IDSC: Egypt tourism revenues, arrivals rise in 2026 amid regional tensions
The Cabinet’s Information and Decision Support Center (IDSC) has published infographics highlighting developments in Egypt’s tourism and travel sector, including growth in hotels and rooms under construction, tourist arrivals and tourism revenues, as well as international forecasts for the sector’s»»»
Spangdahlem Air Base Confirms US F-16 Jet Crash in Germany
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Spangdahlem Air Base in western Germany has confirmed the crash of an F-16 fighter jet, assigned to the US Air Force's 52nd Fighter Wing. "A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 52nd Fighter Wing crashed on Spangdahlem Air Base during approach at approximately 2:30»»»
UK Ties Critical Infrastructure Defence More Closely to US AI Systems
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The United Kingdom and the United States are establishing a new defense partnership in the field of artificial intelligence aimed at protecting critical national infrastructure, UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham said. "I am announcing today that we are developing a new AI defense pa»»»
Dinar-to-euro exchange rate at RSD 117.4255
BELGRADE - The Serbian dinar's official median exchange rate against the euro is 117.4255 dinars for one euro on Wednesday, which is a slight change relative to Tuesday, the National Bank of Serbia said. The dinar is down by 0.1 pct against the euro m-o-m, down by 0.2 pct y-o-y and down by 0.1 pct »»»
Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan and Tajikistan strengthen cooperation on state borders - | 24.KG
A regional meeting of representatives of the border agencies of Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan and Tajikistan began in Issyk-Kul region on September 23, 2026. The event is supported by the OSCE Programme Office in Bishkek and is aimed at developing practical cooperation between the border agencies of the t»»»
CEC of Kyrgyzstan approves rules for financing presidential campaign - | 24.KG
The Central Commission for Elections and Referendums of Kyrgyzstan (CEC) has approved the procedure for forming and using electoral funds of candidates for president of Kyrgyzstan. The document sets out the actions required of a citizen who decides to run for president and of the political party th»»»
What being born and raised in the UAE taught this 15-year-old about education and sustainability
Growing up in the UAE's multicultural environment taught her to turn knowledge to action Dubai: At 15, Zahra-tul Jannah Ahmed Ajetunmobi has already taken her message about youth participation, education, and sustainability to global platforms. Born and raised in the UAE to a family with Nigerian r»»»
Qatar participates in "Delivering Social Rights, Renewing Democracy: From Doha and Chisinau to a New Democratic Pact for Europe" side event
New York, USA: The State of Qatar participated in the high-level side event titled "Delivering Social Rights, Renewing Democracy: From Doha and Chisinau to a New Democratic Pact for Europe," held on Wednesday on the sidelines of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. T»»»
The Debate - Trump's world? Leaders navigate consequences of US policy
A year ago, Donald Trump went to the rostrum of the United Nations General Assembly and after taking an axe to US aid and development funding, he read the world the riot act. One Iran war later, the US president is sticking to script, with a speech that borrowed much of the language from last year.»»»
US President Trump threatens "annihilation" of Iran despite successful talks
The day began with Donald Trump threatening to annihilate Iran but ended with a three-hour meeting between US and Iranian mediators, which Trump described as “very good.” Trump also held a high-level meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, with both sides saying they wanted the war in »»»
Guterres pleads for 'world built on interdependence' in final General Assembly address
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres pleaded for “a world built on interdependence” Tuesday as he made his final address to the annual gathering of world leaders convening to face a formidable menu of challenges, from climate change and war to inequality and the rise of artificial intelligence.&nb»»»
Macron Offers French Role in ‘Defensive’ Hormuz Mission
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - French President Emmanuel Macron said France was ready to participate in a "defensive" operation in the Strait of Hormuz but would stay clear of confrontation with Iran. "We are ready to be part of an international operation with a clear framework and a pure defensive framework. »»»
Who is Dinesh Thakkar? 12th-pass Angel One founder buys Rs 711 crore Juhu tower
The developer described the transaction as India’s largest single residential unit deal Dinesh Thakkar, founder, chairman and managing director of Angel One, has made headlines after agreeing to buy an entire luxury residential tower in Mumbai’s Juhu for approximately Rs711 crore. Embassy Developme»»»
Customs electronic services may experience disruptions on September 26 - | 24.KG
Information systems and electronic services at all customs authorities in Kyrgyzstan may experience brief disruptions on September 26, the State Customs Service warned. The disruptions may occur from midnight to 8 a.m. due to a scheduled update of the agency’s information systems. In addition, disr»»»
The prosecution strikes back — Magyar says sunrise will end their ‘skulking in the dark’
The Office of the Prosecutor General rejected the Prime Minister's criticism of prosecutors in a statement late on Tuesday evening. “The prosecutorial organisation, as a participant in the administration of justice, always strives for lawful and fair cooperation with the executive branch. This does»»»
Magyar requests immunity suspension as prosecutors target him and two Fidesz-linked ministers
Prime Minister Péter Magyar is asking the National Assembly to immediately suspend his parliamentary immunity. The prime minister spoke about this on his Facebook page on Tuesday evening, in response to Deputy Prosecutor General István Lajtár having submitted a motion to the Speaker of the National»»»
Republicans seek distance from Trump as US midterms loom
Washington, United States: President Donald Trump is asking Republicans to make November's US midterm elections a referendum on him. A growing number of the party's candidates appear intent on making their races about almost anything else. With Trump's approval rating at a record low and Democrats »»»
Kyrgyzstan agrees to export grain to China via Torugart - | 24.KG
Kyrgyzstan has reached an agreement with China to export grain products through Torugart road checkpoint. The agreement was reached on September 22 during a meeting between Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan and Minister of Economy and Commerce Erlist Akunbekov and Sun Meijun»»»
Kartik Aaryan earned his National Award. So why does sharing it with Mammootty feel wrong?
No shade to Kartik Aaryan, but a lifetime of fearless cinema deserved a stage of its own Dubai: When South Indian icon Mammootty walked up to collect his fourth National Film Award for Best Actor this week in India for his wicked turn in 'Bramayugam', the hall rose to its feet. It was a standing ov»»»
Saudi oil lifeline reopens: Aramco restarts East-West pipeline bypassing Hormuz
East-West crude lifeline returns, offering partial buffer to Hormuz risks Saudi Arabia has restarted flows through its crucial East-West crude oil pipeline, restoring part of the kingdom’s ability to export oil without relying on the Strait of Hormuz. The reopening of the viral "Petroline" has brie»»»
Media Review: September 23
The October 25 presidential election is the dominant topic in Wednesday’s news coverage, with media outlets focusing on the presidential tickets and the candidates’ positions. POLITICS The Bulgarian National Television (BNT) reports that Vazrazhdane announced its presidential ticket on Tuesday, wit»»»
Kyrgyzstan signs UN Convention against Cybercrime - | 24.KG
Prosecutor General of Kyrgyzstan Malik Bekturganov signed the UN Convention against Cybercrime on behalf of the republic. The signing ceremony took place at the organization’s headquarters in New York. The convention is the first universal international legal instrument adopted by the UN aimed at c»»»
Bulgaria's Prime Minister Moves to Ban Gambling Ads
Prime Minister Rumen Radev said at the start of the cabinet meeting that Bulgaria is introducing a total ban on gambling advertising and changes to criminalize customs violations. Radev said the government does not want gambling to remain constantly visible to citizens or aggressive advertising to »»»
Bulgaria's Interior Minister Asks NRA to Audit Peevski's €5 Million Expenses
Interior Minister Demerdzhiev has formally asked the National Revenue Agency (NRA) to examine available information on significant expenses incurred by Delyan Peevski, chairman of the DPS parliamentary group. The request follows public statements made by Peevski on Friday and published on his polit»»»
Zelensky says Ukraine is ready for an energy ceasefire with Russia
On the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York on Tuesday, Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky told journalists that Kyiv is ready to halt strikes on Russian energy infrastructure if Moscow does the same, with hopes to end the war before winter. Ukraine is ready to halt strikes on Russi»»»
Azerbaijan pardons jailed Frenchman after EU lifts sanctions on Russian billionaire
Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev on Wednesday pardoned a French national imprisoned for espionage a day after the EU lifted sanctions on a Russian billionaire. The French national Martin Ryan was pardoned by Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev on Wednesday. The pardon came a day afte»»»
Scattered to temporarily stormy showers expected Wednesday
Tunis, Sept.23 (TAP) - The weather is sometimes very cloudy on Wednesday with scattered to temporarily stormy showers expected in eastern coastal regions, locally reaching northern, central-western and southern regions in the afternoon. The wind is...»»»
Three Palestinians martyred by Israeli fire in Gaza - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Three Palestinians martyred by Israeli fire in Gaza 23-09-2026 11:27 AM Latest News Urgent News Three Palestinians martyred by Israeli fire»»»
Model from Kyrgyzstan makes debut at Diesel show in Milan - | 24.KG
Model Sumaya Tazhieva has become the first representative of Kyrgyzstan to walk in a show by the Italian brand Diesel in Milan. Her modeling agency announced the news. Sumaya hails from Batken region. About a year ago, she moved to Bishkek and began pursuing a career in modeling. During this time, »»»
Kanybek Tumanbaev orders measures to reduce queues for driving tests - | 24.KG
More than 250 vehicles are planned to be allocated in Kyrgyzstan to ensure timely driving tests and reduce queues, the Presidential Affairs Department reported. Kanybek Tumanbaev, head of the Presidential Affairs Department, visited the State Center for Vehicle and Driver Registration. The meeting »»»
Premier Energy Group becomes first tenant of PPF Real Estate’s ARC office project in Bucharest
PPF Real Estate has announced that Premier Energy Group, a vertically integrated energy infrastructure company operating in Southeastern Europe, has signed a lease agreement at ARC, the company’s flagship office development currently under construction in Bucharest. Premier Energy Group will occupy»»»
Kyrgyzstan and Pakistan to facilitate cargo transit through ports and corridors - | 24.KG
A draft law on ratification of an agreement with Pakistan on transit trade has been submitted for public discussion in Kyrgyzstan. The document regulates freedom of transit, the use of transport corridors, ports and border crossing points, multimodal transportation, as well as customs, phytosanitar»»»
Diplomats congratulate Kyrgyzstanis on State Language Day - | 24.KG
Every year on September 23, Kyrgyzstan marks an important date — State Language Day. It is more than just a date on the calendar; it is a deeply symbolic occasion highlighting the country’s identity, cultural heritage and national unity. On this day, particular attention is focused on the Kyrgyz la»»»
Unions rally against new ‘EU Inc’ race-to-bottom on labour laws and pay
The EU is hoping to ease business expansion across the single market – but Europe’s unions worry about the price this will carry for labour rights and remuneration if employers can choose to register their business thousands of kilometres from where their workers are based. The 28th Regime, also kn»»»
UAE tightens fake Emiratisation crackdown with fines reaching Dh500,000
MoHRE uses AI and data analytics to detect attempts to circumvent Emiratisation rules Dubai: The UAE is stepping up its crackdown on fake Emiratisation, using artificial intelligence, data analytics and digital monitoring to uncover attempts by private companies to circumvent national employment ta»»»
Asian Development Bank raises Republic of Korea's 2026 Growth Forecast to 3.2%
Seou: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Wednesday raised its 2026 economic growth forecast for Republic of Korea to 3.2% from the 2.6% projected in July, citing strong exports and corporate earnings amid the AI boom. According to Yonhap News Agency, the ADB's latest estimate marks a 0.6% increase»»»
Saudi National Day: An enduring history and an ambitious future
On September 23rd of each year, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia commemorates one of the most significant milestones in its history: its National Day. This occasion embodies the story of a nation’s unification and state-building, bridging the legacy of the past, the achievements of the present, and the »»»
Interior Minister Asks Revenue Agency to Look for Possible Discrepancy between Income, Spending of Movement for Rights and Freedoms Leader
The Interior Minister has sent a tipoff to the National Revenue Agency (NRA) asking it to look into data of hefty spending by Movement for Rights and Freedoms leader Delyan Peevski, the Interior Ministry said Wednesday. The tipoff follows remarks by Peevski in the corridors of Parliament last Frida»»»
Syria outlines financial reform plans at high-level New York meeting
New York, Sept. 22 (SANA) Syrian Finance Minister Mohammed Yisr Barnieh outlined Syria’s financial reform priorities at a high-level meeting at United Nations headquarters in New York, saying the country is moving from planning to implementation in its economic recovery. Barnieh took part in a roun»»»
Anthropic, OpenAI launch cheaper AI models despite mounting safety concerns
Washington, USA: Anthropic and OpenAI have launched new, less costly models of artificial intelligence just hours apart, days after officials from both companies called for a slowdown in AI development. Anthropic said its Opus 5.5 comes close to the performance of its flagship model at a significan»»»
Romania becomes Eastern Europe’s largest e-commerce market
Romania’s e-commerce market reached EUR 12.9 billion in 2025, up 10% from the previous year, making it the largest e-commerce market in Eastern Europe, according to the European E-Commerce Report 2026, cited by Agerpres. The research, conducted for Ecommerce Europe and EuroCommerce by the Centre fo»»»
From Abu Dhabi classrooms to Puerto Rico’s stage: 10 things to know about Miss Universe India Kaziah Liz Mejo
UAE-born law student aims for India’s fourth Miss Universe crown, pizza in hand Dubai: When Gulf News tracked down Miss Universe India 2026 Kaziah Liz Mejo, the Abu Dhabi-bred law student was in Jaipur, caught in a whirlwind of rehearsals, photo shoots and media requests. Her life had changed almos»»»
Hezbollah MP Raad: Consensus on Defense Strategy Requires Sovereign Authority
Head of Hezbollah’s Loyalty to the Resistance parliamentary bloc MP Mohammad Raad said a national consensus on a comprehensive security and defense strategy requires a sovereign authority, stressing that the resistance group’s red lines remain unchanged. In an interview with Al-Modon, published on »»»
Government Proposes Criminalizing Customs Violations, Making Smuggling a Serious Crime
The government is submitting Criminal Code amendments to criminalize customs violations and classify smuggling as a serious crime, Prime Minister Rumen Radev said at Wednesday's Cabinet meeting. The government is also tightening customs controls, he said. Radev said customs violations had until now»»»
North Korea weightlifter sets three world records for Asian Games gold
Nagoya, Japan: North Korea's Ri Song Gum gave her country their first gold of the Asian Games on Wednesday in style, setting three world records in the women's 49kg class in Nagoya. In the process she joined an elite club of just four weightlifters who have won three Asian Games gold medals. Ri hau»»»
Iran 'toughens' conditions for ending war after US deal collapse
Revolutionary Guards spokesman Hossein Mohebi said on Tuesday that Iran had hardened its conditions for ending the war with the United States following the collapse of a June deal, adding Washington now had "no choice" but to accept its demands. Iran had previously agreed with the United States to »»»
You still don’t have the cards: The bluff Zelensky is taking to Trump
“You don’t have the cards.” That was the message US President Donald Trump famously delivered to Vladimir Zelensky during their fiery Oval Office showdown in February 2025. Trump accused the Ukrainian leader of “gambling with World War III” and showing ingratitude for US aid, while pointing out tha»»»
Draw to Determine Ballot Number of Candidates in October Presidential Elections
The Central Election Commission (CEC) Wednesday is holding a draw to determine the numbers on the ballot of candidates in the October 25 presidential elections. The draw will begin at 3:00 p.m., the CEC said. By the expiry of the deadline on Tuesday, CEC had received registration documents for 28 c»»»
2036 Olympic Games bid reflects Qatar’s sporting ambitions: Al Kuwari
Doha, Qatar: CEO of Qatar’s bid to host the 2036 Olympic and Paralympic Games Fatima Sultan Al Kuwari has expressed confidence in Doha’s ability to present a strong bid and deliver an exceptional Games experience. Speaking during a dialogue session with Qatari media representatives at Bayt Qatar, o»»»
Match officials appointed for FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2026
Doha, Qatar: The FIFA Referees Committee has announced the match officials who will take charge of fixtures at this year’s FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2026, which will be contested from November 19 to December 13. A total of 81 match officials, comprising 27 referees and 54 assistant referees from 36»»»