Budapest has welcomed some of the biggest names in athletics as the inaugural World Athletics Ultimate Championship got underway, with Prime Minister Péter Magyar joining athletics legend Usain Bolt and World Athletics president Sebastian Coe for the official opening. Usain Bolt arrives in Budapest»»»

Just weeks before the vote, Brazilian presidential hopeful Flavio Bolsonaro's campaign is being rocked by revelations he is under investigation for alleged corruption and money laundering. The probe centres on financing sought for a film about his father, former president Jair Bolsonaro, court docu»»»

The New York Times reporter Carol Rosenberg is widely regarded as one of the foremost American journalists, if not the foremost, on the U.S. detention camp at Guantanamo Bay in Cuba, where several alleged suspects in the 9/11 attacks are still being held, including the alleged “architect” of the at»»»

The Executive Council of Democrats for a Strong Bulgaria (DSB) has decided to support the candidacies of Andrey Gurov for president and Georgi Kandev for vice president, the party said on Friday. DSB said it sees Gurov and Kandev as candidates capable of returning the presidential institution to wh»»»

Passenger traffic is expected to reach about 70 million in 2026 before rising further Dubai: Dubai International Airport has handled 1.5 billion passengers since opening in 1960, the Government of Dubai Media Office said on Friday, marking another milestone in the growth of one of the world’s busie»»»

Washington: Researchers at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center and the University of Washington have developed novel monoclonal antibodies to prevent Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) infection and its complications. Carried by roughly 95 percent of adults, EBV is linked to certain cancers and multiple sclero»»»

The Jewish community in Bulgaria welcomed Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, with an official ceremony at the Sofia Synagogue on Friday evening. A Jewish religious service was held and the national anthems of Bulgaria and Israel were performed. "Tonight, Jews around the world and our Jewish commun»»»

The Russian authorities are using dubious claims to disqualify candidates previously cleared to run in the parliamentary election from September 18 to 20. The war in Ukraine is making the Kremlin even more cautious about who is allowed to campaign. Getting eliminated from Russia’s parliamentary ele»»»

"European strategic autonomy" is a buzz phrase in Brussels and in EU capitals these days. What does it mean for space policy? That was one of the central points that we raised with the Prime Minister of Luxembourg, Luc Frieden, during his visit to Paris for the International Space Summit hosted by »»»

Tunis, Sept. 11, 2026 (TAP) - The school and university transport fleet is expected to increase by about 13% with the anticipated delivery of 727 new buses by the end of 2026, to be allocated to various regions across the country, Minister of...»»»

All 20 nominations for members of the Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) from the parliamentary quota have been published on the website of the National Assembly. MPs will have to elect 11 members from among them — six to serve on the Judges Chamber and five on the Prosecutors Chamber. MPs from Progres»»»

Hungarian oil and gas company MOL has backed the government’s new diesel support scheme but warned that reintroducing a fuel price freeze could lead to petrol and diesel shortages within days. The company said the monthly HUF 5,000 (EUR 13.76) support announced by the government was a better soluti»»»

Video shows unusual protest over poor calls, internet before police arrive How angry can a village get about bad mobile reception? In one Indian village, residents were apparently angry enough to tie a telecom worker to a tower. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simp»»»

The EU can forget about competitiveness while energy prices remain prohibitively high, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has warned, urging Brussels to avoid policies that push costs higher. Tusk spoke on Thursday at a press conference of the Visegrad Four (V4) – Poland, Hungary, Slovakia, and the »»»

Around 8,700 travel document holders are expected to benefit from the new procedures Dubai: Kuwait has begun a new phase in regulating the residency status of Palestinians holding travel documents, with procedures under way to transfer their residency permits to Palestinian passports. The General D»»»

The 18th BRICS Summit, to be hosted by India in New Delhi on September 12–13, will bring together leaders of the expanded 11-member grouping, along with partner countries and outreach invitees, as the bloc seeks to translate its growing economic weight into deeper cooperation and greater influence »»»

Moscow industrial companies showcased their high-tech developments and held talks with potential partners during the international industrial exhibition INNOPROM. India, Polina Pavlova, adviser to the Moscow government minister, said. She added that Indian representatives expressed interest in loca»»»

Police say the incident occurred in Al Khoudh and legal procedures are under way Muscat: An Asian woman has been arrested in Muscat after allegedly attacking her mother with a bladed weapon, causing fatal injuries, the Royal Oman Police said. The incident took place in Al Khoudh in Muscat Governora»»»

Talks focus on investment, technology, energy and opportunities created by new agreements Berlin: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met with German business leaders and company executives as part of his state visit to the Federal Republic of Germany. During the meeting, »»»

In Brussels, opinion polls coming out of France have not escaped attention. Two polls see far right leader Marine Le Pen beating all her likely rivals in the French presidential election, which is set to take place in April and May of next year.  Le Pen, the head of the far-right National Rall»»»

BELGRADE - Serbian caretaker FM Marko Djuric attended on Friday a reception at the Slovak embassy in Belgrade that marked Slovakia's Constitution Day and Armed Forces Day. In an address, Djuric said "the most fruitful years of our cooperation are yet ahead." He said he was greatly honoured to be ab»»»

U.S. President Donald Trump admitted that the American military operation against Iran has taken longer than he expected. Speaking yesterday evening in Dallas, Texas, during the Republican National Convention held ahead of the midterm congressional elections in November, he said: “We have built the»»»

On the morning of September 11, 2001, Americans watched in horror as hijacked planes struck the World Trade Center and the Pentagon and crashed in a field near Shanksville, Pennsylvania. Nearly 3,000 people were killed. Less than a month later, the US went to war in Afghanistan. Two years after tha»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia expects trilateral talks on a settlement in Ukraine to resume in the foreseeable future. The Kremlin remains open, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Friday. "We remain open to negotiations. We hope that, as discussed with the US negotiators, we will be able to meet a»»»

From CVs to networking: how to use every day of your Dubai job search The moment you land in Dubai on a job exploration visa, the clock starts ticking from day one. Sixty days, 90 days, or 120 days. That’s it. It may sound simple on paper: fly in, secure an interview, get hired, and convert your vi»»»

Wife can reopen case in UAE if marital harm continued after earlier rejection Dubai: A wife may file a fresh divorce for harm case in the UAE even if an earlier claim brought abroad was dismissed, provided she can prove that the harm continued or reoccurred , Dubai’s highest court has ruled. The ve»»»

First published in Deník N. “We should under no circumstances speak about migration as an ‘invasion’,” Pablo Rojas Coppari, a researcher at the International Organisation for Migration, warns. In this interview, he discusses the situation in Ceuta, public perceptions of migration, and why, in his v»»»

PRESS REVIEW: Friday, September 11– 25 years on from 9/11, the international press reflects on the war on terror, its legacy and its failings. In France, the far-right National Rally party tries desperately to distance itself from the overtly racist comments of one of its security of»»»

The 18-year-old driver involved in a serious crash that killed two brothers near the village of Smilyan has been released on bail, according to magistrates in Smolyan. The court determined that there was no risk that the young man would flee or commit another crime. The accident happened on the roa»»»

Hungary could seek financial support from the European Union as it considers gradually reducing its dependence on Russian oil and gas, while analysts warn that replacing Russian energy could significantly increase costs for the Hungarian economy. Speaking at a V4 summit press conference in Bratisla»»»

BELGRADE - Serbian caretaker PM Djuro Macut received Algerian Ambassador to Belgrade Moncef Mansri on Friday to discuss enhancement of bilateral relations. "Macut welcomed the new Ambassador and emphasised that the friendship between Serbia and Algeria has deep historical roots and provides a good »»»

Coast guard recovers 30 bodies from gutted vessel and says more remain aboard Coron: The Philippine coast guard has recovered 30 bodies from a ferry consumed in a blaze that swept through it "in seconds", a spokeswoman said Friday, adding that more remained on the stricken vessel. The coast guard r»»»

“My daughter Marie was a sunny girl. She liked music, dancing and being creative,” said Stephanie Mistre, a French activist supporting victims of the harmful effects social media. “She left us on 16 September 2021. I discovered the morbid reality of my daughter’s life on TikTok only a month after h»»»

Less-developed EU member states should have genuine access to the resources of the European Competitiveness Fund in order to ensure equal treatment and industrial cohesion, Prime Minister Rumen Radev said at a meeting with the group of ambassadors of EU member states and representatives of the Euro»»»

The spokesman for the Yemeni Armed Forces Brigadier General Yahya Saree announced in a statement a large-scale, qualitative military operation “And Allah is More Severe in Might and More Severe in Punishment” along several fronts, to expel the Saudi mobilizations from several districts of the weste»»»

US Vice President JD Vance launched a virulent attack on the Democratic Party Thursday, accusing them of being the "party of hatred" at day two of the Republican convention ahead of the November midterm elections. With public support for President Donald Trump at record lows, Republican figures are»»»

Innovation and Digital Transformation Minister Ivan Vasilev, acting on behalf of the State in exercising its shareholder rights in Sofia Tech Park, has appointed three members of the company’s Supervisory Board. The appointees are Ivan Mihaylov, who will retain his position as chair, Anton Kitipov,»»»

Residents report fewer abandoned cars and blocked entrances, but higher parking costs Dubai: Since paid parking was rolled out across Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC) in March this year, the majority of the community's residential streets have come under the PARKONIC system. Now a new pocket of the ne»»»

Houthis advance towards Bab Al Mandeb as Hormuz remains restricted, oil stays above $100 The US-Iran war is putting pressure on two of the world's most important shipping routes, with Iran-aligned Houthi forces advancing around the Bab Al Mandeb Strait. At the same time, traffic through the Strait »»»

Washington: Researchers from the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center and the University of Washington in the United States have developed new antibodies that could help prevent infection with the Epstein-Barr virus and reduce its complications, a promising scientific step in combating one of the most com»»»

Tokyo: Japan's Digital Agency reported today that approximately 246,000 personal data records may have been leaked following unauthorized access to a government network. According to Japan's Kyodo news agency, the data includes the names and addresses of central government employees; however, there»»»

BusinessWhy are European banks moving gold out of United States?Arthur SullivanThe Netherlands and France have moved their gold out of US vaults. Part of the reason is fears about the reliability of the US, but equally important is the need to keep gold closer to home in the event of a crisis. http»»»

Occupied Jerusalem: Tens of thousands of Palestinians performed Friday prayers at the blessed Al-Aqsa Mosque, despite the heightened security measures and restrictions imposed by Israeli occupation forces on worshippers. The Islamic Waqf Department in Jerusalem said that tens of thousands of worshi»»»

Newsom touts state’s child-safety rules as tougher, more effective than Australia’s California Governor Gavin Newsom signed more than a dozen new laws on Thursday that address various aspects of children's safety online, including one that prohibits social media companies from serving addictive fea»»»

President Iliana Iotova awarded the Order of the Madara Horseman, First Class, to Greek Ambassador to Bulgaria Alexios Marios Lyberopoulos at a ceremony at the Presidency on Friday, recognizing his outstanding contribution to strengthening bilateral relations. Addressing Ambassador Lyberopoulos, Io»»»

Tunis, Sept. 11 (TAP)- The National Water Exploitation and Distribution Company (SONEDE) and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA Tunisia) launched a new technical cooperation project to upscale water services in the governorate of ...»»»

BELGRADE - Belgrade will host the 2026/2027 water polo Champions League Final Four tournament on May 12-15 next year, European Aquatics announced on Friday. A total eight teams - four men's and four women's - will be competing at the April 11 Sports Centre in New Belgrade. Belgrade hosted the men's»»»

A group in Yemen attempted to use Anthropic's Claude chatbot to build guided rockets and missiles, the U.S. firm has revealed, as Iran-backed Houthi rebels are on the offensive in the country. In a report published Thursday on how it had prevented illegal uses of Claude in several countries, Anthro»»»

The 4th edition of the “Democratic Mosaic: A Stage for Civil Society” festival is taking place in Sofia from September 6–13, the organizers said on Friday. More than 50 civil society and youth organizations will be presenting their causes and initiatives, with over 25 of them participating for the »»»

President Iliana Iotova awarded the Order of the Madara Horseman to Greek Ambassador to Bulgaria Alexios Marios Lyberopoulos and to Libyan Ambassador Abu Baker Saleh at ceremonies at the Presidency on Friday, recognizing their outstanding contribution to strengthening bilateral relations. Addressin»»»