Elections in Russia: the 1001 tricks to remove inconvenient candidates
The Russian authorities are using dubious claims to disqualify candidates previously cleared to run in the parliamentary election from September 18 to 20. The war in Ukraine is making the Kremlin even more cautious about who is allowed to campaign. Getting eliminated from Russia’s parliamentary ele»»»
Talking Europe - I'm extremely worried by extremists that win elections in Europe: Luxembourg's PM Luc Frieden
"European strategic autonomy" is a buzz phrase in Brussels and in EU capitals these days. What does it mean for space policy? That was one of the central points that we raised with the Prime Minister of Luxembourg, Luc Frieden, during his visit to Paris for the International Space Summit hosted by »»»
School and university transport: 727 new buses to reinforce fleet by end of 2026
Tunis, Sept. 11, 2026 (TAP) - The school and university transport fleet is expected to increase by about 13% with the anticipated delivery of 727 new buses by the end of 2026, to be allocated to various regions across the country, Minister of...»»»
Anthropic blocks scientists using Claude for bioweapons research
Anthropic says it has caught scientists using its AI models for research that could help develop biological weapons, including work aimed at making dangerous pathogens more transmissible and harmful. Five cases of biological researchers using Claude raised serious security concerns, according to a »»»
MPs to Choose Supreme Judicial Council Members from 20 Parliamentary-Quota Candidates
All 20 nominations for members of the Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) from the parliamentary quota have been published on the website of the National Assembly. MPs will have to elect 11 members from among them — six to serve on the Judges Chamber and five on the Prosecutors Chamber. MPs from Progres»»»
Hungarian oil giant MOL reacted to the government's diesel support decision
Hungarian oil and gas company MOL has backed the government’s new diesel support scheme but warned that reintroducing a fuel price freeze could lead to petrol and diesel shortages within days. The company said the monthly HUF 5,000 (EUR 13.76) support announced by the government was a better soluti»»»
Poor mobile signal for two years? Villagers tie telecom worker to tower
Video shows unusual protest over poor calls, internet before police arrive How angry can a village get about bad mobile reception? In one Indian village, residents were apparently angry enough to tie a telecom worker to a tower. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simp»»»
Over 300 Participants Gather in Ruse for Interventional Medicine Forum
More than 300 medical professionals are taking part in the seventh Ruse Interventional Days, which opened in the northern Bulgarian city on Friday and will continue until September 13, the organizers said. The three-day forum brings together Bulgarian specialists and guests from Spain, Italy, Germa»»»
Suhail auction offers the rarest falcons at Katara International Hunting and Falcons Exhibition
Doha: The activities of the Katara International Hunting and Falcons Exhibition "Suhail 2026" continued on its fourth day, amid a continuous public attendance, with a remarkable variety in participants, products, and accompanying cultural events that combine Qatari heritage, traditional crafts, art»»»
NBS gross FX reserves hit record-high 30.80 bln euros at end-August
BELGRADE - National Bank of Serbia (NBS) gross FX reserves reached their highest end-of-month level of 30,805.4 mln euros at end-August, the NBS said on Friday. "They covered 163.9 pct of money supply M1 and 7.0 months’ worth of the country’s import of goods and services, which is more than twice t»»»
Yes, Bulgaria Party Seeks Documents and Explanations about Drug Dealer's Pardon in 2022
The Yes, Bulgaria party said on Friday it will request from the competent authorities the documents on the basis of which Ognyan Atanasov, a convicted drug dealer, was pardoned in 2022 by Iliana Iotova, then vice president and currently president of Bulgaria, who has announced that she will run for»»»
Foreign Minister receives Swiss Ambassador at close of his mission in Tunisia
TUNIS, Sept. 11, 2026 (TAP) – Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad Mohamed Ali Nafti on Friday received Swiss Ambassador Josef Renggli, who paid him a farewell visit on the occasion of the end of his mission in...»»»
Former school guard jailed in Hungary for sexually abusing two vulnerable minors
A former school guard and child-care worker has been sentenced to eight years in prison for sexually abusing two minors, the Budapest IV and XV District Court ruled at first instance on Friday. Court hearing held behind closed doors The man was found guilty of endangering a minor, repeated sexual v»»»
Tusk says EU can forget about global competitiveness at current energy prices
The EU can forget about competitiveness while energy prices remain prohibitively high, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has warned, urging Brussels to avoid policies that push costs higher. Tusk spoke on Thursday at a press conference of the Visegrad Four (V4) – Poland, Hungary, Slovakia, and the »»»
UN to launch global alliance for South-South Cooperation to drive sustainable development
Doha: Speaking to Qatar News Agency (QNA), economist Dr. Abdullah Al Khater emphasized that the primary economic value of the Global Alliance for South-South Cooperation lies in bridging the gap between demand and supply by linking expertise, capital, and market needs through a unified, effective n»»»
Kuwait begins moving Palestinian residency permits from travel documents to passports
Around 8,700 travel document holders are expected to benefit from the new procedures Dubai: Kuwait has begun a new phase in regulating the residency status of Palestinians holding travel documents, with procedures under way to transfer their residency permits to Palestinian passports. The General D»»»
BRICS Turns 20: New Delhi Summit to Shape Next Phase of Expanded Bloc
The 18th BRICS Summit, to be hosted by India in New Delhi on September 12–13, will bring together leaders of the expanded 11-member grouping, along with partner countries and outreach invitees, as the bloc seeks to translate its growing economic weight into deeper cooperation and greater influence »»»
Moscow Industrial Companies Discuss Partnerships at INNOPROM. India
Moscow industrial companies showcased their high-tech developments and held talks with potential partners during the international industrial exhibition INNOPROM. India, Polina Pavlova, adviser to the Moscow government minister, said. She added that Indian representatives expressed interest in loca»»»
Oman police detain woman following fatal attack on her mother in Muscat
Police say the incident occurred in Al Khoudh and legal procedures are under way Muscat: An Asian woman has been arrested in Muscat after allegedly attacking her mother with a bladed weapon, causing fatal injuries, the Royal Oman Police said. The incident took place in Al Khoudh in Muscat Governora»»»
Meteorology warns of expected low horizontal visibility in some coastal areas at late night
Doha: The Meteorology Department warned of expected low horizontal visibility in some coastal areas late at night. It is expected that the weather on the coast tonight, until 6:00 AM tomorrow, Saturday, will be humid with suspended dust and light fog to fog in some areas late at night. At sea, it w»»»
UAE President meets German business leaders during state visit
Talks focus on investment, technology, energy and opportunities created by new agreements Berlin: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met with German business leaders and company executives as part of his state visit to the Federal Republic of Germany. During the meeting, »»»
Talking Europe - French far-right leader polling ahead for 2027 election: should the EU be afraid?
In Brussels, opinion polls coming out of France have not escaped attention. Two polls see far right leader Marine Le Pen beating all her likely rivals in the French presidential election, which is set to take place in April and May of next year. Le Pen, the head of the far-right National Rall»»»
Djuric: Most fruitful years of Serbia-Slovakia cooperation yet ahead
BELGRADE - Serbian caretaker FM Marko Djuric attended on Friday a reception at the Slovak embassy in Belgrade that marked Slovakia's Constitution Day and Armed Forces Day. In an address, Djuric said "the most fruitful years of our cooperation are yet ahead." He said he was greatly honoured to be ab»»»
Trump Admits: Iran War Has Taken Longer than He Expected
U.S. President Donald Trump admitted that the American military operation against Iran has taken longer than he expected. Speaking yesterday evening in Dallas, Texas, during the Republican National Convention held ahead of the midterm congressional elections in November, he said: “We have built the»»»
Eight Parties and 15 Nomination Committees Register for Presidential Election
The Central Election Commission (CEC) has received registration documents from eight political parties and 15 nomination committees seeking to participate in the Bulgarian presidential election on October 25, the CEC press office said on Friday. The parties that have submitted documents are Vazrazh»»»
Six Customs Officers, Three Civilians Detained for Diversion of Seized Imports from Turkiye
Six customs officers and three civilians have been detained in an operation by the General Directorate for Combating Organized Crime (GDCOC) targeting the diversion of goods seized during illegal imports from Turkiye. The operation is carried out in Svilengrad, Elhovo, and at the Lesovo border cros»»»
The legacy of 9/11: How the War on Terror reshaped the Muslim world
On the morning of September 11, 2001, Americans watched in horror as hijacked planes struck the World Trade Center and the Pentagon and crashed in a field near Shanksville, Pennsylvania. Nearly 3,000 people were killed. Less than a month later, the US went to war in Afghanistan. Two years after tha»»»
Russia Expects That Trilateral Negotiations on Ukraine Will Resume in Foreseeable Future - Kremlin
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia expects trilateral talks on a settlement in Ukraine to resume in the foreseeable future. The Kremlin remains open, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Friday. "We remain open to negotiations. We hope that, as discussed with the US negotiators, we will be able to meet a»»»
What experts wish jobseekers knew before landing in Dubai
From CVs to networking: how to use every day of your Dubai job search The moment you land in Dubai on a job exploration visa, the clock starts ticking from day one. Sixty days, 90 days, or 120 days. That’s it. It may sound simple on paper: fly in, secure an interview, get hired, and convert your vi»»»
Rejected abroad, heard in Dubai: court opens door to fresh divorce claims
Wife can reopen case in UAE if marital harm continued after earlier rejection Dubai: A wife may file a fresh divorce for harm case in the UAE even if an earlier claim brought abroad was dismissed, provided she can prove that the harm continued or reoccurred , Dubai’s highest court has ruled. The ve»»»
Qatar affirms the right to development is a fundamental human right
Geneva: The State of Qatar affirmed that the right to development is a fundamental human right, crowned by the adoption of the Declaration on the Right to Development in 1986, noting that forty years after the adoption of this Declaration, the principles and standards contained therein continue to »»»
Reporters - Nepal: Rescue efforts continue in the aftermath of a flash flooding disaster
Two weeks after the devastating flash floods, the number of dead and missing continues to rise. At Kathmandu’s public hospital, as well as outside the military base in Bidur, hundreds of photographs of missing people have been put up. Hundreds of families come forward, hoping for news – good o»»»
[Interview] ‘Not everyone wants to come to Europe’, says IOM researcher warning against migration panic
First published in Deník N. “We should under no circumstances speak about migration as an ‘invasion’,” Pablo Rojas Coppari, a researcher at the International Organisation for Migration, warns. In this interview, he discusses the situation in Ceuta, public perceptions of migration, and why, in his v»»»
Press Review - Did the War on Terror succeed? Or did Washington fall into al Qaeda’s trap?
PRESS REVIEW: Friday, September 11– 25 years on from 9/11, the international press reflects on the war on terror, its legacy and its failings. In France, the far-right National Rally party tries desperately to distance itself from the overtly racist comments of one of its security of»»»
18-Year-Old Driver in Smolyan Crash That Killed Two Brothers Released on BailOpinions
The 18-year-old driver involved in a serious crash that killed two brothers near the village of Smilyan has been released on bail, according to magistrates in Smolyan. The court determined that there was no risk that the young man would flee or commit another crime. The accident happened on the roa»»»
Watch: Sheikh Mohamed meets UAE students studying in Germany
UAE President pledges full support for Emirati scholars pursuing studies in Germany Berlin: As part of his state visit to the Federal Republic of Germany, UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met with a number of UAE students studying at universities in the country. During »»»
Qatari national team will face its Australian counterpart in a friendly match next November in preparation for the 2027 Asian Cup
Doha: The Qatar Football Association announced today that the national team will play a friendly match against Australia on November 13 at the Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium. This friendly match is part of the Al-Annabi team's preparations for the 2027 Asian Cup finals, which will be hosted by Saudi Arab»»»
He lent friends his bank card to buy games. It landed him in custody for three weeks
The young man let friends use his card after they told him they wanted to buy games Dubai: A young man spent three weeks in custody after lending his bank card to friends who told him they wanted to buy games, only for investigators to discover that the card had instead been used to purchase drugs,»»»
Péter Magyar would break away from Russian oil, but expects something in return from Brussels
Hungary could seek financial support from the European Union as it considers gradually reducing its dependence on Russian oil and gas, while analysts warn that replacing Russian energy could significantly increase costs for the Hungarian economy. Speaking at a V4 summit press conference in Bratisla»»»
Macut receives Algerian ambassador
BELGRADE - Serbian caretaker PM Djuro Macut received Algerian Ambassador to Belgrade Moncef Mansri on Friday to discuss enhancement of bilateral relations. "Macut welcomed the new Ambassador and emphasised that the friendship between Serbia and Algeria has deep historical roots and provides a good »»»
'We Bring Together Thoughtful People From Around The World' - Head of Rosmolodezh
The International Youth Festival 2026 will begin on September 11 in Yekaterinburg, bringing together 10,000 young people from 191 countries. The event will include 5,000 Russian participants and 5,000 foreign guests, including 1,000 teenagers aged 14–17. The festival will run until September 17 und»»»
Philippines ferry fire death toll rises to 35, 54 still missing
Coast guard recovers 30 bodies from gutted vessel and says more remain aboard Coron: The Philippine coast guard has recovered 30 bodies from a ferry consumed in a blaze that swept through it "in seconds", a spokeswoman said Friday, adding that more remained on the stricken vessel. The coast guard r»»»
Victims of online harm fear von der Leyen will backtrack on child social‑media ban
“My daughter Marie was a sunny girl. She liked music, dancing and being creative,” said Stephanie Mistre, a French activist supporting victims of the harmful effects social media. “She left us on 16 September 2021. I discovered the morbid reality of my daughter’s life on TikTok only a month after h»»»
French government lowers its economic growth forecast to 0.5% in 2026
Paris: France is facing increasing economic and financial pressures, amid a drop in economic growth forecasts and rising borrowing costs, at the same time as the government needs to take tough measures to reduce the budget deficit and secure financial resources. Roland Lescure, the French Minister »»»
Yemeni Military Spokesman Announces Large-scale Operation against Pro-Saudi Mercenaries
The spokesman for the Yemeni Armed Forces Brigadier General Yahya Saree announced in a statement a large-scale, qualitative military operation “And Allah is More Severe in Might and More Severe in Punishment” along several fronts, to expel the Saudi mobilizations from several districts of the weste»»»
Vance calls Democrats 'party of hatred' as he seizes MAGA spotlight
US Vice President JD Vance launched a virulent attack on the Democratic Party Thursday, accusing them of being the "party of hatred" at day two of the Republican convention ahead of the November midterm elections. With public support for President Donald Trump at record lows, Republican figures are»»»
Innovation and Digital Transformation Minister Appoints New Sofia Tech Park Supervisory Board
Innovation and Digital Transformation Minister Ivan Vasilev, acting on behalf of the State in exercising its shareholder rights in Sofia Tech Park, has appointed three members of the company’s Supervisory Board. The appointees are Ivan Mihaylov, who will retain his position as chair, Anton Kitipov,»»»
JVC's paid parking expands - less clutter, but costly for multi-car families, residents say
Residents report fewer abandoned cars and blocked entrances, but higher parking costs Dubai: Since paid parking was rolled out across Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC) in March this year, the majority of the community's residential streets have come under the PARKONIC system. Now a new pocket of the ne»»»
US-Iran conflict: What UAE residents need to know tonight, September 11
Houthis advance towards Bab Al Mandeb as Hormuz remains restricted, oil stays above $100 The US-Iran war is putting pressure on two of the world's most important shipping routes, with Iran-aligned Houthi forces advancing around the Bab Al Mandeb Strait. At the same time, traffic through the Strait »»»
Researchers developing antibodies to prevent one of the most widespread viruses
Washington: Researchers from the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center and the University of Washington in the United States have developed new antibodies that could help prevent infection with the Epstein-Barr virus and reduce its complications, a promising scientific step in combating one of the most com»»»