Abu Dhabi launches Gulf’s first Digital Skills Card for verified professional credentials
Professionals can carry verified qualifications that employers can check with a QR scan Dubai: Professionals can now hold a digitally verifiable record of their skills and qualifications after Abu Dhabi launched the Gulf region’s first Digital Skills Card. Sign up for our daily business newsletter,»»»
Kunchacko Boban, Shweta Mohan and Vedan light up Sharjah’s Onam celebrations
Onam celebrations unite generations with music, traditions and star-studded performances Sharjah turned into a vibrant celebration of Kerala’s favourite festival as Remitly Onamamangam Season 5, the UAE’s biggest Onam celebration, brought together music, dance, traditional festivities and star powe»»»
View from Russia: Experts on why Kushner and Witkoff came to Moscow
The latest visit to Moscow by Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff has triggered a fresh wave of speculation in Russia about what Washington is really trying to achieve. With US President Donald Trump under pressure at home and much of his administration’s foreign-policy bandwidth consumed by Iran, the »»»
Judge orders Trump administration to disclose names behind Anti-Weaponization Fund
A US federal magistrate judge has ordered the administration of US President Donald Trump to disclose the names of those who had created a now-defunct fund for victims of politically-motivated prosecution. The lawsuit was filed by multiple plaintiffs, backed by a Soros-funded NGO. Critics have argu»»»
Thousands of mourners gather in Belgrade for war criminal Mladic's funeral
Thousands of mourners on Monday gathered at a church in Belgrade to view the body of Ratko Mladic, who died in The Hague, Netherlands, on August 27 while serving a life sentence for genocide, war crimes and crimes against humanity. The European Union has heavily criticised the event, and Marta»»»
Germany seeks to dismiss Nicaragua's Gaza genocide case at top UN court
Germany is set to ask the International Court of Justice on Monday to dismiss a case accusing Berlin of "facilitating genocide" in Gaza by supporting Israel after the deadly October 7, 2023 attacks by Hamas militants. The details of the case, filed by Nicaragua in 2024, have not yet »»»
Two killed after vehicle carrying border guards overturns at night in Issyk-Kul - | 24.KG
A traffic accident involving three servicemen from Karkyra border outpost of military unit No. 2028 occurred in Tyup district of Issyk-Kul region at around 1 a.m. on September 7. Sources in law enforcement agencies told 24.kg news agency. According to preliminary information, a Volkswagen Golf 3 ve»»»
Macut receives UNDRR's Kishore
BELGRADE - Serbian PM Djuro Macut met on Monday in Belgrade with Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General for Disaster Risk Reduction and Head of the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) Kamal Kishore to discuss possibilities for improving the disaster ris»»»
1 month left to apply for the Chevening Scholarships Program for the scholastic year 27-28
There’s only one month left to apply for the UK Government’s flagship Chevening Scholarships program for the scholastic year 27-28. Prospective candidates should submit their applications via chevening.org/apply by 6 October 2026 before 2pm Beirut time. Lebanese citizens (and Palestinians residing »»»
Syria’s al-Shaibani outlines sovereignty, recovery priorities at Arab League
Cairo, Sept. 07 (SANA) Foreign Minister and Expatriates Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani outlined Syria’s priorities on sovereignty, national recovery and regional diplomacy during a meeting of Arab foreign ministers at the 166th ministerial session of the Arab League on Monday, stressing the need for grea»»»
AIM Congress 2026 opens in Dubai with 15,831 participants and global investment leaders
More than 15,800 participants from 181 countries gather in Dubai for the three-day event Dubai: The GCC has emerged as central to current global wealth movements, identifying intergenerational wealth transition, family office capital and sovereign capital as the three major pillars, Salman Mahdi, G»»»
POLITICO: Paks II could be delayed until 2035 as Rosatom schedule reveals setback
Hungary’s controversial Paks II nuclear power plant could be delayed by at least two years, with an internal Rosatom schedule reportedly pushing the completion of the final reactor to the end of 2034. The EUR 12.5 billion project may therefore not become fully operational until 2035. The constructi»»»
Prime minister discusses strategic ties with Chinese premier
BEIJING: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani met Premier of the State Council of the People's Republic of China HE Li Qiang, in Beijing for talks on strengthening strategic ties between the two nations. The talks focused on expanding»»»
Rising tariffs are driving inflation in Kyrgyzstan — EDB - | 24.KG
Inflation in Kyrgyzstan accelerated to 11.5 percent in July 2026, up from 11 percent the previous month. Rising service costs were a key factor. Analysts at the Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) estimate that hikes in housing and utility tariffs exerted significant upward pressure on prices. High con»»»
EDB: Kyrgyzstan’s economy could grow by 10.2 percent at year-end 2026 - | 24.KG
Kyrgyzstan’s economy could grow by 10.2 percent at year-end 2026, maintaining the lead in growth rates among countries in the region. This forecast is contained in the June macroeconomic outlook by the Eurasian Development Bank (EDB). According to EDB analysts, the main economic drivers will be inv»»»
Stealth-Slayers & Drone Destroyers: Russia’s Air Defense Might on Full Display in Egypt
The Russian company, Almaz-Antei, is showcasing its full spectrum of air defense systems at the El Alamein International Airshow in Egypt, with offerings ranging from the long-range Antey-4000 to the Tor missile system family and the Viking medium-range system. Key systems on display:Antey-4000 — a»»»
Aoun warns that Israel's attacks undermine framework agreement and deescalation efforts
President Joseph Aoun declared Monday that "Israel's repeated attacks, the killing of innocents, including children and women, the destruction and burning of homes, and the bulldozing of property are condemned, rejected, and unjustified crimes.” “These actions target the framework agreement and und»»»
Jaguar Land Rover to cut 4,000 jobs as European car sector hits skids
London: Jaguar Land Rover said Monday that it would cut "around 4,000 roles over the next two years", or about ten percent of its global workforce, in a further blow to Europe's automobile industry. The company revealed its voluntary redundancy scheme just days after the German car giant Volkswagen»»»
SCNS detains customs officers over illegal clearance of goods - | 24.KG
The State Committee for National Security of Kyrgyzstan (SCNS), together with the Internal Investigations Department of the State Customs Service for the southern region, detained two customs officers of Osh Customs. They are inspectors from the inspection group at the BIMI Osh Service customs clea»»»
Vucic to host Uzbek president on Monday, Tuesday
BELGRADE - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic will host Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, who will be on an official visit to Serbia on September 7 and 8, the presidential press office has announced. A welcoming ceremony for Mirziyoyev outside the Palace of Serbia in Belgrade is scheduled for 11 »»»
Netflix’s Death of the Pastor’s Wife: Who was Mica Miller and what happened to her?
Inside the Netflix docuseries probing a pastor, a marriage and a tragic death Mica Miller was found dead on April 27, 2024, at Lumber River State Park in Robeson County, North Carolina. The medical examiner ruled her death a suicide from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, and investigators found no ev»»»
Israel targets car in Nabatieh, wages fresh airstrikes on Nabatieh al-Fawqa
Israeli warplanes on Monday carried out a fresh wave of strikes on the southern town of Nabatieh al-Fawqa, after Israeli strikes in the Nabatieh region killed 18 people over the past 36 hours. An Israeli drone also targeted a car in the city of Nabatieh as an Israeli Apache helicopter fired machine»»»
Qatar participates in 17th meeting of GCC assistant attorneys general and prosecutors
Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar took part on Monday in a meeting of senior prosecutors from the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries to discuss further judicial cooperation. The 17th meeting of Their Excellencies GCC assistant attorneys general and prosecutors was held virtually and discussed r»»»
Prime Minister meets with Chinese Premier
Beijing: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani met on Monday in Beijing with HE Li Qiang, Premier of the State Council of the People's Republic of China. During the meeting, they reviewed the strategic relations between the two countri»»»
UAE weather: El Niño impacts on UAE could last until April 2027, NCM says
NCM warns of near to above-average heat, rainfall and significant weather Dubai: El Niño is expected to persist through February 2027, with its impacts on the UAE extending into April, bringing near to above-average temperatures and precipitation and the potential for significant weather activity, »»»
Isareli drone strikes a car in Nabatieh City in southern Lebanon: Al-Manar reporter - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Isareli drone strikes a car in Nabatieh City in southern Lebanon: Al-Manar reporter 07-09-2026 13:40 PM Latest News Urgent News Berri: ‘Isr»»»
1,764 people die in emergencies in Kyrgyzstan over five years - | 24.KG
Between 2021 and 2025, at least 283 emergency situations were recorded in Kyrgyzstan, resulting in 1,764 fatalities. These figures are cited in the explanatory note accompanying a draft presidential decree on new regulations for emergency response and rescue operations. The total material damage ca»»»
Dubai tokenises world’s largest silver bar, opening fractional access to investors
Eligible investors can buy fractional digital interests in a Guinness World Record asset Dubai: Eligible investors can now buy a fractional interest in the world’s largest silver bar after the 1,971kg Guinness World Record asset became the first tokenised commodity launched under the DMCC-VARA fram»»»
Sharjah Ruler approves flexible part-time jobs for elderly, wives and retirees in government sector
New system will allow eligible citizens to choose three-day weeks or fixed hours Sharjah has approved a new part-time employment system in its government departments targeting elderly citizens, wives and retirees, allowing them to choose between working three days a week or specified daily hours. H»»»
Dubai photographer's mid-air shot of viral hijabi footballer wins top Flame Tree Season prize
Indian expats from Kerala team up to win Dh15,000 prize in contest by Dubai Culture, HIPA Dubai: A photograph of a viral hijabi freestyle footballer suspended mid-air beneath a blooming flame tree has taken the top prize in Dubai's Flame Tree Season Photography Competition. Dubai Culture announced »»»
Salam responds to Geagea regarding Rajji, financial reforms
Prime Minister Nawaf Salam has responded to criticism from Lebanese Forces leader Samir Geagea as to perceived sidelining of Foreign Minister Youssef Rajji by saying that “the constitution stipulates that the Council of Ministers is the one that sets the government’s general policy in all fields, i»»»
Sheikh Hamdan responds to father’s message with pledge to serve UAE
Dubai Crown Prince pledges to uphold his father’s lessons on leadership and service Dubai: In a moving reply to a deeply personal message from his father, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed »»»
Serbian gov't to hold extraordinary session, Macut to propose dissolution of parliament
BELGRADE - The Serbian government will hold an extraordinary session on Monday, after which PM Djuro Macut will make a public address and propose a dissolution of the national parliament, sources in the government confirmed to Tanjug. The government session is scheduled for 3.30 pm. A proposal for »»»
Geagea urges state to 'take decisive action' if Hezbollah doesn't disarm
Lebanese Forces leader Samir Geagea has noted that “the dawn of sovereignty has undoubtedly broken” in Lebanon, vowing that the LF and its allies “will not allow anyone to obstruct its emergence, whether through bullying the state and the free, sovereign Lebanese, or through appeasement, procrastin»»»
Berri: ‘Israel’ Turns Southern Lebanon into “Ballot Box of Blood”
Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri accused the Israeli enemy of turning southern Lebanon, its people and their property into a “ballot box of blood” in an election race among Israeli officials over who can kill and destroy the most. In a statement addressing the ongoing wide-scale Israeli atta»»»
Bulgaria Marks 110 Years since Battle of Dobrich and 86 Years since Craiova Treaty
Two anniversaries were marked in Bulgaria on Monday commemorating the country's efforts to keep the geographical and historical region of Dobrudzha inside its borders despite claims by Romania. On September 5-7, 1916, the Bulgarian army repelled an offensive by Romanian and Russian troops in the Ba»»»
Drone that hit Ukraine's SBU headquarters was guided from inside Ukraine, adviser says
The drone that struck the headquarters of the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) in central Kyiv on September 4 was guided from inside the country, a presidential adviser believes. Serhii “Flash” Beskrestnov, an adviser to President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, wrote on Facebook that in his personal opinion»»»
Israeli Settler Injured in West Bank Stabbing Attack
An Israeli settler has been wounded on Monday, in a stabbing attack south of Nablus in the occupied West Bank. Israeli Army Radio said a Palestinian man got out of a vehicle near a farm in Osarin village and stabbed an Israeli man several times before fleeing the scene. The Israeli occupation army »»»
Sharjah Watch & Jewellery Middle East Show returns September 30 for 58th edition
The five-day event will bring together jewellery, watches and precious stones Sharjah: Jewellery and watch buyers will be able to explore new collections, precious stones and designs from local and international brands when the Watch & Jewellery Middle East Show returns to Expo Centre Sharjah later»»»
Anwar Gargash says Iran shattered decades of trust with GCC within hours
UAE presidential adviser says practical ties with Tehran remain a geographic necessity Dubai: Iran’s attacks on the UAE and other Gulf countries were premeditated and planned rather than an impulsive response, and rebuilding the trust destroyed by the conflict could take decades, a senior UAE offic»»»
Fuel prices soar in Hungary: Diesel hits 4-year high – what does the government say about fuel price caps?
Hungarian motorists are facing another sharp increase in fuel prices, with diesel reaching its highest level in almost four years. Further price rises could follow as the situation in the Middle East pushes up oil prices, but the government says it has no plans to bring back the previous fuel price»»»
Amir discusses with British prime minister bilateral relations and developments in the region
DOHA: His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and Prime Minister of the United Kingdom HE Andy Burnham reviewed relations between the two countries and ways to support and strengthen them in various fields. This came during a telephone call His Highness the Amir »»»
OpenAI begins rollout of GPT-6 amid growing scrutiny over safety
OpenAI said Thursday it would begin rolling out GPT-6, its most powerful AI model yet, to select customers, touting stronger safety safeguards as concerns grow over the cybersecurity risks posed by increasingly capable artificial intelligence systems. ChatGPT maker OpenAI said Thursday it would beg»»»
Amazon cargo plane crashes near Miami airport, killing five
Five people have been killed and several others injured after a cargo plane overran a runway and crashed near Miami International Airport, authorities have said. The FAA identified the aircraft as a Boeing 767 operated for Amazon by 21 Air. It had arrived in Florida from San Juan, Puerto Rico, at a»»»
Red Star beat Partizan in Serbia's 180th Eternal Football Derby
BELGRADE - Serbian football champions Red Star Belgrade beat arch-rivals Partizan Belgrade 2-1 at home in a Superliga Match Day 8 clash on Sunday evening. It was the two clubs' 180th Eternal Derby. Jeh put Partizan in the lead in the first minute, scoring the quickest-ever goal in the history of th»»»
SNS head committee names Vucic candidate for Serbian PM
NIS - The Head Committee of the ruling Serbian Progressive Party (SNS) decided unanimously on Saturday to name the party's list for the upcoming parliamentary elections "Aleksandar Vucic - United Serbia" and to make Vucic its candidate for PM. After the committee met in Nis, the decision was announ»»»
Putin, Trump May Hold Phone Call After Trip Of US Negotiators to Moscow, Kiev - Kremlin
MOSCOW, (Sputnik) - Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump may have a phone call following the visit of US negotiators to Moscow and Kiev, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Monday. On Saturday, Russian President Vladimir Putin met with US President Donald Trump's speci»»»
Newlywed woman’s severed head found in fridge; husband surrenders
Couple married six months ago; police say victim’s fingers were also cut off Dubai: A 25-year-old woman was found brutally murdered inside her apartment in Guwahati, with her severed head allegedly packed in a polythene bag and kept inside a refrigerator, police said. The victim, identified as Riya»»»
Dinar-to-euro exchange rate at RSD 117.3620
BELGRADE- The Serbian dinar's official median exchange rate against the euro is 117.3620 dinars for one euro on Monday, which is a slight change relative to Friday, the National Bank of Serbia said. The dinar is steady against the euro m-o-m, down by 0.2 pct y-o-y and down by 0.1 pct relative to th»»»
UAE moves to secure alternative energy, trade routes amid Iran conflict
Dubai, Sept. 7 (SANA) The United Arab Emirates is developing alternative routes for energy exports and trade to reduce its reliance on vulnerable shipping corridors amid the ongoing conflict with Iran, presidential adviser Anwar Gargash said on Monday. The conflict has disrupted Gulf states, includ»»»