and Boyko Borissov's political camps, arguing that Bulgaria's presidential election will be decided by citizens rather than party leaderships. “The presidential race wi»»»

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TAP 4h

Court of Cassation to examine "Conspiracy Against State Security I" case on Thursday

TUNIS, Sept. 2 (TAP) – The Court of Cassation will examine on Thursday the "Conspiracy Against State Security I" case. The criminal chambers specialising in terrorism cases at the Tunis Court of Appeal handed down final rulings against the...»»»

Gulf News 4h

From Operation Sindoor to Ram Temple: Air Marshal Mishra picked as first CEO

Jeetendra Mishra takes charge as Trust tightens oversight after donation scandal Dubai: Retired Air Marshal Jeetendra Mishra, who headed the Indian Air Force’s Western Air Command during Operation Sindoor, has been appointed the first chief executive officer of Ayodhya’s Ram Temple, taking on a pow»»»

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Gulf News 4h

Migration opens new avenues for education, careers and business

Families, professionals and entrepreneurs are exploring international pathways Dubai: Education, career opportunities, business prospects and long-term residency are among the factors driving growing interest in overseas migration among families and professionals in the region. Migration advisers s»»»

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Dailynews Hungary 5h

PM Magyar signals Tisza’s next EU move after meeting with Manfred Weber

Péter Magyar says Hungary’s governing Tisza Party will be ready to join the European People’s Party (EPP) once the EU’s Article 7 procedure against Hungary has been closed. Magyar, who became Hungary’s prime minister after Tisza’s election victory in April, made the announcement after meeting Manfr»»»

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Sputnik 5h

Russia Ranks Third Globally in Gold Reserves, Second in Production - Rosnedra

VLADIVOSTOK, Russia (Sputnik) - Russia ranks third in the world in gold reserves and second in gold production, Russian Federal Agency for Mineral Resources (Rosnedra) deputy head Aslambek Germakhanov said on Wednesday. "The Russian Federation ranks third in reserves and second in production [of go»»»

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Business-review 5h

Geopolitical risks and pressure on margins are changing the priorities of European companies (study)

Almost half of European CFOs (48%) say they are less optimistic about their companies’ financial prospects than three months earlier, compared to just 25% in autumn 2025. This is the highest level of pessimism recorded by the survey since the energy crisis and supply chain disruptions stemming from»»»

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Egypt Independent 5h

Egypt’s exports to China see 199.8% jump

A Chinese flag flies in front of the Great Wall of China, located north of Beijing August 18, 2007. REUTERS/David Gray The Central Agency for Public Mobilization and Statistics (CAPMAS) revealed a significant surge in Egyptian exports to China, reaching 199.8 percent during the first half of 2026. »»»

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Gulf News 5h

MEFCC 2026 guide: tickets, lineup and how to get there — Dubai shuttle registration closes today

Tickets, timings, guests, parking and the Dubai shuttle deadline for 11 to 13 September Dubai: Middle East Film & Comic Con lands at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi from 11 to 13 September, and if you've been sitting on the fence, the fence is getting narrower. VIP tickets are sold out. Standard tickets are»»»

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France24 6h

US Postal Service whistleblower warns new system could disrupt midterm election voting

A US Postal Service whistleblower has warned that a new ballot-processing system ordered by President Donald Trump and due to launch Tuesday could prevent millions of Americans from receiving mail ballots ahead of November's midterm elections. A US Postal Service whistleblower has warned that milli»»»

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France24 6h

Hong Kong democracy activist Joshua Wong pleads guilty to foreign collusion

Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong on Wednesday pleaded guilty to colluding with foreign powers in a trial that could see the 29-year-old spend the rest of his life behind bars. Wong rose to international prominence for his involvement in the 2014 Umbrella Movement and the mass protests against Beijing»»»

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Business-review 6h

Romanian brand Heinner by NOD is celebrating 15 years: turnover of €85 million in 2025

“Looking back over Heinner’s 15 years, I believe one of our most significant achievements is that we have grown steadily, without losing sight of what our customers expect from us. We started out in a market where there were already very well-known brands, and today we have a significant presence b»»»

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Gulf News 6h

Indian passport services in UAE: 150 daily walk-ins for Indian expats at one Alhind ICAC

First-month figures, cleared backlog and wider walk-ins mark new phase for Indian expats Dubai: More than a month after Alhind Tours and Travels LLC took over Indian passport, visa and attestation services across the UAE, Indian expats are seeing a new phase in the transition, with the backlog said»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 7h

Media Review: September 2

POLITICS - PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION Andrey Gurov and Georgi Kandev’s entry into the presidential race has reshaped the field, with their campaign seeking to unite pro-European and democratic voters while reaching beyond the traditional right-wing electorate. Coverage focuses heavily on the role of GER»»»

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Novinite 7h

Burgas, Varna Airports Top 3M Passengers in 2026Opinions

Burgas and Varna airports have handled more than 3 million passengers combined since the beginning of 2026, marking a positive development for air travel along Bulgaria's Black Sea coast. The milestone is particularly notable for Burgas Airport, which resumed operations only on May 1 after a major »»»

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Naharnet 7h

Bessent says 19 ministers agreed to address 'cheap exports' but China dissented

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Tuesday that 19 of the members of the G20 had agreed to address streams of "cheap exports" that cause global economic imbalances, but said China had dissented. Bessent made his comments at the end of a two-day meeting with finance ministers and central bankers »»»

Bulgarian News Agency 7h

Vazrazhdane Questions Why No One Has Been Convicted over Illegal Construction in Baba Alino

In a declaration from the parliamentary rostrum on Wednesday, MP Kosta Stoyanov of Vazrazhdane said that a year had passed since the illegal construction in Baba Alino was confirmed, yet to this day not a single person was convicted over what happened there. "I want to ask what current President Il»»»

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Gulf News 7h

Etihad makes top European holiday spot year-round after surge in bookings

Strong demand from UAE and Sweden prompts Etihad to extend new route year-round Dubai: Etihad Airways will operate its new Abu Dhabi service to Gothenburg year-round, extending the route just three weeks after bookings opened after what the airline described as exceptional demand from both ends. Th»»»

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Sputnik 7h

Moscow's Top-Notch High-Tech Innovators Showcase Cutting-Edge Products in Turkiye

A delegation of Moscow-based high-tech companies is holding talks with government and commercial clients in Istanbul, while local enterprises have put forward their developments in Turkiye, Moscow Government Minister and Head of the Department of Investment and Industrial Policy Anatoly Garbuzov sa»»»

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24 News Agency 7h

Zhogorku Kenesh approves Maksat Asanaliev’s appointment as SCNS Chief - | 24.KG

The Zhogorku Kenesh of Kyrgyzstan on September 2 approved the release of Maksat Asanaliev from his position as Prosecutor General and his appointment as Chairman of the State Committee for National Security (SCNS). The decision was unanimously approved at today’s parliamentary session. Photo Intern»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 8h

Democratic Bulgaria Disapproves of Proposed Drug Procurement Reform

Bulgarian healthcare needs reform, but reform does not mean concentrating the maximum number of functions in the centre, therefore Democratic Bulgaria (DB) does not accept the proposed changes, MP Katya Paneva said on Wednesday in a declaration on behalf of the DB parliamentary group. On Tuesday, H»»»

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Naharnet 8h

Iran's top negotiator calls US 'Satan' after wedding attack

Iran's top negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf on Wednesday called the United States "Satan" after an attack on a wedding ceremony in the country's south. "Minab school: children massacred. Lamerd sports hall: kids slaughtered. Kouhestak wedding: children killed with families. If a power acts like »»»

Naharnet 8h

EU planning mission to train Lebanese army

The EU is looking to launch a mission to train the Lebanese army in the coming months -- but it said it would not replace the U.N. peacekeeping force. The United Nations peacekeeping force in southern Lebanon, UNIFIL, has roughly 7,500 personnel from nearly 50 countries, and has been in place since»»»

Gulf News 8h

UAE ambassador Abdulla Saif Al Nuaimi presents credentials to Indian President Droupadi Murmu

Leaders exchange greetings as new UAE envoy takes up role in New Delhi Abdulla Saif Al Nuaimi presented his credentials as Ambassador of the UAE to the Republic of India to Droupadi Murmu, President of the Republic of India, during an official ceremony held at the Presidential Palace, Rashtrapati B»»»

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Gulf News 8h

RAK home prices are up, but buyers are seeing a cooler market

Apartment prices rose 6.5% year-on-year, while 13,800 new homes are due by end-2028 Dubai: Ras Al Khaimah: Homebuyers and tenants in Ras Al Khaimah are entering the second half of 2026 with prices and rents still higher than a year ago, although the latest three-month figures point to some moderati»»»

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Sputnik 9h

Over 64% of Poles Oppose Transferring Patriot Missiles to Ukraine – Poll

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - More than 64% of Poles oppose transferring Patriot surface-to-air missiles to Ukraine from Poland's own stockpile, according to a latest poll published by the IBRiS research center. The survey, conducted nationwide from July 21-22, found that 46.8% of 1,067 respondents believed t»»»

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Dailynews Hungary 10h

Hungary has plenty of people working. So why is its business environment lagging?

Hungary has one of the highest employment rates in Europe, matching Germany at 81.1%, but its relatively weak performance in innovation and digitalisation has dragged it down to 22nd place overall in a new business environment ranking. The 2026 Doing Business in Europe study by Leadfeeder ranks 29 »»»

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The Peninsula 10h

Qatar courts resolve 98.85% of cases filed in 2025

Doha, Qatar: The 2026-2027 judicial year has begun, as part of the continued implementation of the Supreme Judiciary Council’s (SJC) Strategy (2025-2030). Preparations for the 2026-2027 judicial year are based on performance indicators reflecting the development of the justice system over the past »»»

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The Peninsula 11h

Confident Gauff reaches US Open 2nd round with straight-set win

New York, USA: Coco Gauff opened her 2026 US Open campaign with a solid straight-set win over Turkey's Zeynep Sonmez that showcased her improved serve. The fourth-seeded Gauff, who won the New York Grand Slam in 2023, was broken only once to top the 53rd-ranked Sonmez 6-3, 6-4 in a hard-hitting bat»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 11h

Parliament to Debate Bill Amending Waste Management Act at First Reading

The National Assembly Wednesday will debate at first reading a bill amending the Waste Management Act, submitted by Democratic Bulgaria (DB), according to the Parliament’s draft agenda for this week. As the first Wednesday of the month, parliamentary groups may propose items that must be included o»»»

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France24 12h

Man accused of killing Charlie Kirk to face murder trial and possible death penalty

A judge in the US state of Utah has ruled that the man accused of shooting far-right activist Charlie Kirk will face trial for murder. Tyler James Robinson, 23, is accused of fatally shooting Kirk in the neck during a rally at a Utah college campus in September 2025, allegedly because he was 'fed u»»»

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BNE 14h

Leaders of Russia, China, India and middle powers holding face-to-face meetings at Bishkek SCO summit

The leaders of Russia, China and India arrived with other heads of state in Kyrgyzstan on August 31 for a two-day Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit. The SCO is widely viewed as offering a forum at which members, as well as 15 “dialogue partners” that include some important middle power»»»

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BNE 14h

Leaders of Russia, China, India and middle powers holding face-to-face meetings at Bishkek SCO summit

The leaders of Russia, China and India arrived with other heads of state in Kyrgyzstan on August 31 for a two-day Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit. The SCO is widely viewed as offering a forum at which members, as well as 15 “dialogue partners” that include some important middle power»»»

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France24 14h

Truth or Fake - Google Maps changes Lake Ontario to ‘Lake America’ as MapQuest downloads surge

Lake Ontario is now appearing as “Lake America” on Google Maps for US users, following Donald Trump’s executive order to rename the lake. Canadians still see “Lake Ontario”, while users elsewhere see both names. But the change is far from universal: Apple Maps and MapQuest continue to use Lake Onta»»»

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France24 15h

Niger's thwarted mutiny highlights junta's dependence on Russia

A failed mutiny in Niger over the weekend shows how important Russia's Africa Corps mercenaries are in the country, according to analysts. They argue that the failed mutiny on Saturday shows how the country's security landscape has worsened and contradicts claims from Niger's junta about »»»

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Gulf News 15h

Why criticism backfires when teenagers are online

Understanding the adolescent brain can help parents replace conflict with connection A mother sat in my office recently describing the moment she took her 15-year-old’s phone away after finding out how many hours a day he was spending on it. She expected relief, maybe even gratitude, once the distr»»»

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Gulf News 18h

IMF MD lauds India's strong economic performance, track record during meeting with Union Minister Sitharaman

Sitharaman, Georgieva discuss economic outlook, India's growth trajectory Asheville: Union Minister for Finance & Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman met Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), on the sidelines of the G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank»»»

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