UAE aid targets food, shelter and health needs amid Haiti’s deepening crisis Under the directives of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and with the follow-up of Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Dhafra Region and Chairman of the Emirates Red Cr»»»

Record inflows push reserves to $785.7 billion, overtaking Russia to claim No. 4 spot Mumbai: India has become the fourth largest holder of foreign exchange reserves in the world after the record surge in dollar inflows triggered by the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI’s) foreign currency non-resident »»»

UAE-India trade soars past $100b as logistics corridors reshape connectivity The UAE and the Republic of India continue to strengthen a growing strategic and economic partnership that serves as an effective model of cooperation within BRICS, underpinned by historic ties, shared interests and major »»»

Damascus, Sep.12 ( SANA) Foreign and Expatriates Minster Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani said that With the attendance and support of more than 40 states from around the world, Syria spoke clearly and responsibly before UN Security Council, rejecting the violation of its sovereignty and Israeli Prime Mini»»»

New Delhi: Chinese President Xi Jinping joined the leaders of Russia, Iran, India and other BRICS nations in New Delhi on Saturday, seeking common ground on the Middle East war as deep divisions test the 11-member bloc. Xi told the summit that the Middle East war "does not serve the common interest»»»

Exhibitors from 95 countries, 1,500 events, Balkan Culture as Guest of Honour Thirty-five years have passed since the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair was first launched at the Cultural Foundation, evolving today into one of the leading cultural and knowledge platforms on the international book-fa»»»

A fire broke out late Friday night at an EMCO ammunition storage facility near the village of Gorni Varpishta in the Gabrovo region, triggering a series of explosions and prompting authorities to cordon off the area and activate the BG-ALERT emergency system. The first report was received shortly a»»»

Veteran feminist activist Emma Bonino, who rose to political prominence in the 1970s as a leader of campaigns to legalise abortion and divorce in heavily Roman Catholic Italy over the objections of the Vatican, has died aged 78. Bonino, who was diagnosed with lung cancer in 2015, served as for»»»

US President Donald Trump landed in Ireland on Saturday for talks with Ireland's leaders and a major tournament at his oceanfront golf club in Doonbeg. The weekend visit is just the latest example of how the US leader blends his official duties with his personal interests.  Donald Trump landed»»»

Céline Dion is set to return to the stage in Paris on Saturday for her first full concert in six years, capping a years-long battle with a rare autoimmune disorder and marking a major milestone in the Canadian superstar’s comeback.  Céline Dion is set to make her long-awaited return to the sta»»»

Damascus, Sept. 12 (SANA) Syrian industry is moving to expand its exports and enter new markets as companies increasingly participate in international exhibitions, foremost among them the Syrian Industries Exhibition (SYREX Jeddah 2026). The exhibition opened in the Saudi city of Jeddah on Sept. 8 »»»

Kingdom aims to attract AI firms by combining infrastructure, capital and customer access Dubai: Saudi Arabia is working with the private sector to develop more than 14 gigawatts of computing capacity as it builds an integrated model aimed at attracting artificial intelligence companies and helping»»»

DOHA: Media City Qatar and Qatar Satellite Company, Es'hailSat, have launched a new exclusive offering for Media City Qatar's licensed companies, providing them with special packages for a range of world-class satellite services and infrastructure to support their operations and growth. The offer w»»»

Member of Parliament of Kyrgyzstan Dastan Bekeshev stated that his bill to ban binary options stalled after the first reading due to the influence of organized crime groups on lawmakers. «It passed the first reading. It was blocked before the second reading could take place because organized crime »»»

BRICS member states continue to strengthen cooperation across key areas, including politics and security, while the bloc’s global authority and influence continue to grow, Russian President Vladimir Putin said at BRICS summit. The global authority and influence of BRICS are steadily growing, Russia»»»

The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan has imposed a temporary six-month ban on the export of cattle, horses, sheep, and goats from Kyrgyzstan. The resolution was signed by Adylbek Kasymaliev, Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers. The ban will take effect three days after the resolution enters into»»»

Doha, Qatar: Media City Qatar and Qatar Satellite Company, Es'hailSat, have launched a new exclusive offering for Media City Qatar's licensed companies, providing them with special packages for a range of world-class satellite services and infrastructure to support their operations and growth. The »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Labour has outlined the steps for recruiting domestic workers through Moawen, its recently launched e-platform. The platform enables users to complete recruitment procedures, deal with licensed recruitment agencies and track applications online, streamlining the process»»»

Isolated fires following Friday night's explosions at EMCO's ammunition depots near Gorni Varpishta are not spreading, Minister of Interior Ivan Demerdzhiev said on Saturday. Demerdzhiev spoke to journalists in Tsareva Livada, Gabrovo Region, during a visit following the fire at the depots in Dryan»»»

Every ammunition depot in Bulgaria will be inspected following Friday night's explosions at EMCO's depots near Gorni Varpishta, Minister of Interior Ivan Demerdzhiev said on Saturday. He spoke to journalists in Tsareva Livada during a visit to the area following the explosions in Dryanovo Municipal»»»

Minister of Planning and Economic Development Ahmed Rostom said the Egyptian economy has demonstrated exceptional resilience in the face of regional and international challenges, noting that the growth rate rose to 5.1 percent in fiscal year 2025/2026, up from 4.4 percent in the previous fiscal yea»»»

The next round of negotiations between Israel and Lebanon in Rome has been delayed until October, a U.S. official said. Last month, the United States had said the next round of talks in the Italian capital would take place in early September. While the Rome talks will not go ahead as planned, the L»»»

A group of men and children gathered at a vantage point overlooking their village in southern Lebanon, watching from a distance as Israeli drones descended, carrying boxes laden with explosives to be dropped on houses. It has become a daily ritual for residents of Mansouri, who fled the village wee»»»

President Joseph Aoun visited the country's south on Saturday morning, in a surprise trip to Nabatieh, a city close to a strategic Hezbollah position recently captured and blown up by Israel. Official Lebanese media said he arrived in the city of Nabatieh unannounced and accompanied by Army chief G»»»

Dozens injured as Rouen–Caen service derails near Renault factory Clion: Investigators suspect that a train derailment in northwest France which injured 44, one gravely, was the result of sabotage, a police source told AFP on Saturday. A fragment of rail was found on the track, with the possibility»»»

The Lebanese Army has arrested a relative of ousted Syrian ruler Bashar al-Assad, as well as the son of famous Lebanese drug lord Nouh Zaiter, a security source told AFP. The source, requesting anonymity, said that the military "arrested three people, including Suleiman Hilal al-Assad, the son of o»»»

Iran's foreign ministry said the country would meet with Gulf states in Oman on Monday to discuss the strategic Strait of Hormuz, which the Islamic republic has blockaded during the Middle East war. "This meeting is intended to promote better understanding among the countries of the region and help»»»

Abu Dhabi has given her a home built around family, nature, culture, sport, community Dubai: For Sabrina Spillner, home is not defined by one address or a single favourite place. It is a walk along Saadiyat Beach with her children. A run along the Corniche. A morning on Hudayriyat Island. Exploring»»»

AI labs face scrutiny after agents target multiple coding platforms worldwide San Francisco: ChatGPT maker OpenAI confirmed on Friday that autonomous software built on its models targeted another website during testing a couple of months before a separate attack on the coding site Hugging Face. The»»»

Uralvagonzavod company, an incorporation of State Corporation Rostec, has sent new batches of T-90M Proryv and T-72B3M tanks to the Russian Army ahead of Tankman's Day. The vehicles feature upgraded omnidirectional protection, with further improvements ongoing based on frontline crew feedback. “Thi»»»

Coron, Philippines: The bodies of passengers killed in a ferry fire off the Philippines arrived at a port near the resort town of Coron, Palawan on Saturday morning, as the country's coast guard warned the death toll of 35 would grow. AFP watched tents being set up to accept 30 bodies brought from »»»

Security, protests and business questions as Trump mixes diplomacy with golf Dublin: US President Donald Trump lands in Ireland under tight security Saturday for two days of diplomacy and golf, on a trip that again blurs the lines between his presidency and personal business interests. At least 4,0»»»

Two suspects have been detained in Bishkek in connection with a series of thefts. According to the Internal Affairs Department of Leninsky district, they are suspected of the theft of mobile phones and are also linked to six other similar incidents. On July 16, a Bishkek resident reported that his »»»

Secret filming fears grow as AI-powered glasses become increasingly popular across world Brussels: Calls are growing louder in Europe for action against "pervert" smart glasses after secretly filmed footage of girls and women appeared online -- with a petition in Britain demanding a ban on their sa»»»

Nuwakot, Nepal: At 12, Nepali schoolgirl Ritu Maya Tamang has already learned how a close-knit family can be torn apart in a matter of minutes. Tamang is among more than 500 children separated from their parents by the catastrophic August 26 flooding that hit the China-Nepal border, sweeping away h»»»

Kyrgyzstan plans to overcome its electricity deficit through Kambar-Ata-1 hydropower plant, develop new transport routes and open part of Ala-Too Resort ski cluster. President Sadyr Japarov spoke about the implementation of major projects on September 11 at celebrations marking the 35th anniversary»»»

BRICS countries should develop cross-border payments to shield their economies from geopolitical risks, while taking into account each country’s level of development and national priorities, Bank of Indonesia Governor Destry Damayanti stressed on the sidelines of a BRICS summit in New Delhi on Satu»»»

New York: Ben Shelton believes his newly acquired problem-solving skills can carry him to a maiden Grand Slam title when he faces Alexander Zverev in the final of the US Open on Sunday. The big-serving 23-year-old powered into the first major championship final of his career on Friday after musclin»»»

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Friday urged US President Donald Trump to impose new sanctions on Russia over deadly strikes on Ukraine, as Kyiv and Moscow step up attacks and US-led efforts to end the war remain deadlocked.  US President Donald Trump's »»»

Paris, France: Celine Dion is set to make her long-awaited return to the stage in Paris on Saturday evening after years battling a rare neurological disorder, with fans counting down the hours until showtime. The "My Heart Will Go On" singer will perform her first full concert in six years, marking»»»

Kyrgyzstan will allow inspections of quarantineable products and facilities by the authorized body responsible for veterinary, phytosanitary and food safety. President Sadyr Japarov has introduced the relevant exemption to the moratorium on business inspections. The changes are set out in Decree No»»»

Toronto, Canada: Tiberiu Useriu purged the demons of a violent childhood and a youth marked by crime through grueling races over ice and snow. After nearly a decade in prison, the Romanian sought redemption on some of the world's most extreme routes. His story is portrayed in the documentary "The U»»»

By December, owners of diesel-powered vehicles with a maximum of 150 horsepower will receive a total of 20,000 forints in compensation — the Prime Minister announced on Friday afternoon on his Facebook page. In a video posted alongside the entry, Péter Magyar said the government had decided to prov»»»

Rome talks pushed to October as US hosts envoys amid rising border tensions The next round of negotiations between Israel and Lebanon in Rome have been delayed until October, a US official said Friday. Last month, the United States had said the next round of talks in the Italian capital would take »»»

A fire broke out at an EMCO ammunition depot near Gorni Varpishta late on Friday, prompting staff evacuations and a BG Alert warning, officials said on Saturday morning. Employees were not in danger, police said, citing the ammunition plant's manager. Three teams from the Regional Fire Safety and C»»»

The centerpiece of the BRICS program is underway in New Delhi. The group’s Business Forum was held on September 11, and the Indian capital is hosting the 18th BRICS Summit on September 12-13. This year’s gathering is deeply symbolic. Exactly 20 years ago, in September 2006, the foreign ministers of»»»

Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar is taking part as the guest country of honor at the Costa Rica Reading Festival, being held from September 11 to 13 at the Antigua Aduana cultural center in the capital San Jose. The 5th Fiesta de la Lectura Costa Rica 2026 is showcasing Qatar's literary and cultural»»»

Former state secretary Vilmos Vályi-Nagy has spoken about government meetings held to resolve “problematic cases”, the increase in the purchase price of telecommunications company Antenna Hungária and what he described as massively overpriced state IT procurements in the second part of his intervie»»»

Viral ‘14 days of oil’ claim confuses emergency reserves with total supply Posts circulating online claim the United States has only about 14 days of oil left. The math looks simple: the US Strategic Petroleum Reserve holds about 286.6 million barrels, while the country uses roughly 20.7 million ba»»»

Russian President Vladimir Putin said the current crisis in Ukraine was provoked by years of Western pressure, culminating in attempts to draw Ukraine into NATO after the 2014 coup. “And that, in the end, was in fact the root cause of today’s tragic events in Ukraine. They, the Western globalist el»»»