WASHINGTON (Sputnik), Dmitry Zlodorev – The new agreement on Greenland could allow the United States to use the island as a platform to militarize the Arctic region, a former US diplomat, Jim Jatras, told RIA Novosti. "Most worrying at this point is the US shift from looking at Greenland as a poten»»»

The army intelligence directorate has arrested one of the most senior leaders of the Islamic State group in north Lebanon after he was tasked with carrying out a terrorist operation targeted against Pope Leo’s visit to Lebanon in late 2025, MTV has reported. The report said the Syrian detainee is k»»»

The US security posture in the Arctic still largely rests on the 1951 Defense of Greenland Agreement with Denmark, while the new deal updates it, Kuupik Kleist, Greenland's ex-PM and member of the Inuit Ataqatigiit party, tells Sputnik. The revised deal will now “take Greenland and Denmark into acc»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has admitted that Ottawa had spent the past year making contingency plans to prepare for the "extreme tail risk" of US military action in Canada. Asked how seriously Ottawa had taken US President Donald Trump’s threats to make Canada the "51st »»»

Parliament Thursday voted 183-10 to approve at first reading amendments to the Criminal Code related to the transposition of a European directive on the definition of criminal offences and penalties for the violation of EU restrictive measures. The revisions were supported by MPs from all parliamen»»»

HEADLINES Tax changes, the presidential election campaign and scrutiny of private flights taken by Movement for Rights and Freedoms (MRF) Chair Delyan Peevski feature prominently in Thursday’s coverage. Other reports examine defence spending, consumer protection, regional inequalities and shortcomi»»»

Prime Minister Nawaf Salam met Thursday with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa, and Minister of State for International Cooperation in the UAE Reem Al Hashimon. The meetings took place on the sidelines of the U.N. General Assembly in New York and focused on en»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The United States and China have agreed to extend the Busan trade deal until January 10, US Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent said. "We have agreed today that we will extend what we call the Busan Agreement… until January 10, to give us more time to see what we can do on th»»»

Driver, conductor arrested after nine killed in Yamuna Expressway tragedy Passengers aboard a double-decker sleeper bus that caught fire on the Yamuna Expressway had warned the driver about a burning smell minutes before the vehicle was engulfed in flames, but their concerns were allegedly ignored,»»»

On the sidelines of the 81st session of the UN General Assembly in New York, a meeting took place between the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic, Jeenbek Kulubaev, and the Foreign Minister of the Union of the Comoros, Mbae Mohamed. Following the meeting, a joint communiqué on the es»»»

COMMENTWithout media strategy, most trade shows are only limited to people in the room For years, exhibitions have measured success by how many visitors came, how many exhibitors participated, and how many deals were signed. These numbers matter of course, but they don't tell the full story. What r»»»

In Southeast Asia, hundreds of thousands of people working in fraud centres are scamming people across the world. US authorities suggest the fraudsters are responsible for scams worth almost $10 billion a year against US nationals alone. Victims in Europe, the UK and China have also been targeted. »»»

A new pay system is being introduced in Bishkek for drivers at the municipal enterprise Bishkek City Transport, the capital’s City Hall reported. Under the new system, drivers’ salaries will depend on compliance with work schedules, labour discipline and the quality of passenger service. If a compl»»»

Bulgaria's President Iliana Yotova has called for Russia and Ukraine to take part in discussions on Europe's post-war security and for the European Union to play a more active role in resolving the conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East, during her address to the 81st session of the UN General As»»»

Former Acting Prosecutor General Borislav Sarafov, now an investigator at the National Investigation Service, has filed a report with Prime Minister Rumen Radev alleging political corruption and trading in influence, BNR reported. Sarafov submitted the report through an open letter, sending copies »»»

Iliana Iotova is a presidential candidate in the upcoming elections on October 25. She has been put forward by a nomination committee alongside vice-presidential candidate Kiril Valchev. Iliana Iotova was born on October 24, 1964. She is a graduate of the Alphonse de Lamartine 9th French Language H»»»

Construction licences jump 178% as technology and financial sectors expand The new economic licences issued in Al Ain jumped 35 per cent in the first half of 2026 to 2,225, driven by strong growth in construction and sectors linked to the future economy. The figures were announced during the second»»»

Rosen Milenov is a presidential candidate in the upcoming elections on October 25. He was put forward by a nomination committee alongside vice-presidential candidate Ivan Ivanov, according to a decision by the Central Election Commission. Milenov was born on May 13, 1980, and resides in Sofia. He h»»»

New York, Sept. 24 (SANA) The United States has invited Russian President Vladimir Putin to attend the G20 summit in Miami in December, potentially setting the stage for another meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said. The Kremlin said it would consider the inv»»»

The Hungarian forint weakened beyond 366 against the euro on Thursday morning and approached 322 against the US dollar, extending a sharp sell-off from the previous session. Although the move looks dramatic after months of relative currency stability, the immediate pressure appears to be coming lar»»»

The Dubai-born creator on Netflix, slow burns and why the region took to Korean dramas Dubai: Deema Abu Naser was 11 when she started watching Korean dramas. For the next decade, she had almost nobody to talk to about them. "Throughout my whole life, I didn't have any friends that liked them, so it»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Foundation’s QIYADA (Qatar Islamic Youth Aspiration and Development Assembly) conference provides a platform for scholars, thought leaders and inspiring figures to engage with Muslim youth in Qatar on contemporary challenges and solutions rooted in faith, values and shared societ»»»

Imagine you are teaching a group of students and ask them to read a long list of literature and describe the key themes. The students cheat a bit, as they are known to do: They split the list among themselves, with each reading only a small portion of it and sharing the answers with the others. Whe»»»

The European Commission announced €505 million in financial support for Lebanon for 2026 and 2027, the second half of the €1 billion support package announced by President Ursula von der Leyen during her visit to Beirut in May 2024. The new funding will cover three main areas and will support Leban»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Labour recorded 644 violations and the closure of 388 non-compliant work sites during the 2026 Heat Stress Prevention Campaign, highlighting the scale of enforcement efforts aimed at ensuring workplaces comply with heat-stress prevention and occupational safety requirem»»»

Students now need two documents, three steps and four fields as AI speeds up applications Dubai: Students applying for scholarships in the UAE can now complete the process in as little as five minutes, thanks to a new AI-powered platform launched by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific R»»»

Filipino child spent nearly two years trying to reunite with his mother in the Philippines Dubai: A six-year-old Filipino boy living in Dubai has spent nearly two years separated from his mother in the Philippines while efforts continue to establish his legal identity and obtain the documentation n»»»

Doha, Qatar: Echoing the key messages of Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani’s address to the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday, ambassadors accredited to Qatar have welcomed the emphasis on dialogue, diplomacy, respect for sovereignty and international law as esse»»»

Vessel traffic through Hormuz remains 'far below normal', satellites shows another story The number of vessels visibly crossing the Strait of Hormuz has "collapsed" to a fraction of normal levels, but that does not necessarily mean oil shipments have stopped. Visible vessel traffic through the Stra»»»

SIF 2026 will host 140 activities and 80 business meetings across two days Dubai: Sharjah is preparing to host more than 10,000 participants from over 60 countries next month, bringing investors, companies, policymakers and entrepreneurs together for two days of discussions and business meetings fo»»»

Doha: The Embassy of Qatar in Ottawa welcomed members of the Qatari, Canadian and wider local communities to the Ottawa Fall Get-Together at Leamy Lake Park in Gatineau, Quebec, held as part of the 2026 Year of Culture partnership between the two countries. Bringing together more than 100 attendees»»»

First Deputy Head of the High Council of State of Libya H E Naji Mukhtar met with Ambassador of the State of Qatar to Libya H E Dr. Khalid bin Mohammed Zabin Al Dosari. The meeting reviewed bilateral cooperation and relations between the two countries.»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Social and Sport Contribution Fund (DAAM) has signed a funding agreement with Qatar Foundation to support Al Ghorrah for Literature and Arts 2027. Under the agreement, the Fund will provide a financial contribution toward the organization of the event, helping to create a platform »»»

Doha, Qatar: almeera has announced a new online shopping campaign offering customers 10% off eligible purchases from 24-30 September 2026, exclusively through the almeera application and website. Customers can enjoy 10% off eligible orders with a minimum spend of QR100, with savings of up to QR100 »»»

A US federal judge on Thursday ordered the reinstatement of White House access for journalists from CNN, MS ​NOW ‌and Politico, in a major setback for President Donald Trump in one of his biggest battles with the media. ⁠A ⁠federal judge ​ordered US President Donald Trump ​on Thursday to restore Wh»»»

Doha, Qatar: “The World Cup is in the past. We are starting a new story.” That was coach Julen Lopetegui’s message yesterday as Qatar prepare to begin their first competitive assignment since the World Cup, facing defending champions Bahrain in their opening Group B match in the 27th Arabian Gulf C»»»

SN Nuclearelectrica (SNN) and Nucleoelectrica Argentina Sociedad Anonima (NASA) signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding on Thursday for cooperation in the operation and development of CANDU 6 technology, the Romanian company announced.The two companies have relevant technical expertise and»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian armed forces struck a facility in Kiev where components for long- and medium-range drones were produced, and ground-based robotic systems were being prepared for use, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Thursday. As a result of a massive overnight strike with precisi»»»

Morocco’s Authenticity and Modernity Party (PAM) won the largest number of seats in the country’s parliamentary elections, according to provisional results announced by the Interior Ministry Thursday. PAM, which is part of the kingdom's ruling coalition, made an effort to woo young voters by recrui»»»

New York, Sept. 24 (SANA) Syria outlined its vision for ending reliance on displacement camps and creating conditions for safe and sustainable returns during a high-level event in New York, where senior UN officials backed the initiative and called for greater investment in the country’s recovery. »»»

Switzerland will provide Hungary with CHF 87.6 million (more than HUF 34 billion) to support development projects across the country, the Hungarian President’s Office announced on Wednesday following talks between President András Baka and his Swiss counterpart, Guy Parmelin, in New York. According»»»

US President Donald Trump has rolled out full ceremonial honors for Chinese President Xi Jinping, who has arrived in Washington for a three-day state visit (23–25 September 2026) - his first formal White House trip since 2015. As Xi and First Lady Peng Liyuan arrived at Joint Base Andrews, Trump an»»»

Federal judge says banning outlets likely violated constitutional rights The Trump administration must immediately reinstate White House access for CNN, MS NOW and Politico, a US federal judge ordered Thursday, after their reporters were banned from the premises. President Donald Trump barred the o»»»

Doha, Qatar: Rashid Saleh Al Athba led Qatar’s golden day at the Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026 yesterday, helping the team win men’s team skeet gold before adding the individual title with a new Asian record. Al Athba teamed up with Nasser Saleh Al Attiyah and Ali Ahmed Al Ishaq as Qatar dominated »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) received a recognition award from the University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST), in recognition of the strong partnership between the two institutions and the Ministry’s contribution to advancing areas of mutua»»»

The Romanian leu (RON) registered a historical record low against the euro on Wednesday, with the official exchange rate published by the National Bank of Romania (NBR) reaching 5.2788 RON/EUR. This new high surpasses the previous record of 5.2688 RON/EUR recorded on May 6—the day the Bolojan Cabin»»»

Romanian President Nicusor Dan advocated on Wednesday for strengthening economic sanctions against Ukraine and for unity in supporting Ukraine, during his address at the 6th summit of the International Crimea Platform - "A Test of Unity, a Call for Action.""Romania's position has not changed since »»»

This strategic step aims to further strengthen the Institution’s organizational framework The Board of Trustees of the National Human Rights Institution (NHRI) has approved the establishment of two standing committees. The first will focus on rights and non-governmental organisations (NGOs), while »»»

Doha, Qatar: A QFC delegation has concluded a visit to Beijing and Hong Kong that reflected the growing economic relationship between Qatar and China and supported QFC’s efforts to expand its institutional partnerships and explore new investment opportunities. Led by Chief Executive Officer Mansoor»»»

Doha, Qatar: TotalEnergies announced the appointment of Sameh Kokash as Vice President Refining and Chemicals Qatar and Vice President Business Development & AOBO Gas (Assets Operated by Others – Gas), effective September 2026. He will succeed Amir Kabbej, who is moving to a new assignment in Franc»»»