Petkovic, UNMIK chief discuss politically motivated arrests of Kosovo-Metohija Serbs
BELGRADE - The head of the Serbian government office for Kosovo-Metohija Petar Petkovic met with UNMIK head Peter Due on Tuesday to discuss politically motivated arrests of Kosovo-Metohija Serbs by the provisional institutions in Pristina. "Serbs in the province expect the mission to respond with h»»»
How Trump’s sweeping changes are remaking Washington
President Donald Trump has focused on remaking Washington in his second term, from blades of grass on the White House lawn to new monuments around the city. He regularly directs the presidential helicopter to fly over his projects, surveying his changes from above. No modern president has done more»»»
UAE university enrolment hits decade high
More than 57,000 new students enrolled in 2024-25 More than 57,000 new students enrolled at UAE universities and higher education institutions during the 2024-25 academic year, the highest intake recorded in a decade, as universities rethink how they prepare graduates for a job market increasingly »»»
Man clings to car bonnet for nearly 2km as driver keeps going after crash
CCTV captures bizarre aftermath of collision before witnesses call police A man was carried for nearly two kilometres on the bonnet of a moving car after a road collision in northern India, with the dramatic incident captured on CCTV. The incident happened in Sitarganj in Uttarakhand’s Udham Singh »»»
Prime Minister receives written message from Czech Prime Minister
Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani received a written message from Prime Minister of the Czech Republic, HE Andrej Babis, pertaining to bilateral cooperation relations and ways to support and develop them. The message w»»»
UAE Ministry of Justice leads shift towards agentic AI,
Abu Dhabi showcase reveals agentic AI framework balancing automation with human judgment As part of its participation in the 15th United Nations Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice – Abu Dhabi 2026, hosted by the UAE at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi until 1 October 2026, the UAE Ministry of »»»
Russian-linked forensic technology reached Hungarian police
A company selling powerful digital forensic tools to law-enforcement agencies across Europe — including the Hungarian police — has been accused by US authorities of concealing its Russian ownership and the fact that its software was developed in Russia. The case has raised fresh questions over Russ»»»
Labour and Social Policy Minister Outlines Idea of Codifying Social Support Legislation
Bulgaria’s Labour and Social Policy Minister Nataliya Efremova Tuesday outlined the idea of codifying legislation in the field of social support. The aim is to establish a more logical system by making existing measures more consistent and easier to understand, she added. Efremova was speaking at a»»»
Vazrazhdane Presidential Candidate Kostadin Kostadinov Visits Ruse
Vazrazhdane presidential candidate Kostadin Kostadinov visited Ruse. He laid flowers at the city’s Monument of Liberty. Later, at the party campaign stand in central Ruse, Kostadinov met with citizens and visitors to the city. He said that the main question that should be put before the Bulgarian p»»»
Mystery over UK airbase scare after reports no explosives found
Fairford, United Kingdom: A UK probe into a suspected bomb plot at an airbase used by the United States was mired in confusion on Tuesday, after media reported no explosives were detected in vehicles seized nearby. As armed guards maintained a cordon around a nearby village, Washington questioned t»»»
Large fire breaks out in eastern industrial zone of Bishkek - | 24.KG
A large fire has broken out in the eastern industrial zone of Bishkek. Footage showing a major blaze and thick smoke has been circulating on social media. The footage shows flames engulfing a large area, with a dense smoke rising over the district. There is currently no official information on whic»»»
North Korean DMZ landmine blasts 'violation of armistice': Seoul
Seoul: The blasts that wounded three soldiers from the Republic of Korea last week were apparently caused by North Korean mines, Seoul said Tuesday, accusing Pyongyang of an armistice violation and warning of "corresponding measures". One soldier lost a foot due to the explosions in the Demilitaris»»»
Air Senegal removes cabin crew from route after alleged package trafficking
Dakar: Senegal's flagship airline has removed its cabin crew from its popular Dakar-Paris route and replaced it with employees from a Georgian carrier following suspicion of contraband package trafficking, an airline official told AFP. Air Senegal grounded its entire Senegalese crew on the route st»»»
Gallant says main plan was walkie-talkie attack on Hezbollah, Netanyahu blocked it
Two years after Israel’s pager operation against Hezbollah, new details are emerging about the steps Israel took before thousands of devices carried by Hezbollah members exploded across Lebanon. Among them, according to former defense minister Yoav Gallant, was the killing of a Hezbollah member who»»»
UAE programme equips families to support neurodivergent children
Initiative gives parents, caregivers practical tools to understand child development Dubai: Hundreds of parents and caregivers across the UAE have been given practical training to better understand and support neurodivergent children and People of Determination, as part of an initiative that brough»»»
Iranian spokesman advises Americans to reconsider their leaders
Gen. Hossein Mohebbi, spokesman for the Revolutionary Guard, held a news conference dubbed “A letter to the American people” in Tehran, Iran's capital. He said that the only way for the war to end is for Washington to admit defeat and leave — a message apparently meant for the U.S. public just week»»»
Settler attack on West Bank village injures Israeli forces, drawing rare rebuke
More than 100 Israeli settlers attacked a Palestinian village in the occupied West Bank early Tuesday, drawing rare Israeli government condemnation after they injured three members of the security forces. The raid, along with another attack on a different West Bank village on Tuesday, comes amid mo»»»
Russia limits cash ruble exports to Kyrgyzstan to 1 million - | 24.KG
Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree tightening the rules for taking cash rubles out of the country. Individuals are now prohibited from exporting more than 1 million rubles in cash to EAEU member states, including Kyrgyzstan, with certain exceptions. Amounts exceeding 1 million rub»»»
EU seeks energy alternatives after spending over $113B extra since Iran war began
European Union nations have spent over an extra 100 billion euros ($113.5 billion) on energy imports since the outbreak of the Iran war, pushing politicians to seek alternatives to fossil fuels as prices skyrocket. Consumers in some European countries pay nearly 50% more at the pump, equivalent to »»»
Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan agree on military intelligence cooperation - | 24.KG
The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan has approved an agreement with Uzbekistan’s Ministry of Defense on cooperation in military intelligence. The document was signed on July 30, 2026, in Cholpon-Ata. The resolution was adopted to complete the domestic procedures required for the agreement to ente»»»
Iran's currency hits new record low, as war erodes Iran's economic stability
Iran's currency fell to a new record low on Tuesday, with traders in Tehran exchanging more than 2.5 million rials to the U.S. dollar in a stark reflection of how the war in the Middle East has steadily eroded the Iranian economy. The latest decline came just 27 days after the rial hit its previous»»»
Managing rainfall through technology, bricks could reduce flooding in Gulf region
LAS VEGAS: As climate patterns shift and extreme weather events increasingly threaten urban centers across the Middle East, city planners are turning to innovative software to simulate disasters before they strike.New technology, known as advanced catchment modelling, is being used to map the flow »»»
UK reaffirms support for stability, resilience and recovery in south Lebanon
A delegation from the British Embassy in Beirut, led by Chargée d’Affaires Victoria Dunne, visited south Lebanon last week to see first-hand the impact of the conflict on local communities and reaffirm UK support, the British Embassy said Tuesday. In Saida, the delegation met Mansour Daou, Governor»»»
Gulf News Edufair Dubai unveils 2026 seminar agenda
Three-day event to guide students on degrees, careers, AI and global study paths Gulf News Edufair Dubai has unveiled a comprehensive seminar agenda tackling key questions around higher education, career choices, global study pathways, professional qualifications, AI and the transition from school »»»
UAE launches global SAFE-T initiative to fight digital violence against women
Sheikha Fatima said supporting women has long been embedded in the UAE’s development plan Abu Dhabi: Under the patronage of Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak "Mother of the Nation", Chairwoman of the General Women’s Union, President of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood, and Supreme Chairwo»»»
Oura puts $2.2 billion IPO on hold as US listing market turns uncertain
Smart-ring maker had strong investor demand but chose to postpone its Nasdaq debut Health and fitness ring-maker Oura Inc. will delay its planned initial public offering on Nasdaq due to uncertainty in the market for first time offerings. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balance»»»
Berri says only Trump can pressure Israel to end Lebanon war
Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri said Tuesday that the U.S. administration and President Donald Trump are the only parties capable of pressuring Israel to end its war on Lebanon. "The main obstacle to implementing the ceasefire agreement is Israel's non-compliance with its obligations under all past »»»
Eye on Africa - Ethiopian forces claim to have retaken key Tigray town
In tonight's edition: Ethiopia's army says it's seized a key city in the northern region of Tigray amidst escalating conflict with local rebels. Also, two mass shootings in South Africa leave at least 28 dead. Plus Ugandan activist Praise Aloikin Opoloje is facing court after she turned up followin»»»
Democratic Bulgaria Proposes EUR 1,000 State Account for Every Baby Born from 2027
Democratic Bulgaria (DB) held a press conference here on Tuesday, at which DB MPs Ivaylo Mirchev and Bozhidar Bozhanov presented their party's proposal to have the State open a personal account with EUR 1,000 for all babies born after January 1, 2027. The initiative called Future Account proposes t»»»
The Entrepreneur who is building a new standard for education across the Middle East
Building teacher-first, AI-ready classrooms from the Gulf to the globe Oil wealth and rapid infrastructure booms have long defined the Gulf's growth story. Alongside it, a different kind of progress has been taking shape, built on textbooks, teacher training, and the systems that shape how children»»»
Lavrov on Poland's Proposal on Patriot Missiles: Study Russia's Military Doctrine
ISTRA, Russia (Sputnik) - Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on Tuesday called for studying Russia's military doctrine, commenting on Poland's proposal to host Patriot missile production on its territory. On Europe"Listen, we have a doctrine on this matter. A military doctrine that [Russian] Pr»»»
Indian delegation in Pakistan for Shanghai Cooperation Organisation talks
Senior official leads delegation to key meeting as Islamabad prepares for 2027 summit Dubai: A senior Indian official is visiting Pakistan for the first time since last year’s brief conflict between the two neighbours, leading a delegation to a key Shanghai Cooperation Organisation meeting in Islam»»»
Potatoes at 16 soms barely profitable: Six-month import ban proposed - | 24.KG
It is proposed to impose a six-month ban on potato imports in Kyrgyzstan. A draft Cabinet of Ministers resolution to this effect has been submitted for public discussion. According to the explanatory note, the restriction is intended to support local farmers and facilitate the sale of domestically »»»
New 750-seat school completed in Dostuk village - | 24.KG
In accordance with an instruction from President Sadyr Japarov, the Ministry of Construction, Architecture, Housing and Communal Services of the Kyrgyz Republic has completed construction of a new 750-seat school in Dostuk village, Pervomaisky district. Construction of the facility began in Februar»»»
Trump 'surprised' UK granted bail to suspects in alleged airbase terror plot
US President Donald Trump said Monday he was “surprised” British police released on bail five men arrested on suspicion of a plot to attack a UK airbase. Trump added the case “might be” linked to Iran, since the base has been used by US bombers to target Iran since March. US President Donald »»»
Qatar’s AI mandate seeks human element within collective
Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s rapid advances in artificial intelligence (AI) and data infrastructure are placing digital sovereignty and national control of technology at the center of its digital transformation, according to CEO and Managing Partner for Artefact in the Middle East and Southeast Asia, Rahul»»»
UAE rejects Iran’s occupation of three islands, calls for talks or ICJ ruling at UN General Assembly
UAE reaffirms rejection of Iran’s island claim, calls for negotiations or court ruling Khalifa Shaheen Al Marar, Minister of State, affirmed in the UAE's statement at the High-Level General Debate of the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly that “our region and the world are undergoi»»»
Progressive Bulgaria: Historic Day for Bulgaria
Progressive Bulgaria Floor Leader Petar Vitanov said it is "a great day" as it transpired that Greece has agreed to return the remains of Tsar Samuil to Bulgaria. "After centuries away from his homeland, the remains of Tsar Samuil are returning home. This is a historic day for Bulgaria," he wrote i»»»
Majid Al Futtaim launches ELMNT33° at Mall of Egypt with EGP 457M investment Arab Finance For Information Technology
Arab Finance: Majid Al Futtaim has launched ELMNT33° at Mall of Egypt with total investments of EGP 457 million, according to an emailed press release. The launch expands the UAE-based group’s portfolio of integrated retail and lifestyle destinations in the Egyptian market. This is part of Majid Al»»»
5-year high in Hungary: New-build homes flood the market as prices show signs of cooling
The supply of new-build homes for sale in Hungary has reached a five-year high, with buyers currently able to choose from around 10,700 advertised flats and houses across the country, according to fresh data from property website ingatlan.com. At the same time, price growth is slowing in the cheape»»»
Mother and three children killed in fire at family home in Egypt’s Giza
Father injured as blaze tears through ground floor flat in Giza’s Al Haram district Dubai: A mother and three of her children were killed and the father was injured when a fire swept through their ground floor flat in Egypt’s Giza governorate on Tuesday, according to local media reports. The blaze »»»
Talant Mamytov and Kanybek Tumanbaev visit Industrial Park in Mailuu-Suu - | 24.KG
Talant Mamytov, a Zhogorku Kenesh deputy and head of Yntymak-Mekenchil parliamentary group, together with Kanybek Tumanbaev, head of the Presidential Affairs Department, visited the industrial park in the town of Mailuu-Suu, Jalal-Abad region. During the visit, they reviewed the current status of t»»»
Global trade remains resilient despite Iran war, Russia's war in Ukraine, COVID and Trump's tariffs
TradeNorth AmericaGlobal trade weathers Iran, Ukraine and Trump's tariffsNik MartinOver the past six years, COVID, two wars and Donald Trump's tariffs have shaken world trade. With globalization already stalling, is this a temporary shock or the start of a great reversal? https://p.dw.com/p/5MxFLDe»»»
Ashghal commences Hamad General Hospital development project
Doha, Qatar: The Public Works Authority ‘Ashghal’ has announced the commencement of the Hamad General Hospital (HGH) Development Project, in cooperation and coordination with Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC), at a total cost of approximately QR 1.179 billion. The project aims to comprehensively deve»»»
‘Gift from God’: Rain brings relief from Indonesia toxic haze
POKTIANAK: Welcome rain has brought relief to residents of Indonesia’s Pontianak city after weeks of exposure to a cloying, toxic haze given off by rampant wildfires on Borneo island. Fires have torn through vast swathes of peat and forest areas on Borneo and nearby Sumatra island, with the resulti»»»
More Bulgarians Travel Abroad in August, While Foreign Visits DeclineOpinions
More than 1.1 million Bulgarian citizens traveled abroad in August, while nearly 38% of foreign visits to Bulgaria were transit crossings The number of trips by Bulgarian citizens abroad increased by 3.5% year-on-year in August, reaching 1,116,200, according to preliminary data from Bulgaria’s Nati»»»
Business - France braces for day of strikes and protests over civil servants' pay
Trade unions in France have called on public sector workers – from train drivers to teachers, health workers and police officers – to stop work and protest at the government's plan to freeze the public sector's pay index, just days before the government is set to unveil its draft budget f»»»
Bulgaria Has Some of EU’s Highest Share of People That Are Indifferent to Food Waste
Forty-seven percent of Bulgarians are indifferent to food waste, placing the country among the European Union countries with the highest share of such behavior, it was revealed at an international conference, titled “Food for Tomorrow: Solutions for People and the Planet,” held at the Sofia Univers»»»
AI for social good is advancing, but philanthropy’s own intelligence infrastructure is falling behind
AI can identify funding gap and measure impact while keeping human judgement central AI is being deployed across climate, health, education and humanitarian action. But philanthropy still lacks comparable AI infrastructure to determine who receives funding, why capital is allocated and whether its »»»
41 children died at the hands of criminals in Kyrgyzstan in 2026 - | 24.KG
In January—August 2026, law enforcement agencies identified 15,330 offenders, 11.7 percent more than in the same period of 2025, when 13,729 people were identified. The National Statistical Committee reported, citing data from the Prosecutor General’s Office. Female crime also showed a notable incr»»»