The opposition Vazrazhdane party said Tuesday that they will register for the presidential elections with the Central Election Commission on Wednesday. While they did not name a presidential candidate, they are expected to have their own candidate ticket. Vazrazhdane officials will speak to the pre»»»

Russian air attacks killed 12 people and injured many more in Kyiv and the surrounding region early on September 1, authorities said, marking the sixth straight day of intense strikes on the Ukrainian capital. Those injured three children, just as Ukrainian pupils return to school. In a new tactic,»»»

Prime Minister Andy Burnham will face lawmakers in the House of Commons on September 1 for the first time since becoming UK leader six weeks ago. This comes as the wars in Europe and the Middle East weighing on his promise to kick-start the economy and ease the cost of living. Andy Burnham has enjo»»»

They were promised work and accommodation, but allegedly ended up working 10–12 hours a day without pay, rest days or regular financial support, and were reportedly beaten and threatened if their performance was deemed inadequate, according to the police. Men allegedly forced to work without pay Hu»»»

Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan also offered condolences UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today offered his condolences to Sheikh Mohammed bin Butti Al Hamed on the passing of his wife, Aisha Rashid Al Dhaheri, during a visit to the condolence majlis in Abu Dhabi. H»»»

US President Donald Trump has vowed to “hit Iran hard” following Tehran’s retaliatory strikes on US military installations in Jordan, raising the prospect of another round of escalation after a month-long lull in direct fighting. Iran fired ballistic missiles and drones at US military positions aft»»»

US President Donald Trump welcomed the presence of a senior Russian delegation at the G20, ignoring protests from EU officials who refused to appear alongside Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov in the gathering’s traditional “family photo.” Siluanov arrived in Asheville, North Carolina for the»»»

BELGRADE - Euroclear Bank SA/NV, a leading global provider of financial market infrastructure services specialising in the clearing and settlement of government securities, has become a participant in the National Bank of Serbia (NBS) RTGS payment system, the NBS announced on Monday. "Euroclear Ban»»»

Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly met with Mohammed Saeed Al Dhanhani, Director of the Fujairah Emiri Court in the United Arab Emirates, to follow up on the procedures and steps required to implement a major project in Egypt’s petroleum sector following the establishment of Fujairah Alamein Oil and G»»»

Chairperson of the Arab Organization for Industrialization (AOI) Mohamed Abu Bakr met with Minister of Industry Khaled Hashem to discuss ways to maximize the use of the organization’s advanced manufacturing capabilities in support of local manufacturing and technology localisation. The meeting come»»»

Minister of Planning and Economic Development Ahmed Rostom met with Ari Naim, Regional Industry Director for North Africa and the Horn of Africa at the International Finance Corporation (IFC), to discuss strengthening the partnership and mechanisms to support the private sector in Egypt. At the sta»»»

As former caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gurov officially announced his presidential bid on Tuesday, with former Interior Ministry Secretary General Georgi Kandev as his running mate, statements of support came from representatives of the opposition Continue the Change (CC) and Democratic Bulgaria»»»

Bulgaria's state reserve no longer contains fuel produced from Russian oil, while the country currently has stocks covering 86 of the legally required 90 days of fuel consumption in the event of a complete halt in supplies and imports, according to State Agency State Reserve and Wartime Reserves Ch»»»

Bulgaria recorded the third-highest inflation rate in the eurozone in August, as annual consumer price growth accelerated to 5.1% from 4.4% in July, according to Eurostat's preliminary estimate based on the harmonized index of consumer prices. Only Lithuania and Cyprus reported higher inflation amo»»»

During a meeting between Interior Minister Ivan Demerdzhiev and the European Border and Coast Guard Agency (Frontex) Executive Director, Hans Leijtens, Demerdzhiev said that the security of Bulgaria's borders and the measures Bulgaria is implementing could serve as a model for the entire European U»»»

Mountainous Tajikistan is using satellite technology to search for mountain lakes that pose a risk of catastrophic outbursts. The announcement of the lake surveillance, reported by Asia-Plus on August 30, comes as rescuers continue to search the Nepal-Tibet border region of the Himalayas for surviv»»»

The California legislature passed a bill that would ban law enforcement from using shock gloves in the state. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Sept. 1 (UPI) -- The California legislature passed a bill Monday that bans law enforcement from using shock gloves through 2030. The bill was p»»»

Sept. 1 (UPI) -- A car bomb exploded Monday night outside a police station in northeastern Colombia, killing one person and injuring 11 others, including two police officers, while causing extensive property damage. The attack occurred at 11:15 p.m. local time in Los Patios, a municipality in the m»»»

Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russia's Vladimir Putin are among the heads of state attending a Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit taking place in Kyrgyzstan. Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian is also in attendance, where he held bilateral talks with India's Narendra Modi. Marking it»»»

Russian President Vladimir Putin met with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on the sidelines of the SCO Summit in Bishkek. The Russian leader stated that the Russian people stand in solidarity with the Iranian people as they fight for their national interests, sovereignty, and independence. Putin»»»

BELGRADE - Serbian PM Djuro Macut met on Tuesday in Belgrade with Lebanese Defence Minister Michel Menassa, thanking Lebanon for its consistent position of respect for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Serbia. The two met as part of a commemorative meeting marking the 65th anniversary of»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Interior (MoI) warned motorists against the improper use of high-beam headlights, stressing that the practice can distract other drivers, increase the risk of accidents and violate traffic regulations. In a social media post, the Ministry said high-beam lights can affec»»»

Kathmandu: Another batch of Chinese relief supplies and experts arrived in Kathmandu, Nepal, by air on Tuesday, as part of Chinese aid efforts following the deadly mudslide on Wednesday. Tailored to Nepal's on-the-ground needs, the aid package includes urgently required items such as drones, DNA te»»»

Tunis, Sept. 1 (TAP) — Tunisia’s trade balance in fishery products posted a surplus of TND 66.7 million through the end of June 2026, according to data released Tuesday by the National Observatory of Agriculture (ONAGRI).The import coverage ratio...»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli media: US Embassy in Jerusalem sent emails to all American citizens residing in ‘Israel’, warning them of “unexpected escalation an»»»

UFC Champion Valentina Shevchenko shared a video clip filmed outside the Bishkek Arena Stadium ahead of the opening of the 6th World Nomad Games. In the video, the mixed martial artist is seen posing against the backdrop of dozens of horseback riders dressed in traditional national attire, who were»»»

President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov announced the conclusion of the SCO Plus meeting in Bishkek. The President of Kyrgyzstan thanked the participants for their exchange of opinions and noted that, despite differing assessments and proposals, the countries agree on the need to maintain dialogue an»»»

Since the beginning of Russia’s aggression, Bulgaria has provided consistent support to Ukraine across all areas, Deputy Defence Minister Lyubomir Monov said at the informal meeting of EU defence ministers, the Ministry of Defence press service reported on Tuesday. A Bulgarian delegation led by Mon»»»

A new leadership change has been announced at Tirana City Hall, days after Mayor Erion Veliaj dismissed the municipality’s acting mayor, Anuela Ristani. Eldi Hoxha, Secretary General of the Municipality of Tirana, has resigned from his position, marking another change in the city’s senior administr»»»

Tunis, September 1, 2026 (TAP) — Tunisia is taking part in the 16th session of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) Investment and Development Commission, being held in Geneva from August 31 to September 4, 2026.On the...»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe President Pezeshkian: If the United States returns to its commitments under the agreement, the Islamic Republic of Iran is also ready to ta»»»

The Food and Drug Administration announced that this brand of Halloween candy is being recalled. Image courtesy of the FDA. Sept. 1 (UPI) -- A Halloween candy sold in 13 states is being recalled because it has undeclared milk allergens, the Food and Drug Administration announced. The candy is Hallo»»»

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev spoke about the UN’s role in resolving the conflict with Armenia at the SCO Plus meeting in Bishkek. At the beginning of his speech, he congratulated Kyrgyzstan on its election as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council for 2027-2028, noting that this de»»»

President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov met with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan today on the sidelines of the SCO Summit in Bishkek. The two leaders discussed the development of Kyrgyzstan — Turkey relations and noted the high level of their comprehensive strategic partnership. Among promisin»»»

Bangkok: Thailand will halve the length of visa-free stays for tourists from more than 60 countries and territories to 30 days, effective September 15, the foreign ministry said Tuesday. Tourism is vital to the Southeast Asian nation's economy, but officials say the move is part of an effort to cur»»»

Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf says that if the Unted States intesifies its maritime blockade against the Iranian nation, Tehran will respond militarily. Ghalibaf made the remarks in a video message released on Tuesday. The Iranian Armed Forces invest every available opportunity»»»

1 of 3 | Cargo vessels are seen at one end of the Strait of Hormuz near the coast of Dibba Al Fujairah, United Arab Emirates on July 21. File Photo by Stringer/EPA Sept. 1 (UPI) -- Two oil tankers were struck by unknown projectiles on the Strait of Hormuz while the renewed fighting between Iran and»»»

The SCO Center for Combating Transnational Organized Crime will begin operations in Bishkek. It will be the organisation’s first permanent structure in Kyrgyzstan. The corresponding decision was made today at the SCO Heads of State Summit. The center will be part of the Universal Center for Counter»»»

BEIJING- Serbia's top-ranked tennis player Novak Djokovic is on the list of participants for the upcoming Beijing ATP tournament. Earlier this week, Djokovic was defeated by Argentine Mariano Navone in the US Open first round. Djokovic has not played at the Beijing tournament for 11 years. The Serb»»»

Doha: The Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) index closed higher on Tuesday, gaining 45.98 points, or 0.47 percent, reaching 9,852.83 points. A total of 125,485,437 shares were traded during the session, with a turnover of QAR 374,959,215.119 across 22,572 transactions in all sectors. The shares of 32 comp»»»

Four-day Dubai Future Week to spotlight trends in lifestyle, AI and new markets Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, and Chairman of the Higher Committee for Future Technology»»»

RTA launches new safety campaign as students return for the 2026–2027 academic year Dubai: Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has launched a series of awareness programmes and activities for students, parents and drivers coinciding with the start of the 2026–2027 academic year. The initiat»»»

A jury found Duane “Keffe D” Davis guilty of orchestrating the 1996 killing of rap icon Tupac Shakur, finally bringing a measure of resolution to a case that had gripped hip-hop fans and lingered in the public imagination for decades. Davis could be sentenced to life in prison following that verdic»»»

Twelve jurors found former gangster Duane "Keffe D" Davis guilty of the murder of Tupac Shakur in Nevada's Clark County court on August 31. Although the 63 year-old is not thought to have fired the deadly shots himself, he is the only man still alive out of those who were in the car at the time. Un»»»

Finance ministers and central bank governors from the group of 20 major economies are meeting for two days in Asheville, North Carolina. With the United States holding the rotating G20 presidency, Washington is trying to rally partners towards greater economic pressure on Iran and find ways to boos»»»

As Israel prepares for what are expected to be close-fought parliamentary elections in October, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's wife Sara on Monday shared a conspiracy theory that centre-left opposition figure Yair Golan had advance warning of the Hamas-led October 7, 2023 attacks. Sara Netanya»»»

Jeddah: HRH Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud, discussed on Tuesday in Jeddah, with HM Sultan Haitham bin Tariq of the Sultanate of Oman, developments in the region and efforts made to safeguard its security and stability. The two sides also rev»»»

This September, Qatar Calendar presents a packed programme of events offering residents and visitors alike a rich and varied line-up of experiences. Spanning a wide range of interests, the month's programme offers something for audiences of all ages across Doha and beyond. Entertainment and Family »»»

By Wade SheridanSeptember is a month marked by milestones -- moments of courage, change, celebration and loss. From 9/11 to World War II ending, here's a look at historic moments from August that continue to shape the world we know today. Retired Deputy Police Chief Sam Pulia places American flags »»»

French president defends school phone ban, saying adults have been overwhelmed by devices Mende: French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday told high school pupils that phones and social networks were “not good” for them, arguing that even at the Elysee presidential palace attendees were asked to »»»