Former Republika Srpska President Biljana Plavšić died in Belgrade this morning at the age of 95, sources close to the family confirmed to SRNA. Her funeral is expected to be held in Banja Luka. Plavšić was a Serbian politician, university professor, and Doctor of Biological Sciences, a member of t»»»

Paysafe, the payments group behind Skrill, Neteller and PaysafeCard, is reshaping its consumer business around a single account. PaysafeWallet, introduced on 22 April 2026, turns PaysafeCard’s former Account & Card product into a full-service digital wallet with a dedicated IBAN and debit card, and»»»

Tokyo: Japan's Kei Nishikori, Asia's most decorated men's tennis player, brought the curtain down on his pioneering career on Thursday, losing 6-4, 6-4 to Frances Tiafoe on home turf. The 36-year-old announced his retirement in May, having notched a string of professional accolades but falling just»»»

Governor halts executions after Christa Gail Pike taken to hospital Nashville: Tennessee officials were unable to put Christa Gail Pike to death Wednesday for a 1995 murder after administering two doses of a lethal drug. A death penalty expert said it was an unprecedented failure, and Tennessee Gov»»»

Hama, Oct. 1 (SANA) A cotton gin in Syria’s Hama province resumed operations on Wednesday after a four-year shutdown, processing supplies from eastern provinces as high production costs kept farmers in the surrounding area from growing the crop. The Mhardeh facility can process about 12 tonnes of s»»»

Nagoya, Japan: Philippines tennis star Alexandra Eala saw her bid for Asian Games gold end in Thursday's semi-finals after a stunning 3-6, 6-3, 6-2 loss to China's world number 85 Wang Xiyu. Top seed and world number 18 Eala, who skipped the prestigious China Open to play in Nagoya, was looking to »»»

The Trump administration has told Germany and France to draw down emergency diesel ​inventories to help to ease global fuel prices or ​face a potential US diesel export ban, Reuters reported on Thursday, citing ⁠three people close to the discussions. The warning marks an escalation ​of pressure on »»»

Rostec’s TOPBAT power sources are built to take a beating and withstand extremes, as proven by durability tests. The batteries were:pierced with a power drill running on the battery itself - punctured repeatedly, yet still functionedset on fire and partially cut apart, yet it retained its charge an»»»

Police suspect man’s wife shared location with gang; five arrested Dubai: A woman who checked into a lodge in Kerala with a male friend was allegedly abducted and raped by a gang posing as police officers, with investigators suspecting that the man’s wife may have hired the attackers after tracking»»»

The Pentagon announced on Wednesday that the last American troops had left Iraq, more than two decades after the US invaded the country. A handover ceremony at Erbil Air Base in the northern Kurdish region marked the end of the US military presence. The administration of then-President George W. Bu»»»

BELGRADE - The Serbian dinar's official median exchange rate against the euro is 117.4991 dinars for one euro on Thursday, which is a slight change relative to Wednesday, the National Bank of Serbia said. The dinar is down by 0.1 pct against the euro m-o-m, down by 0.3 pct y-o-y and down by 0.2 pct»»»

Child disappeared while swimming in rough seas at Shiya Beach in Sur Dubai: Omani authorities are continuing a search for a 10-year-old boy who went missing while swimming off a beach in Sur amid rough sea conditions, the Royal Oman Police said. The Omani child went missing at Shiya Beach in the Wi»»»

Canada Revenue Agency employee’s killing prompts tributes from Prime Minister Mark Carney Dubai: A 45-year-old Tunisian woman was killed inside her Montreal apartment while taking part in a virtual work meeting, with a colleague reportedly witnessing part of the attack and alerting emergency servic»»»

Autumn is being preserved in jars Cabbage sales have risen by 58% in volume, and cauliflower by 80%, compared with the same period in 2025. At the same time, the rise in jar sales indicates that the products needed for making home-made pickles are also finding their way into shopping baskets. As fo»»»

France's public debt has climbed to a record during the two terms of President Emmanuel Macron, unsettling investors and emerging as a defining issue ahead of next year's presidential election. With France already gripped by deep social tensions, the candidates vying to succeed Macron are under pre»»»

InnVolve 2026 is an event developed by Innobyte, a Romanian company specializing in eCommerce services and solutions. Participants in the conversations included Sergiu Neguț – FintechOS, Dr. Carlos Davidovich – Neuromanagement Expert, Radu Georgescu – Gecad Ventures, Marius Ghenea – Catalyst Romani»»»

DUBAI: Yemeni government forces said on Thursday they were engaged in fierce fighting with Iran-backed Houthi forces across several fronts in Taiz province, as they reported artillery exchanges and air strikes targeting Houthi positions. The fighting was reported in Bani Bakari, Jabal Habashi and H»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian armed forces have taken control of the settlement of Vysokaya Yaruga in the Kharkov region, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Thursday. Additionally, the Russian armed forces have liberated the settlements of Nesternoye and Rublenoye in the Kharkov region, the stat»»»

Baghdad: Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi on Thursday announced June 30 as a new deadline for armed factions to turn over their weapons to the state, following the end of the US-led coalition’s mission in the country. “October 1 is considered a serious beginning to address the issue of weapons out»»»

Nagoya, Japan: Doha Asian Games organisers "are ready" if the continent's premier sporting event is moved back a year to 2031 in a major shake-up to the calendar, a top official said Thursday. The Games, currently ongoing in Japan, are typically held every four years and on even years. Doha is the »»»

Kyrgyzstan’s Ambassador to Germany Omurbek Tekebaev said citizens of Kyrgyzstan come to Germany primarily to study and work, and that the unemployment rate among Kyrgyz nationals in the country is now below the national average. The diplomat made the statement following a September 23 meeting with »»»

Sudanese former President Omar al-Bashir, 80, has been transferred from the northern city of Merowe to a hospital in the capital Khartoum for continued treatment and tests after he developed symptoms of an “unknown” medical case. His lawyer, Mohamed El-Hassan El-Amin told Asharq Al-Awsat on Wednesd»»»

Nagoya, Japan: World champions India will face arch-rivals Pakistan for the Asian Games cricket men's gold medal after both won their semi-finals with ease on Thursday. India hammered Sri Lanka by 124 runs after Pakistan beat Bangladesh by six wickets to set up a mouth-watering final on Saturday at»»»

FZ1073 diverted to Tabuk after a cockpit incident; UAE, Saudi authorities investigating Dubai: A flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv was diverted to Saudi Arabia on Wednesday after what the UAE aviation regulator described as a security incident on board, leaving members of the flight crew injur»»»

A former employee of Bulgarian businessman Iliyan Filipov, who was shot dead in Plovdiv overnight, has been arrested in Sofia in connection with the killing, according to Bulgarian media reports. The suspect is a 51-year-old man identified by the initials S.M. He reportedly has a police record and »»»

Christian Tour has released a statement saying its holiday programmes and tour operator activities will continue following AnimaWings’ decision to seek judicial reorganisation, arguing that its charter operations rely on a diversified network of airline partners rather than a single carrier. AnimaW»»»

WASHINGTON: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Wednesday it was too early to say who was behind the foiled bid to crash a flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv ‌but that ‌Israel would “possibly” be ‌participating in the probe into the incident. “It’s too early to say, the attacking »»»

Doha, Qatar: Design Doha has announced the return of its international residency programme, Crafting Design Futures, with four designers from Qatar and the wider Middle East, North Africa and South Asia (MENASA) region selected to work alongside Mexican master artisans as part of the Qatar-Mexico 2»»»

DIICOT prosecutors and police officers from the Directorate for Combating Organised Crime carried out 12 house searches on Wednesday in Bucharest and the counties of Dambovita, Bacau and Ilfov as part of an investigation into offences involving the breach and circumvention of the international sanc»»»

President Nicusor Dan, accompanied by his partner, Mirabela Gradinaru, was received on Wednesday by the President of the Czech Republic, Petr Pavel, at Prague Castle. The Head of State is on an official visit to Prague at the invitation of his Czech counterpart. President Nicusor Dan stated on Wedn»»»

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President Nicusor Dan announced that he would convene consultations at Cotroceni Palace on Monday to designate a new candidate for prime minister."I will summon the parties to Cotroceni on Monday for consultations, and on Monday afternoon I will nominate a candidate for prime minister. I call upon »»»

Doha, Qatar: Rawabi Hypermarket Izghawa, one of Qatar’s largest single-floor hypermarkets, is celebrating its 3rd Anniversary with a special celebration dedicated to its valued customers. The anniversary marks three successful years of serving the community, and Rawabi Hypermarket extends its since»»»

Singapore: The dollar held near a two-month high on Thursday, supported by an extended rise in US Treasury yields partly driven by concerns over persistent global price pressures stemming from the Middle East regional tension. Against the dollar, the euro was marginally lower at $1.1330 in the earl»»»

The Neptun Deep block is advancing towards first gas production, expected in the first half of 2027, with annual plateau production estimated at approximately 8 billion cubic meters (100%), according to a joint statement by the block's two co-titleholders, OMV Petrom and Romgaz."OMV Petrom and Romg»»»

Doha, Qatar: To close Childhood Cancer Awareness Month this September, Sidra Medicine has marked two significant milestones in paediatric cancer care, following the introduction of two specialized therapies for children with high-risk neuroblastoma. Sidra Medicine’s Paediatric Haematology and Oncol»»»

Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi on Thursday announced June 30 as a new deadline for armed factions to turn over their weapons to the state, following the end of the U.S.-led coalition's mission in the country. "October 1 is considered a serious beginning to address the issue of weapons outside st»»»

Mumbai-born pilot saves 174 lives despite severe injuries in cockpit struggle Dubai: A Dubai-based Indian pilot with flydubai is being hailed as a hero after a rare and frightening security scare in the skies. He was injured in a violent confrontation on the flight deck of a Wednesday flight from D»»»

Report reinforces the UAE’s position among the world’s most competitive urban destinations Competition among global cities to attract capital, companies and talent is no longer driven solely by the size of an economy or the strength of its infrastructure. Increasingly, it is about what a city offer»»»

Copenhagen: Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo announced yesterday that he had left the team’s training camp in Denmark after coach Jorge Jesus told reporters that the striker would be dropped for their next match. Ronaldo had been due to train with his team-mates at the Parken stadium in Copenhage»»»

Edufair helps students choose the right degree and build career-ready skills The world is an eternally curious place, which means its study can take you through some of the most interesting courses there are. For most of us though, following our passions largely start on the beaten path. A bachelor»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Longines Hathab Qatar Equestrian Tour begins its 10th season today, with a packed opening round at the indoor arena of the Qatar Equestrian and Modern Pentathlon Federation and high hopes for another competitive campaign. The opening round runs until October 3, marking a decade of »»»

NEW YORK: Iran has denied a report that US Secretary of State Marco Rubio ordered its delegation to the UN General Assembly to leave the US immediately after negotiations on an agreement to end the war reached an impasse. Axios reported that Rubio asked members of the Iranian delegation to leave th»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC) has announced the launch of its annual breast cancer awareness campaign, emphasising the vital importance of early detection. Under the new slogan, “Your strength begins with screening,” this initiative aims to encourage women across Qatar to »»»

Doha, Qatar: QIIB has announced the launch of its new ‘A Year’s Salary on Us’ campaign, designed to encourage and reward customers who transfer their salaries to the Bank. Customers who transfer their salaries and obtain financing will have an exceptional opportunity to win an amount equivalent to »»»

Doha, Qatar: AlRayan Bank announces that effective September 30 2026, Fahad Al Khalifa will conclude his tenure as Group Chief Executive Officer and transition to the role of Advisor to the Chairman. AlRayan Bank is pleased to announce the appointment of Usman Ahmed as its new Group Chief Executive»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian armed forces have carried out strikes at Ukraine's logistics and communications centers, as well as naval vessels used in interests of the armed forces of Ukraine, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Thursday. "The Russian armed forces continue to carry out strikes a»»»

Bipartisan Bill to Block Chinese Cars Faces Post-Election Roadblock WASHINGTON: Legislation to permanently ban the sale of Chinese vehicles in the United States stalled out on Wednesday as senators struggled to seal an agreement, virtually guaranteeing that the bill will have to wait until after th»»»

El Salvador will hold presidential elections on February 28, 2027, the electoral tribunal said Wednesday, opening the way for President Nayib Bukele to seek a third term after constitutional changes removed presidential term limits. Bukele has drawn praise for sharply reducing gang violence but fac»»»

Emirates and flydubai adjust operations after Israel-bound flight incident Dubai: UAE travellers are facing another morning of flight disruption, with delays and cancellations reported at Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Zayed International Airport in Abu Dhabi on Thursday, October 1. The bigg»»»