She said ‘Assalamualaikum’. Days later, IPS officer was transferred
Hindu group complained over Islamic greetings in inspirational video New Delhi: An inspirational video by an Indian Police Service officer about her journey into the civil services has triggered a controversy in West Bengal after Hindu groups objected to her use of Islamic greetings — and she was t»»»
Metra and GoldCoin Labs open new chapter in digital gold finance
Metra’s gold digital-finance business joins Nasdaq-listed ATIF Metra Group, GoldCoin Labs Limited (“GoldCoin Labs”) and ATIF Holdings Limited (Nasdaq: AUC) (“ATIF” or the “Company”) marked a capital-markets milestone with a bell-ringing celebration attended by international guests at Nasdaq MarketS»»»
Bank of England holds rates but appears ready to hike soon
The Bank of England kept interest rates on hold Thursday while indicating that it could raise them soon in order to dampen inflationary pressures emanating from the fallout of the Iran war. The decision was widely anticipated, with six members of the Monetary Policy Committee voting to keep rates u»»»
National Security Agency Issues Cybersecurity Instructions to Strategic Facilities Ahead of Presidential Election
The State Agency for National Security (SANS) has drawn up instructions for additional cybersecurity measures to be implemented at all strategic facilities in Bulgaria in connection with the October 25 presidential election, SANS Chairman Plamen Tonchev said on Thursday. He was speaking at a nation»»»
Flydubai passengers arriving in Dubai to gain access to Dubai Police Esaad Card discounts and offers
Dubai Police, flydubai partner, extending Esaad benefits to vistors across 10 sectors Dubai: Passengers arriving in Dubai on flydubai will be able to purchase Dubai Police’s Esaad Card at a special price, giving them access to discounts and offers across 10 sectors under a new partnership announced»»»
Netanyahu says Iran and Hezbollah will fall
The will of Iran and its allies to destroy Israel “has not disappeared” but “has simply weakened,” Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Thursday. “Even though we have accomplished the bulk of the work, there is still work to be done -- and we will do it. We will eliminate Hamas and, ab»»»
Municipality Ministry launches 8 new e-services for Animal Resources Department
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Municipality has launched eight new e-services for the Animal Resources Department, enabling livestock breeders to complete animal production-related services electronically with greater ease and convenience. The Ministry said the new e-services will also support the re»»»
Smartree reports 7% growth in H1 2026 and strengthens its development strategy through investments in innovative HR solutions
Smartree ended the first half of 2026 with 7% growth compared to the same period of the previous year. The positive performance was reflected across all of the company’s business areas, amid increased interest from organizations in streamlining and digitizing HR processes. HR digitalization is evol»»»
Saudi Arabia stresses need to abide by international law, UN Charter to maintain international peace, security
New York: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia emphasized that adherence to international law and the Charter of the United Nations is a fundamental pillar for the maintenance of international peace and security and the protection of civilians in situations of armed conflict. This came in a speech delivered»»»
Harvard, Yale, Stanford, Oxford — and Jamie Beaton’s still studying
At 31, Jamie Beaton has turned passion for learning into an extraordinary academic journey For most people, finishing a degree marks the end of a long academic journey. For Jamie Beaton, it seems to be an invitation to begin another one. At 31, the New Zealand-born entrepreneur has collected qualif»»»
Woman detained in Osh for offering bribe to investigator - | 24.KG
A woman identified as B.Zh., 46, has been detained in Osh on suspicion of offering a bribe, knowingly making a false report of a crime and hooliganism, police reported. According to investigators, the woman repeatedly offered 9,000 soms to an investigator of the city police department, demanding th»»»
In Hasakah, families pack away summer for the winter ahead
Hasakah, Sept. 17 (SANA) On the balconies of Rabab Issa’s home, vegetables hang beneath the late-summer sun. Weeks of drying are nearly over. Soon, they will be packed away for winter. September, Issa says, is al-mouneh month. Al-mouneh is the traditional Levantine practice of preserving seasonal p»»»
Aoun from Paris: Lebanon must capitalize on rare opportunity to rebuild state
French President Emmanuel Macron, Lebanese President Joseph Aoun, King Abdullah II of Jordan and senior military officials from their countries and partner nations, such as Britain and the United States, met Thursday in Paris to discuss international support for the cash-strapped Lebanese army. The»»»
Palestinians turn rugged caves into homes after Israeli demolitions
Yatta, Palestinian Territories: Palestinian herder Mohammed Emar has set up a fully functional home for his family where his daughters can even sing karaoke. Only it is inside a cave after the Israeli army demolished his two houses. In the occupied West Bank's arid region of Masafer Yatta, Emar mad»»»
Egyptian, Algerian Foreign Ministers discuss in phone call bilateral relations, regional developments
Cairo: Egyptian Minister of Foreign Affairs Badr Abdelatty discussed a number of regional issues of mutual concern and ways to strengthen bilateral relations during a phone call with his Algerian counterpart, Ahmed Attaf. The Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement Thursday that th»»»
PM Radev Outlines Priorities for Interior Ministry, Calls for Tackling Corruption and Oligarchic Model
Prime Minister Rumen Radev took part in the Interior Ministry's national meeting on preparations for the upcoming October 25 presdiential elections, using the occasion also to outline key priorities for the Ministry. He said that tackling corruption, combating abuse of power and dismantling the oli»»»
UDST sign MoU to advance collaboration in sustainability, research and innovation
Doha: The University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) and Sasol Middle East and India (Sasol) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a framework for collaboration across areas of mutual interest, with a focus on sustainability, decarbonization, applied research, emerg»»»
Kyrgyzstan’s Minister of Economy presents country’s potential to Korea - | 24.KG
Kyrgyzstan’s Minister of Economy and Commerce Bakyt Sadykov presented the country’s investment opportunities and promising areas of cooperation to South Korean businesses. He spoke at the first Central Asia—Korea Business Summit. The minister paid particular attention to Tamchy Special Financial an»»»
Sadyr Japarov visits Kyrgyzstan’s Embassy in Seoul - | 24.KG
President Sadyr Japarov visited the Embassy of Kyrgyzstan in Seoul as part of his official visit to South Korea, the presidential administration reported. The president was briefed on the work of the diplomatic mission. The Kyrgyz consulate in Seoul was opened in 2006 and was transformed into an em»»»
Digital ‘EU health card’ and skills passport could make working abroad easier
The European Commission has proposed a new package of measures aimed at making it easier for people to work in another EU country, including a digital European Social Security Pass and a system for carrying and recognising professional qualifications across borders. Digital social security pass cou»»»
IAEA members raise 'concern' over North Korea nuclear expansion
Vienna: The UN nuclear watchdog's members on Thursday expressed "growing concern" about increased atomic activity in North Korea, including a recently reported "long-term plan to strengthen the national nuclear force". In a resolution passed at the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) annual c»»»
Business - US Federal Reserve hikes interest rates for the first time in three years
The US central bank raised its benchmark rate by .25 percent, with new Fed Chair Kevin Warsh defying President Donald Trump's desire for lower rates. Consumer banks and bond markets react. Also, OpenAI reveals new incidents of AI misconduct as fears grow that the technology could escape human contr»»»
How Dubai’s property market enters a new phase of consolidation
Developers adapt to regional challenges as buyers gain flexibility, new projects continue Dubai: Dubai’s property market is entering a new phase in which financial discipline, construction capacity and the ability to adapt to changing buyer behaviour are becoming increasingly important. The shift i»»»
US firm fires 80 Indian employees in 5-minute Google Meet, worker claims
Team was told to work remotely before receiving sudden termination call Dubai: Around 80 employees working in the Indian customer support team of a US financial technology company were allegedly laid off during a five-minute Google Meet call, according to an employee quoted by NDTV. The employee sa»»»
Colliers coordinated the leasing process for new Chitila Plazza retail centre
Chitila Plazza retail park, developed by Rădăcini Estate, the real estate division of Rădăcini Group, has recently opened. Located on Șoseaua Chitilei, in the immediate vicinity of Bucharest’s ring road, with direct access and visibility from it, the retail centre will serve both residents of Chiti»»»
Etihad and Uzbekistan sign tourism pact, building on new codeshare, direct route
The agreement is set to promote tourism, marketing and trade across the UAE and Uzbekistan Dubai: Etihad Airways has signed a Memorandum of Co-operation (MoC) with the Tourism Committee of Uzbekistan, strengthening ties between the airline and the Republic of Uzbekistan. The agreement was signed by»»»
UAE cybersecurity firm enters partnership to protect SAP systems as Gulf data breach costs hit $8 million
Paramount Assure, SecurityBridge team up to close SAP security blind spots in GCC UAE based cybersecurity company Paramount Assure, announced their partnership with Security Bridge, SAP specialist company in cybersecurity at GISEC 2026 held at Dubai Exhibition Centre, Expo City Dubai. The collabora»»»
French president and his Lebanese counterpart discuss the ongoing Israeli attacks
Paris: French President Emmanuel Macron discussed with his Lebanese counterpart, General Michel Aoun (who is currently visiting Paris), the situation in Lebanon in light of the ongoing Israeli assaults. According to a statement issued by the Lebanese Presidency, the two sides reviewed the situation»»»
Hyderabad engineer dies in US just 17 days after wedding
Family awaits postmortem report, seeks Indian government help to bring his remains home Dubai: A Hyderabad engineer has died at his home in the United States just 17 days after his wedding, with his family appealing to the Indian government for help in bringing his remains home, NDTV reported. Moha»»»
Reţele Electrice România prepares a RON 123.5 million project to modernize Cetate substation in Timișoara
Of the project’s total value, approximately 65.1 million lei (excluding VAT) is attracted in the form of co-financing provided from the Sustainable Development and Just Transition Program, as a result of the contract signed with the Ministry of Investments and European Projects. The substation’s cu»»»
‘Daayra’: Meghna Gulzar, Prithviraj on why their new film isn't about police brutality
Why ‘Daayra’ turns a police case into a debate on crime, punishment and perspective Dubai: There's a moment in my conversation with Meghna Gulzar and Prithviraj where the actor stops mid-thought and says something that could double as the thesis of their new film: "The closer it hits to home, the g»»»
New to Romania, New to Credit: The Financial Access Gap Facing the Country’s Growing Expat Workforce
Romania’s international workforce has been growing steadily for several years, and the numbers now tell a clear story. Yet for many of the professionals, engineers and service workers who relocate here, moving money around Romania turns out to be easier than borrowing it. Opening a bank account is,»»»
Top Lac invests €1 million in next-generation automotive refinishing technologies
At this year’s Automechanika Frankfurt, process automation and the use of artificial intelligence in the robotisation of refinishing operations were among the technologies showcased to the industry. The solutions presented are designed to increase the precision and efficiency of the refinishing pro»»»
Lebanon: Emmanuel Macron welcomes Joseph Aoun to Paris for Middle East talks
French President Emmanuel Macron is hosting Lebanese President Joseph Aoun in Paris for talks focused on Lebanon's security and wider Middle East tensions, with Jordan's King Abdullah II also taking part in the meeting. FRANCE 24's Luke Shrago and Kethevane Gorjestani have the analysis from Paris.»»»
US again denies Palestinian leader visa for UN General Assembly
The United States has denied Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas a visa to attend next week's UN General Assembly in New York, a source familiar with the matter said on Wednesday. The State Department separately said it would deny visas to Palestinian officials, citing failures to reform and action»»»
ATM 2026 top 5 highlights: UAE travel sector faces challenges, but ambition holds
From aviation recovery to DWC and AI, ATM 2026 offered clues to travel’s next phase Dubai: It was a long week for the media at Arabian Travel Market. Between navigating packed halls, rushing between interviews and shoots, filing stories at breakneck speed and trying to keep up with a seemingly endl»»»
UAE residents get a new five-year investment option after strong first sukuk
Second retail sukuk follows strong demand, with the profit rate due September 22 Abu Dhabi: The UAE is launching a five-year retail T-Sukuk after its first sovereign offering attracted Dh445 million in orders, nearly nine times the initial issuance target. Sign up for our daily business newsletter,»»»
PM Radev: Interior Ministry Must Guarantee Transparent Presidential Election, Must Not Serve Any Political Force
Prime Minister Rumen Radev said on Thursday the Interior Ministry should not become a party to the political process or influence the election outcome, but should ensure that every citizen can vote freely. He was speaking at a national meeting of the Ministry's leadership on the preparations for th»»»
UAE will defend sovereignty while keeping door open to dialogue with Iran, Gargash says
Presidential adviser says de escalation must precede talks on a new regional future Dubai: The UAE will combine deterrence and defence of its sovereignty with dialogue with Iran while ensuring that regional tensions do not derail its economic and development agenda, Dr Anwar Gargash, Diplomatic Adv»»»
Djuric meets with head of ODIHR observation mission
BELGRADE - Serbian caretaker FM Marko Djuric met with ODIHR Observation Mission head Eoghan Murphy on Wednesday to discuss the electoral process and Serbia’s cooperation with the ODIHR. Djuric noted that, through continuous dialogue, implementation of reforms and work on ODIHR recommendations, Serb»»»
170-som textbook sold for 1,400: Who is profiteering from schoolbooks? - | 24.KG
Textbooks sold for 1,400 soms on the market cost from 170 soms at Uchkun printing house. Uchkun OJSC Director General Bakytbek Sultanov said, commenting on the sale of school textbooks. According to him, the company prints textbooks under contracts. The quantities for public schools are determined »»»
Hasakah begins cotton harvest after planted area exceeds target by 63%
Hasakah, Sept. 17 (SANA) Farmers in Syria’s Hasakah province have begun harvesting a cotton crop expected to yield about 45,000 tonnes after the planted area reached 11,898 hectares (118.98 square kilometers), roughly 63% above the season’s target, an agriculture official said. Cotton picking began»»»
Opposition Seeks to Remove Magistrates’ Pay Bill From Parliament Agenda
Minutes before the next parliamentary session was due to begin on Thursday, Albania’s opposition Democratic Party called for a bill concerning judges and prosecutors — including provisions related to their salaries — to be removed from the agenda. In a formal request submitted to Parliament, the De»»»
QCC organisations are aware of the quantum threat - but most haven't done the homework yet
‘Harvest now, decrypt later’: why GCC organisations must start PQC migration today Quantum computing may still be years away from breaking today’s encryption standards, but according to José Lemos, product delivery manager at the Abu Dhabi based QuantumGate, the countdown has already started. And t»»»
China out of Asian Games women's cricket without a ball being bowled
Nagoya, Japan: China's women returned to Asian Games cricket for the first time in 12 years on Thursday -- only to be knocked out without a ball being bowled two days before the opening ceremony. On a seemingly perfect day for T20 cricket under blue skies and sunshine at the Korogi Athletic Park in»»»
Israel says any 'rebuilding attempt' by Hezbollah to draw instant response
An Israeli military source on Thursday warned that “any attempt by Hezbollah to rebuild its capabilities will be met with an immediate response.” The source added, in remarks to Al-Arabiya’s Al-Hadath channel, that “the Lebanese Army’s practice of its responsibilities and the demonstration of its e»»»
Tata Sons board approves listing, extends Chandrasekaran's term; Noel Tata outvoted
N Chandrasekaran to be reappointed as chairman despite Noel Tata's veto The outcome of the Tata Sons board meet saw chairman N Chandrasekaran get a five-year extension and also gave a go-ahead for the group's long-pending listing plan. According to multiple reports citing sources, the board is said»»»
Sofia Marks City Day with Ceremony and Patriarchal Blessing
The flag of Sofia was raised at a ceremony in the city on Thursday marking its patron saint day, the Day of Saint Sophia and Her Daughters Faith, Hope and Love. Earlier, President Iliana Iotova inspected the guard of honour and greeted the guards. Patriarch Daniil conducted a blessing service. The »»»
Pakistan maternity ward fire was 'institutional failure': inquiry
Islamabad, Pakistan: A fire that killed 14 infants at a maternity ward in Pakistan's capital last month followed "systemic and institutional failure" at the hospital, according to an official inquiry. The devastating dawn blaze broke out on the third floor of the Mother and Child Health Ward at Isl»»»
Vucic opens factory for assembly of Israeli-made UAVs
BELGRADE - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic opened on Thursday a factory for assembly of Israeli-made UAVs. "This morning, I was especially proud of Serbia and its successes. I opened a factory for assembly of leading-edge Israeli-made drones, which will have a workforce of around one hundred peo»»»