Damascus: Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa hailed early on Tuesday the United States' removal of his country from the state sponsors of terror list, a major sanctions relief step. "Today, Syria shakes off a dark stain and tears away a painful chapter of its past to embark on a path of development, »»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia is not ruling out the possibility of using digital currency for cooperation with friendly countries that have also been subject to Western sanctions, the Russian Foreign Ministry's ambassador-at-large, Alexander Trofimov, said in an interview with Sputnik. "It's worth noti»»»

Artificial intelligence adoption is entering a new stage, with the focus shifting from experimentation to implementation and the creation of business value. According to the “CIO Study 2026” conducted by management consultancy firm Horváth, 75% of Chief Information Officers (CIOs) consider the adop»»»

Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar welcomes the decision of the United States of America to approve the removal of the Syrian Arab Republic from the list of state sponsors of terrorism. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs affirmed that this step represents a positive development that contributes to effort»»»

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-NY, said Monday that if Democrats regain the House in November, they will hold President Donald Trump, his family and others accountable for alleged corruption and other violations if. File Photo by Daniel Heuer/UPI | License Photo Aug. 25 (UPI) -- House Min»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Pakistani Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi said on Tuesday that he and Pakistani Chief of Army Staff Asim Munir had held very productive talks with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on ways to resolve the conflict between Tehran and Washington. "Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir and »»»

ABU DHABI: Over 12,000 international athletes are expected to take part in the 18th Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship from Nov. 9 to 21. Preparations are currently underway, with the organizing committee overseeing registration and accreditation before attention turns to competiti»»»

PALEMBANG: Authorities in Indonesia’s South Sumatra, the province with the highest number of wildfire hot spots, turned to spiritual measures on Tuesday as huge blazes in central and western regions scorched wide areas of forests and peatland, creating a choking haze that blanketed some cities in t»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The expansion of NATO poses an existential threat to Moscow, and guarantees are needed that Russia will not be attacked and any hostile actions will cease, Russian Security Council Deputy Chairman Dmitry Medvedev said. "I have already mentioned the North Atlantic Alliance. This m»»»

Dubai: As schools across the UAE prepare to reopen next week, parents are being urged to make vaccination checks a priority before children return to the classroom. Dr. Shereena Khamis Al Mazrouei, department manager of health promotion and public health programme at Abu Dhabi Public Health Centre,»»»

A stable water level in some places and a slight rise at other spots in the Danube have been recorded over the past 24 hours, the Executive Agency for Exploration and Maintenance of the Danube River said on Tuesday morning. Water levels at the gauging stations in Ruse, Lom and Novo Selo fell by 1–2»»»

The Romanian government on Thursday approved a de minimis aid scheme to support the domestic production of potatoes for consumption in 2026, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MADR).The budget allocated to the programme carried out by MADR is RON 26.625 million, and the»»»

Housing in Romania remains relatively affordable, given that in most counties across the country, earnings from less than two months of work can cover the cost of one square metre of property, according to calculations by a real estate website.The capital has the widest range of flats and houses fo»»»

The Government approved, via a decision, the railway infrastructure development strategy for the 2026-2030 period?a document serving as the basis for signing the activity and performance contract of the National Railway Company "CFR" S.A. for the next five years.According to a statement from the Ex»»»

Turnover in motor vehicle and motorcycle trade fell by 0.4% in unadjusted terms in the first half of this year compared with the same period last year, due to declines in motorcycle trade, motor vehicle maintenance and repair activities and motor vehicle trade, according to data released on Friday »»»

On Aug. 25, 1982, U.S. President Ronald Reagan ordered the deployment of the Marines to Beirut amid the Lebanese Civil War. 1 of 7 | Service members pick through the rubble following the bombing of the USMC barracks in Beirut, Lebanon, on October 23, 1983. File Photo courtesy of the U.S. Marines Au»»»

The Independent Association of Bulgarian Prosecutors (IABP) has called for the reasons behind the reassignment of a magistrate from the Sofia City Prosecution Office to the Sofia Military District Prosecution Office to be made public. The call was issued in a written statement signed by IABP Chair »»»

The Ministry of Finance (MF) borrowed 875 million lei from banks on Monday through an issue of benchmark bonds with a residual maturity of 59 months, at an average yield of 6.70% per annum, according to data published by the National Bank of Romania (BNR).The nominal value of the issue was 800 mill»»»

Speaker of the Chamber of Deputies, Social Democratic Party (PSD) leader Sorin Grindeanu said on Monday that after 1 September, Parliament will move into the timetable for appointing a future prime minister.Grindeanu stated that the Chamber will "almost certainly" hold another plenary session this »»»

The non-performing loan ratio stood at 2.89% at the end of June 2026, up from 2.81% in the same period of 2025.At the end of last year, the non-performing loan ratio was 2.69%, according to data compiled by the National Bank of Romania (BNR).In June 2026, there were 29 credit institutions in Romani»»»

The life partner of President Nicusor Dan, Mirabela Gradinaru, was in Kyiv on Monday for the Summit of First Ladies and Gentlemen, the Presidential Administration announced."Romania's First Lady, Mirabela Gradinaru, is in Kyiv at the invitation of Ukraine's First Lady, Olena Zelenska, for the Summi»»»

On Monday, President Nicusor Dan participated online in the meeting of the Coalition of the Willing, organized on Ukraine's Independence Day itself."Today, as we mark Ukraine's Independence Day, I held a constructive meeting with the 'Coalition of the Willing.' It was a welcome opportunity to reaff»»»

Ras Al Khaimah: Wynn Al Marjan Island, on Tuesday, announced Townhome Accommodations, adding four of the resort’s most exclusive stays as the Ras Al Khaimah destination prepares to open in September 2027. Wynn Al Marjan Island is being developed as the UAE’s first integrated resort and is scheduled»»»

Following the brief but intense storm that swept through Sofia on Monday afternoon, authorities received 73 reports of fallen trees and branches and around 40 reports of localized flooding. Most of the incidents were dealt with within an hour and a half after the storm passed. "The storm was brief,»»»

The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan has extended for another six months a ban on the export of used automotive catalytic converters and precious metals contained in them. The decree was signed by Cabinet Chairman Adylbek Kasymaliev. The restriction applies to: The Ministry of Economy and Commerc»»»

HAMPTON COURT: At Hampton Court Palace, head gardener Graham Dillamore strode across the burnt beige grass in the spectacular formal gardens southwest of London, laid out in the 17th century. “If we have a summer like this next year, by God, it’s going to be a struggle,” said Dillamore, who has spe»»»

A wildfire which had been burning since Sunday afternoon in the areas of four villages in Haskovo Region was brought under control on Tuesday morning. A 13-year-old boy caused the blaze, which has affected 1,400 hectares of land, including 200 hectares of forest, said senior commissioner Mitko Chak»»»

Pomas, France: A tornado tore through a village in southwestern France on Monday, injuring 41 people and damaging hundreds of homes, authorities said. French authorities had placed swathes of the country's southwest on orange alert for storms, and numerous areas were hit by power outages and transp»»»

A total of 1,492 people live in the village of Chon-Kara, which was transferred to Kyrgyzstan by Uzbekistan. Of them, 139 are citizens of Kyrgyzstan. As of now, 1,147 residents have submitted documents to obtain Kyrgyz citizenship. The village of Tash-Dobo has 466 residents, including 116 Kyrgyz ci»»»

A seven-year-old student from a residential school in Maharashtra's Palghar district died after suffering from high fever and breathing difficulties, while 26 other students have been hospitalised with symptoms of cold, cough and fever, officials said on Tuesday. The Class 1 student, enrolled at an»»»

A fire broke out overnight in a three-story building on Naberezhnaya Street in the village of Maevka, Bishkek. According to preliminary information, the building may have housed a dormitory. The fire spread over an area of about 2,400 square meters. Seven firefighting crews worked at the scene. The»»»

The investigation into alleged irregularities in examinations conducted by the Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) and Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission (JSSC) is widening, with the CID-Special Investigation Team (SIT) having questioned more than 100 candidates so far, officials said. The»»»

Doha, Qatar: Al Duhail and Qatar SC will face challenging group campaigns in the 2026-2027 Gulf Club Champions League (GCCL) as the two Qatar clubs aim to keep the trophy in the country after Al Rayyan’s triumph in the last edition. The third edition of the tournament will kick off on October 13, w»»»

Doha, Qatar: France and Bulgaria secured top spot in Pools A and D respectively as the final day of pool play completed the 16-team Round of 16 field at the 2026 FIVB Volleyball Boys’ U17 World Championship in Doha yesterday. France beat Venezuela 3-0 (27-25, 25-14, 25-15), with Jaden Ebagne Yon sc»»»

Citizens of Kyrgyzstan with complex eye conditions seek treatment at the Novosibirsk branch of the Interdisciplinary Scientific and Technical Complex (ISTC) Eye Microsurgery. Medical Center Director Valery Chernykh said during a press tour for journalists from Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan.»»»

UAE’s leaders took to social media on August 25 with special messages to commemorate the birthday of Prophet Mohammed (PBUH). His birthday is observed each year on the 12th day of Rabi Al Awwal, which this year falls on Tuesday, August 25. (The country will be getting a public holiday, on August 28»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Chamber (QC) recently participated in the first edition of the Sahel Tech Innovation Challenge (STIC ‘26) held in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, under the theme ‘Artificial Intelligence Solutions for Africa.’ Board Members Mohamed bin Mahdi Al Ahbabi and Dr. Mohamed bin Jawhar Al Moh»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) has launched a large-scale ophthalmology and anti-blindness campaign in Niger, aimed at giving the most vulnerable populations better access to specialised ophthalmology services. Being implemented by Niger’s National Eye Health Program (PNSO), the pro»»»

Doha, Qatar: The government service centre at The Pearl has been ranked the best government service centre in Qatar for the first half of 2026, achieving an overall score of 92.9 percent, the Civil Service and Government Development Bureau (CGB) announced on Sunday. The ranking forms part of ongoin»»»

Doha: Aspire Zone Foundation has announced that registration for the first edition of “Run the Dome” has reached full capacity. The event is scheduled to take place on Friday and Saturday, August 28-29, 2026, inside the Aspire Dome, following strong interest and participation from members of the co»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s banking sector showed solid growth and stable liquidity in July 2026, driven by a record expansion in international reserves and robust credit activity. According to the Qatar Central Bank (QCB) Depository Corporations Survey, also referred to as the Deposit Institutions Survey»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Financial Centre (QFC), a leading onshore financial and business centre, closed the first half (H1) of 2026 with a 37 percent rise in firm registrations from the same period in 2025, underscoring the strength of its strategy and the appeal of Qatar’s business environment to i»»»

The US-Iran conflict entered a sharper economic phase on Monday as Washington announced sweeping new sanctions designed to cut Tehran off from international trade and finance, while Iran tightened its own restrictions over the Strait of Hormuz. For UAE residents, the immediate concerns remain marit»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education, represented by its Early Education Department, held an orientation meeting yesterday for the KG1 level, designed for three-year-old children, with broad participation from academics, kindergarten staff and parents. Held at the ministry’s »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Public Works Authority (Ashghal) has completed development and improvement works on Al Markhiya Street as part of Phase 9 of the project to develop and rehabilitate strategic sites in Qatar. The project involved maintaining a 1,200-metre stretch of road, fully upgrading its infrast»»»

Doha: The Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA) announced that Qatar has once again achieved one of the world’s highest scores in the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Development Index (IDI) 2026, published by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), reaffirming Qatar’s po»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Social and Sport Contribution Fund (DAAM) has signed a funding agreement with the Social Protection and Rehabilitation Center (Aman) to support the Rehabilitation Program for Victims of Violence and Family Breakdown, and the Support Program for Children with Disabilities who are Vi»»»

Doha, Qatar: The General Directorate of Endowments at the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs has registered a new investment endowment comprising 58,988 shares in several companies listed on the Qatar Stock Exchange, donated by a benefactor under the directorate’s supervision in favour of the “W»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Airways Cargo has announced the launch of its first scheduled freighter services from Helsinki, Finland, effective 2 September 2026. Operating once weekly with a Boeing 777 freighter on the Doha – Budapest – Helsinki – Doha route, the new service will provide 100 tonnes of export»»»

A handout photo made available by the Iranian Presidency shows Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian (R) greeting Pakistan's Minister of Interior Syed Mohsin Raza Naqvi during a meeting in Tehran from earlier this month. Photo by Iranian presidency/EPA Aug. 25 (UPI) -- Pakistani and Iranian officials»»»