The Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) should be elected through trust, not fear, the Association of Prosecutors in Bulgaria (APB) said on Tuesday in a position distributed to the media regarding “information about pressure on prosecutors and administrative heads in connection with the upcoming SJC ele»»»

Beijing, China: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani met on Tuesday with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China HE Wang Yi in Beijing. The meeting discussed cooperation relations between the two countries an»»»

Singapore: Gold prices edged slightly higher on Tuesday as the US dollar weakened, while markets awaited the release of US inflation data, which could shape expectations regarding the Federal Reserve’s next move on monetary policy. Spot gold rose 0.3% to $4,418.79 per ounce, while US gold futures f»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Yemeni Armed Forces announce military operation targeting Aramco facilities in Saudi areas of Abha, Najran, Jazan, Economy City and Khamis »»»

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov is taking questions from leading Indian media outlets during a special online briefing organized by Sputnik India. Moderated by Olga Dycheva, Sputnik’s chief representative in India, the briefing focuses on pressing questions from leading Indian journalists. The disc»»»

Western spy agencies originally cultivated and trained Ukrainian hacker groups "to counter Russia", but they all quickly spun out of control, mutating into fraud networks, the Aydınlık outlet reports. As of 2026, an estimated 1,000 call centers operate in Ukraine, employing roughly 60,000 people an»»»

Tartous, Sept. 8 (SANA) Syria’s Banias Refinery is undergoing a major overhaul expected to raise its production capacity by about 50,000 barrels per day, boosting supplies of gasoline, diesel and other petroleum products to the domestic market. The Syrian Petroleum Company (SPC) aims to increase th»»»

A wave of Houthi attacks Tuesday on Saudi Arabia wounded more than 70 people and ignited fires at several oil facilities and utilities in the kingdom's southern region, authorities said, a major escalation in the renewed conflict between an important U.S. ally and the Iranian-backed rebels in Yemen»»»

Israeli opposition leaders on Tuesday called Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu unfit to serve after a report that the United Arab Emirates had warned him before the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack. Haaretz newspaper, in a report excerpted from a forthcoming book by its reporters, said UAE President Mo»»»

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This is Pacquiao's first government role since his Senate term expired in June 2022 Manny Pacquiao is back in government. The former senator and boxing champion was sworn in Tuesday as secretary and lead convenor of the National Anti-Poverty Commission (NAPC), taking his oath before President Ferdi»»»

Driver Paul Kurian’s final journey after 18 years of service touches social media users Dubai: A Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) driver’s emotional farewell to the bus he drove for years has touched social media users after a video of his final journey went viral. Paul Kurian, from »»»

BEIJING: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani met on Tuesday with founders, chairpersons, and executives of a number of Chinese companies on the sidelines of his visit to the People's Republic of China. The meetings discussed relation»»»

The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) announced that total international reserves rose to US$ 57.214 billion at the end of August 2026, compared to $ 56.293 billion at the end of the preceding month of July. Foreign currency reserves increased by $921 million during August 2026, representing a monthly gr»»»

Businesses will learn how to use Agentic AI for productivity, decisions and growth Dubai: More than 14,000 private sector companies in Dubai will receive specialised training on Agentic AI, with businesses being taught how to apply the technology across operations, productivity and decision-making.»»»

Marseille, France: Two thieves Tuesday broke into a museum dedicated to French impressionist painter Auguste Renoir, stealing "four works of art", dropping one as they fled, the local mayor said. "Spotted thanks to the town's video surveillance cameras, the two individuals fled, abandoning one of t»»»

The money she had saved to finally return home instead went to flood victims Dubai: A Dubai-based Nepali expatriate has given up her long-awaited trip home and donated the money she had saved for her air ticket to help people affected by the devastating floods in Nepal. Shanti Kumari Bhandari, 43, »»»

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani met on Tuesday with founders, chairpersons, and executives of a number of Chinese companies on the sidelines of his visit to the People's Republic of China.The meetings discussed coope»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian armed forces carried out a massive strike on Ukraine's defense industry complex, including in Kiev and the Kiev region, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Tuesday. "Tonight, the Russian armed forces carried out a massive strike using high‑precision weapons of ground»»»

BEIJING (Sputnik) - Trade between China and Russia increased by 28.4% in the first eight months of this year compared to the same period in 2025, reaching $185.047 billion, the Chinese General Administration of Customs said on Tuesday. China exported $84.675 billion worth of goods to Russia in the »»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - A Moldovan citizen, recruited by Ukrainian intelligence services, has been detained for his involvement in an assassination attempt on a senior Russian Defense Ministry officer, the Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) said. "The Federal Security Service of the Russian Federati»»»

London, Sept 08 (SANA) Oil prices continued to rise on Tuesday as growing risks of prolonged tensions in the Middle East raised concerns over possible disruptions to crude supplies. Reuters reported that Brent crude futures rose 34 cents, or 0.35 percent, to $97.34 per barrel, while U.S. West Texas»»»

Singapore: Oil prices ‌extended gains on Tuesday as risks of a prolonged conflict in the Middle East grew, heightening worries over supply disruption. Brent crude futures climbed 34 cents, or 0.35 %, to $97.34 a barrel. US West Texas Intermediate crude was at $92.63 a barrel, up $1.26, or 1.26%. Br»»»

A wave of Houthi attacks Tuesday on Saudi Arabia wounded more than 70 people and ignited fires at several oil facilities and utilities in the kingdom's southern region, authorities said, a major escalation in the renewed conflict between an important U.S. ally and the Iranian-backed rebels in Yemen»»»

Iran state media has said a ballistic missile with improved capabilities was demonstrating a new doctrine: Tehran "will take action against any threat, even before it is carried out." The report by Iran's state news agency repeatedly cited comments aired on state TV the day before by the head of Ir»»»

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Temperatures soar above 40°C as blowing dust affects much of the country Dubai and Abu Dhabi are seeing hazy, dust-filled skies this morning, with the National Center of Meteorology attributing the conditions to a weak surface low-pressure system extending from the east, paired with an upper air lo»»»

Doha, Qatar: Former Olympic champion Fares Ibrahim and rising talent Ouisal Ikhlef will spearhead Qatar’s medal bid in weightlifting at the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games, as the duo targets medals in Japan from September 19 to October 4. Fares, who won silver at the Jakarta-Palembang 2018 Asian Gam»»»

Doha, Qatar: Doha will host the ISSF World Championship Doha 2026 at the Lusail Shooting Complex from November 1 to 14, with the world’s leading shooters competing for 36 direct qualification places for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games. The prestigious championship will feature competitions in sk»»»

A wave of Houthi attacks Tuesday on Saudi Arabia wounded more than 70 people and ignited fires at several oil facilities and utilities in the kingdom's southern region, authorities said, a major escalation in the renewed conflict between an important U.S. ally and the Iranian-backed rebels in Yemen»»»

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A dance performed during the opening ceremony of the 6th World Nomad Games is gaining popularity on social media. Users are recreating the choreography and posting their own versions of the dance online. The choreography was created by dancer Keone Madrid, who has worked with Justin Bieber, Billie »»»

Israel conducted a wave of airstrikes in south Lebanon, killing 13 people including women and children, the Lebanese health ministry said on Monday, in an intensification of violence after a weeks-long lull. Israel's military vowed to continue targeting Hezbollah, accusing the Iran-backed militants»»»

As the expiration deadline for old lease contracts approaches for legal entities, interest amongst landlords and tenants alike has risen regarding when exactly these contracts will expire. The Decisive Date Old lease contracts are subject to the provisions of Law #10 of 2022, which regulates the re»»»

Doha, Qatar: The National Cyber Security Agency participated in a forum on digital divide between generations and technocogical transformations in the age of artificial intelligence (AI), held in Salalah, Sultanate of Oman, from September 6 to 7, 2026. The Agency presented Qatar’s experience in pro»»»

Doha, Qatar: Pakistan International School Qatar (PISQ) commemorated Pakistan Defence Day and the spirit of Banyan-Al-Marsoos with a dignified and inspiring ceremony held on September 6, 2026 at the PISQ Auditorium. The event brought together students, teachers, school leadership and members of the»»»

Doha, Qatar: Northwestern University in Qatar’s Hiwar Scholars Seminar returns this fall for its third annual instalment, bringing scholars, journalists and researchers together to discuss issues shaping the region and the wider world. Running from August 30 to November 22, the series features 11 s»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Chamber (QC) hosted a joint meeting between its Industry Committee and the Economic Zones Company 'Manateq'. The meeting was chaired by Chairman of Qatar Chamber (QC), Sheikh Khalifa bin Jassim bin Mohammed Al Thani, and Chairman and CEO of Manateq, Eng. Khalid bin Ahmad Al Obaid»»»

The total amount of arrears owed by Romanian companies to the state budget and social security funds has reached 77.6 billion lei, up from the 77 billion lei reported in the first quarter of the year, according to data from the financial analysis platform RisCo.ro. At the same time, the number of c»»»

The data published on Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in the first half of the year show an economy that has lost a significant part of its traditional growth drivers, as consumption is falling, industry is contracting, while trade, transport and the HoReCa sector are seeing a decline in activity, Flo»»»

The uniform public pay law has strained the political dialogue and has reached an impasse, and the loss of EUR 770 million is a cost for the budget, but it cannot in itself cause a slippage, says Chairman of the Fiscal Council Daniel Daianu.In the introductory chapter of the Fiscal Council's 2025 R»»»

President Nicusor Dan said on Monday that it would be "very healthy" for Romania to adopt a new public-sector pay law this year, preferably alongside the 2027 state budget law.The president made the remarks during a visit to School No. 1 in Curcani, Calarasi County, to mark the start of the new sch»»»

Romania has officially entered stagflation, with economic activity stagnating in 2026 and inflation continuing to have a strong impact on consumption and economic competitiveness, according to a specialist analysis published on Monday.'Estimates of energy price increases this autumn (electricity, g»»»

Four months after the fall of the Bolojan Government, the President is making thought preparations for a new application. The nomination will follow further consultations with the parties. It may be this week, or it may not. What is certain is that it would not go down well at all if S&P’s credit r»»»

Romania's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) decreased in H1 2026 by 0.7% unadjusted and by 1.6% seasonally adjusted, both year-on-year, according to provisional data published on Monday by the National Institute of Statistics (INS).As against Q2 2025, GDP was down 0.4% unadjusted and 2% seasonally adjus»»»

Interim Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan said Romania urgently needs a government capable of consolidating the progress made so far, continuing the shift in the economic model from consumption towards investment, keeping public spending under control and collecting revenue efficiently so that the econom»»»

The four months without a fully empowered government have been "a failure for everyone," President Nicusor Dan said on Monday as he visited Secondary School No. 1 in Curcani Commune, Calarasi County, to mark the start of the new school year."I chose to come here because it is an example of how a re»»»

The parliamentary groups of the National Liberal Party (PNL) and Save Romania Union (USR) signed on Monday a parliamentary collaboration agreement for the sessions of this legislature, establishing among the priorities the reform of the administration, the electoral reform and the elimination of th»»»

The leaders of the PNL and USR deputies, Gabriel Andronache and Diana Stoica, reaffirmed on Monday that they would not vote for a government led by the PSD or one that includes the PSD.They made this clarification at Parliament after being asked whether teamwork was an option?specifically, whether »»»