Péter Magyar opens World Athletics Ultimate Championship in Budapest alongside Usain Bolt
Budapest has welcomed some of the biggest names in athletics as the inaugural World Athletics Ultimate Championship got underway, with Prime Minister Péter Magyar joining athletics legend Usain Bolt and World Athletics president Sebastian Coe for the official opening. Usain Bolt arrives in Budapest»»»
Flavio Bolsonaro probed for corruption as Brazil election tightens
Just weeks before the vote, Brazilian presidential hopeful Flavio Bolsonaro's campaign is being rocked by revelations he is under investigation for alleged corruption and money laundering. The probe centres on financing sought for a film about his father, former president Jair Bolsonaro, court docu»»»
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The New York Times reporter Carol Rosenberg is widely regarded as one of the foremost American journalists, if not the foremost, on the U.S. detention camp at Guantanamo Bay in Cuba, where several alleged suspects in the 9/11 attacks are still being held, including the alleged “architect” of the at»»»
UN to launch global alliance for South-South Cooperation to drive sustainable development
DOHA: Under the theme 'Solidarity Rising: Global Alliance for Inclusive and Innovative Development', the United Nations will mark UN Day for South-South Cooperation on Saturday, highlighting the vital role of South-South and triangular cooperation in scaling up proven, impact-driven solutions. The »»»
JORT: Presidential decree calls voters to decide on withdrawal of mandate of local council member in El Aroussa
TUNIS, September 11, 2026 (TAP) – A presidential decree calling on registered voters in the Mousrata electoral district, under the El Aroussa delegation (Siliana Governorate), to vote on the withdrawal of the mandate of a member of the local council...»»»
Viktor Orbán has returned from his summer vacation: “I'm back”
Former Hungarian prime minister Viktor Orbán has announced his return to political work following the summer break, posting a short but striking message on Friday evening: “I’m back. Then let’s get cracking!” Orbán set to speak at “Kötcse picnic” The Fidesz leader did not provide any details about »»»
Democrats for Strong Bulgaria Backs Andrey Gurov for President, Georgi Kandev for Vice President
The Executive Council of Democrats for a Strong Bulgaria (DSB) has decided to support the candidacies of Andrey Gurov for president and Georgi Kandev for vice president, the party said on Friday. DSB said it sees Gurov and Kandev as candidates capable of returning the presidential institution to wh»»»
Al Buenain participates in Women in Basketball Forum in Berlin
Berlin: H.E. Jassim bin Rashid Al Buenain, Secretary General of the Qatar Olympic Committee and Vice Chairman of the Local Organizing Committee of the FIBA Basketball World Cup Qatar 2027, participated in the Women in Basketball Forum, hosted by FIBA in the German capital Berlin on Friday, bringing»»»
Presidency Says 2022 Pardon Granted by Then-Vice President Iotova Followed Medical Assessment, Pardon Commission Recommendation
The Presidency said on Friday that a pardon granted by Iliana Iotova in late 2022, when she was Vice President, followed a recommendation from the presidential Pardon Commission and an expert assessment of the prisoner's health. The presidential Press Secretariat issued the position in response to »»»
150 days to Ramadan? UAE confirms start of Rabi Al Thani
Saturday will complete 30 days of Rabi Al Awwal, the UAE Fatwa Council says Abu Dhabi: The UAE Council for Fatwa has announced that Sunday, September 13, 2026, will mark the first day of Rabi Al Thani 1448 AH. In a statement posted on X, the council said the decision was made after reviewing scient»»»
From 1.5 billion passengers to the world’s biggest airport: Dubai maps aviation’s next era
Passenger traffic is expected to reach about 70 million in 2026 before rising further Dubai: Dubai International Airport has handled 1.5 billion passengers since opening in 1960, the Government of Dubai Media Office said on Friday, marking another milestone in the growth of one of the world’s busie»»»
Sunday Sept. 12, first day of Rabi al-Thani 1448 AH
Tunis, Sept. 11, 2026 (TAP) - Mufti of the Republic Hichem Ben Mahmoud announced that Sunday, September 12, 2026, will coincide with the first day of the month of Rabi' al-Thani in the year 1448 of the Hijri calendar.Saturday, September 11 will thus...»»»
Researchers develop antibodies against Epstein-Barr virus
Washington: Researchers at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center and the University of Washington have developed novel monoclonal antibodies to prevent Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) infection and its complications. Carried by roughly 95 percent of adults, EBV is linked to certain cancers and multiple sclero»»»
More Israeli Attacks in South Lebanon Reported
Israeli enemy forces persist in blowing up homes, buildings, and educational, health, and municipal facilities, particularly in the town of Al-Mansouri, south of Tyre, where enemy warplanes destroyed the town’s official public school. Air strikes also continued on Nabatieh al-Fawqa, while artillery»»»
Jewish Community in Bulgaria Welcomes Jewish New Year 5,787
The Jewish community in Bulgaria welcomed Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, with an official ceremony at the Sofia Synagogue on Friday evening. A Jewish religious service was held and the national anthems of Bulgaria and Israel were performed. "Tonight, Jews around the world and our Jewish commun»»»
National "Zero Waste" transition project launched
Tunis, Sept. 11, 2026 (TAP) - The national "Zero Waste" transition project, aimed at combating pollution in Greater Tunis, was launched on Friday during a working session held in Tunis between Minister of Environment Habib Abid and Resident...»»»
Iran, Other Gulf Littoral States to Meet in Oman to Discuss Regional Issues: Foreign Ministry
Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei says Iran and other Gulf littoral states will sit down next week to discuss regional issues, including a Tehran–Muscat deal to manage shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. In a press briefing on Friday, Baqaei announced that foreign ministers from Iran,»»»
Turkish Military Personnel, Equipment to Transit Bulgaria on Way to Romania
Personnel and military equipment from the Turkish Armed Forces will move along Bulgaria’s national road network on September 13 and 14, the Defence Ministry’s press office said. The personnel and military equipment will be transported to Romania to take part in a military exercise. The military con»»»
Temporarily abundant rainfall expected Friday evening over north-west and centre-west regions (INM)
Tunis, Sept. 11, 2026 (TAP) - Thunderstorms with temporarily abundant rainfall are expected on Friday evening over the north-west and centre-west regions, then over local areas in the eastern regions of the country, with the possibility of hail in...»»»
Elections in Russia: the 1001 tricks to remove inconvenient candidates
The Russian authorities are using dubious claims to disqualify candidates previously cleared to run in the parliamentary election from September 18 to 20. The war in Ukraine is making the Kremlin even more cautious about who is allowed to campaign. Getting eliminated from Russia’s parliamentary ele»»»
Talking Europe - I'm extremely worried by extremists that win elections in Europe: Luxembourg's PM Luc Frieden
"European strategic autonomy" is a buzz phrase in Brussels and in EU capitals these days. What does it mean for space policy? That was one of the central points that we raised with the Prime Minister of Luxembourg, Luc Frieden, during his visit to Paris for the International Space Summit hosted by »»»
School and university transport: 727 new buses to reinforce fleet by end of 2026
Tunis, Sept. 11, 2026 (TAP) - The school and university transport fleet is expected to increase by about 13% with the anticipated delivery of 727 new buses by the end of 2026, to be allocated to various regions across the country, Minister of...»»»
Anthropic blocks scientists using Claude for bioweapons research
Anthropic says it has caught scientists using its AI models for research that could help develop biological weapons, including work aimed at making dangerous pathogens more transmissible and harmful. Five cases of biological researchers using Claude raised serious security concerns, according to a »»»
MPs to Choose Supreme Judicial Council Members from 20 Parliamentary-Quota Candidates
All 20 nominations for members of the Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) from the parliamentary quota have been published on the website of the National Assembly. MPs will have to elect 11 members from among them — six to serve on the Judges Chamber and five on the Prosecutors Chamber. MPs from Progres»»»
UAE President concludes state visit to Germany
Sheikh Mohamed departs Munich following a multi-day state visit to Germany Munich: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today departed Munich at the conclusion of a multi-day state visit to the Federal Republic of Germany.»»»
Hungarian oil giant MOL reacted to the government's diesel support decision
Hungarian oil and gas company MOL has backed the government’s new diesel support scheme but warned that reintroducing a fuel price freeze could lead to petrol and diesel shortages within days. The company said the monthly HUF 5,000 (EUR 13.76) support announced by the government was a better soluti»»»