Violence against and by children calls for legislative changes and additional prevention measures, Labour and Social Policy Minister Nataliya Efremova said, as quoted by her Ministry on Tuesday. She opened a meeting of the National Council for Child Protection, recalling that the Government's progr»»»

Doha, Qatar: As part of its efforts to enhance quality of life and expand green spaces, the Ministry of Municipality, represented by the Public Parks Department of the Public Services Affairs Sector, has opened three new parks in Al Wakrah and Al Wukair. The new parks include Al Mishmoum and Al Khu»»»

This is how Gulf News readers are marking the start of the new school year Dubai: From first-day smiles and fresh uniforms to packed school bags and proud parents, Gulf News readers have been capturing the moments that mark the start of a new school year across the UAE. Through our Back to School c»»»

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An Ohio man credited his lucky number -- 13 -- with inspiring the purchase that earned him a $1 million prize from a scratch-off lottery ticket. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo Aug. 31 (UPI) -- An Ohio man credited his lucky number -- 13 -- with inspiring the purchase that earned h»»»

Aug. 31 (UPI) -- A pair of metal detecting hobbyists found a class ring at a New York lake that turned out to have been lost during a day on the water 28 years earlier. Michael Siegle and Dylan LaPort said they were treasure hunting at the Great Sacandaga Lake when they found the Red Creek High Sch»»»

At the meeting of the Council of Heads of State of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev outlined several key areas of particular importance for all countries of the «Shanghai Ten.» According to him, the SCO represents the largest states of Eurasia, an»»»

Murder probe of a 38-year-old woman goes from Agra to Chennai and Manipur A red trolley suitcase abandoned on a train has led investigators on a 2,000-kilometre trail from Agra to Chennai and eventually Manipur, where police arrested a young couple in connection with the murder of a 38-year-old wom»»»

Move marks the latest in a series of shakeups of the military leadership Washington: (AP) Army Secretary Dan Driscoll is stepping down after 18 months on the job, the White House said Monday, in the latest departure of a top military leader during the Trump administration. No reason was given for t»»»

Acquisition deepens ICTSI’s shift beyond containers into bulk, specialised cargo handling Manila: Enrique Razon Jr., the richest Filipino billionaire and one of the world’s most aggressive port investors, is expanding deeper into Africa. Razon-controlled International Container Terminal Services In»»»

Mediator Qatar on Tuesday urged the United States and Iran to return to negotiations after they renewed tit-for-tat attacks. On Sunday, the U.S. carried out strikes on an Iranian island in the Strait of Hormuz, with Tehran quickly retaliating by attacking U.S. military targets in the Middle East. A»»»

The Oder River boulevards, two large city squares, and several hundred meters of Wrocław streets. This is the sum total of the revitalization, which is being carried out entirely at its own expense by the developer of Quorum Tower – a residential tower under construction on Sikorskiego Street. Part»»»

Pheromone-maxxing is not really about smell. It is about who young men take advice from Dubai: There is a piece of dating advice going around on TikTok that would be funny if it were not so revealing. Do not shower before you meet someone. Skip the deodorant. Wear the shirt you have had on for two »»»

Police have seized thousands of pages of documents from Hungary’s Ministry of Economy and Energy as part of a criminal investigation launched following an audit of the state-owned Eximbank. The probe concerns suspected abuse of office and mismanagement of funds. Thousands of pages seized from minis»»»

At the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit in Bishkek, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stated that Tehran is ready to immediately fulfill its obligations under the June agreements if the United States returns to fulfilling its own, Reuters reports. According to the Iranian leader, further »»»

SEOUL (Sputnik) - The South Korean Ministry of Defense has proposed increasing the country’s defense budget for 2027 by a record 8.2% since 2008, to 73.27 trillion won ($53.5 billion), the Yonhap news agency reported on Tuesday. In 2026, the country’s defense budget amounts to 67.7 trillion won ($4»»»

The girl had been suffering mental health issues, father says Kolkata Former West Bengal chief minister, Mamata Banerjee’s niece allegedly died by suicide on Tuesday. The Police said that Mamata Banerjee’s cousin Nihar Mukhopadhyay’s daughter, Bristi Mukhopadhyay, committed suicide by hanging herse»»»

First phase opens in November as Al Taawun project targets one of Sharjah’s busiest routes Sharjah: Sharjah is preparing to open the first phase of the Al Taawun Tunnel in November 2026, part of a wider push to ease one of the emirate’s busiest routes towards Dubai and cut waiting times for motoris»»»

Binghatti, Danube, and Union Properties to showcase landmark portfolios With the strategic partnership of the Dubai Land Department (DLD), the 22nd edition of IPS 2026 – the Middle East's premier property investment platform – will convene global institutional investors, capital allocators, and pol»»»

President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon held a series of bilateral meetings on the sidelines of the SCO Summit in Bishkek. He discussed sustainable development, climate change, glacier melting, and water resources with UN Secretary-General António Guterres. The UN Secretary-General noted Tajikistan’»»»

At the SCO Plus meeting in Bishkek, Vladimir Putin stated that the formation of a new multipolar world order is an objective and irreversible process. According to the Russian leader, more and more states are striving to independently determine their own destiny, protect their interests, and active»»»

According to the company’s CEO, Pavel Kodzik, RRG’s approach has evolved over its two decades of activity. While early projects focused primarily on the building structures themselves, attention subsequently shifted toward integrating developments into their surrounding environment and ensuring the»»»

Awareness push targets parents, students and drivers to protect school journeys Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has launched a series of awareness programmes and activities for school students, parents, and drivers, coinciding with the start of the 2026–2027 academic year this week. The»»»

Recently, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said that Moscow was still waiting for clarification from the US and Türkiye regarding possible arms supplies to Ukraine. Russia expects a response, as this matter directly affects not only bilateral relations but also the prospects for»»»

Damascus, Sept. 1 (SANA) The price of a gram of 21-karat gold in Syria fell by 50 Syrian pounds on Tuesday from the previous day, according to the daily bulletin issued by the General Authority for Precious Metals Management. The selling price of a gram of 21-karat gold reached 16,100 Syrian pounds»»»

Tehran considers diplomacy and negotiations the main path to resolving disagreements, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said. "Iran continues to consider diplomacy and negotiations the main path to resolving differences," Pezeshkian said during the SCO+ format meeting held as part of the SCO summ»»»

Around 30 companies and partners from the Netherlands, active in fields such as precision farming, agricultural robotics, greenhouse technologies, fruit-growing technologies, smart irrigation and sustainable food processing, will present their latest innovative products, services and technologies o»»»

As Dima points out, the price started the month with a rapid rise from around USD 4,050 per troy ounce, first climbing to approximately USD 4,400 and, after August 20, reaching highs above USD 4,650. A modest correction followed, which after last Friday, August 28, developed into a more significant»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Airways is strengthening its operations in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with the resumption of services to four destinations this winter. Flights to Qassim (ELQ) will resume on October 25, 2026, followed by Taif (TIF) on October 31, 2026, Yanbu (YNB) on January 2, 2027, and Tabuk »»»

Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani said Tuesday that his country was working towards a "diplomatic solution" with Israel, with US mediation, despite ongoing Israeli attacks. Israel has launched hundreds of strikes on Syria since the Islamist authorities ousted longtime ruler Bashar al-Assad »»»

Israel is “dissatisfied” with the Lebanese Army’s performance so far in the so-called “pilot zones” in south Lebanon – a U.S.-backed mechanism that began about a month and a half ago, Israel’s public broadcaster reported. It quoted a senior U.S. official as saying that Lebanese Army officers have i»»»

Hezbollah MP Hasan Ezzeddine lashed out at “blatant US meddling” in Lebanon’s internal affairs, criticizing Washington’s ambassador for defending the Israeli enemy and calling for Hezbollah to surrender its weapons while Israeli forces continue to violate Lebanese sovereignty. In remarks addressing»»»

BISHKEK (Sputnik) - Belarus expects stronger cooperation between the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) and the United Nations, Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko said on Tuesday. "We expect to see results from the enhanced cooperation between the Shanghai Cooperation Organization and t»»»

Scientists studied more than 900 embryos, found surprising reason for the right-hand twist Before a baby snake ever slithers across the ground, it performs an unusual manoeuvre inside its egg. Its rapidly growing body winds into a tight spiral. More intriguingly, during early development, that spir»»»

Mongolia is ready to cooperate with Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) member states on the Mongolia-Russia-China transport corridor, Mongolian President Ukhnaagiin Khurelsukh said during the SCO+ format meeting held as part of the SCO summit. "Based on its advantageous geographical position, »»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian armed forces have liberated the settlement of Chervonaya Krynitsa in the Zaporozhye region, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Tuesday. "Units of Battlegroup Vostok have advanced into the depth of the enemy's defenses and liberated the settlement of Chervonaya Kryni»»»

A strategic gateway between Romania and Western Europe Ideally positioned just outside the city of Oradea, the new park is located 3 minutes from the DEx16 expressway and 15 minutes from the Borș border crossing, the busiest point on Romania’s western border with Hungary. It also offers swift acces»»»

On Fridays, student arrival and morning activities begin at 7:30am and continue until 8am The Ministry of Education has announced the full-school-day timings for students and teaching staff across schools in the UAE, with the approved schedule taking effect from September 7 through the end of the a»»»

Project is designed to ease congestion and strengthen road links between Sharjah and Dubai Sharjah: Sharjah is preparing to open the first phase of the Al Taawun Tunnel in November 2026, part of a wider push to ease one of the emirate’s busiest routes towards Dubai and cut waiting times for motoris»»»

A coalition of states from Florida to Alaska joined a suit against Amazon over alleged "deceptive and unfair practices" that the plaintiffs said had cost advertisers $20 billion. File photo by Friedmann Vogel/EPA-EFE Sept. 1 (UPI) -- A coalition of 22 states joined a Federal Trade Commission suit a»»»

President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov addressed the SCO Plus meeting in Bishkek on September 1. His speech focused primarily on building a multipolar world, the role of the United Nations and the development of international cooperation. Japarov stated that multipolarity should entail the participa»»»

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev held talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation events taking place in Bishkek. The talks between the two leaders were held against the backdrop of a challenging period in Russia — Azerbaijan relations. In»»»

Court protects future of young protesters as CJP calls off planned September 5 march Dubai: India’s Supreme Court on Tuesday quashed criminal cases arising from July’s nationwide student protests, saying the future prospects of young demonstrators should not be damaged, in a sweeping order that pro»»»

Palace points to long-term planning gaps as storms expose fragile systems Dubai: The Philippines’ continuing struggle with severe flooding cannot be blamed solely on President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s administration, according to Malacañang, pointing to decades of shortcomings in planning and flood-c»»»

Argentine icon is a larger-than-life role model who has been an inspiration to many Argentine genius Lionel Messi retired from international football on Monday. It was not unexpected. He had been dropping hints post his World Cup heartbreak, hints that grew stronger after his father passed away. Th»»»

dnata Travel opens its 15th UAE store as demand grows for expert-led trip planning Dubai: Dubai travellers now have another option for booking holidays and complex trips in person, with dnata Travel opening its 15th retail store in the UAE at One Central. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, »»»

New passenger car registrations in Romania fell by 37% year-on-year in August, while registrations of fully electric cars declined by 29%, according to preliminary data from the General Directorate for Driving Licences and Vehicle Registration (DGPCI), analysed by the Association of Automobile Manu»»»

Romania’s high homeownership rate continues to generate strong demand for renovation services, according to data from HomeRun.ro, an online platform for local services. The most requested renovation services in 2026 include interior painting, apartment renovations, gas boiler installation, bathroom»»»

Israeli occupation military strikes have intensified across Gaza Strip, with Gaza City bearing the brunt of a sustained aerial campaign that has left multiple Palestinians dead and wounded over the past 24 hours, according to local sources. Warplanes and armed drones pounded targets west of the cit»»»

Bulgaria ranks 13th in the European Union in beer production, with breweries producing 442 million liters in 2025, according to data from the Brewers' Union of Bulgaria. That volume accounts for about 1.3% of total EU beer production and translates into approximately 68.7 liters per person based on»»»