Buyers who have paid 50% can now secure mortgages before off-plan home is handed over Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi has completed its first registration of a mortgage on an off-plan property, opening a new financing route for buyers who have paid at least half the purchase price before handover. Sign up for»»»

Ayoub fell into a dry well only 40 centimetres wide while returning home with lunch Dubai: A short journey to deliver lunch to his older brother turned into a race against time for 10-year-old Ayoub, who fell into a narrow, dry well in south-western Algeria. Ayoub had taken food to his brother, who»»»

Rescue teams on Friday pulled two hydropower workers free from a tunnel blocked by mud and debris during the massive flood that swept through Nepal in late August. Officials believe that hundreds of workers remain trapped in tunnels connected to hydropower projects throughout the remote Himalayan r»»»

US sailors and Marines streamed into the Thai resort city of Pattaya Thursday after a record-breaking nine months at sea. Local police said there had so far been no major incidents connected to the 5,000-strong contingent of US service members, though two sailors were sent back to the ship after a »»»

Rescuers called it a ‘miracle’ after August 26 glacial collapse killed 1,280 people Kathmandu: Two hydropower workers were pulled alive from a tunnel buried by debris in Nepal on Friday, a rare ray of hope on the tenth day of rescue efforts after catastrophic Himalayan flooding. Rescuers cheered as»»»

Iliana Yotova has chosen Bulgarian News Agency (BTA) Director General Kiril Valchev as her running mate for the October 25 presidential election, completing the ticket with which she will seek another term as Bulgaria's president. Yotova announced Valchev's candidacy outside Bulgaria Hall in Sofia,»»»

New Delhi: An Air India flight that plunged last month, injuring passengers, suffered a temporary loss of hydraulic systems, but its pilot tested "non-negative" for psychoactive substances, Indian investigators said Friday. The Airbus A320, carrying 137 passengers and eight crew, suddenly lost alti»»»

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Four civilians captured by Israeli troops in southern Lebanon -- two Lebanese and two Syrians -- will be released on Friday. A fifth civilian has already been handed over to the Lebanese army. Lebanon said Thursday its army had received a man returned by the International Committee of the Red Cross»»»

DOHA: The Global Carbon Council (GCC), the Ministry of Planning and Budget of the Republic of Korea (MPB) and the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) have formalized a strategic trilateral partnership through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at KCCI Headquarter, Seoul, m»»»

Hungary’s government has approved the continuation of the long-awaited Mohács Danube Bridge project, but a major road expansion has been scrapped after a review found it was not justified by projected traffic. The decision is expected to save up to HUF 76 billion (approx. EUR 210 million), which wi»»»

Investigators also reveal jet temporarily lost pressure in all three hydraulic systems The captain of an Air India flight that suffered a dramatic altitude drop while flying from Phuket to Delhi tested “non-negative” for a psychoactive substance in a confirmatory test, according to a preliminary in»»»

Romania’s governing parties have failed to agree on wage reform. The Liberals promoted a more fiscally-restrained proposal, while the Social Democrats demanded billions more for teachers, healthcare workers and civil servants. Now Romania is set to lose €770m from Brussels, even though it had known»»»

DOHA: The GCC has emerged as a global frontrunner in workplace AI adoption, with 93% of frontline employees and 95% of managers and leaders using AI at least several times per week, according to Boston Consulting Group’s (BCG) fourth annual AI at Work report, titled “Strategy Matters More than Tool»»»

EXPLAIGovernment bets on baseload geothermal to cut reliance on imported fuel TIWI, Philippines: As one approaches the Tiwi Geothermal Power Plant in Albay, about 465km south-east of Manila, the landscape gives little hint that beneath it lies one of the Philippines’ most important energy stories. »»»

Dr Nirmala Yadav, 66, was surprised by the sudden message before joining the Ayodhya trust Dr Nirmala Yadav, 66, received an unexpected WhatsApp message on September 2 asking if she would accept a place on the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust — making her the first woman to join the body o»»»

Doha: Qatar revived their AFC U-20 Asian Cup China 2027 qualifying campaign with a convincing 3-0 win over Hong Kong, while Saudi Arabia maintained their perfect start with a 3-2 victory over Oman. Qatar, who had suffered a 2-1 defeat to Oman in their opening match, dominated from the start at Abdu»»»

DOHA: Qatar’s Cherif Younousse and Ahmed Tijan advanced to the Round of 16 of the Asian Beach Volleyball Championship 2026 in Shangluo, China, after topping Group B with a perfect three-win record. The Qatari duo sealed their third victory by defeating Thailand’s Netitorn and T. Poravid 21-18, 21-1»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli occupation forces confiscate three Palestinian vehicles during an incursion into Askar Al-Balad neighborhood, east of Nablus 04-09-»»»

Wave Ustka Thermal & Spa, the third Wave project, is taking shape 20-30 meters from the beach, combining a prime seafront location, pine forest setting, premium infrastructure and long-term management Wave Międzyzdroje Resort & Spa The first project under the brand was Wave Międzyzdroje Resort & Sp»»»

ROBYG Chairman Oscar Kazanelson discusses the developer’s 25-year growth, its return to the Warsaw Stock Exchange, the “city within a city” concept and plans for further expansion WBJ: ROBYG has been operating in Poland for over a quarter of a century. How do you assess this path in retrospect? Osc»»»

Five years after the opening of Norblin Factory, WBJ sat down with Jan Motz, President of the Management Board of Capital Park Group; Marcin Juszczyk, Managing Partner and Vice President of the Management Board; and Kinga Nowakowska, Board Member and Chief Operating Officer, to discuss placemaking,»»»

President Sadyr Japarov has amended the terms of remuneration for state civil and municipal employees in Kyrgyzstan. The additional payment will be provided to employees of the offices of the presidential envoys in the regions, local state administrations, and municipal employees of local governmen»»»

The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan has approved new rules making liability insurance mandatory for tour operators. The new rules were adopted in accordance with the laws «On Insurance and Insurance Activities» and «On Tourism.» Under the document, insurance liability limits will vary depending »»»

DOHA: Al Arabi climbed to third in the Qatar Stars League standings after beating Al Sailiya 2-0 at Khalifa International Stadium yesterday. Younes Hussein scored the winner as Al Ahli edged 10-man Qatar SC 1-0 in the other match. After draws in their opening two matches, Al Arabi produced an impre»»»

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The social security agreement between Romania and the United States, which entered into force on September 1, represents a mark of respect for the generations of Romanians and Americans who have contributed to the economies of both countries, Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs Oana Toiu stated on F»»»

Interim Foreign Minister Oana Toiu informed her EU counterparts about repeated illegal incursions by Russian drones into Romania's national airspace and exclusive economic zone and stressed the need for enhanced measures to protect the Eastern Flank, taking into account the complementarity of EU an»»»

Romania wants an ambitious future European Union budget, with substantial amounts for Cohesion and Agriculture, President Nicusor Dan said on Thursday at a joint news conference with European Council President Antonio Costa.The head of state said the main topic of his talks with the European Counci»»»

The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan has approved a new procedure for cooperation between government agencies and international organizations, integration associations and international treaty bodies. The document is aimed at improving the effectiveness of such cooperation and distributing respon»»»

Police say the sailors were drunk but committed no offence under Thai law Bangkok: Two sailors from the US aircraft carrier making a port call to Thailand were sent back to the ship after a drunken altercation, Thai police said Friday. Police were alerted to a "small scuffle" involving the sailors »»»

Far-right premier touts stability and security while opponents march Rome: Giorgia Meloni on Friday celebrates her hard-right government becoming the longest-lasting in Italy's postwar history, with a rally in Bari expected to draw thousands of supporters, while protesters demonstrate nearby. Italy»»»

DOHA: The General Secretariat of the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf (GCC) honoured a number of Qatari youth recognised for their distinguished achievements and initiatives, alongside the “Fazat Al-Adaam Youth” initiative. The recognition included Fatima Saad Al Mohannadi and Sa»»»

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Manama: The State of Qatar took part in the 39th Meeting of Their Highnesses and Excellencies Ministers of Youth and Sports in the GCC States, convened on September 2 in Manama, Bahrain. Representing Qatar at the meeting was Undersecretary of the Ministry of Sports and Youth, H E Eng. Yasser bin Ab»»»

Equestrian shows, falconry, police dogs and technology draw visitors to ADNEC The Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition 2026 (ADIHEX 2026), known as “Abu Dhabi 2026”, is offering visitors a wide range of shows and interactive experiences that combine the authenticity of Emirati »»»

German police have launched an investigation into a suspected arson attack near the Munich premises of defense contractors Rohde & Schwarz and Helsing, detaining two Bulgarian nationals in connection with the incident. Two incendiary devices were thrown from a car at a construction site around midn»»»

Western countries will do everything they can to continue the Ukraine conflict, Russian presidential adviser Anton Kobyakov said during a press briefing wrapping up the 2026 Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok. “The West will dodge, intimidate, pressure, flatter, deceive and engage in intrigues,”»»»

A Nepalese worker recounts his harrowing escape from a hydropower project tunnel after last week's devastating flood. Around 900 workers remain trapped in tunnels at six hydroelectric plants in Nepal as the number of missing in the Himalayan disaster rose to 5,624 on Thursday, according t»»»

Could Tibor Navracsics and Orsolya Ferencz’s political manoeuvring actually be a sign that they want no part in Fidesz’s unlikely alliance with Mi Hazánk? The relationship between Fidesz and Mi Hazánk has long been shaped primarily by tactical considerations. Anyone who has followed Hungarian polit»»»

Emirates, Etihad and flydubai continue selected services as airlines monitor the situation Dubai: UAE travellers flying today face a mixed picture as airlines continue to operate services amid renewed escalation in the US-Iran conflict, with some flights running normally while others have been canc»»»

Rights advocates condemn Rio Grande chase game as dehumanising and ‘inhuman’ The Trump White House has turned its hard-line immigration agenda into an arcade-style video game, prompting rights groups to condemn the online stunt as “sick,” “cruel,” “inhuman” and deeply insensitive at a time when the»»»

US Vice President JD Vance defended the US military amid an investigation into the deadly strike on a wedding in Kuhestak. “The United States never targets civilians in combat. We never will do that. We never have done that,” US Vice President JD Vance declared amid an investigation into the deadly»»»

A chill seems to be creeping into Uzbek-Russian relations at a time when the Kremlin needs all the friends it can keep.  A major factor for the sudden frost in relations appears to be Russian leader Vladimir Putin’s tendency to react vindictively when developments aren’t to his liking.  T»»»

A chill seems to be creeping into Uzbek-Russian relations at a time when the Kremlin needs all the friends it can keep.  A major factor for the sudden frost in relations appears to be Russian leader Vladimir Putin’s tendency to react vindictively when developments aren’t to his liking.  T»»»

The new leadership of the Magyar Nemzeti Bank (MNB) has filed a criminal complaint on suspicion of breach of fiduciary duty, negligent management, fraud, and abuse of office in connection with the loss of value of five properties in its ownership, the central bank announced in a statement sent to M»»»

The government has so far filed criminal complaints in cases totalling two thousand billion forints in value, the minister heading the Prime Minister's Office declared to Telex. In the video interview Bálint Ruff said that an investigation of Századvég is currently underway — an organisation that r»»»

GSLV-F17 rocket places 2,367-kg spacecraft in sub-geosynchronous transfer orbit Chennai: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on Friday successfully launched its advanced Earth observation satellite EOS-05 aboard the GSLV-F17 rocket from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre at Sriharikota, addin»»»

A Christian man by the name of Nader Boulos Tannous was murdered in Homs, Syria on August 15, 2026. After his death, Israel, Greece and Cyprus were quick to denounce what they called an anti-Christian act. Several days later however, authorities in Homs said the suspect had admitted killing Tannous»»»

US Vice President JD Vance declines to reveal plans as Washington-Tehran conflict drags on Washington: US Vice President JD Vance on Thursday (local time) said that the Trump administration has a range of options at its disposal to deal with Iran, including economic, military, diplomatic and covert»»»