Doha, Qatar: Egypt’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Immigration and Egyptian Expatriates Affairs has announced that committees from the Civil Status Department will visit Qatar and several Egyptian diplomatic and consular missions abroad to issue and renew national ID cards for Egyptian citizens. Acc»»»

The Council of Ministers adopted a decision authorising the entry and stay in Bulgaria’s internal waters and territorial sea, the Port of Burgas and the Border Police Vessels Base in Sozopol, under the Burgas Regional Directorate of Border Police, of the TCSG-312 vessel (reserve vessel TCSG-303) of»»»

32-year-old of Indian expat mother of two from Kerala, had died after collapsing at home Sharjah: Sharjah Police have said that an initial examination has found no suspicion of foul play in the death of an Asian woman, a case that has been widely circulated on social media. While the force did not »»»

Bulgarian authorities on Thursday outlined measures to safeguard the October 25 presidential election, focusing on political neutrality, vote buying, election-related crime and cybersecurity. The measures were discussed at a national meeting of the Interior Ministry’s senior leadership. Attending t»»»

Violent protests have erupted in Serbia’s breakaway region of Kosovo and abroad after a Hague-based special tribunal convicted former politician and paramilitary commander Hashim Thaci of war crimes. In its ruling on Wednesday, the tribunal sentenced Thaci, a commander of the ethnic Albanian Kosovo»»»

The government has approved changes to tuition fees at two higher education institutions, the Council of Ministers' press office announced on Thursday. The decision concerns the Technical University of Sofia and the Nikola Vaptsarov Naval Academy in Varna. The Technical University of Sofia will be »»»

BELGRADE - Serbia-US relations have made a step forward, entering a strategic stage, Serbian caretaker FM Marko Djuric said on Thursday, adding that he hoped 2027 would be a year of a record scope of Serbia-US cooperation in the economy, education and the military sector. Djuric was speaking at an »»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The initiators of the falsification in the Bucha were the Western sponsors of Kiev, who were dissatisfied with the negotiation process on Ukraine, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Thursday. "The initiators of the falsification were the Western sponsors»»»

The government has adopted a decision appointing former ombudsman Maya Manolova-Naydenova as chair of the Commission for Consumer Protection (CCP) until the expiry of the current mandate, the government information service said on Thursday. The CCP is a specialized state body responsible for enforc»»»

More than EUR 14 million has been allocated by the Government for the construction and renovation of schools, nurseries and kindergartens, the creation of sports grounds and gymnasiums, as well as the renovation of student dormitories, the Cabinet's press service said on Thursday. The activities ar»»»

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The US armed forces must be prepared for possible confrontation in new areas, including near-Moon space, Chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dan Caine said. "Our task, my friends, is to adapt right now, so the joint force is prepared to fight, endure and win in global cont»»»

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Afghan militant Mohammad Sharifullah, who provided support to terrorists worldwide, including training those responsible for the 2024 Crocus City Hall attack in Russia, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison in the United States, the US Department of Justice's Office of Pub»»»

New migration rules restrict partners and children as Canberra targets ‘visa hopping’ Australia is making it significantly harder for international students to bring their families with them, under sweeping new migration rules that could change the calculations of thousands planning to study in the»»»

Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar says the government will submit legislation allowing the tax authority to investigate politicians’ wealth, potentially going back 20 years, including officials whose mandates ended within the past five years. NAV could investigate politicians’ wealth Magyar ann»»»

President Iliana Iotova has awarded the Order of the Madara Horseman, First Class, to the Ambassador of Cyprus to Bulgaria, Haralambos Kafkarides. The distinction recognizes the diplomat's significant contributions to strengthening and developing bilateral relations. The ceremony took place on Thur»»»

The Aiкol Manas monument removed from Ala-Too Square in Bishkek is proposed to be transferred free of charge into state ownership for the Toktogul district administration. The relevant draft resolution has been prepared for consideration by the Bishkek City Council. According to the explanatory not»»»

All reports of suspected election-related offences must be acted on promptly and thoroughly so that evidence capable of standing up in court can be collected, acting Prosecutor General Vanya Stefanova said on Thursday. She was speaking at a national meeting of the Interior Ministry leadership on th»»»

Indonesia: Indonesian rescuers formally called off a search on Thursday for eight people, including five journalists sent to cover a volcanic eruption, nearly two weeks after their speedboat went missing in waters between Java and Sumatra islands, an official said. "The national search and rescue s»»»

Doha, Qatar: Assistant Chairman of the General Authority of Customs for Customs Affairs, HE Talal Abdullah Al-Sheebi received the Non-Resident Liaison Officer to the State of Qatar for the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), Rizwan Ahmed at the Authority’s headquarters to discuss avenues for stre»»»

Hindu group complained over Islamic greetings in inspirational video New Delhi: An inspirational video by an Indian Police Service officer about her journey into the civil services has triggered a controversy in West Bengal after Hindu groups objected to her use of Islamic greetings — and she was t»»»

The State Agency for National Security (SANS) has drawn up instructions for additional cybersecurity measures to be implemented at all strategic facilities in Bulgaria in connection with the October 25 presidential election, SANS Chairman Plamen Tonchev said on Thursday. He was speaking at a nation»»»

The Government press office announced that Ivan Ivanov has been appointed as the Chair of the State Agency for Refugees under the Council of Ministers, effective September 18, 2026. The Government adopted a decision to relieve Ivan Ivanov from his position as chair. Ivan Ivanov was appointed as the»»»

A woman identified as B.Zh., 46, has been detained in Osh on suspicion of offering a bribe, knowingly making a false report of a crime and hooliganism, police reported. According to investigators, the woman repeatedly offered 9,000 soms to an investigator of the city police department, demanding th»»»

French President Emmanuel Macron, Lebanese President Joseph Aoun, King Abdullah II of Jordan and senior military officials from their countries and partner nations, such as Britain and the United States, met Thursday in Paris to discuss international support for the cash-strapped Lebanese army. The»»»

Yatta, Palestinian Territories: Palestinian herder Mohammed Emar has set up a fully functional home for his family where his daughters can even sing karaoke. Only it is inside a cave after the Israeli army demolished his two houses. In the occupied West Bank's arid region of Masafer Yatta, Emar mad»»»

Cairo: Egyptian Minister of Foreign Affairs Badr Abdelatty discussed a number of regional issues of mutual concern and ways to strengthen bilateral relations during a phone call with his Algerian counterpart, Ahmed Attaf. The Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement Thursday that th»»»

Prime Minister Rumen Radev took part in the Interior Ministry's national meeting on preparations for the upcoming October 25 presdiential elections, using the occasion also to outline key priorities for the Ministry. He said that tackling corruption, combating abuse of power and dismantling the oli»»»

President Sadyr Japarov visited the Embassy of Kyrgyzstan in Seoul as part of his official visit to South Korea, the presidential administration reported. The president was briefed on the work of the diplomatic mission. The Kyrgyz consulate in Seoul was opened in 2006 and was transformed into an em»»»

The European Commission has proposed a new package of measures aimed at making it easier for people to work in another EU country, including a digital European Social Security Pass and a system for carrying and recognising professional qualifications across borders. Digital social security pass cou»»»

Chitila Plazza retail park, developed by Rădăcini Estate, the real estate division of Rădăcini Group, has recently opened. Located on Șoseaua Chitilei, in the immediate vicinity of Bucharest’s ring road, with direct access and visibility from it, the retail centre will serve both residents of Chiti»»»

Of the project’s total value, approximately 65.1 million lei (excluding VAT) is attracted in the form of co-financing provided from the Sustainable Development and Just Transition Program, as a result of the contract signed with the Ministry of Investments and European Projects. The substation’s cu»»»

Why ‘Daayra’ turns a police case into a debate on crime, punishment and perspective Dubai: There's a moment in my conversation with Meghna Gulzar and Prithviraj where the actor stops mid-thought and says something that could double as the thesis of their new film: "The closer it hits to home, the g»»»

Romania’s international workforce has been growing steadily for several years, and the numbers now tell a clear story. Yet for many of the professionals, engineers and service workers who relocate here, moving money around Romania turns out to be easier than borrowing it. Opening a bank account is,»»»

The government will on Thursday discuss a proposal from the Foreign Ministry to establish a European civil-military mission in Lebanon for a three-year period, al-Akhbar newspaper reported. The mission aims to "contribute to the full implementation of Resolution 1701 (2006), assist the government i»»»

The United States has denied Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas a visa to attend next week's UN General Assembly in New York, a source familiar with the matter said on Wednesday. The State Department separately said it would deny visas to Palestinian officials, citing failures to reform and action»»»

Second retail sukuk follows strong demand, with the profit rate due September 22 Abu Dhabi: The UAE is launching a five-year retail T-Sukuk after its first sovereign offering attracted Dh445 million in orders, nearly nine times the initial issuance target. Sign up for our daily business newsletter,»»»

Prime Minister Rumen Radev said on Thursday the Interior Ministry should not become a party to the political process or influence the election outcome, but should ensure that every citizen can vote freely. He was speaking at a national meeting of the Ministry's leadership on the preparations for th»»»

Presidential adviser says de escalation must precede talks on a new regional future Dubai: The UAE will combine deterrence and defence of its sovereignty with dialogue with Iran while ensuring that regional tensions do not derail its economic and development agenda, Dr Anwar Gargash, Diplomatic Adv»»»

Minutes before the next parliamentary session was due to begin on Thursday, Albania’s opposition Democratic Party called for a bill concerning judges and prosecutors — including provisions related to their salaries — to be removed from the agenda. In a formal request submitted to Parliament, the De»»»

Nagoya, Japan: China's women returned to Asian Games cricket for the first time in 12 years on Thursday -- only to be knocked out without a ball being bowled two days before the opening ceremony. On a seemingly perfect day for T20 cricket under blue skies and sunshine at the Korogi Athletic Park in»»»

The Christian population in Jerusalem and Palestine is on the verge of extinction, as the government continues to push a racist and extremist approach towards the religious minority, Jerusalem activist Osama Barham told Sputnik. “A war to deprive Christians of their livelihoods is being waged again»»»

Islamabad, Pakistan: A fire that killed 14 infants at a maternity ward in Pakistan's capital last month followed "systemic and institutional failure" at the hospital, according to an official inquiry. The devastating dawn blaze broke out on the third floor of the Mother and Child Health Ward at Isl»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The US Congress's approval of new anti-Russian sanctions is an unfriendly move, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Thursday. "Of course, we are monitoring the passage of this document. This refers to unfriendly actions," Peskov told reporters. New US anti-Russian sanctions w»»»

Global law firm Dentons, alongside Reff & Asociații | Deloitte Legal and Pop Briciu Crai, successfully advised and represented Tinmar Energy S.A. in its challenge to a decision issued by the Romanian Energy Regulatory Authority (ANRE), which imposed a fine of approximately RON 364 million (€73 mill»»»

Kielce, 14 September 2026 – During the 34th International Defence Industry Exhibition (MSPO) in Kielce, PHU Lechmar organised a two-part conference devoted to the role of hydrogen, fuel cells, synthetic fuels and new energy infrastructure models in building the resilience of the armed forces. The s»»»

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Only 29% of Romanians currently invest in stocks, bonds, mutual funds or ETFs, compared with 41% across Europe, according to a new ING Research study conducted by Ipsos. At the same time, 30% of Romanian respondents say they have never invested but may do so in the future, suggesting that a sizeabl»»»

Kyrgyzstan and South Korea have signed 18 bilateral documents following President Sadyr Japarov’s official visit to South Korea. They cover employment, trade, investment, energy, education and other areas, the presidential administration reported. The labor ministries of the two countries signed a »»»

The US has again denied Palestinian Authority Chief Mahmoud Abbas a visa to attend the UN General Assembly in New York, preventing him from joining the annual gathering of world leaders later this month. The State Department said it had extended visa restrictions on Palestinian Authority and Palest»»»

The Ministry of Interior held a national meeting of its senior leadership here on Thursday to discuss preparations for the presidential election scheduled for October 25. Attending the meeting were the Ministry's senior leadership, Prime Minister Rumen Radev, State Agency for National Security Chai»»»