Victoriei Square protest/Government calls for
The Government stated on Tuesday that it respects all citizens' legal right to peaceful protest, but noted that "the protest in Victoriei Square went beyond this scope and degenerated into regrettable acts of violence," and called "for calm and an end to the violence.""It is worth noting that no re»»»
UAE is my home: Pakistani expat retires after 41 years with RAK Police
EXCLUSIVEFrom 19-year-old recruit to 41 years of service with Ras Al Khaimah Police Ras Al Khaimah: When Pakistani national Muneer Hussein Muneer arrived in the UAE as a 19-year-old looking for work, he never imagined he would spend the next four decades building a life in the country. Today, at 60»»»
President Dan condemning any attempt to turn a legitimate protest into street fights
President Nicusor Dan is condemning what he calls the "extremely serious" violence in Victoriei Square oin Bucharest, after aggressions took place during a farmers' protest."The violence we see today in Victory Square is extremely serious. I am strongly condemning such actions and any attempt to tu»»»
Victoriei Square protest/Government calls for "calm and an end to violence"
The Government stated on Tuesday that it respects all citizens' legal right to peaceful protest, but noted that "the protest in Victoriei Square went beyond this scope and degenerated into regrettable acts of violence," and called "for calm and an end to the violence.""It is worth noting that no re»»»
Foreign minister targets Szijjártó over private jet spending, Fidesz calls complaint frivolous
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»»»
Trump threatens to not reopen Kennedy Center after board blocks renaming
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»»»
Maduro ally pleads guilty in $195m money laundering case in US court
Alex Saab, ex-aide to Maduro, agrees to 'co-operate fully' with US prosecutors Alex Saab, a former Venezuelan minister and close ally of ousted president Nicolas Maduro, pleaded guilty on Tuesday to money laundering under a deal with US prosecutors, court filings showed. The Colombian-born business»»»
OpenAI, Anthropic and Google in talks to create a standards body as AI fears rise
The world’s biggest AI companies are working to create a new industry standards body, OpenAI said on Tuesday, as rising concerns over the risks of artificial intelligence fuel pressure for greater oversight and safer development of the technology. The world's biggest AI companies are working on cre»»»
Ignitro marks second anniversary with free digital audit for Qatar businesses
Ignitro Innovative Solutions, a Doha-based digital marketing agency licensed by the Qatar Financial Centre and regulated by Qatar Media City, is marking its second anniversary this October by offering every business in Qatar a free digital presence audit. Founded by Kashif Malik, Ignitro works with»»»
Qatar calls for intensified international efforts to eliminate nuclear weapons
QNA Vienna Qatar has called for intensified international efforts to completely eliminate nuclear weapons, describing the goal as both a humanitarian responsibility and a moral imperative amid rising armed conflicts, nuclear arms competition and the growing use of force in international relations. »»»
Lebanon prosecutor calls for indicting Ex-president, Michel Aoun in Beirut port blast – Ya Libnan
Share: This August 4, 2020 file photo, is the scene of an explosion that hit the seaport of Beirut, Lebanon. Over 220 were killed and 7000 were Injured , after 2,750 Tonnes of Ammonium Nitrate exploded . They were stored there for nearly 7 years. . President Michel Aoun was officially notified abou»»»
Indian expat mother of two, 32, dies after collapsing at Sharjah home
Qualified dentist from Kerala was on a career break in UAE to care for her young children Sharjah: A 32-year-old Indian expat, a qualified dentist and mother of two young children, died after collapsing at her home in Sharjah’s Al Qasimia area on Monday morning, according to her family. The woman, »»»
Election Commission, Media Council Sign Agreement on Media Monitoring during Presidential Election Campaign
The Council for Electronic Media (CEM) and the Central Election Commission (CEC) have signed an agreement on media monitoring during the election campaign for the upcoming presidential elections on October 25, 2026. The agreement regulates the specialized monitoring to be carried out by CEM. It wil»»»
500,000 jobs and a 35% GDP target: Saudi Arabia unveils major new plan for SMEs
Plan seeks to lift SMEs’ contribution to GDP to 35% while cutting business costs Dubai: Saudi Arabia is seeking to create more than 500,000 direct and indirect jobs under a new national strategy designed to accelerate the growth of small and medium-sized enterprises, attract innovative global start»»»
Araghchi Calls Damage Revealed by US From Iranian Retaliatory Strikes 'Tip of Iceberg'
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Tuesday called the damage to US military bases in the Middle East from Iranian retaliatory strikes mentioned in the Pentagon report "the tip of the iceberg," and promised to disclose additional data on this matter. According to a Lead In»»»
Trump calls concerns over rogue AI a 'hoax' promoted by a ‘sick conspiracy’
US President Donald Trump on Monday rejected warnings about the risks of artificial intelligence, calling concerns over rogue AI part of a “sick conspiracy” as tech leaders urge greater safeguards. The clash comes as the rapidly advancing technology faces scrutiny over cybersecurity, jobs, data cen»»»
BCT Governor calls for monetary cooperation to become a genuine tool for resilience
Tunis, Sept. 15 (TAP) - Central Bank of Tunisia (BCT) Governor Fethi Zouhaier Nouri has called for monetary cooperation to become a genuine instrument of resilience and advocated for a new generation of central bankers.Speaking at 8th Meeting of the...»»»
Levant Agricultural Exports Conference calls for stronger agricultural integration
AMMAN — Jordan's exports of vegetables and fruits rose by 18.6 per cent during the first eight months of 2026, reaching around 448,000 tonnes, compared with 378,000 tonnes during the same period last year, Agriculture Minister Saeb Khreisat said on Tuesday.Vegetable exports increased by 19.1 per ce»»»
Protest in Sofia Calls for Government's Resignation
Citizens called for the Government’s resignation during a protest on Tuesday evening in the so-called Triangle of Power between the Parliament building and the Presidenct's administration building in Sofia. Traffic on Independence Square was blocked. “The business climate is bad for Bulgarians beca»»»
Why AI researchers warn humanity could face extinction
TechnologyGlobal issuesWhy AI researchers warn humanity could face extinctionThomas LatschanCould artificial intelligence pose an existential threat to humanity? Some leading researchers are warning against an unregulated race toward AI superintelligence. https://p.dw.com/p/5MZxqSome researchers ar»»»
Hungarian police allegedly detained the 7th richest man of the country
Police have reportedly detained billionaire property businessman Dániel Jellinek and Norbert Szivek, the former chief executive of Hungary’s Hungarian National Asset Management Inc. (MNV), in connection with a long-running investigation into alleged corruption surrounding state-owned Volán bus comp»»»
Transport Minister Calls on Private Sector to Participate in Whole Process of Building Bulgaria's Strategic Infrastructure
Until now, the role of businesses has been limited solely to the building of the infrastructure, Minister of Transport and Communications Georgi Peev said here on Tuesday. In his words, this approach must change so that the private sector participates in the entire process from the very beginning, »»»
FM Orbán files criminal complaint over former FM Szijjártó's countless private jet travels
Hungary’s Foreign Minister Anita Orbán has filed a criminal complaint over the use of private and military aircraft for official trips during the tenure of her predecessor, Péter Szijjártó. Billions in additional costs alleged Orbán said an internal review of the Foreign Ministry had uncovered seri»»»
‘I am the hoax buster’: Trump rejects AI danger warnings
Trump compared the fears of AI taking control to warnings about climate change Washington: US President Donald Trump on Monday dismissed fears that artificial intelligence could wipe out humanity, repeatedly calling them a hoax and rejecting global calls to put guardrails around the fast-moving tec»»»
Central Election Commission, Council for Electronic Media Sign Media Monitoring Agreement during Presidential Election Campaign
The Council for Electronic Media (CEM) and the Central Election Commission (CEC) have signed an agreement on media monitoring during the election campaign for the upcoming presidential elections on October 25, 2026. The agreement regulates the specialized monitoring to be carried out by CEM. It wil»»»
Lebanon Parliament Grills Government Over Framework Agreement, Fiscal Policy and Electricity Crisis
Lebanon’s Parliament opened a general debate on the government’s performance on Tuesday, with fiscal discipline, the electricity crisis, and the framework agreement emerging as key points of contention during a session chaired by Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri. Berri said at the outset that lawmake»»»
Prince Harry, Meghan switch children's school over security concerns: UK media
London: Prince Harry and his wife Meghan changed their children's school for security reasons, just days after the start of the school year in England where the pair recently resettled, British media outlets reported Monday. The couple left Britain and quit royal duties in 2020 during a royal famil»»»
Monument to Prince Alexander I of Battenberg Unveiled in Ruse
A monument to Prince Alexander I of Battenberg (1857-1893) was unveiled in the square of the same name in Ruse on Tuesday. The bust to the Prince, who ruled Bulgaria from 1879 to 1886, was unveiled by President Iliana Iotova and Ruse Mayor Pencho Milkov. Bulgarian President Iliana Yotova and Ruse M»»»
Russia's Lavrov Calls ICC ‘Quasi-Judicial Body’
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The International Criminal Court (ICC) is a quasi-judicial body that has little in common with justice, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Tuesday. "The International Criminal Court is an entity that we should not even bother criticizing in great detail. Everyone know»»»
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi to Visit China for Talks on Bilateral, Regional Issues
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi will travel to Beijing on Wednesday for an official visit, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei announced. According to Baqaei, FM Araghchi will hold talks and exchange views with his Chinese counterpart during the visit on bilateral relations, a»»»
Meet the woman who brought holistic healing to the UAE
Holistic healing was one of the topics at a Dubai forum on connecting generations Dubai: Dr. Ludmilla Vassiliev spent years as a cardiologist before deciding that modern medicine was only telling half the story. Today, she is one of the pioneers of holistic healing in the UAE, which is a field she »»»
Bassil calls for 'course correction' as Parliament debates govt. policy
Parliament convened Tuesday to debate the government's general policy amid Israeli attacks on the country's south. Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri said the session was held to debate the government performance and not to question the cabinet or hold a vote of confidence. Prime Minister Nawaf Salam o»»»
'I am the hoax buster': Trump rejects AI danger warnings
Washington, United States: US President Donald Trump on Monday dismissed fears that artificial intelligence could wipe out humanity, repeatedly calling them a hoax and rejecting global calls to put guardrails around the fast-moving technology. "I am the Hoax Buster, and I'm right now breaking anoth»»»
Media Review: September 15
OVERVIEW The first day of school, September 15, is a topic that is present in all media. ECONOMY The daily Trud reports that the government does not plan to provide compensation to citizens or businesses for the high fuel prices. This transpired during Monday's sitting of the National Council for T»»»
Gurugram biker case: Man arrested, attempt-to-murder charge added
Woman biker alleges she was chased and deliberately rammed; defence calls it an accident Police have arrested Kalyan Bainsla, accused of hitting a woman biker on Gurugram’s Golf Course Road, and added an attempt-to-murder charge after examining CCTV footage of the incident. Bainsla was arrested in »»»
Chinese architect Ma Yansong melds nature with 'futuristic feel'
Beijing: From a distance, it looks as though a giant spaceship has just landed in the palm tree-dotted streets near downtown Los Angeles. It could also be a wide-canopied tree or a low passing cloud -- but for its Chinese architect Ma Yansong, as long as the building "sparks curiosity", he's achiev»»»
No Talks Until Iran’s Conditions Are Met: Top Security Official Warns
Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council Major General Mohsen Rezaei said Iran will not enter negotiations with the United States until Tehran’s conditions are met, dismissing mixed signals from US President Donald Trump. “Don’t get distracted by the U.S. president’s mixed signals—from»»»
Eye on Africa - Nigerian oil refinery Dangote aims to raise 1.6 billion dollars
In tonight's edition, Nigeria's Dangote refinery opens itself to public ownership with plans to raise 1.6 billion dollars from retail investors across the continent. Also, President Felix Tshisekedi calls on the National Service to clean up the streets of Kinshasa. And with a month a»»»
French labour strike reduces capacity at key Dunkirk gas terminal
Industrial action was expected to reduce French electricity supply by up to 5 gigawatts on Tuesday as energy sector unions stage a 24-hour strike in protest over calls to curb employee benefits such as access to cheaper power. A 24-hour labour strike in France's power sector on Tuesday wa»»»
Netanyahu threatens 'heavier blows' if Hezbollah attacks
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned on Monday of heavy reprisals on Israel's enemies if they attacked, as he lauded the recent demolition of a Hezbollah tunnel network in southern Lebanon. Netanyahu said Israel's destruction of Hezbollah positions at the Beaufort and Ali al-Taher ridges was a »»»
Mum does a squat every time her daughter says 'Mom' — she wasn't ready for the final count
Viral experiment passed 200 squats and left the New York mother sore for days How many times does a young child say “Mom” in a day? One mother decided to find out — and turned the answer into an unexpectedly brutal workout. Jess Sharp, a 34-year-old mother from upstate New York, challenged herself »»»
Zelensky says Ukraine ready to de-escalate if Russia halts strikes
Ukraine is ready to halt attacks on Russian energy infrastructure if Moscow does the same, President Volodymyr Zelensky said Monday, after US President Donald Trump announced an apparent agreement between the two sides. Kyiv also warned that intensifying Russian strikes on Ukraine’s rail network ar»»»
Macklemore dropped from Ed Sheeran tour after 'free Palestine' speech
Los Angeles, United States: Macklemore was booted from Ed Sheeran's US tour after provoking outrage by saying "free Palestine" at one of the stadium stops this month, the US rapper said Monday. The artist made headlines after telling the crowd at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey that he wanted the peo»»»
Trump crashes Jensen Huang’s live interview: ‘AI fears are a hoax,’ data centre are ‘great, oil of the next 25 years'
Surprise Trump call turns AI safety debate into rally for data centers and growth US President Donald Trump made a surprise appearance — by telephone— during a live interview with Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, abruptly inserting himself into one of the tech industry's most heated debates: whether the ra»»»
Emirates signs 7 tourism deals covering Seychelles, Malaysia, Finland and more
Deals span island escapes, new Helsinki flights, UAE tourism and passenger offers Dubai: Emirates has signed seven tourism agreements spanning the Indian Ocean, Europe, Southeast Asia and the UAE, extending partnerships aimed at bringing more visitors to destinations across its global network. Sign»»»
US Supreme Court rejects Trump bid to restrict mail ballots as voting begins
The US Supreme Court on Monday rejected President Donald Trump’s bid to impose new restrictions on mail ballots ahead of November’s midterm elections. The ruling leaves states free to continue using existing voting procedures, after election officials warned the last-minute changes could disrupt ba»»»
Supreme Court rejects Trump mail ballot restrictions ahead of midterms
Justices keep long-standing mail voting rules in place for 2026 midterms WASHINGTON: The Supreme Court on Monday rejected President Donald Trump's bid to restrict mail ballots for the midterm elections, capping a flurry of last-minute legal action with voting already underway. The decision allows s»»»
US Treasury urges global whistleblowers to expose Iran’s ‘financial lifelines’
US offers global rewards for insiders exposing Iran sanctions evasion networks The US Treasury Department is escalating its financial campaign against Iran: now, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is asking people around the world to report businesses, banks and individuals allegedly helping Tehran e»»»
US disputes Iran mine claim, says El Gaia crude oil tanker was hit by Iranian missile and drone instead
Pentagon says IRGC mine story is 'false', blames Iran for missile, drone attacks The claim by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) that a Panama-flagged oil tanker recently "struck a naval mine" in the Strait of Hormuz is "false", according to the US military. In a post, the Central Comm»»»
Hands off Prime Minister Nawaf Salam – Ya Libnan
Share: Lebanon finally has a president and prime minister attempting to rebuild the state. Parliament must hold them accountable—but it must not become an instrument for restoring the political establishment they were chosen to replace. Photo illustration- Lebanon’s choice: Protect the clean leader»»»