NEW YORK - Serbian caretaker FM Marko Djuric met with Cypriot counterpart Constantinos Kombos in New York on Tuesday. The two met during the 81st UN General Assembly session. "Djuric emphasised that Serbia takes great pride in the long-standing friendship and close bonds between the two countries a»»»

Police say lecturer forced 20-year-old to consume pesticide and staged her suicide Dubai: The death of a 20-year-old engineering student in Telangana, initially believed to be suicide, has turned into an alleged murder case after CCTV footage and phone records led police to her former lecturer. Tan»»»

Boeing 787-9 turned back after technical issue and landed safely An IndiGo flight bound for New Delhi returned to London Heathrow after declaring an emergency following a technical issue, according to reports and flight-tracking data. Flight 6E4, operated by a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, departed Heat»»»

Julian Petrov, President of the Education Union at the Podkrepa Confederation of Labour, Wednesday said the voice of Bulgarian teachers must be at the centre of future education policies. He was speaking at the presentation of the results of a national survey conducted by the union on Education 202»»»

Phnom Penh: Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet told an anti-fraud summit Wednesday that his country would never be a "safe haven" for cyberscams, as international partners touted law enforcement successes but warned more must be done. Southeast Asia, especially Cambodia and Myanmar, has emerged as »»»

Finding a salesperson is relatively simple. But finding a salesperson who has expertise in business consulting or technology solutions – or who has experience working with complex products in the B2B sector – is a whole different story. The difference has become increasingly important for companies»»»

Doha, Qatar: Parents and guardians have been urged to take an active role in protecting children from cyberbullying and promoting safe and responsible use of digital technology, as the Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA) joins the "Digitally Aware Family" campaign. In a social media post, the»»»

London: Britain announced Wednesday that it will launch a new military space squadron charged with defending the country's satellites, in the latest move as various countries rush for military space capabilities. The new Royal Air Force (RAF) squadron will protect critical satellites used in commun»»»

Rețele Electrice România, part of the PPC group in Romania, has completed the modernisation of the 110/20/10 kV Filaret primary substation in District 4 of Bucharest, following an investment of almost RON 79 million from the company’s own funds. Filaret was the last of the company’s Bucharest subst»»»

The head of Hezbollah’s parliamentary bloc, MP Mohammad Raad, has said that Hezbollah has conducted a deep review of the course adopted since October 8, 2023, objectively identifying any flaws or shortcomings in its performance. In an interview with the al-Modon news portal, Raad noted that Hezboll»»»

NEW YORK - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said on Tuesday his speech in the general debate at the 81st UN General Assembly session in New York would address numerous injustices and an unobjective and unfair approach to Serbia by the international community in the past decades. "For me, the most»»»

Women officers to patrol schools, metros and hotspots amid fresh safety fears Dubai A six-year-old girl. A teenager who had stepped out to buy stationery. A 16-year-old allegedly gang-raped and murdered. And, most recently, a 17-year-old allegedly attacked in a park. Four cases involving minor girl»»»

On Tuesday, September 22, Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met in New York to discuss the war in Ukraine. Ahead of Zelensky’s address to the UN General Assembly today, he said he wants the war to end before winter, stressing that people across Ukraine are living in increasing»»»

Passenger traffic is forecast to more than double as carriers expand and renew fleets Dubai: Middle East airlines will need 3,830 new passenger aircraft over the next 20 years as travel demand grows and carriers replace older jets, Airbus said on Wednesday. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download»»»

Moroccan voters are choosing a new parliament Wednesday in elections dominated by economic concerns after a mass migration surge to the Spanish enclave of Ceuta in the summer highlighted concerns over rising youth unemployment and the cost of living. Nearly 16 million Moroccans have registered to e»»»

French President Emmanuel Macron used his last address before the UN General Assembly as France's leader to urge the world's nations to stand alongside the United Nations in the face of a resurgent "law of the jungle". Macron also called for a moratorium on strikes on civilian and energy infrastruc»»»

Paris, France: An ancient wall discovered beneath Paris was described as a "major breakthrough" on Wednesday by France's culture ministry, with the archaeological find possibly confirming the location of the city's original settlement. A roughly 20-metre (65-foot) wall dating from the Gallo-Roman p»»»

Petar Volgin, "Revival's" vice-presidential candidate, said on BNT that the party's main opponent in the presidential election is what it calls the status quo. Volgin said the selection of the presidential and vice-presidential candidates was based on a poll open not only to party members and »»»

Public sector banks will open on Sunday before the proposed three-day walkout Dubai: UAE residents sending money to India at the end of the month may witness some remittance delays. A proposed nationwide bank strike from Monday, September 28, to Wednesday, September 30, could slow transfers that ne»»»

The European Commission has proposed unlocking €4.2 billion in frozen EU funds for Hungary, marking a major development in the long-running funding dispute between Budapest and Brussels. The move could also restore full access to Erasmus+ and Horizon Europe for Hungarian students and researchers, f»»»

United Nations, United States: President Donald Trump on Tuesday announced that the US government would rename artificial intelligence "Super Intelligence" in official communications, as world leaders jostled over how to address the dangers of the fast-advancing technology. AI has become a major to»»»

Bulgaria's planned methodology for determining "fair values" of staple foods could make product promotions more difficult and eventually lead to shortages, Galin Popov, executive director of the Association of Non-Food Retailers, said on Nova TV. The government is preparing rules for establishing f»»»

Rome: The ancient Colosseum in Rome, a top tourist destination, was closed Wednesday due to the death of a worker inside overnight, the culture ministry said in a statement. Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said she was "deeply shocked and saddened by the news of the tragic death of Andrea Mor»»»

NEW YORK - Serbian caretaker FM Marko Djuric met with OSCE Secretary General Feridun Sinirlioglu in New York on Tuesday to discuss Serbia's cooperation with the OSCE, as well as regional and international issues. The two met during the 81st UN General Assembly session. "Djuric emphasised that Serbi»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - There are currently no specifics on a new meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump yet, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Wednesday. On Russia-US Contacts"So far, there are no specifics on any high-level meetings. If we talk about the R»»»

Prime Minister Péter Magyar has accused the Prosecutor General’s Office of protecting alleged criminals after prosecutors publicly rejected his criticism of their work. The escalating dispute follows a decision to seek the suspension of the parliamentary immunity of Magyar and two opposition MPs, w»»»

The weekend events calendar is filling up fast as summer draws to a close and autumn begins to settle in across Qatar. From family-friendly outings and exciting activities to live concerts and fun-filled shows, there’s plenty happening this weekend. Whether you’re looking to get out and about with »»»

Singapore, Sept. 23 (SANA) Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz remained sharply below recent levels on Tuesday, while traffic through Bab al-Mandab also stayed below its 10-day average, preliminary shipping data showed Wednesday. Three commodity-carrying vessels crossed Hormuz, down from four a d»»»

Manila: The Philippine Senate approved on Wednesday a lower threshold of votes needed to find Vice President Sara Duterte guilty at her impeachment trial, potentially making it easier to execute her ouster. Senators voted 13-1, with six Duterte allies abstaining, that the constitutionally required »»»

Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar welcomes the joint decision by the Kingdom of Belgium and the Republic of Rwanda to resume diplomatic relations and reopen their respective embassies, and considers it a positive step that reflects the two countries’ commitment to overcoming differences through dialo»»»

The founder of a family business has the right to decide its future. However, as business grows, their choices increasingly impact the family's security, the ability of subsequent generations to cooperate, and the longevity of the accumulated capital. At the heart of this dilemma lies the challenge»»»

New digital code lets companies add the symbol to devices, apps and websites Dubai: The UAE dirham symbol has been added to Unicode 18.0, giving technology companies a standard way to display it across phones, computers, apps and websites. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app»»»

The Cabinet’s Information and Decision Support Center (IDSC) has published infographics highlighting developments in Egypt’s tourism and travel sector, including growth in hotels and rooms under construction, tourist arrivals and tourism revenues, as well as international forecasts for the sector’s»»»

Growing up in the UAE's multicultural environment taught her to turn knowledge to action Dubai: At 15, Zahra-tul Jannah Ahmed Ajetunmobi has already taken her message about youth participation, education, and sustainability to global platforms. Born and raised in the UAE to a family with Nigerian r»»»

A year ago, Donald Trump went to the rostrum of the United Nations General Assembly and after taking an axe to US aid and development funding, he read the world the riot act. One Iran war later, the US president is sticking to script, with a speech that borrowed much of the language from last year.»»»

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres pleaded for “a world built on interdependence” Tuesday as he made his final address to the annual gathering of world leaders convening to face a formidable menu of challenges, from climate change and war to inequality and the rise of artificial intelligence.&nb»»»

The developer described the transaction as India’s largest single residential unit deal Dinesh Thakkar, founder, chairman and managing director of Angel One, has made headlines after agreeing to buy an entire luxury residential tower in Mumbai’s Juhu for approximately Rs711 crore. Embassy Developme»»»

The Office of the Prosecutor General rejected the Prime Minister's criticism of prosecutors in a statement late on Tuesday evening. “The prosecutorial organisation, as a participant in the administration of justice, always strives for lawful and fair cooperation with the executive branch. This does»»»

Prime Minister Péter Magyar is asking the National Assembly to immediately suspend his parliamentary immunity. The prime minister spoke about this on his Facebook page on Tuesday evening, in response to Deputy Prosecutor General István Lajtár having submitted a motion to the Speaker of the National»»»

Washington, United States: President Donald Trump is asking Republicans to make November's US midterm elections a referendum on him. A growing number of the party's candidates appear intent on making their races about almost anything else. With Trump's approval rating at a record low and Democrats »»»

No shade to Kartik Aaryan, but a lifetime of fearless cinema deserved a stage of its own Dubai: When South Indian icon Mammootty walked up to collect his fourth National Film Award for Best Actor this week in India for his wicked turn in 'Bramayugam', the hall rose to its feet. It was a standing ov»»»

East-West crude lifeline returns, offering partial buffer to Hormuz risks Saudi Arabia has restarted flows through its crucial East-West crude oil pipeline, restoring part of the kingdom’s ability to export oil without relying on the Strait of Hormuz. The reopening of the viral "Petroline" has brie»»»

The October 25 presidential election is the dominant topic in Wednesday’s news coverage, with media outlets focusing on the presidential tickets and the candidates’ positions. POLITICS The Bulgarian National Television (BNT) reports that Vazrazhdane announced its presidential ticket on Tuesday, wit»»»

Doha, Qatar: Al Markhiya Gallery opened the Print Friends exhibition at Fire Station: Artist in Residence in Doha, on Tuesday. This phenomenal exhibition brings together 14 artists and designers from across the Arab world, showcasing works inspired by Arab Nation Street, a painting by Qatari artist»»»

Prime Minister Rumen Radev said at the start of the cabinet meeting that Bulgaria is introducing a total ban on gambling advertising and changes to criminalize customs violations. Radev said the government does not want gambling to remain constantly visible to citizens or aggressive advertising to »»»

Azerbaijan's President ​Ilham Aliyev on Wednesday pardoned a ​French national imprisoned for espionage a day ​after ‌the ⁠EU lifted sanctions on a Russian billionaire. The French national ​Martin Ryan was pardoned by Azerbaijan's President ​Ilham Aliyev on Wednesday. The pardon came a day afte»»»

A draft law on ratification of an agreement with Pakistan on transit trade has been submitted for public discussion in Kyrgyzstan. The document regulates freedom of transit, the use of transport corridors, ports and border crossing points, multimodal transportation, as well as customs, phytosanitar»»»

Every year on September 23, Kyrgyzstan marks an important date — State Language Day. It is more than just a date on the calendar; it is a deeply symbolic occasion highlighting the country’s identity, cultural heritage and national unity. On this day, particular attention is focused on the Kyrgyz la»»»

MoHRE uses AI and data analytics to detect attempts to circumvent Emiratisation rules Dubai: The UAE is stepping up its crackdown on fake Emiratisation, using artificial intelligence, data analytics and digital monitoring to uncover attempts by private companies to circumvent national employment ta»»»

Seou: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Wednesday raised its 2026 economic growth forecast for Republic of Korea to 3.2% from the 2.6% projected in July, citing strong exports and corporate earnings amid the AI boom. According to Yonhap News Agency, the ADB's latest estimate marks a 0.6% increase»»»