Bunch departure follows White House push to reshape museums’ view of US past Lonnie Bunch is stepping down from the leadership of the Smithsonian Institution following a tumultuous year in which US President Donald Trump tried to remake the portrayal of US history by the Smithsonian museums and oth»»»

Russian drones hit warehouses belonging to the Nasdaq-listed drugmaker Teva and one of the World Health Organization's main medical supply depots in Ukraine on September 3. Teva's facilities were targeted twice that day, Kyiv Post reported. "We are assessing the consequences of the attack and doing»»»

Serbia’s government proposed dissolving parliament on September 7, paving the way for an early election that President Aleksandar Vucic said could be held on October 18 or 25, public broadcaster RTS reported. Prime Minister Djuro Macut made the proposal at an extraordinary government session, »»»

Thousands of people gathered in Belgrade early on September 7 to pay their respects to former Bosnian Serb military commander Ratko Mladic, a convicted war criminal whose death and funeral have reignited divisions over Serbia's wartime past and strained ties with the European Union. Mladic, who die»»»

Thousands of people gathered in Belgrade on September 7 for the funeral of former Bosnian Serb military commander Ratko Mladic, whose death and public commemoration have renewed divisions over Serbia's wartime past and strained ties with the European Union. Mladic, who died on August 27 aged 84 whi»»»

Russia ended its three-day strike pause hours after US peace envoys left Kyiv, hitting the capital with ballistic missiles, burning warehouses in four districts and killing two people. Andrii Sybiha, Ukraine's foreign minister, put it more bluntly. "The moment the US President's peace envoys left, »»»

Mohamed Awad, CEO of the General Authority for Investment and Free Zones (GAFI), met with Abdullah Al Suwaidi, Secretary-General of the UAE Investors Council Abroad, in the presence of Manal Abdel Tawab, Minister Plenipotentiary and Head of the Egyptian Commercial Representation Office in the UAE. »»»

As part of the Ministry of Investment and Foreign Trade’s efforts to enhance the competitiveness of Egyptian companies and improve their export readiness, a cooperation protocol has been signed between the ministry’s Foreign Trade Training Centre and the Export Development Fund to support the devel»»»

Around 20 Egyptian companies are preparing to participate in WorldFood Moscow 2026, scheduled to take place from 15 to 18 September, as Egypt steps up efforts to expand food exports and strengthen the presence of local products in the Russian market. Ahead of the exhibition, the Egyptian Commercial»»»

Coastal protection projects are under way in Alexandria, Damietta, Marsa Matrouh and Kafr El-Sheikh as authorities seek to protect vulnerable areas from sea-level rise and other impacts of climate change, the Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation said. Water Resources and Irrigation Minister H»»»

We welcome and support the measures taken by twelve countries, led by the United Kingdom, France, and Canada, aimed at banning trade and business relations with illegal settlements in the West Bank. Israel’s efforts to undermine the two-state solution are intensifying with each passing day. Illegal»»»

Israel’s far-right national security minister has put a seven-year timetable on emptying Gaza of most of its people, and dressed it up as choice. Gazans RT spoke to call it what international law already names it: forced displacement. Last week, Jewish Power chairman and National Security Minister »»»

BusinessGermanyGerman businesses fret about Saxony-Anhalt election resultsDirk KaufmannThe AfD won the election in the eastern German state by a wide margin. While politicians and election analysts are still debating the reasons for the far-right party's popularity, economists are sounding the alar»»»

A botched administrative manoeuvre by the Turkish government publicly exposed a sensitive deal to supply US-origin heavy ammunition and cluster munitions to Ukraine, local daily Cumhuriyet reported on August 31. The transaction first came to light in early August when details were&nb»»»

The US Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has designated Istanbul-based bank Golden Global Yatirim Bankasi over its alleged ties with Iran, the US Treasury said on September 4. The authority has also targeted the Turkish investment bank’s two subsidiaries, namely Golde»»»

MOSCOW, (Sputnik) - US Special Presidential Envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner in negotiations with Russia on Ukraine do not demand anything impossible and do not make unfair demands, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Tuesday. Russia is open to talks on Ukraine but will not cease re»»»

Russia has sharply condemned Hungary’s decision to expel 10 employees of the Russian Embassy in Budapest, describing the move as an unprecedented and unjustified escalation and warning that it would trigger a response. Moscow accuses Hungary of anti-Russian rhetoric The criticism came after Foreign»»»

Japanese trading group Toyota Tsusho discussed expanding its investments in renewable energy and automotive manufacturing and assembly in Egypt, as Cairo seeks to attract more Japanese companies and establish a Japanese industrial zone in the Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZONE). Foreign Minister Badr»»»

Egypt has established a new industrial investment sub-fund under its sovereign wealth fund with an authorised capital of EGP 10bn and a paid-in capital of EGP 500m to boost exports and deepen local manufacturing, the investment minister announced. Minister of Investment Mohamed Farid Saleh, who als»»»

UAE–Germany ties evolve with growing trust, dialogue and shared interests Mohammed Ahmed Al Mahmoud, former UAE Ambassador to the Federal Republic of Germany, affirmed that the visit of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE President, to Germany represents a significant milestone in »»»

France is preparing to introduce a ban on products from Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, Foreign Minister Jean-Noël ​Barrot said on Tuesday, following a wave of settler violence in recent days that has further undermined prospects for a two-state solution with the Palestinians. France»»»

United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Tuesday arrived in Colombia following the recent election of hard-right lawyer and US ally President Abelardo de la Espriella, and a string of right-wing electoral victories across Latin America. Colombia is the first stop on a tou»»»

By Mathieu GORSEMONTREAL, Canada — Canada's retaliatory tariffs on billions of dollars in US products took effect Tuesday, as a trade war between the North American neighbour's heats up.The announced duties of 15 per cent, 25 per cent and 50 per cent apply to $27.6 billion (US$20 billion) in import»»»

AMMAN — Property sales activity in Jordan rose by 7 per cent in August compared with July, while recording a marginal increase of less than 1 per cent year-on-year, according to the latest figures from the Department of Lands and Survey (DLS).The data, reported by Al Mamlaka TV, showed that the tot»»»

AMMAN — The Vocational Training Corporation (VTC), in cooperation with the Royal Academy of Culinary Arts (RACA) and with support and funding from the Swiss Embassy in Jordan, announced Tuesday the opening of registration for a fully funded training scholarship under the ELEVATE programme.The progr»»»

Recall covers GV70, GV80, G80 and G90 vehicles from model years 2021 to 2026 Dubai: Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Commerce has recalled 4,464 Genesis vehicles after identifying a defect that could cause fuel to leak and increase the risk of fire. The recall covers eight model and model-year combinatio»»»

Fourteen people accused of links to migrant trafficking networks have gone on trial in France over the 2021 Channel disaster that killed at least 31 people, including a seven-year-old child. The victims drowned when their inflatable boat sank while attempting to reach Britain. Fourteen people suspe»»»

Authorities in Nepal on Tuesday said that rescuers are focusing on three hydropower project tunnels where they believe dozens of workers could be trapped. The announcement came two weeks after ​a devastating ‌flood killed that hundreds and left thousands missing in the Himalayan country a»»»

UAE says engagement since October 7 has focused on de-escalation and regional stability Abu Dhabi: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs underscores that the UAE Government does not comment on media stories or speculation regarding conversations between government leaders. The UAE’s engagement since Octo»»»

Director General assesses emergency readiness as development projects move ahead Sharjah: Sharjah Civil Defence is assessing the current and future safety and emergency response needs of Wadi Al Helo as development projects in the area gather pace. Major General Yousef Obaid Harmoul Al Shamsi, Dire»»»

NATO reconnaissance aircraft had a busy day on Tuesday, keeping watch over Russia’s Murmansk region from both the north and west. In the morning, a Swedish Air Force Gulfstream IV Korpen made multiple circuits over north-eastern Finland, with its sensors collecting data from Russia’s Kola Peninsula»»»

Documents reveal what officials knew about Ground Zero air quality, potential health risks New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced on Tuesday the release of tens of thousands of documents showing the city did not disclose all it knew about air toxicity after 9/11. The release comes ahead of the 25t»»»

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DOHA: Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) and Baladna QPSC(Baladna or the Company), Qatar’s largest dairy and beverage producer, announced the successful completion of Baladna’s capital increase through a rights issue, with the newly issued shares listed and trading on QSE. The issuance comprised the offeri»»»

The Danube has fallen to a historic low in Budapest, with water-level gauges showing just 1 centimetre on Tuesday, according to Időkép. The Danube’s water level is at its lowest ever in Budapest The reading is significantly lower than the levels recorded during the severe drought conditions earlier»»»

Talaat Moustafa Group Holding (TMG Holding) has begun handing over residential units at its Noor development in Capital Gardens City, marking the start of occupancy at one of the group’s largest developments and reinforcing its delivery schedule amid an acceleration in handovers across its portfoli»»»

Ahmed bin Mohammed reviewed preparations for the Arab Media Summit from September 15 to 17 Dubai: Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Second Deputy Ruler of Dubai and Chairman of the Dubai Media Council, has reaffirmed plans to strengthen Dubai’s position as a major media hub and a pla»»»

Leaders aim to boost regional coordination ahead of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2027 His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, has invited Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, Prime Minister of Kuwait, to attend the next edition of »»»

The Ukraine conflict has exposed a German establishment more willing to defend its commitments to Kiev than to consider their cost to Germany. Saxony-Anhalt has delivered its verdict: an overwhelming win for the AfD (Alternative for Germany). Now the parties it defeated may try to preserve their po»»»

The move is a symbolic expression of displeasure with Israel by some of its closest allies The United Kingdom on Tuesday banned trade with Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, where it says “settler terrorists” are carrying out “ethnic cleansing” of Palestinians, in a significant tougheni»»»

The Iranian Army says its air defense has shot down a US MQ-1 drone over the strategic Strait of Hormuz. In a statement on Tuesday, the Army said its air defense forces detected, tracked and targeted the drone in southeastern Iran before striking and destroying it. The Army said the operation was c»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) and Baladna Q.P.S.C. (“Baladna” or “the Company”), Qatar’s largest dairy and beverage producer, announced today the successful completion of Baladna’s capital increase through a rights issue, with the newly issued shares listed and trading on QSE. The issuanc»»»

BELGRADE - Serbia is striving to build the best possible relations with the world's key countries, and strengthening stability and cooperation in the region, as well as EU accession, remain its main foreign policy goals, Serbian FM Marko Djuric said in a discussion with aides of US Congress and Sen»»»

The European Union is failing to collect data on illegal tobacco trade as uneven country legislation creates gaps where criminal groups can jump in, the European Court of Auditors (ECA) found in a report published Tuesday (8 September). Illegal tobacco trade makes tobacco products cheaper and more »»»

Blending books, tech and play to nurture young readers’ evolving literacy Dubai: Sixty years after UNESCO first proclaimed International Literacy Day, the meaning of literacy continues to evolve. Reading remains the foundation, but literacy today also means knowing how to find information, assess i»»»

Arriving in Brussels armed with hopes for greater EU involvement in the Ceuta border crisis, its mayor-president Juan Jesús Vivas’ message was clear: “If Ceuta sinks, Spain sinks, and Europe sinks.” Speaking to the press on Tuesday (8 September) at the European Parliament in Brussels, the leader of»»»

Prince Faisal bin Farhan says Riyadh will use all available means to protect its interests Moscow: Saudi Arabia will use all available means to protect its interests and will not hesitate to defend itself against Houthi attacks, Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan said on Tuesday, while stres»»»

Aida Kasymalieva has been relieved of her duties as Permanent Representative of Kyrgyzstan to the United Nations in New York due to transfer to another position. The presidential press service reported. According to the service, President Sadyr Japarov signed the relevant decree. Ayaz Baetov has be»»»

Agricultural officials and plant health experts from across the Middle East and North Africa are meeting in Cairo to strengthen regional cooperation against transboundary pests and diseases, as climate change, water scarcity and geopolitical disruptions increase risks to food production and trade. »»»

Global policymakers and investors to debate future architecture of financial services Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) has confirmed the programme for the inaugural edition of the Dubai Future Finance Week, a strategic platform being held from Nov 2-6, examining financial trends and econ»»»