Europe is facing “the worst energy crisis in history,” Kremlin envoy Kirill Dmitriev has warned, describing the situation as a “self-made.” He has repeatedly blamed the EU’s decision to cut Russian energy imports as a key factor behind the crisis. Dmitriev made the remarks after reports of worsenin»»»

New rules cover media workers, USMCA professionals and dependants from October 1 Dubai: US visa applicants in several categories will face expanded scrutiny of their online presence from October 1, with the US Department of State instructing newly covered applicants to keep their social media profi»»»

Homs, Sept. 20 (SANA) In the village of Fahil, the path from fig tree to market still begins much as it has for generations: ripe fruit, straw, and days beneath the Syrian sun. Across the village in the Homs countryside, farmers gather ripe figs that have fallen to the ground or begun to wither on »»»

Beneficial ownership stays unchanged, while Royal Group continues to operate Dubai: Abu Dhabi-listed IHC has confirmed Fount Trust as its ultimate parent following a restructuring above Royal Group, while saying the change does not alter its ultimate beneficial ownership, operations or strategy. Si»»»

Singapore: Singapore will introduce fines of up to 500 Singapore dollars (392 U.S. dollars) for disruptive behavior on public buses from Sept. 23, including putting feet on seats, playing audio loudly and littering, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) said on Monday. The LTA said in a statement that»»»

The reconstruction of Sulaiman-Too will begin in October. Minister of Culture Mirbek Mambetaliev said at a meeting of the Zhogorku Kenesh Committee on Science, Education, Innovation, Information Technologies, Culture, Sports and Youth Affairs. He was responding to MP Ulanbek Zhaanbaev, who said Sul»»»

A 21-year-old British tourist suspected of brutally attacking a pedestrian in central Budapest has told police that he remembers nothing of the incident because he had been heavily intoxicated. The 43-year-old victim was knocked unconscious in the assault on Szent István körút, while reports sugges»»»

The sanctions law signed by US President Donald Trump this week will undermine efforts to resolve the Ukraine conflict through diplomacy, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has said. On Friday, Trump signed the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026, which authorizes tougher restric»»»

From flags to funerals: What official mourning really changes in the UAE Dubai: When official mourning is declared in Dubai or across the UAE, the most visible sign is the lowering of the UAE flag to half-mast. But the declaration does not, by itself, mean that government offices, schools, business»»»

EY Romania has appointed Georgiana Pustin, Ana-Maria Nițu and Claudia Chiran as Directors within its Tax and Law practice. Georgiana Pustin is a Director in EY Romania’s Tax and Law practice. With more than 12 years of experience in tax consulting, she specialises in indirect taxes, tax compliance »»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe China’s Xi to visit the US from September 23-25 21-09-2026 11:47 AM Latest News Urgent News China’s Xi to visit the US from September 23-25»»»

The White House is preparing to impose sanctions on the International Criminal Court, the Wall Street Journal reported, citing officials and documents viewed by the paper. The sanctions would forbid most transactions with the ICC after a grace period of 6 to 7 months. The move targets the court its»»»

Ayaz Baetov has been appointed Special Presidential Representative for Special Assignments on a voluntary basis. Sadyr Japarov signed the relevant decree, the Presidential Administration reported. Ayaz Baetov previously served as Minister of Justice, a position to which he was appointed in October »»»

Private medical universities and colleges in Kyrgyzstan may be required to sign paid agreements with the I. Akhunbaev Kyrgyz State Medical Academy (KSMA). A draft Cabinet resolution has been submitted for public discussion. The document was developed to implement the presidential decree introducing»»»

The overall development is expected to be worth about $12 billion over its various phases Abu Dhabi-based developer Eagle Hills has signed a commercial terms agreement with the Maldives government for a new project called the ‘Maldives Waterfront and Marina’. This will be an integrated island desti»»»

New higher education network links universities, industry and government in Dubai Dubai: Dubai has brought together leaders from higher education, government and key industries to help ensure universities and colleges remain closely connected to the needs of the job market. The Knowledge and Human »»»

Dubai declares 10 days of mourning, with flags to fly at half-mast Dubai: President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has mourned the passing of Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, who died on Monday morning. In a post on X, the President wrote: “I extend my sincere condolences to Moh»»»

HEADLINES Bulgarian National Television (BNT) and Nova TV reported that Prime Minister Rumen Radev said his government had removed oligarchic influence from political power, with cutting its access to public funds the next priority. Mediapool.bg reports opposition criticism that the government is s»»»

Romania’s land market is undergoing one of its most significant transformations in recent years. According to Ionuț Stan, Partner & Head of Land Development at Crosspoint Real Estate, the International Associate of Savills in Romania, plots with clear zoning status, approved Zonal Urban Plans (PUZ)»»»

New York, USA: Arab League Secretary-General Nabil Fahmy and UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres discussed coordination on regional and international issues and efforts to resolve regional crises, on the sidelines of the high-level segment of the 81st session of the UN General Assembly in New Yor»»»

Tokyo: Qatar's swimming team has qualified for the 4x200m freestyle relay final at the 20th Asian Games, Aichi-Nagoya 2026, currently taking place in Japan, clocking a time of 7:24.10 minutes in the preliminary heats. The team secured its spot in the final after a strong performance in the qualifie»»»

Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan Adylbek Kasymaliev held a staff meeting, where officials discussed the country’s social and economic development, the Cabinet’s press service reported. Particular attention was paid to the increase in pensions from October 1. Following indexation, »»»

Kyrgyz national Ermek Sabyrzhanov, who was detained in Turkey on suspicion of links to the banned Hizmet movement, has returned to Kyrgyzstan. The information was confirmed by Kyrgyzstan’s Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Ankara Ruslan Kazakbaev. Photo Azattyk According to him, the c»»»

Damascus, Sept. 21 (SANA) Syria’s olive harvest is expected to reach about 954,000 tons during the 2026 season, a significant increase compared with the 412,000 tons recorded in the 2025 season, according to figures from the Ministry of Agriculture. The ministry said about 20 percent of the expecte»»»

The Ruler's Court declared 10 days of official mourning across Dubai, beginning Monday Dubai: Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the younger brother of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, died on Monday at the age of »»»

Beijing: China's leader Xi Jinping will visit the United States this week for talks with President Donald Trump, Beijing confirmed on Monday. Xi will be there from Wednesday to Friday, a government statement said. Foreign ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun said the two leaders would "have an in-depth ex»»»

Court said 457 workers received their dues in full and 491 received partial payments Abu Dhabi: Nearly Dh7.8 million has been recovered for 948 workers in Abu Dhabi following the resolution of three collective labour cases within three months, the Abu Dhabi Labour Court announced on Monday. The cou»»»

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi will stop briefly in Qatar before going to New York for the U.N. General Assembly, the state-run IRNA news agency reported. Tehran has said it is awaiting a U.S. response to conditions it conveyed through Qatar for ending the war. Iran’s Supreme National Secu»»»

Artificial intelligence could lift European productivity by around 1% over the next five years, but its benefits and costs are likely to be distributed unevenly across countries, regions and workers, according to an International Monetary Fund background note prepared for an informal meeting of EU »»»

BusinessGermanyGermany's auto crisis: Will the 35-hour workweek survive?Srinivas MazumdaruGerman carmakers want employees to work 40 hours instead of the current 35 without extra pay, arguing it would improve competitiveness. Unions strongly oppose the proposal and view it as an attack on workers' »»»

Digital listings must show a valid DCT Abu Dhabi licence as the sector expands rapidly Dubai: Anyone booking a holiday home in Abu Dhabi can now look for a clear sign that the property operates within the emirate’s regulatory framework: a valid licence number displayed on its online listing. Under »»»

Tokyo: Japan's weather agency warned of heavy rain, strong winds, flooding and landslides as a large and powerful typhoon moves toward the country's eastern Pacific coast on Monday. As of 10am local time, Typhoon Dujuan, located about 100 km west-southwest of Hachijo Island in the Izu Island chain »»»

Seoul: Three South Korean military officers were injured in an explosion during an operation near the heavily mined border with North Korea, Seoul's military said Monday. The incident occurred south of the Military Demarcation Line inside the Demilitarised Zone (DMZ), one of the world's most heavil»»»

Since January 2025, the Trump administration has deported more than 25,000 people to so-called “third countries” – places that are not their countries of origin. Working with a team of 26 international media outlets, Forbidden Stories and FRANCE 24 have used information gathered by NGOs and op»»»

Hungary’s change of government is increasingly being felt inside the country’s national security apparatus. After the replacement of four intelligence chiefs in June, a new report suggests that the overhaul of the Hungarian intelligence services is reaching deeper into the organisations, including »»»

Nagoya, Japan: Sumit Kundu had to quit boxing to work as a security guard and suffered a career-threatening injury on his return to the sport -- but the Indian could cap a remarkable comeback at the Asian Games. "I will win a medal for my family," the light middleweight told AFP after scoring a una»»»

Singapore: Gold prices slipped on Monday as market participants assessed developments in the Middle East and their implications for inflation and interest rates. Spot gold fell 0.3% to $4,362.60 per ounce after hitting a one-week high on Friday. US gold futures were down 0.6% at $4,400.20. Among ot»»»

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Ukraine made a “huge mistake” by caving in to its Western backers and walking away from a potential peace deal with Russia in 2022, Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has said. He also argued that years of Western military backing have failed to defeat Russia and are now raising the risk of a direct»»»

The Ruler's Court announced a 10-day period of official mourning in Dubai Dubai: Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the younger brother of Dubai’s Ruler, died on Monday morning, the Ruler’s Court announced, declaring 10 days of official mourning across the emirate. Flags will fly at half-mast thro»»»

New carrier starts daily services to Riyadh, Jeddah and Medinah from Dammam Dubai: Saudi Arabia’s new national budget carrier, led by an Air Arabia consortium, has started operations from King Fahd International Airport in Dammam, opening with domestic flights to Riyadh, Jeddah and Medinah. Sign up»»»

Russian President Vladimir Putin’s United Russia party won a large majority in parliamentary elections, according to preliminary results published by state media Monday, in a vote held amid Ukrainian drone strikes, cyberattacks and a crackdown on anti-war opposition. The election was the first sinc»»»

The Russian defence ministry said on Monday its ‌forces hit ‌multiple targets in Ukraine, including two cargo vessels ‌used for the ‌military, a gas distribution station, Izmail port infrastructure and the BDU Logistic centre in the Kyiv region. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates. (FRANCE 2»»»

The Ruler's Court announced a 10-day period of official mourning in Dubai Dubai: Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the younger brother of Dubai’s Ruler, died on Monday morning, the Ruler’s Court announced, declaring 10 days of official mourning across the emirate. Flags will fly at half-mast thro»»»

New 7,200 sqm hub will support faster boutique restocking and UAE e-commerce Dubai: Dior has opened a new Middle East distribution centre in Dubai South, bringing inventory closer to regional markets in a move aimed at improving product availability, speeding up boutique replenishment and supportin»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Media Corporation (QMC) participated in the 115th session of the Executive Council of the Arab States Broadcasting Union (ASBU), held in Hammamet, Tunisia, prior to the 26th Arab Radio and Television Festival. Director of Qatar TV, Ali bin Saleh Al Sada headed the QMC’s deleg»»»

Doha, Qatar: Permanent Representative of the State of Qatar to the United Nations H E Sheikha Alya Ahmed bin Saif Al-Thani affirmed that the well-established and expanding strategic partnership between the State of Qatar and the United Nations stems from Qatar’s commitment to active participation a»»»

Cairo: The Shura Council participated in the 43rd session of the Executive Committee of the Arab Inter-Parliamentary Union, held Sunday in the Egyptian capital, Cairo. The Shura Council was represented at the session by HE Dr. Sultan bin Hassan Al Dhabit Al Dosari, Member of the Council and member »»»

Speakers rallied in support of the House of Terror Museum at a Sunday demonstration held in front of the Budapest institution. The protest was announced after Zoltán Tarr, the minister responsible for social affairs and culture, announced that the House of Terror Museum had been temporarily closed,»»»

Seoul, Sept. 21 (SANA) South Korea’s exports rose 78 percent year-on-year in the first 20 days of September, supported by a significant increase in semiconductor shipments, according to customs data released Monday. Figures cited by South Korea’s Yonhap News Agency showed that exports reached $71.4»»»