VIP Packs offers exclusive benefits, Dubai Parks passes and a chance to win Dh31,000 DUBAI: Global Village will open pre-orders for its Season 31 VIP Packs on September 21, with public sales starting on September 26 through the Coca-Cola Arena website. The packs will be sold exclusively online, wit»»»

Doha, Qatar: As the ban on working in open spaces comes to an end yesterday, September 15, the Ministry of Labour (MoL) has reaffirmed that the end of the summer restriction does not mean an end to preventive measures, stressing the need for employers and workers to continue adhering to occupationa»»»

President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov and First Lady Aigul Japarova visited the Memorial Tower in Seoul on September 16 as part of their official visit to the Republic of Korea. The president and his wife took part in a wreath-laying ceremony at the memorial and honored the memory of the heroes who»»»

It is proposed to impose fines for using organic labeling on products that are not organic. A draft law has been submitted for public discussion in Kyrgyzstan. The amendments provide for liability for using labels reserved for certified organic products. These include the words «organic,» «ecologic»»»

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»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Labour, represented by the National Committee for Combating Human Trafficking, in partnership with the National Human Rights Committee, organised the first workshop on the National Referral System, entitled “National Referral System for Combating Human Trafficking: Prot»»»

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»»»

The National Assembly is expected to debate at first reading on Wednesday two bills amending the Foreigners in the Republic of Bulgaria Act, tabled by the Council of Ministers and Democratic Bulgaria (DB), according to Parliament’s draft weekly programme. The bill submitted by the Council of Minist»»»

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»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Civil Service and Government Development Bureau (CGB), in coordination with the General Tax Authority, has announced specialised job opportunities available through the unified employment and professional development platform “Kawader.” In an official statement issued yesterday, th»»»

Russian citizens in Kyrgyzstan will be able to vote in the elections of deputies of the ninth convocation of the State Duma on September 20. Four polling stations will operate from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. without breaks, Russian Ambassador to Kyrgyzstan Sergei Vakunov said at a briefing. Voting will be or»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar smart cities market size is projected to reach $10.9bn (QR39.68bn) by 2034, growing at a compound annual growth rate of 14.14 percent from 2026 to 2034, according to a market report by IMARC Group. The report indicates that the market is currently experiencing robust expansio»»»

Markets are now pricing a 92% probability that the Fed will raise rates Gold prices are inching upwards on Wednesday as high oil prices continue to fuel inflation concerns and as interest-rate hike bets are near-certain ahead of the Federal Reserve’s policy decision. Get it: Fast, verified news for»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE) has launched the second edition of its 'Hisn' preventive project in government schools and kindergartens for the 2026-2027 academic year, as part of efforts to promote students’ mental and social health and create safe, supportive »»»

Drivers heading towards Khalifa City and Mussafah are facing delays in the area Heavy traffic is reported on several major roads in Abu Dhabi this morning, with significant congestion on E22 and E30, according to Google Maps live traffic data. Traffic is particularly slow around the Sheikh Zayed Gr»»»

Talantbek Soltobaev, Kyrgyzstan’s Minister of Transport and Communications, has proposed completing the feasibility study for an alternative Almaty—Issyk-Kul road. He discussed the matter with Kazakhstan’s Ambassador, Abylkair Skakov. According to the ministry’s press service, the parties also disc»»»

Prime Minister Rumen Radev will meet Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babis, who arrives in Bulgaria on Wednesday for an official visit at the invitation of his Bulgarian counterpart, the Government Information Service said. The two prime ministers will discuss opportunities to deepen bilateral cooperat»»»

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»»»

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»»»

France's incoming ambassador to the US has been cleared to take up his post after Paris apologised for criticism of Washington over a UN vote. Aurelien Lechevallier, chosen by President Emmanuel Macron to replace Laurent Bili, is expected to arrive in Washington in the coming weeks following the di»»»

Republican Rep. Thomas Massie has introduced articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, accusing him of abusing Pentagon powers in the war of aggression against Iran and other US military operations he describes as unlawful. The resolution could force a House vote. Massie charg»»»

The US war against Iran has already cost the Pentagon an estimated $38.1 billion through August 1, according to a new Congressional Budget Office report — and the bill is still rising. CBO says another month of fighting could cost $2–3 billion, depending on the intensity of operations. The biggest »»»

The 2028 UEFA Super Cup will be held in Kazakhstan at Astana Arena, the official website of the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) reports. Astana Arena was opened in 2009 and has a capacity of 30,000 spectators. The UEFA Super Cup is an annual football competition organized by UEFA tha»»»

There was no immediate confirmation of the identity of those aboard the helicopter Los Angeles, United States: Three people were killed Tuesday in a fiery crash when a US news media helicopter covering a deadly bus crash came down in a Los Angeles neighborhood. Media in the city had scrambled to co»»»

From Wednesday until September 18, Bulgarian Air Force (BAF) flight crews will conduct flights involving live-fire exercises against aerial targets at the Shabla Air Defence Firing Range, the Air Force said on Facebook. The Air Force Command said that danger zones in the airspace above the range, t»»»

The search for Belarusian climber Nikolai Sviridov on Korumdu Peak in Kyrgyzstan was called off the previous day, the volunteers’ headquarters said. The climber’s body was not found. «For four days, a team of drone operators worked on the mountain alongside climber Andrei Erokhin. They filmed the r»»»

UAE airlines restore capacity as Iran conflict keeps skies uncertain Also In This Package Iran has underground ‘missile cities’ on Gulf coast Iran war has burned through 65% of US Patriot missiles The US-Iran conflict continues to disrupt aviation and shipping across the Gulf, but signs of recovery»»»

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»»»

In recent years, relations between the Republic of Korea and the Kyrgyz Republic have reached a qualitatively new level. In December 2024, the two countries elevated their bilateral relations to a «comprehensive partnership,» reflecting the expansion of cooperation from development assistance and p»»»

Fighting between Iran-backed Houthis and the Saudi-backed Yemeni govt drags in Riyadh Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: The Saudi-led coalition battling Yemen's Houthis accused the rebels on Wednesday of targeting Islam's holy city Mecca, sparking outrage across the Muslim world and deepening the conflict roil»»»

On Monday evening, Prime Minister Péter Magyar briefly commented on a speech by Lőrinc Mészáros that had appeared on Facebook, posting on his own Facebook page: "good lawyer wanted, same place." The prime minister was responding to remarks made by the owner of the Mészáros Group at the company’s we»»»

The foreign minister filed a criminal complaint on suspicion of breach of fiduciary duty causing particularly significant financial harm, following the discovery during an audit that Péter Szijjártó and his delegation had "routinely" used private aircraft or special military planes for their foreig»»»

The government is halting the reconstruction of Buda Castle and will launch a new public procurement process for the works, the Ministry of Transport and Investment (KBM) announced on Monday to Világgazdaság. In its response to the outlet’s inquiry, the ministry recalled that the government had ord»»»

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 women’s U17 football team of Kyrgyzstan has begun its participation in the Central Asian Football Association (CAFA) U17 international tournament, the Kyrgyz Football Union reports. In the opening round, the team faced Iran and secured a 2–1 victory. Narselya Ilyasova (23rd minute) and Perizat »»»

The volume of industrial production increased by 4.7% year-on-year in July 2026. The working-day adjusted index is equal to the non-adjusted one. The increase in production volume was primarily driven by growth in output in the manufacture of transport equipment and in the manufacture of computer, »»»

The strategic Tu-95MS bombers were escorted by Su-33 fighter jets and intercepted by a pair of Norwegian F-35s scrambled from Evenes Air Base to monitor the Russian aircraft. The flight, which took place over the Barents and Norwegian Seas early on Tuesday morning, 15 September, lasted five hours, »»»

The Kyrgyzstan’s national football team squad for upcoming friendly matches during the FIFA international window and as part of preparations for the 2027 AFC Asian Cup has been announced. The Kyrgyz Football Union (KFU) reported. The squad includes 25 players called up by head coach Urmat Abdukaimo»»»

Citizens of five member states of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) may soon be able to travel within the bloc using national ID cards, without international passports. The Azerbaijani APA news agency reported this, citing OTS Secretary General Kubanychbek Omuraliev. The countries concerned a»»»

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»»»

Rescuer thought the possum had died before it suddenly opened its eyes An Australian wildlife rescue team received a call about a possum believed to be dead after it became wedged between two fence posts. But when a rescuer arrived at the scene, the animal was found to be alive. A rescuer from Hami»»»

Civil Defence urges caution as thunderstorms threaten several regions Dubai: Saudi Arabia’s Civil Defence has urged residents to exercise caution as thunderstorms and heavy rain are forecast across several regions of the Kingdom through Saturday, raising the risk of flash floods. The General Direct»»»

NCM forecasts humid conditions across some coastal and internal areas Dubai: Temperatures are expected to reach 46°C in parts of the UAE on Wednesday, with humid conditions raising the possibility of fog or mist overnight and into Thursday morning, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (N»»»

Jakarta: Indonesia is seeking between $26 billion and $27 billion in additional funding over the next five years in order to help finance its national healthcare system transformation and boost average life expectancy, Health Minister Budi Gunadi Sadikin said. Speaking at the fourth Indonesia Healt»»»

Colaba landmark among four Mumbai eateries facing action over food safety violations Mumbai’s iconic Cafe Mondegar has had its food licence suspended after an inspection by the Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) found several food safety and hygiene violations. The action is part of an »»»

Washington’s crackdown on Iran’s 'shadow fleet' ripples through global oil trade Iran’s crude exports have effectively disappeared from the international market as a US naval blockade, tighter sanctions and months of attacks have disrupted the country’s ability to move oil through the Gulf of Oman »»»

WASHINGTON, United States — Key changes to US tariffs on Canadian goods took effect Tuesday, with cheeses and motorboats among products added to the list of affected items while toilet paper, fishing rod parts and cement are now exempt.The move comes weeks ahead of US midterm elections, as househol»»»

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»»»

API figures reveal sharp rise in US crude supplies and refined fuel reserves US inventories of crude oil, gasoline and distillates all rose last week, according to data from the American Petroleum Institute, as the market weighs a prolonged US-Iran war and severe disruptions to Middle East oil ship»»»

As humanoid robots find practical uses, engineers rethink what successful AI looks like Recently, more than 2,000 humanoid robots ran races, played football and demonstrated a rapidly expanding range of physical capabilities at the World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing. The event showcased remarkab»»»