A Hungarian opposition MP has submitted a bill that would introduce so-called chemical castration for certain sex offenders in an effort to reduce the risk of repeat crimes against children. The proposal follows the Polish model, but a previous Orbán government rejected a similar idea on human righ»»»

Several feared trapped at 75-bed student accommodation as emergency teams scour the debris New Delhi: Students trapped beneath the rubble of a six-storey building that collapsed in southwest Delhi were making phone calls asking for help on Sunday as rescue teams raced to reach survivors, Indian med»»»

Baghdad, Sept. 06 (SANA) Iraq’s crude oil export capacity has risen to more than 3 million barrels per day, Oil Minister Bassem Mohammed Khudair said Saturday, as the government works to expand the country’s oil export infrastructure. The Iraqi News Agency, INA, quoted Khudair as saying, “Crude oil»»»

Doha, Qatar: Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs has announced that registration for citizens and residents wishing to perform Hajj in 2027 will open at 12:00 midnight on Sunday, September 20, and remain open until October 20, 2026 through the official Hajj portal. The ministry said Qatar’s Hajj »»»

The collection brings together reflections from nearly 60 years of public service in UAE Dubai: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, has announced a new book, 'The Messages', bringing together reflections and personal letters shaped »»»

DOHA: The Foreign Ministers of the State of Qatar, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, the Republic of Indonesia, the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, the Arab Republic of Egypt, and the Republic of Turkiye strongly condemned the statements made by I»»»

Holders of the new residency category will be exempt from annual residency fees Dubai: Kuwait has introduced a new residency framework allowing certain people whose Kuwaiti citizenship was withdrawn to obtain regular residence permits for up to 10 years, according to Al Seyassah newspaper. The chan»»»

World-renowned Colombian singer Shakira is set to visit Kyrgyzstan. She is expected to perform at Bishkek Arena stadium in November. The Presidential Affairs Department announced. Details regarding the upcoming concert have not yet been disclosed. Bishkek Arena is a new stadium with a capacity of 5»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Foreign Ministers of the State of Qatar, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, the Republic of Indonesia, the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, the Arab Republic of Egypt, and the Republic of Türkiye strongly condemn the statements made»»»

US ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee on Saturday visited Turmus Ayya, a Palestinian town in the Israeli-occupied West Bank that has been repeatedly targeted by Israeli settler violence. Huckabee, a staunch supporter of Israel and its illegal settlements in the Palestinian territory, said that it w»»»

New Airbus A320neo service takes flyadeal’s Pakistan network to seven routes Dubai: flyadeal has launched two weekly flights between Madinah and Karachi. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The Saudia Group low-cost carrier inaugurated the route on Sunday, with its first f»»»

The company announces to develop a 140,000-square-metre mixed-use complex Dubai: A Dubai-based developer is expanding into Georgia with an investment of more than $250 million to develop a 140,000-square-metre multifunctional complex on Ambassadori Island in Batumi. The investment follows an intern»»»

Secret files detail chlorine bomb tests, mass production and efforts to erase evidence Dubai: Sudan’s army built hundreds of chlorine-filled bombs, tested them in the desert and may have used more than 100 of the weapons against its enemies before senior officials sought to erase evidence of the se»»»

With Bulgaria’s October 25 presidential election approaching, the race is beginning to take shape around a potential contest between incumbent President Iliana Yotova and former caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gyurov. But with several major parties still holding back their nominations, analysts say»»»

Germany's anti-immigrant Alternative for Germany party is aiming to become the first far-right party to take power at a state level since World War II as voters in the eastern German state of Saxony-Anhalt head to the polls Sunday. However, a failure to secure an absolute majority may see the »»»

World-renowned Colombian singer Shakira is set to visit Kyrgyzstan. She will perform at the official opening of the Bishkek Arena stadium. Kanybek Tumanbaev, the Head of the Presidential Affairs Department, announced. Details regarding the upcoming performance have not yet been disclosed. Authoriti»»»

Bulgaria’s entry into the eurozone has already brought visible benefits for some businesses, particularly small companies working with Western European partners, according to transport and logistics entrepreneur Valentin Radoykov. He says the adoption of the single currency has eliminated exchange-»»»

President Vladimir Putin says there is still a chance of a peace deal with Ukraine, and that contacts between the two countries are continuing, mainly through their security services. "Russia and Ukraine must in the first place reach an agreement amongst themselves. All other countries are ready to»»»

freerangestock Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources Karim Badawi affirmed that upgrading infrastructure in the petroleum sector represents a key pillar to bolster energy security and support Egyptian economic competitiveness, noting that upgrading refineries, improving crude and petroleum pr»»»

Sugar surged 11.9% while wheat, maize, dairy and meat prices also increased Dubai: Global food prices moved higher in August, with sugar recording an 11.9% monthly jump while wheat, maize, dairy, meat and vegetable oil prices also increased amid weather risks and disruptions to key trade routes. Si»»»

Ministers say forced displacement would violate international law and threaten stability Abu Dhabi: The Foreign Ministers of the UAE, KSA, Qatar, Jordan, Indonesia, Pakistan, Türkiye, and Egypt strongly condemn the statements made by Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and Israeli De»»»

VLADIVOSTOK (Sputnik) - European politicians' words about resolving the conflict in Ukraine and engaging in dialogue with Russia are meaningless, as their actions are directed against Russia, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko told Sputnik on the sidelines of the Eastern Economic For»»»

Doha, Qatar: Secretary General of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), HE Haitham Al Ghais stressed that ensuring the stability and balance of global oil markets is at the forefront of the OPEC's strategic priorities, clarifying that its policies are not aimed at directing »»»

The 36 RPA robots are being used for a range of tasks and administrative operations Dubai: Dubai Police completed 104 strategic and operational technology projects over the past year and deployed 36 RPA robots across policing and administrative operations as it expands the use of artificial intelli»»»

Donald Trump’s latest effort to end Russia’s war in Ukraine is moving from Moscow to Kyiv after his top envoys spent three hours behind closed doors with Vladimir Putin. The Kremlin called the meeting constructive and signalled room for further talks, but Moscow also repeated several of its central»»»

Japan’s own treatment of history should not be imposed on others, says Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova, commenting the demand to dismantle the new war monument in Russia's Khabarovsk. “If Tokyo treats Japanese history with contempt, this affliction should not be allowed to spre»»»

Kathmandu, Nepal: Nepali rescuers faced challenging conditions on Sunday as search operations after catastrophic floods entered their 12th day, buoyed by the extraordinary rescues of four survivors. The glacial and mountain collapse on the China-Nepal border has killed at least 1,372 people and lef»»»

Europe sees Russian drones everywhereGermany found a new Russian threat this week, accusing Russia of staging a drone incident at Leipzig/Halle Airport in August, where an explosives-laden UAV was reportedly found between Ukrainian Antonov cargo aircraft. Before returning to Germany, RT India repor»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The first unit of the Akkuyu Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) will begin operation by the end of 2026, and the necessary tests are currently underway, Turkish Energy Minister Alparslan Bayraktar said. Russian President Vladimir Putin, during a meeting with Turkish President Recep Tayyip»»»

Technology and modern institutions are giving an ancient tradition new reach Camel racing in the UAE is far more than a traditional sport. It is a living expression of national identity — one that carries the memory of the desert, the values of earlier generations, and an enduring connection betwee»»»

Salik eyes parking and future mobility payments while annual costs stay at 5% to 5.5% Dubai: Salik is expanding the use of its payment platform beyond Dubai’s toll gates, with parking payments and other future mobility services among the areas supported under a renewed five-year technology partners»»»

Filmmaker Shaunak Sen's new project links personal illness to India’s pollution epidemic New Delhi: Indian filmmaker Shaunak Sen's new documentary began as a "coping" mechanism after a shock cancer diagnosis, but continues the motifs of environmental degradation and caregiving that drove his previo»»»

Reconciliation and hopes of returning to power in 2030 all appeared on the same stage in front of the Hungarian Parliament on Saturday, as politicians, journalists and activists associated with the former governing camp debated what should follow the Viktor Orbán era. The demonstration, titled Ne f»»»

Woman sought to establish paternity, saying the child was born from a private relationship Abu Dhabi: The UAE’s Federal Supreme Court has rejected a woman’s attempt to establish a man as the father of her child, overturning an appellate ruling that had attributed the child to him after DNA testing »»»

Doha, Qatar The Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra (QPO) will celebrate the musical heritage of Mexico and Canada this season with two special concerts presented as part of the Qatar Canada and Mexico 2026 Year of Culture, bringing some of each country’s defining orchestral works to audiences in Doha. Th»»»

Prime Minister Balendra Shah said the latter rescue had 'given hope to the entire nation' Kathmandu, Nepal: Nepali rescuers faced challenging conditions on Sunday as search operations after catastrophic floods entered their 12th day, buoyed by the extraordinary rescues of four survivors. The glacia»»»

Democratic Bulgaria Co-chair Ivaylo Mirchev said in a Facebook post marking the 141st anniversary of Bulgaria's Unification: "The great lesson of September 6 is that the national interest cannot be defended by keeping one's head down." "The Unification was the moment when Bulgaria did not wait for »»»

The vehicle owner was fined Dh1,000 for knowingly allowing an unlicensed man to drive Dubai: A young man who struck a pedestrian at a designated crossing in Dubai and then drove away without stopping to help has been fined Dh5,000, while the owner of the vehicle was also penalised for allowing him »»»

Drones, 3D mapping bolster UAE-led search and rescue in devastated Nepal areas Kathmandu: The UAE Search and Rescue Team has begun its field operations in the Rasuwa area of the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal, as part of the UAE’s humanitarian efforts to support the Nepalese authorities in se»»»

"The All-Russian Research Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants assessed the antitumor potential of the natural compound casuarictin, which is contained in sea buckthorn leaves," the Russian Ministry of Education and Science tells Sputnik. The new data show buckthorn leaves can be used in the »»»

Serian, Malaysia: Acrid smoke hung heavily over the Malaysian town of Serian, seeping into homes and cloaking roadside stalls, as residents navigated an air quality emergency fuelled by transboundary haze from Indonesia's raging fires. Malaysia declared a state of emergency in Sarawak state's Seria»»»

Arab Finance: Egypt’s Ministry of Industry, the Sovereign Fund of Egypt (TSFE), and Chinese smart-equipment manufacturer Jiangsu Changhong Intelligent Equipment Co., Ltd. have inked a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to establish an industrial and engineering base for planning and building automot»»»

Indonesia flight disruption adds to UAE travel delays; Air France extends Dubai suspension Dubai: UAE travellers are facing a mixed picture on Sunday, with Emirates, Etihad and flydubai operating key regional services while delays and cancellations continue across Dubai and Abu Dhabi airports. Air »»»

Sarawak district shuts schools, markets as air pollution hits hazardous highs Serian: Acrid smoke hung heavily over the Malaysian town of Serian, seeping into homes and cloaking roadside stalls, as residents navigated an air‑quality emergency fuelled by transboundary haze from Indonesia's raging fi»»»

In a Facebook post marking Bulgaria's Unification Day, Movement for Rights and Freedoms (MRF) Chairman Delyan Peevski said: "Let's continue working for a strong and dignified Bulgaria." He wished Bulgarians a happy Unification Day, which marks the 141st anniversary of the Unification of the Princip»»»

Doha, Qatar: The National Planning Council (NPC) has issued the Export Unit Value Index (EXUVI) for the second quarter of 2026. The index recorded an increase of 17.64 percent compared to the corresponding quarter of 2025 (Q2 2025), and a rise of 6.45 percent compared to the first quarter of 2026 (»»»

Washington, USA: Google has announced the rollout of Live features for the Gmail, Docs, and Keep apps following a beta testing period, as part of an effort to expand the voice-based interaction experience with its AI assistant, Gemini Live. The new features allow users to search within emails and a»»»

The ceramic nanocoatings protect gas turbine blades from dust erosion, slashing repair costs and boosting productivity. Features:Turbine blade lifespan rose from 133 hours to 2,000 hoursThe same technology increased aluminum mold production yield from 300 kg to 3,200 kg, accounting for over 10x mor»»»

Doha, Qatar: Global credit rating agency Fitch Ratings has affirmed Qatar’s Long-Term Issuer Default Ratings (IDRs) at ‘AA’ with a stable outlook, reflecting confidence in the strength and resilience of the Qatari economy. The agency attributed its decision to easing risks following the subsidence »»»

Prime Minister Rumen Radev said in a Facebook post marking the 141st anniversary of Bulgaria's Unification on Sunday: "When united, Bulgarians can change history and shape their own destiny." "On September 6, Bulgaria celebrates its Unification and honours the example set by a generation of statesm»»»