Egypt has launched an integrated digital Environmental Impact Assessment (IDEIA) system to accelerate investment procedures, transition from paper processes, and enforce environmental standards, the ministries of environment and investment announced. Minister of Local Development and Environment Ma»»»

The Ministry of Health is reviewing a proposal to grant a concession for the management, operation and development of the General Authority for Health Insurance’s New Heliopolis Hospital, as part of efforts to introduce international management models and improve medical services. Health Minister K»»»

The jury in the murder trial of Lindsay Clancy is deadlocked, but the judge sent them back to keep trying Tuesday. File Photo by Mike Theiler/UPI | License Photo Sept. 1 (UPI) -- On its fourth day of deliberations, the jury in the Lindsay Clancy trial on Tuesday told the judge that they were deadlo»»»

The Department of Transportation said it carried out the emergency removal of some 5,000 commercial driver's licenses for drivers who had failed English-language proficiency tests. File Photo by Kevin Dietsch | License Photo Sept. 1 (UPI) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation announced it is shu»»»

Russian President Vladimir Putin held a bilateral meeting with Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit. Russian President Vladimir Putin said during a meeting with Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan that the two leaders hav»»»

Geneva: The UN World Food Program (WFP) announced Tuesday that it is halving food assistance in the occupied West Bank due to funding shortages, reducing beneficiaries from 400,000 to 200,000. WFP Representative in the Palestinian Territories Shaun Hughes said the number of people receiving assista»»»

Bangkok tightens entry rules despite a fall in foreign tourist arrivals Dubai: Thailand depends heavily on foreign tourists, and visitor numbers are already down this year. Yet it is about to halve visa-free stays for travellers from dozens of countries from 60 days to 30. Thailand’s Foreign Minist»»»

Millions of French students are heading back to school this week and with that comes a host of new rules for what will be the last school year of Emmanuel Macron's presidency. From phone bans to exam schedules, Camille Knight takes a look at what's changing in the French school system, and why thos»»»

Tibetan exiles and activists have accused China of severely underreporting the death toll from the devastating Himalayan floods along its border with Nepal. Beijing has reported 16 deaths and 546 missing in Tibet so far and the foreign ministry insists that the release of information has been »»»

Russian air attacks killed 12 people and injured many more in Kyiv and the surrounding region early on September 1, authorities said, marking the sixth straight day of intense strikes on the Ukrainian capital. Those injured three children, just as Ukrainian pupils return to school. In a new tactic,»»»

They were promised work and accommodation, but allegedly ended up working 10–12 hours a day without pay, rest days or regular financial support, and were reportedly beaten and threatened if their performance was deemed inadequate, according to the police. Men allegedly forced to work without pay Hu»»»

US President Donald Trump has vowed to “hit Iran hard” following Tehran’s retaliatory strikes on US military installations in Jordan, raising the prospect of another round of escalation after a month-long lull in direct fighting. Iran fired ballistic missiles and drones at US military positions aft»»»

US President Donald Trump welcomed the presence of a senior Russian delegation at the G20, ignoring protests from EU officials who refused to appear alongside Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov in the gathering’s traditional “family photo.” Siluanov arrived in Asheville, North Carolina for the»»»

Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly met with Mohammed Saeed Al Dhanhani, Director of the Fujairah Emiri Court in the United Arab Emirates, to follow up on the procedures and steps required to implement a major project in Egypt’s petroleum sector following the establishment of Fujairah Alamein Oil and G»»»

Chairperson of the Arab Organization for Industrialization (AOI) Mohamed Abu Bakr met with Minister of Industry Khaled Hashem to discuss ways to maximize the use of the organization’s advanced manufacturing capabilities in support of local manufacturing and technology localisation. The meeting come»»»

Minister of Planning and Economic Development Ahmed Rostom met with Ari Naim, Regional Industry Director for North Africa and the Horn of Africa at the International Finance Corporation (IFC), to discuss strengthening the partnership and mechanisms to support the private sector in Egypt. At the sta»»»

As former caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gurov officially announced his presidential bid on Tuesday, with former Interior Ministry Secretary General Georgi Kandev as his running mate, statements of support came from representatives of the opposition Continue the Change (CC) and Democratic Bulgaria»»»

Bulgaria's state reserve no longer contains fuel produced from Russian oil, while the country currently has stocks covering 86 of the legally required 90 days of fuel consumption in the event of a complete halt in supplies and imports, according to State Agency State Reserve and Wartime Reserves Ch»»»

During a meeting between Interior Minister Ivan Demerdzhiev and the European Border and Coast Guard Agency (Frontex) Executive Director, Hans Leijtens, Demerdzhiev said that the security of Bulgaria's borders and the measures Bulgaria is implementing could serve as a model for the entire European U»»»

Mountainous Tajikistan is using satellite technology to search for mountain lakes that pose a risk of catastrophic outbursts. The announcement of the lake surveillance, reported by Asia-Plus on August 30, comes as rescuers continue to search the Nepal-Tibet border region of the Himalayas for surviv»»»

The California legislature passed a bill that would ban law enforcement from using shock gloves in the state. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Sept. 1 (UPI) -- The California legislature passed a bill Monday that bans law enforcement from using shock gloves through 2030. The bill was p»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Interior (MoI) warned motorists against the improper use of high-beam headlights, stressing that the practice can distract other drivers, increase the risk of accidents and violate traffic regulations. In a social media post, the Ministry said high-beam lights can affec»»»

Kathmandu: Another batch of Chinese relief supplies and experts arrived in Kathmandu, Nepal, by air on Tuesday, as part of Chinese aid efforts following the deadly mudslide on Wednesday. Tailored to Nepal's on-the-ground needs, the aid package includes urgently required items such as drones, DNA te»»»

President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov announced the conclusion of the SCO Plus meeting in Bishkek. The President of Kyrgyzstan thanked the participants for their exchange of opinions and noted that, despite differing assessments and proposals, the countries agree on the need to maintain dialogue an»»»

Since the beginning of Russia’s aggression, Bulgaria has provided consistent support to Ukraine across all areas, Deputy Defence Minister Lyubomir Monov said at the informal meeting of EU defence ministers, the Ministry of Defence press service reported on Tuesday. A Bulgarian delegation led by Mon»»»

A new leadership change has been announced at Tirana City Hall, days after Mayor Erion Veliaj dismissed the municipality’s acting mayor, Anuela Ristani. Eldi Hoxha, Secretary General of the Municipality of Tirana, has resigned from his position, marking another change in the city’s senior administr»»»

The Food and Drug Administration announced that this brand of Halloween candy is being recalled. Image courtesy of the FDA. Sept. 1 (UPI) -- A Halloween candy sold in 13 states is being recalled because it has undeclared milk allergens, the Food and Drug Administration announced. The candy is Hallo»»»

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev spoke about the UN’s role in resolving the conflict with Armenia at the SCO Plus meeting in Bishkek. At the beginning of his speech, he congratulated Kyrgyzstan on its election as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council for 2027-2028, noting that this de»»»

President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov met with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan today on the sidelines of the SCO Summit in Bishkek. The two leaders discussed the development of Kyrgyzstan — Turkey relations and noted the high level of their comprehensive strategic partnership. Among promisin»»»

Bangkok: Thailand will halve the length of visa-free stays for tourists from more than 60 countries and territories to 30 days, effective September 15, the foreign ministry said Tuesday. Tourism is vital to the Southeast Asian nation's economy, but officials say the move is part of an effort to cur»»»

1 of 3 | Cargo vessels are seen at one end of the Strait of Hormuz near the coast of Dibba Al Fujairah, United Arab Emirates on July 21. File Photo by Stringer/EPA Sept. 1 (UPI) -- Two oil tankers were struck by unknown projectiles on the Strait of Hormuz while the renewed fighting between Iran and»»»

The SCO Center for Combating Transnational Organized Crime will begin operations in Bishkek. It will be the organisation’s first permanent structure in Kyrgyzstan. The corresponding decision was made today at the SCO Heads of State Summit. The center will be part of the Universal Center for Counter»»»

BEIJING- Serbia's top-ranked tennis player Novak Djokovic is on the list of participants for the upcoming Beijing ATP tournament. Earlier this week, Djokovic was defeated by Argentine Mariano Navone in the US Open first round. Djokovic has not played at the Beijing tournament for 11 years. The Serb»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Labour on Tuesday warned the public against fraudulent advertisements offering domestic worker recruitment services, urging people to verify that recruitment agencies are licensed before making payments or entering into agreements. The Ministry cautioned that some unlic»»»

Four-day Dubai Future Week to spotlight trends in lifestyle, AI and new markets Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, and Chairman of the Higher Committee for Future Technology»»»

RTA launches new safety campaign as students return for the 2026–2027 academic year Dubai: Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has launched a series of awareness programmes and activities for students, parents and drivers coinciding with the start of the 2026–2027 academic year. The initiat»»»

As Israel prepares for what are expected to be close-fought parliamentary elections in October, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's wife Sara on Monday shared a conspiracy theory that centre-left opposition figure Yair Golan had advance warning of the Hamas-led October 7, 2023 attacks. Sara Netanya»»»

This September, Qatar Calendar presents a packed programme of events offering residents and visitors alike a rich and varied line-up of experiences. Spanning a wide range of interests, the month's programme offers something for audiences of all ages across Doha and beyond. Entertainment and Family »»»

By Wade SheridanSeptember is a month marked by milestones -- moments of courage, change, celebration and loss. From 9/11 to World War II ending, here's a look at historic moments from August that continue to shape the world we know today. Retired Deputy Police Chief Sam Pulia places American flags »»»

French president defends school phone ban, saying adults have been overwhelmed by devices Mende: French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday told high school pupils that phones and social networks were “not good” for them, arguing that even at the Elysee presidential palace attendees were asked to »»»

In tonight's edition: A workers' strike at Kenya's main airport leaves travellers grounded. Also, Ghanaian cocoa farmers are ramping up their pushback against a new law preventing them from using their land for anything else without permission. And in Tunisia, the picturesque town of Sidi»»»

In Tunisia, UNESCO recognised the town of Sidi Bou Said as a world heritage site this July. The designation marks a new period in the cultural preservation of this historic tourist site. The special status may help as it battles erosion, like in the floods this last January, but it will also help b»»»

PRESS REVIEW – Tuesday, September 1: It's back-to-school season in France, this time with tighter rules on mobile phones. In other news, local opposition to data centres across the US and Europe could be a spanner in the works of the AI revolution. Finally, i»»»

WHO warns there had already been a deterioration in quality of water reaching population Geneva: The approaching rainy season risks worsening a dire public health crisis in Gaza, where most people live in overcrowded tent camps amid rubble and overflowing sewage, the WHO warned Tuesday. The World H»»»

Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar is continuing contacts with its regional and international partners to halt Israeli occupation violations and abuses, while warning against attempts to impose a new regional reality driven by a policy of regional hegemony rather than security considerations. Dr Majed»»»

Asen Vassilev has backed Andrey Gyurov's bid for the Bulgarian presidency, saying the former caretaker prime minister would be a strong head of state, responsible commander-in-chief and an effective check on government power. Vassilev, leader of "We Continue the Change" (PP), expressed his support »»»

There is currently no risk to Bulgaria's national security from the presence of military aircraft at Sofia Airport, Defense Minister Dimitar Stoyanov said at the opening of the 2026/2027 academic year for officers at the G. S. Rakovski National Defense College. Stoyanov also addressed the landing o»»»

Tunis, Sep.1 (TAP) - Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration, and Tunisians Abroad Mohamed Ali Nafti received on Tuesday Najeeb Samie, who presented a copy of his Credentials as Ambassador of Pakistan to Tunisia. During the meeting, the FM commended...»»»

Well, what do you know! It turns out that you really can crawl into bed with Brussels on your own terms, and be friends with benefits, all without the need to officially shack up. The people of Iceland have just done something that would usually be considered political blasphemy here in Europe. The»»»

The United Kingdom's new Prime Minister Andy Burnham will face lawmakers in the House of Commons on Tuesday for the first time since taking office six weeks ago. Burnham has promised to deliver renewed national optimism after the downbeat two-year tenure of predecessor Keir Starmer, »»»