BusinessUnited States of AmericaWhy the era of cheap government debt is overThomas KohlmannUS debt has topped $40 trillion. How risky is the growing debt burden, and will investors keep funding Washington's deficits? https://p.dw.com/p/5MYxMIf bond yields continue to rise, a stock market correction»»»

BELGRADE - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic met on Tuesday in Belgrade with the European External Action Service's Deputy Managing Director for Western Europe Emanuele Giaufret to discuss Serbia-EU relations and the Belgrade-Pristina dialogue. "A good discussion with Emanuele Giaufret about Serbi»»»

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - A conflict involving the Shiite military-political movement Ansar Allah (Houthis) puts the United States at a disadvantage in all cases, Western media reported on Tuesday. Axios reported last week that US President Donald Trump had rejected requests from Saudi Crown Prince Mo»»»

TEHRAN (Sputnik) - The BRICS countries agreed last week to allow Iran to join the New Development Bank as a new member, Iranian government spokesperson Fatemeh Mohajerani said on Tuesday. "During his visit to India, the president [of Iran, Masoud Pezeshkian] took part in BRICS-related meetings, dur»»»

A trail runner had an extraordinary encounter in the Börzsöny hills after spotting and filming an exotic South American animal wandering through the forest. Out of place exotic animal runs around in Hungary Dániel Bárdos was running towards the Hárombarát Saddle on Sunday afternoon when he noticed »»»

Strasbourg, France: The European Union is set to propose curbing access to social media, video-sharing platforms, chatbots, and online games to children under the age of 15, according to a draft legal document seen by AFP. A proposed new law -- to be formally presented Thursday -- would mean bannin»»»

MIPIM 2027 will mark a new chapter for the global urban festival as it expands across Cannes, introducing new official destinations alongside its established home at the Palais des Festivals. From data centers to tech and AI, new stages and forums throughout Cannes will be fully integrated into the»»»

Reports of a US-deployed “on-orbit” weapon confirm that the West has already turned outer space into an extension of the Ukraine battlefield, air defense historian Yuri Knutov tells Sputnik. US and French reconnaissance satellites are already feeding battlefield intel to Ukraine’s military, with Fi»»»

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The United States spent almost $22 billion on munitions during its military campaign against Iran, according to a Lead Inspector General report reviewed by Sputnik on Tuesday. "The estimate includes $7.4 billion of cumulative obligations (incremental costs) for OEF [Operation»»»

Every Bulgarian and every child in small settlements has the right to equal access to quality education, said Prime Minister Rumen Radev here on Tuesday. Together with Minister of Education and Science Georgi Valchev, the head of State opened the new school year at the Hristo Botev Primary School i»»»

Bulgarian President Iliana Iotova stressed the importance of compromise, unity and peace during a meeting with members of Ruse’s Youth Parliament on Tuesday. At the International Youth Centre, pupils presented their activities and initiatives and discussed young people’s prospects and participation»»»

The Bulgarian News Agency (BTA) and the Bulgarian Branch Association Road Safety (BBARS) signed a partnership agreement here on Tuesday. The agreement was signed by the BTA Deputy General Director Evgeniya Drumeva and the head of BBARS Nikolay Ivanov.The partnership aims to bring the two institutio»»»

Four-day festival brings together more than 65 local families and businesses Dubai: More than 65 productive families and home-based fishing businesses will take part in Kalba’s inaugural Jashe and Sahnah Festival from September 24 to 27, showcasing traditional fish products while creating new comme»»»

The partnership expands access to long-term vehicle leasing across the UAE. ART Elite Car Rental LLC, a member of Elite Group Holding, has partnered with SelfDrive Mobility in a strategic move aimed at expanding access to long-term vehicle leasing across the UAE through SelfDrive's dealer-driven di»»»

Theft convict allegedly used sister’s ID to evade police checks since 2018 Dubai: Turkish police have arrested a fugitive who allegedly spent eight years disguised as a woman and used his sister’s ID card to evade capture after being sentenced to prison for theft and impersonating public officials.»»»

A monument to Prince Alexander I of Battenberg (1857-1893) was unveiled in the square of the same name in Ruse on Tuesday. The bust to the Prince, who ruled Bulgaria from 1879 to 1886, was unveiled by President Iliana Iotova and Ruse Mayor Pencho Milkov. Bulgarian President Iliana Yotova and Ruse M»»»

India seeks de-escalation as IRGC says tanker hit mines on ‘illegal’ route The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Tuesday said search and rescue operations are continuing to find the missing Indian seafarer after a commercial vessel carrying 14 Indian nationals was attacked off the coast of Oman»»»

Paris, France: With less than two weeks to go before Ballon d'Or voting closes, many leading candidates are campaigning hard to be awarded football's top individual honour. This self-promotion is a relatively recent development in a team sport where, until a few years ago, the top individual prize »»»

Arab Finance: Real estate developer Emaar Misr has signed two construction contracts totaling EGP 14 billion with Rowad Modern Engineering and Innovo Group for the Infinity Beach and Island Living projects at Marassi Red Sea, as per an emailed press release. The agreements bring the total value of »»»

The IFS officer drew attention after appearing with Modi, Putin and Xi at the BRICS Summit A photograph of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping at the 2026 BRICS Summit has become one of the most widely shared images from the mee»»»

Residents complete birth, death certificates and attestation in minutes Residents in Abu Dhabi can now have birth and death certificates issued and digitally attested through TAMM in a single process, removing the need to complete the two services separately. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) »»»

Bangkok, Sept. 15 (SANA) Syria has presented plans to develop its oil and gas sector at Gastech 2026 in Bangkok, as the country seeks to rehabilitate energy infrastructure, restore production capacity and attract international investment. The Syrian Petroleum Company is participating in the global »»»

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi will travel to Beijing on Wednesday for an official visit, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei announced. According to Baqaei, FM Araghchi will hold talks and exchange views with his Chinese counterpart during the visit on bilateral relations, a»»»

Democratic Bulgaria (DB) proposed a legislative programme comprising 40 bills aimed at comprehensive digital transformation, the political alliance said on Tuesday. The programme is open to professionals and citizens for discussion and further development of the ideas and solutions put forward. Its»»»

New digital system simplifies licensing, compliance and revenue management for operators Dubai: Holiday homeowners and operators in Abu Dhabi will face a simpler licensing process after the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi upgraded the emirate’s regulatory system for the sector. Sign u»»»

Holistic healing was one of the topics at a Dubai forum on connecting generations Dubai: Dr. Ludmilla Vassiliev spent years as a cardiologist before deciding that modern medicine was only telling half the story. Today, she is one of the pioneers of holistic healing in the UAE, which is a field she »»»

Construction and major renovations of 81 schools in Kyrgyzstan were completed ahead of the 2026–2027 academic year, the press service of the Ministry of Construction said. Of these, 40 schools were built from scratch, while 41 educational institutions underwent major renovations. The completed proj»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani received the credentials of six new ambassadors to the State of Qatar at his office in the Amiri Diwan on Tuesday, September 15, 2026. The Amir received the credentials of HE Josefin Simonsson-Broden, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Sw»»»

Ras Al Khaimah is expanding Jebel Jais trails with an 80km loop and Via Ferrata Ras Al Khaimah: Good news for hiking enthusiasts. UAE's highest peak, Jebel Jais, is set to get a major expansion of its hiking and climbing network, including an 80-kilometre Grand Loop and a five-day Via Ferrata, or i»»»

Chingiz Akhmatov has been appointed First Deputy Prosecutor General of Kyrgyzstan. He was introduced to the staff today. Prosecutor General Melis Bekturganov highlighted Akhmatov’s professional experience and wished him success in his new position. Akhmatov thanked the leadership for the confidence»»»

RAK ties up with Emirates as it courts international travellers back to the emirate Dubai: There is a particular confidence to Ras Al Khaimah right now. The past six months could easily have forced a tourism destination into defensive mode. Instead, the emirate leaned into what it knew it could del»»»

RSV vaccine gives protection against viruses that cause pneumonia and bronchiolitis Dubai: The UAE has expanded its annual flu campaign to cover seasonal respiratory diseases this year. Under the new initiative, health authorities are asking two high-risk groups of residents, pregnant women and old»»»

Saudi Arabia vowed on Tuesday to respond "firmly" to attacks by Yemen's Houthis, after the Iran-backed fighters wounded 13 people in the kingdom in an assault using ballistic missiles and drones. The Houthis have been engaged in renewed fighting with Saudi-backed government forces since Yemen's civ»»»

BANJALUKA - Unity must not remain just a great word that is uttered on holidays - it must be visible in everyday life, in every new project and to every young person who knows they belong in the same nation and the same culture on either side of the Drina River, Serbian caretaker PM Djuro Macut sai»»»

New plans include 350MW solar expansion and a 100MW round-the-clock project Dubai: Masdar is looking to expand its renewable energy footprint in Azerbaijan with a larger solar project, battery storage and a new round-the-clock power development, while a separate 315MW solar project has reached fina»»»

Vice President voices optimism over Syria’s future after meeting Al Sharaa Dubai: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, welcomed Syrian President Ahmed Al Sharaa on Tuesday as a guest of the Arab Media Summit in Dubai, e»»»

The mandate of Mária Schmidt, director general of the House of Terror Museum, has been terminated by decision of the minister responsible for social relations and culture — Zoltán Tarr announced this on his social media page on Tuesday. Simultaneously with the decision, the House of Terror Museum i»»»

Share: Photo illustration – The greatest danger may not be an AI that disobeys humanity, but one that obeys our poorly defined instructions with more power, speed and literalness than we ever anticipated. Leading AI developers are warning that machines may soon help build increasingly powerful succ»»»

YEKATERINBURG (Sputnik) - Russia is actively negotiating with China to launch cross-border routes for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), with a pilot project planned for Blagoveshchensk, Dmitry Yadrov, the head of the Federal Air Transport Agency (Rosaviatsiya), told Sputnik. In early September, Russ»»»

There is no risk of a fuel shortage in Bulgaria, but localized difficulties with diesel deliveries are being reported in the northern part of the country due to transportation problems, according to Georgi Manushkin of the Association of Bulgarian Fuel Traders, Importers, Producers, and Transporter»»»

EU leaders have called for a stronger presence in the Arctic as NATO expands its military activities in the region, citing what they describe as a growing security threat from Russia. Moscow has repeatedly dismissed such accusations, saying that NATO is undermining traditional regional cooperation »»»

Hungary’s parliament has elected five new members of the Constitutional Court in a secret ballot, replacing judges whose mandates have ended or are due to expire following recent constitutional changes. New members join the court following constitutional changes and a major reshuffle The new judges»»»

Diverse source markets, connectivity, accessibility will underpin the next phase of growth Dubai: Dubai’s tourism sector is no longer talking about recovery. The focus has shifted firmly towards sustained growth, with the emirate continuing to build on its diverse international visitor base, strong»»»

A business meeting between representatives of British engineering, technology and consulting companies and Kumtor Gold Company CJSC was held in Bishkek on September 14. The event was organized by the British Embassy in the Kyrgyz Republic. The meeting brought together companies specializing in geol»»»

24-year-old former Rutgers students died after ending up on tracks at Manhattan station Dubai: An Indian-origin woman and her Nepali-American friend were killed by an oncoming subway train in New York after one apparently went onto the tracks and the other tried to help, according to US media repor»»»

Washington, United States: US President Donald Trump on Monday dismissed fears that artificial intelligence could wipe out humanity, repeatedly calling them a hoax and rejecting global calls to put guardrails around the fast-moving technology. "I am the Hoax Buster, and I'm right now breaking anoth»»»

Through its evolution from a passion project to a growing polo ecosystem, Singureni Manor has managed to put Romania on the international polo map. In this exclusive interview, Tito Gaudenzi, a veteran polo player and lifestyle events organiser, discusses the evolution of the estate, the role of it»»»

Culture Minister Evtim Miloshev and Andon Panayotov, a representative of the selected company, on Tuesday signed a contract for the restoration of the roof of the National High School of Applied Arts in Tryavna, which was destroyed by a fire on April 4, 2025. “It is unacceptable that it should take»»»

The UEFA Executive Committee today, September 15, designated Bucharest and the National Arena as the official hosts of the 2028 UEFA Europa League Final. After the review of the bids submitted by the candidate federations, the governing body in Nyon has given its vote of confidence to Romania’s cap»»»

Police seized more than 70 kg of marijuana and 368 cannabis plants from a hidden drug-growing facility in a house in Zmeyovo, Stara Zagora Region, Senior Commissioner Dimitar Mashov, head of the Stara Zagora Regional Directorate of the Interior Ministry, said at a press conference here on Tuesday. »»»