CrimeNigeriaNigeria: Suspected oil thieves dead after inhaling fumesMark Hallam with AFP, AP, ReutersA Nigerian environmental group says that at least 37 people died trying to siphon crude oil off a ship illegally. Police acknowledged a fatal incident but gave fewer details, saying investigations c»»»

The former assets of international companies that either exited the country or were nationalised in Russia after the full-scale military invasion of Ukraine struggle to grow, despite being picked up at massive discounts by new owners, a study by The Bell shows. As closely followed by IntelliNews, a»»»

Poland urged tougher EU visa restrictions for Russians following suspected sabotage attacks, Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski said on September 3. European governments are concerned that Moscow is using covert attacks to undermine support for Ukraine and test the EU's readiness to response. As Ru»»»

Damascus, Sept. 4 (SANA) Minister of Local Administration and Environment Mohammad Anjrani announced on Friday that a new craft and industrial zone in Raqqa province will be established at the “Sahlat al-Banat” site, approximately four kilometers from Raqqa city. In a post on the X platform, Minist»»»

Quick-thinking child and grandmother contained blaze before it spread, officials say Ajman: Ajman Civil Defence has honored a nine-year-old boy for his quick thinking and courage after he helped prevent a house fire from spreading. The General Directorate of Civil Defence in Ajman recognized Rashid»»»

The 238km railway will connect Sohar with the UAE network through Al Buraimi and Al Ain Muscat: Oman's Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has ratified an agreement between Sultanate and the UAE to develop a railway connection between the two countries, clearing another formal step for the $2.5 billion Hafeet»»»

Which hospitals have the most infections? We can finally check it ourselves. The website disclosing institutional nosocomial infections and epidemics was launched on Thursday evening and is now accessible from the website of the National Centre for Public Health and Pharmacy (NNGYK), the body said.»»»

New Delhi: An Air India flight that injured passengers when it plunged midair last month suffered a temporary loss of hydraulic systems, investigators said on Friday, as the airline fired the captain who tested positive for psychoactive substances. The Airbus A320, carrying 137 passengers and eight»»»

BELGRADE, - The Serbian government Office for Kosovo-Metohija said Pristina had on Friday continued unlawful and forcible demolitions of Serb-owned properties at Gazivode Lake in the Zubin Potok municipality, which residents had built and acquired over decades. "Properties were simultaneously unlaw»»»

BEIJING: Qatar's Cherif Younousse and Ahmed Tijan advanced to the quarterfinals of the 2026 Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) Beach Volleyball Championship, currently underway in Shangluo, China, after defeating Kazakhstan's Bogatov and Gurin in straight sets in the round of 16. The Qatari duo s»»»

Pranos Fusion's "Pragya" tokamak is an experimental platform designed to study and control plasma, the superheated matter essential for achieving fusion energy. It will run about 3,000 experiments annually for up to 20 years, generating critical data on plasma behavior and control systemsThe reacto»»»

Tunis, Sept. 4 (TAP)- Tunisia attended Friday the opening ceremony of the second edition of La Fabrique de la Diplomatie event (the Diplomacy Factory) in Paris which was chaired by French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Noël Barrot and...»»»

Scientists watched new cells grow inside a mother cell before it ruptured to release them Scientists studying a tiny marine organism found in Scotland expected to see its cells reproduce in familiar ways. Instead, they watched something that reminded them of a science-fiction film. Get updated fast»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian armed forces struck a logistics center in the city of Brovary in the Kiev region, where dual-use goods and military equipment of the Ukrainian forces were stored and distributed, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Friday. "During the day, long-range strike drones st»»»

Fifteen bodies were found by the Israeli army in the tunnels of the Ali al-Taher ridge, an Israeli military source told the Maariv newspaper on Friday, hours after Israel announced that it had taken “operational control” of the area and its tunnels. Israel's military said overnight that troops had »»»

Hungary Airlines is reshaping its cargo fleet, with one Airbus A330 set to leave the airline’s operation while a Boeing 777 freighter has joined its rapidly expanding network. The carrier is also preparing to launch live-animal and temperature-sensitive cargo services later this year. Airbus A330 t»»»

STRELNA, Russia (Sputnik) - Russia has the forces, the capabilities, and the resources to safeguard the state and its citizens, Russian Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) Director Sergei Naryshkin said on Friday. "Russia has sufficient forces, capabilities, and resources, including military-technic»»»

BusinessAfricaHow can African retailers compete with Shein and Temu?Antonio CascaisShein and Temu are expanding across Africa with low prices and vast product ranges. Businesses and unions warn the growth could come at a cost for local jobs. https://p.dw.com/p/5LQR9Shein and Temu have gained a sign»»»

New Delhi: India and Japan will face off this month in their first-ever Twenty20 men's international cricket match against each other, India's cricket board announced Friday. The match will be held at Japan's Sano International Cricket Ground on September 22, celebrating 75 years of diplomatic rela»»»

Several bomb threats have been reported at kindergartens in Sofia, the Sofia Directorate of the Interior Ministry told BTA on Friday. They added that police are following standard procedures, with similar threats having been reported in Stara Zagora and Kyustendil. Seven reports in Stara Zagora had»»»

Volkswagen's sweeping restructuring announced Thursday underlines the force of the China shock hitting Germany's economy as the world's biggest car market, short years ago a major profit center, rapidly becomes a major competitive challenge. The stiff headwinds from China facing Germany's largest c»»»

Hamas called on Arab and Muslim countries on Friday to oppose a proposal from two Israeli ministers to remove Palestinians from the Gaza Strip and send them abroad. "Escalating statements by ministers in the Israeli government regarding the continued adoption of plans to displace the Palestinian pe»»»

From Gaza to Sudan, UAE humanitarian efforts increasingly focus on long-term recovery The UAE will tomorrow mark the International Day of Charity, a global occasion that highlights the country’s deeply rooted culture of giving and the evolution of its charitable and humanitarian efforts from respon»»»

Israel’s seizure of UN facilities in occupied East Jerusalem amounts to “highway robbery,” Palestinian-American journalist Daoud Kuttab told RT. His comments come amid an escalating dispute over facilities belonging to the UN agency for Palestinian refugees, the UNRWA. Israeli security forces seize»»»

US President Donald Trump has said he intends to present Europe with a belated bill for billions of dollars Washington spent arming Ukraine under his predecessor, Joe Biden. In a post on Truth Social on Thursday, Trump renewed his criticism of the scale of the Biden administration’s support for Kie»»»

The devotional hit revives interest in Neem Karoli Baba, linked to Jobs and Zuckerberg Dubai: A Hindi film made on a reported budget of just Rs2 crore has emerged as one of the surprise success stories of 2026. Hanuman Ansh, directed by Vishal Chaturvedi, has reportedly collected a net of Rs 72.88 »»»