The situation surrounding a possible concert by Colombian singer Shakira in Bishkek remains unclear. According to Islam Satarov, CEO of Gamma Media Group, producer and event organizer, the Kyrgyz side has not yet signed an official contract with the artist. Satarov told 24.kgnews agency that he kno»»»

Tokyo: The Asian Games began in Japan on Thursday with Qatar beating Iran in men's basketball, the first action in the continental multi-sport showpiece that has more participants than the Olympics. Over 17,000 athletes and officials are expected to take part in 43 sports at the Nagoya-Aichi Games »»»

US President Donald Trump has declared that Washington is “winning” its war with Iran and claimed the United States now controls the Strait of Hormuz—before suggesting the strategic waterway should be renamed the “Trump Strait,” apparently as a fitting reward for victory already being declared. Spe»»»

HEADLINES Judicial appointments and the presidential election feature prominently in the supplied coverage. Capital, bTV and Bulgarian National Television (BNT) examine nominations for the Supreme Judicial Council and the prospects for choosing a new prosecutor general. Telegraph, BNT and Nova TV f»»»

Dubai Municipality’s Call Centre confirms issue, says team is working to fix it Dubai: If you've caught a strange smell in the air in Dubai for the past couple of days, you're not alone. Residents across several neighbourhoods, including Dubai Marina, Jumeirah Lake Towers, Jumeirah Beach Residence,»»»

Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar's national carrier has navigated multiple major challenges in recent years and emerged stronger and more efficient, thanks to the proactive plans it has pursued to prepare for the worst-case scenarios and circumstances, Chief Technology Officer of Qatar Airways, Eng.»»»

Quito: Ecuador's judiciary sentenced former president Abdala Bucaram and his son Jacobo to nine years and four months in prison on Wednesday in a corruption case linked to the sale of medical supplies during the coronavirus pandemic. Bucaram, who was removed from office in 1997, heard the decision »»»

Yemen's Houthi rebels reported dozens of Saudi airstrikes on Wednesday as daily attacks continued in a conflict that has reignited during the Middle East war, with hundreds of people killed in fighting near the Red Sea. More than 40 attacks targeted several regions including the flashpoint areas of»»»

An Israeli strike killed at least four people in northern Gaza. Two children were among the dead after Israel carried out a new strike in the northern Gaza community of Beit Lahiya, according to Shifa hospital, where the bodies were taken. There was no immediate comment from the Israeli military on»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Airways Chief Executive Officer Hamad Ali Al Khater confirmed that Qatar's national carrier is entering a rapid growth phase centered on fleet modernization and expansion, with plans to take delivery of 138 new aircraft over the next five years to support its expanding global net»»»

NEW DELHI (Sputnik) - Russia and India will soon hold meetings to discuss the certification of the Il-114-300 aircraft in India, Dmitry Yadrov, head of the Russian Federal Air Transport Agency (Rosaviatsiya), said on Thursday. "As for the Il-114, its great appeal is, of course, due to its performan»»»

Dubai gold prices ease as a weaker dollar supports bullion ahead of key US inflation data Dubai: Dubai gold prices edged lower on Thursday, with the 24K rate at Dh531.25 per gram, down from Dh532 at Wednesday’s close, while 22K gold stood at Dh492, compared with Dh492.50 previously. The move comes »»»

US President Donald Trump’s envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner left Kiev “shocked” by the conduct of Vladimir Zelensky’s team during their latest visit, Ukrainian MP Anna Skorokhod has claimed. Witkoff and Kushner traveled to Kiev on Sunday for talks with Zelensky after meeting Russian Presiden»»»

The Neptun Deep project, jointly developed by OMV Petrom and Romgaz, will ensure that Romania becomes the European Union's largest natural gas producer and achieves energy independence, Bucharest Stock Exchange (BVB) CEO Remus Vulpescu said on Thursday."An important aspect that the listing of state»»»

Romanian fuel distributor JT Grup Oil has completed a new private petroleum products terminal in the Port of Constanta following an investment of around 30 million euros, adding annual handling capacity of up to one million tonnes to the market.JT Terminal has eight tanks with a total static storag»»»

Temirlan Sultanbekov, who is standing trial in a criminal case on an alleged attempt to seize power by force, has written an open letter to President Sadyr Japarov. He is asking the president to ensure that the trial is held publicly. The defendant noted that he had spent one year and 10 months und»»»

Cristian Busoi, Secretary of State with the Energy Ministry, said that investments of national gas transmission company Transgaz to boost interconnectivity and expand regional and EU options can help us be more resilient to the challenges of a permanently dynamic energy sector.On the sidelines of t»»»

Romania has a very ambitious goal to install 10 GW of solar and wind energy by the end of the decade, and in the coming weeks and months we will also focus on storage, mainly in batteries, but also on hydro storage, senior official with the Ministry of Energy Cristian Busoi said on Tuesday at a spe»»»

Trump administration intensifies immigration crackdown amid backlash over DHS poster The AI-generated ‘Transformers’ graphic targeting a fictionalized Indian-origin truck driver has drawn accusations of racism and stereotyping. The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is facing backlash over an»»»

The new Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) should be elected by mid-November, and a prosecutor general should be appointed by early spring 2027, Justice Minister Nikolay Naydenov said on Bulgarian National Television on Thursday. "By mid-November, the new SJC members should be elected from both quotas »»»

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday urged his supporters to pretend he was on the ballot in the upcoming midterm elections in November, even saying he would give $5,000 to each American adult if the right-wing Republicans maintain control of Congress. Trump is struggling with low opinion ratings»»»

The Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS) Hindu sect at the heart of the Eiffel Tower strike made headlines in France during the inauguration of its latest temple near Paris. In the US, BAPS came under the spotlight when Indian stone workers were rescued from a temple con»»»

Rented bank accounts, fake firms and bogus deals are putting residents at risk Sharjah: Renting out a bank account, setting up a fake company, issuing forged invoices, responding to suspicious social media offers or moving money for someone else may seem like harmless ways to make quick cash — but »»»

Estremoz, Portugal: Equipped with headlamps and pruning shears, a team of farm workers navigate pitch-black darkness during a nocturnal grape harvest that shields them from Portugal's increasingly oppressive summer heat. "At night, it's much cooler, and with this light we see the bunches of grapes »»»

The European Commission on Wednesday approved the registration of Romania's "Branza framantata de Teaca" as a Protected Geographical Indication (PGI), according to a statement by the EU executive."Branza framantata de Teaca" is a traditional kneaded cheese from Teaca, a village in northern Romania.»»»

More than 3.45 million tonnes of food are thrown away every year, while more than 27% of Romania's population is at risk of poverty or social exclusion, according to the Federation of Food Banks in Romania (FBAR) data published on Wednesday."September is recognised globally as a month dedicated to »»»

Members of the European Parliament’s Special Committee on the Housing Crisis in the EU are coming to Bucharest between 26-28 October, announced Georgiana Teodorescu, member of the HOUS Commission and the only Romanian MEP directly involved in political negotiations on the file of housing crisis fro»»»

European Commissioner for Equality, Preparedness and Crisis Management Hadja Lahbib will arrive in Bucharest on Thursday, 10 September, for discussions with President Nicusor Dan, acting Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan, and Secretary of State Raed Arafat on Europe's crisis-preparedness agenda and Roman»»»

Primark will open in Riyadh after a strong Dubai debut, with Bahrain and Qatar next Dubai: Irish fashion retail giant Primark is heading to Saudi Arabia, with its first store in the Kingdom set to open in Riyadh in March 2027 as the brand accelerates its expansion across the Gulf following a strong»»»

A leaked intelligence assessment prepared for Australia’s secret service claims that former Western special forces personnel were recruited to train Russian citizens, including active-duty servicemen, at private training centers in Bulgaria and Serbia, according to The Telegraph, which obtained a c»»»

Doha, Qatar: The 20th Asian Games 2026 gets underway on 10 September in the Japanese city of Nagoya and the wider Aichi region – and beIN Sports (“beIN”), the leading sports broadcaster in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), will deliver more than 1,700 hours of live, exclusive coverage across»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s Under-23 national football team is stepping up preparations for their Asian Games campaign, with coach Jose Angel Lacunza also using domestic competition to give his young players valuable match experience. Qatar will open their Asian Games campaign against Republic of Korea on»»»

The rapid rise in Budapest property prices appears to be losing steam. Annual house price growth in the capital has slowed to just 6.7%, down from 21% a year ago, while prices edged down slightly in August compared with July. Experts say the trend could make the market more favourable for buyers. B»»»

Trevor Noah, Bolshoi Theatre and Queen tributes headline a packed 2026-27 lineup Dubai: The UAE's landmark Downtown venue Dubai Opera is turning 10 and it is marking the milestone with a season that promises plenty of spectacle. At a press conference held at the venue today, the 2026-27 programme w»»»

Doha, Qatar: Defending champions Al Sadd will look to maintain their perfect start to the Qatar Stars League when they face bottom side Al Sailiya at Lusail Stadium today, with another busy spell awaiting them after the league fixture. Al Sadd have collected nine points from their opening three mat»»»

Doha, Qatar: Cyberattacks, extreme weather, geopolitical conflict, shipping disruptions and fragile supply chains are exposing vulnerabilities across the global energy system. As these threats become increasingly interconnected, energy security can no longer be measured solely by the availability o»»»

Sofia has reached the final of the European Capital of Tourism 2027 competition, becoming one of eight cities shortlisted after an independent assessment of 43 applications from 18 countries. The Bulgarian capital is one of only two national capitals to make the final in the category for cities wit»»»

Doha, Qatar: Virginia Commonwealth University in Qatar (VCUarts Qatar), a Qatar Foundation partner university, will be presenting an exhibition titled Alternative Frequencies at the Ars Electronica Festival 2026 in Linz, Austria, from September 9 to September 13, 2026. The Ars Electronica Festival,»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Sports for All Federation, operating under the umbrella of the Ministry of Sports and Youth, has resumed its weekly school tours at boys’ and girls’ schools to coincide with the start of the new academic year. The initiative aims to encourage students to take part in sports a»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education has strengthened the readiness of its educational workforce for the “Rawda 1” (Kindergarten 1) stage as part of a strategic project to expand the capacity of government kindergartens and increase access to early childhood education. The Mi»»»

Doha, Qatar: A solemn United Nations session has paid rich tribute to the memory and enduring legacy of late Father Amir H H Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani, highlighting his role in transforming Qatar into a modern state and strengthening its position as a leading international partner in diplom»»»

Doha, Qatar: Education Above All (EAA) Foundation, a global foundation for education and development, marks the International Day to Protect Education from Attack yesterday. Observed annually on 9 September, the day highlights the urgent importance of safeguarding students, teachers, schools, unive»»»

Doha, Qatar: Visit Qatar has launched a new campaign inviting fans to discover Qatar through the eyes of drivers Nico Hulkenberg and Gabriel Bortoleto. The campaign forms part of Visit Qatar’s principal partnership with Audi Revolut F1 Team. The campaign video sees the two drivers step away from th»»»

Doha, Qatar: Sidra Medicine, a member of Qatar Foundation, will host its 6th Paediatric Neuroscience Conference (PNC 2026) from October 29 to 31, 2026. PNC 2026 will be held in conjunction with the 3rd GCC paediatric Neurology Conference. The three-day programme will cover the diagnosis and treatme»»»

Doha, Qatar: As Qatar rapidly advances its smart transportation infrastructure and autonomous vehicle deployments in line with the Qatar National Vision 2030, digital infrastructure security has emerged as a paramount priority for urban planners and automotive technology developers. During the seco»»»

Asman Park family entertainment center was opened in Bishkek on September 9 on the site of the former Asanbai Park. Mayor Aibek Dzhunushaliev attended the opening ceremony. Members of Parliament Dastan Bekeshev and Gulya Kozhokulova, as well as Asman Park Director Aibek Sulaimanbekov, also attended»»»

Ex-Speaker Romualdez faces non-bailable ₱7.4b plunder case, jail transfer looming MANILA: An anti-graft court on Thursday (Sept. 10, 2026) ordered the formal "commitment" of former House Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez to a regular detention facility in Quezon City. This strips the high-profile »»»

Brazil's Supreme Court chief justice stepped in Wednesday to halt conflicting rulings by two fellow judges as a dispute over alleged links between Justice Alexandre de Moraes and a fraud-accused banker deepened. The clash has spilled into the campaign for next month's presidential election, adding »»»

Doha, Qatar: The “Qatar Economic Forum, Powered by Bloomberg”, held in collaboration with Qatar’s Ministry of Commerce and Industry, yesterday announced the first release of speakers for QEF: UNGA Special Edition 2026, an exclusive leadership gathering taking place in New York on September 20 along»»»

Doha, Qatar: Hamad International Airport (HIA) and Qatar Airways have unveiled comprehensive operational readiness plans as the airline prepares for a high-demand winter season. During a media tour held yesterday at HIA, officials noted that with operations spanning more than 170 destinations world»»»