MEP Radan Kanev, the leader of Democrats for a Strong Bulgaria, wrote in Facebook on Tuesday that Andrey Gurov and Georgi Kandev's decision to enter the political fray of the presidential election as independent candidates, backed by a campaign committee, is welcome and long-awaited news. Kanev wro»»»

The Tisza government has submitted a revised 2026 budget that dramatically increases both state revenues and expenditure, while the projected deficit rises to HUF 7,110 billion (approx. EUR 19 billion), which is far above the figure originally approved under the previous government. New government »»»

Camera finds gaps, jets mouthrinse and streams a live view to the MyDyson app Dubai: A toothbrush that can see inside your mouth, identify the gaps between your teeth and automatically fire a jet of mouthrinse into them is coming to the UAE this month, but the technology comes with a Dh1,949 price »»»

Motorists can serve impoundment periods at home under new traffic system Dubai: Kuwait will begin implementing a smart home impoundment system for vehicles involved in traffic offences carrying an impoundment penalty from September 6, the General Traffic Department said. The initiative, introduced »»»

Sharjah prosecutor recounts real-life addiction stories that devastated families Sharjah: A young girl reported her own father to police shortly before Eid after his drug addiction made family life unbearable, while an elderly father pleaded with authorities for help because he feared his addicted »»»

Driver, who dropped one group, was swept away, the pilgrims got to know on their return Dubai: Dubai-based Indian expats returning from the Mount Kailash pilgrimage have described the anxiety and uncertainty that followed the recent deadly floods and landslides in Nepal. The pilgrims, who spoke to »»»

BISHKEK (Sputnik) - Russian President Vladimir Putin said during a meeting with Tajik President Emomali Rahmon on Tuesday that Russia is aware of Tajikistan's concerns regarding Afghanistan and is in close contact on this and other security-related issues. "Naturally, we operate in a secure environ»»»

Doha, Qatar: Secretary-General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr. Ahmed bin Hassan Al Hammadi met on Tuesday with Ambassador of the Republic of Turkiye to the State of Qatar HE Dr Mustafa Goksu, on the occasion of the end of his tenure. HE the Secretary-General of the Ministry of Foreign Aff»»»

Doha, Qatar: Secretary-General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr. Ahmed bin Hassan Al Hammadi met on Tuesday with Ambassador of the Republic of Cyprus to the State of Qatar, HE Andreas Nikolaides, on the occasion of the end of his tenure. HE Secretary-General of the Ministry of Foreign Affai»»»

Doha, Qatar: Director-General of Qatar News Agency (QNA) HE Ahmed bin Saeed Al Rumaihi met on Tuesday with Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to the State of Qatar HE Saeed Abdullah Al Qamzi. During the meeting, the two sides discussed ways to enhance joint cooperation in the media field.»»»

Sylhet becomes airline’s third Bangladesh destination as it expands regional network Dubai: SalamAir has launched direct flights between Muscat and Sylhet in Bangladesh, becoming the first foreign airline to operate scheduled services to the city, the Oman low-cost carrier said. The new route makes»»»

Wedding goes ahead with fewer than 15 guests as floodwaters rise inside church Manila: A Philippine couple tied the knot on Tuesday at a Catholic church swamped in hip-deep waters, as heavy rains have pummelled large parts of the country for a month. Clutching a bouquet of white blooms and clad in »»»

Shein executives and employees celebrate on the floor of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong on Tuesday ahead of the long-awaited public IPO of the Chinese fast-fashion giant. Photo by May James/EPA Sept. 1 (UPI) -- Shares in Chinese fast-fashion giant Shein fell by as much as 10% as trading got underw»»»

An upgraded eProtocol app allowing voters to practise machine voting at home is expected to launch by the end of September, Central Election Commission (CEC) Spokesperson Stoyanka Balova-Tsvetkova said on Tuesday. The CEC began work on the upgrade two months ago, building on an app used during prev»»»

Al Tayer Motors, Premier Motors will oversee Kia service and after-sales operations in UAE Dubai: Al Tayer Motors has been appointed the exclusive importer and distributor of Kia vehicles in the UAE, as the South Korean automaker begins a new phase of operations in the market. Sign up for our daily»»»

Doha, Qatar: Coinciding with the start of the 2026-2027 academic year, the Ministry of Education and Higher Education has begun implementing the "Hodori" system in all government schools and school buses. The Ministry stated that the system aims to improve student attendance and departure tracking,»»»

Poland is participating as a full member for the first time in a G20 meeting of finance ministers and central bank governors, held in Asheville, North Carolina. Poland is represented by Finance Minister Andrzej Domański and National Bank of Poland President Adam Glapiński. U.S. Treasury Secretary S»»»

Katia has begun initial assessments and tests at Al Jalila Children’s Hospital in Dubai Dubai: Jordanian girl Katia Abu Al Saud has arrived in Dubai and begun medical assessments at Al Jalila Children’s Hospital after His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Ministe»»»

BusinessUnited States of AmericaCan new Apple CEO John Ternus fix the tech giant's AI woes?Arthur SullivanJohn Ternus is just the third Apple CEO in 30 years. His primary challenge is to correct the company's faltering AI strategy to preserve its position as a big tech leader. https://p.dw.com/p/5J»»»

This is how Gulf News readers are marking the start of the new school year Dubai: From first-day smiles and fresh uniforms to packed school bags and proud parents, Gulf News readers have been capturing the moments that mark the start of a new school year across the UAE. Through our Back to School c»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Trump’s Oil Deal with Venezuela is Unlikely to Produce Quick Dividends: WP 01-09-2026 15:21 PM President Donald Trump is touting the deal t»»»

Doha, Qatar: As part of its efforts to enhance quality of life and expand green spaces, the Ministry of Municipality, represented by the Public Parks Department of the Public Services Affairs Sector, has opened three new parks in Al Wakrah and Al Wukair. The new parks include Al Mishmoum and Al Khu»»»

This is how Gulf News readers are marking the start of the new school year Dubai: From first-day smiles and fresh uniforms to packed school bags and proud parents, Gulf News readers have been capturing the moments that mark the start of a new school year across the UAE. Through our Back to School c»»»

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Aug. 31 (UPI) -- A pair of metal detecting hobbyists found a class ring at a New York lake that turned out to have been lost during a day on the water 28 years earlier. Michael Siegle and Dylan LaPort said they were treasure hunting at the Great Sacandaga Lake when they found the Red Creek High Sch»»»

Move marks the latest in a series of shakeups of the military leadership Washington: (AP) Army Secretary Dan Driscoll is stepping down after 18 months on the job, the White House said Monday, in the latest departure of a top military leader during the Trump administration. No reason was given for t»»»

Acquisition deepens ICTSI’s shift beyond containers into bulk, specialised cargo handling Manila: Enrique Razon Jr., the richest Filipino billionaire and one of the world’s most aggressive port investors, is expanding deeper into Africa. Razon-controlled International Container Terminal Services In»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani sent a cable of congratulations to HM King Haakon VIII on the occasion of his swearing-in as King of the Kingdom of Norway, wishing him success in carrying out his duties, and further progress and growth for the bilateral relations between th»»»

The Oder River boulevards, two large city squares, and several hundred meters of Wrocław streets. This is the sum total of the revitalization, which is being carried out entirely at its own expense by the developer of Quorum Tower – a residential tower under construction on Sikorskiego Street. Part»»»

Pheromone-maxxing is not really about smell. It is about who young men take advice from Dubai: There is a piece of dating advice going around on TikTok that would be funny if it were not so revealing. Do not shower before you meet someone. Skip the deodorant. Wear the shirt you have had on for two »»»

Any fees already paid by parents this academic year will be refunded Sharjah: His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has instructed that Sudanese students continue to be admitted to Sudan Private School in Sharjah without tuition fees. The»»»

At the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit in Bishkek, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stated that Tehran is ready to immediately fulfill its obligations under the June agreements if the United States returns to fulfilling its own, Reuters reports. According to the Iranian leader, further »»»

First phase opens in November as Al Taawun project targets one of Sharjah’s busiest routes Sharjah: Sharjah is preparing to open the first phase of the Al Taawun Tunnel in November 2026, part of a wider push to ease one of the emirate’s busiest routes towards Dubai and cut waiting times for motoris»»»

Binghatti, Danube, and Union Properties to showcase landmark portfolios With the strategic partnership of the Dubai Land Department (DLD), the 22nd edition of IPS 2026 – the Middle East's premier property investment platform – will convene global institutional investors, capital allocators, and pol»»»

Awareness push targets parents, students and drivers to protect school journeys Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has launched a series of awareness programmes and activities for school students, parents, and drivers, coinciding with the start of the 2026–2027 academic year this week. The»»»

Recently, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said that Moscow was still waiting for clarification from the US and Türkiye regarding possible arms supplies to Ukraine. Russia expects a response, as this matter directly affects not only bilateral relations but also the prospects for»»»

Damascus, Sept. 1 (SANA) The price of a gram of 21-karat gold in Syria fell by 50 Syrian pounds on Tuesday from the previous day, according to the daily bulletin issued by the General Authority for Precious Metals Management. The selling price of a gram of 21-karat gold reached 16,100 Syrian pounds»»»

As Dima points out, the price started the month with a rapid rise from around USD 4,050 per troy ounce, first climbing to approximately USD 4,400 and, after August 20, reaching highs above USD 4,650. A modest correction followed, which after last Friday, August 28, developed into a more significant»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Airways is strengthening its operations in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with the resumption of services to four destinations this winter. Flights to Qassim (ELQ) will resume on October 25, 2026, followed by Taif (TIF) on October 31, 2026, Yanbu (YNB) on January 2, 2027, and Tabuk »»»

Scientists studied more than 900 embryos, found surprising reason for the right-hand twist Before a baby snake ever slithers across the ground, it performs an unusual manoeuvre inside its egg. Its rapidly growing body winds into a tight spiral. More intriguingly, during early development, that spir»»»

On Fridays, student arrival and morning activities begin at 7:30am and continue until 8am The Ministry of Education has announced the full-school-day timings for students and teaching staff across schools in the UAE, with the approved schedule taking effect from September 7 through the end of the a»»»

Project is designed to ease congestion and strengthen road links between Sharjah and Dubai Sharjah: Sharjah is preparing to open the first phase of the Al Taawun Tunnel in November 2026, part of a wider push to ease one of the emirate’s busiest routes towards Dubai and cut waiting times for motoris»»»

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev held talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation events taking place in Bishkek. The talks between the two leaders were held against the backdrop of a challenging period in Russia — Azerbaijan relations. In»»»

Palace points to long-term planning gaps as storms expose fragile systems Dubai: The Philippines’ continuing struggle with severe flooding cannot be blamed solely on President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s administration, according to Malacañang, pointing to decades of shortcomings in planning and flood-c»»»

dnata Travel opens its 15th UAE store as demand grows for expert-led trip planning Dubai: Dubai travellers now have another option for booking holidays and complex trips in person, with dnata Travel opening its 15th retail store in the UAE at One Central. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, »»»

Romania’s high homeownership rate continues to generate strong demand for renovation services, according to data from HomeRun.ro, an online platform for local services. The most requested renovation services in 2026 include interior painting, apartment renovations, gas boiler installation, bathroom»»»

Israeli occupation military strikes have intensified across Gaza Strip, with Gaza City bearing the brunt of a sustained aerial campaign that has left multiple Palestinians dead and wounded over the past 24 hours, according to local sources. Warplanes and armed drones pounded targets west of the cit»»»

A rare 1976 Al Ittihad page is among historic material displayed by NAL at ADIHEX A 50-year-old newspaper page documenting an international falconry conference in Abu Dhabi is giving visitors to the Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition (ADIHEX) a glimpse into the UAE’s long his»»»

Embassy warns that northern Vietnam could face heavy rain and flooding linked to Saudel Hanoi: The UAE Embassy in Hanoi has urged Emirati citizens in Vietnam to exercise caution because of Storm Saudel, warning that the system could bring heavy rain and flooding to northern parts of the country. In»»»

PESARO - The Serbia men's national basketball team beat Italy 76-64 (19-20, 12-20, 23-17, 10-19) in a FIBA World Cup qualifiers Group J Game Day 8 clash in Pesaro on Monday evening. Aleksa Avramovic led the scoring for Serbia with 20 points and Marko Guduric scored 19, while Ognjen Dobric added nin»»»