The move will help grow the airline's footprint in the medical tourism sectors Dubai: Emirates has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Medical Tourism Association (MTA) signaling a strategic move to grow the airline's footprint in the medical tourism sectors. The agreement, signed on the »»»

The EU’s Arctic policy is becoming increasingly important amidst global competition driven by both climate change and the region’s strategic significance. Melting Arctic ice is opening new maritime transport routes, facilitating access to abundant natural resources, and creating conditions for expa»»»

A redistribution of resources is underway at the State Intelligence Agency (SIA), but it is not related to funds that had been allocated but remained unused due to vacant positions, SIA Chair Antoan Gechev said on Thursday. He was speaking before the parliamentary Committee for Oversight of the Sec»»»

Budapest says it may be able to cover October salaries, but November pay could be at risk if the city fails to reach an agreement with the government over its finances. The warning comes after the capital repaid a HUF 67 billion (EUR 185 million) bank loan and faces another major payment in October»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian forces carried out strikes on a dry cargo ship with military cargo in the port of Chernomorsk in Odessa region, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Thursday. The Russian armed forces continued to launch strikes using unmanned aerial vehicles against the ports of Ukraine,»»»

FIA axes Saudi desert finale, targets WRC return in 2027 amid regional unrest The final round of the World Rally Championship (WRC) in Saudi Arabia in November has been cancelled due to the conflict in the Middle East, the International Automobile Federation (FIA) announced on Thursday. The conflic»»»

Amnesty International has accused Iranian authorities of committing crimes against humanity during the 2022 Woman, Life, Freedom crackdown, saying more than 500 people, including 71 children, were killed and that the violence disproportionately targeted Kurdish and Baluchi communities. The rights g»»»

Doha, Qatar: Scientists have identified a new species of wild cat living in Bolivia’s cloud forests, marking the first time a living cat species has been formally described by science in more than a century. The newly identified feline, named Leopardus tilcayo, or the tilcayo cat, lives in the Yung»»»

Hong ⁠Kong leader ​John Lee on Wednesday unveiled the city's first five-year plan to boost its global position as a financial hub. The plan serves as a social and economic roadmap detailing the city-state's strategic priorities, including an aim to expand technology ties with mainland China. Hong ⁠»»»

TUNIS, Sept. 17, 2026 (TAP) - The city of Essen in Germany is hosting the 1st edition of the German-Tunisian Business Forum on September 17-18, 2026, organised on the occasion of the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations...»»»

$2.8b deal would replenish depleted stocks as concerns grow over use in populated areas Dubai: The United States is preparing a massive new weapons package for Israel that would supply it with 60,000 one-tonne munitions, replenishing stocks depleted by years of fighting across the Middle East — but»»»

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney used his address to the European Parliament to signal that Ottawa wants to deepen its partnership with the EU beyond trade, expanding cooperation on energy, AI, space and payment sovereignty, while also seeking to join the Erasmus programme. FRANCE 24's Dave Keat»»»

Real Madrid's forward Kylian Mbappé has been heavily criticized by Spanish and French far right politicians for refusing to fully wear a t-shirt supporting residents of Ceuta, a Spanish territory bordering Morocco grappling with a migration crisis. Mbappé said he wore the t-shirt partially rol»»»

BELGRADE - Secretary General of the Serbian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dusan Kozarev received Azerbaijan's new ambassador to Belgrade Tahir Taghizade on Thursday. "In an open and friendly exchange, the interlocutors reaffirmed the high level of mutual trust and respect between the two countries, a»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian Central Bank on Thursday challenged an EU regulation that prevents it from recovering 200 billion euros ($229.8 billion) from the Belgium-based Euroclear depository, which has indefinitely frozen Russian sovereign assets. Earlier in the day, the Russian regulator said»»»

Police rescue 52-year-old woman and arrest recently released suspect in the Philippines Manila: A recently released prisoner allegedly took a woman hostage at knifepoint in the Philippines because he wanted to go back to jail, according to police. The bizarre incident unfolded inside an apartment b»»»

Leader of Yemen’s Ansarullah movement, Sayyed Abdul-Malik Al-Houthi, affirmed that the victories achieved—with the help of God—come within the framework of the Yemenis’ just cause. In a speech addressing the latest developments, Sayyed Houthi stated that the Yemeni people are confronting ongoing ag»»»

An English village has overwhelmingly voted to “secede” from the UK in protest over government plans to house more than 1,200 male migrants at a nearby former military base. The referendum in Piddington, Oxfordshire has no legal force but drew nearly 92% turnout. The result announced on Wednesday s»»»

The State Agency for National Security (SANS) is undergoing internal restructuring, including the removal of a large number of management positions, SANS Chairman Plamen Tonchev told here on Thursday the Parliamentary Committee for Control of the Security Services, the Application and use of the Sp»»»

Launch-day guide: prices, stock, colours and key upgrades for UAE buyers Dubai: The iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max will officially go on sale in the UAE tomorrow, September 18, with buyers heading to Apple stores to get their hands on Apple's latest flagship smartphones. Pre-orders opened on S»»»

Paris, France: The final round of the World Rally Championship (WRC) in Saudi Arabia in November has been cancelled due to the conflict in the Middle East, the International Automobile Federation (FIA) announced on Thursday. The conflict has disrupted motorsports competitions throughout the region »»»

A new opinion from the European Court of Justice (ECJ) says that a civil partnership with an EU citizen is not enough in itself to get residence status in an EU country. The opinion – which is usually followed by the court – from advocate general Laila Medina on Thursday (September 17), was in resp»»»

For decades, the premium property market has operated on a single premise: land is value. That is true, but it is increasingly incomplete. Hungary’s natural capital extends far beyond farmland. Beneath the Carpathian Basin lies a resource that is rare in Europe, attracts growing attention from glob»»»

Geneva: The Permanent Mission of the State of Qatar to the United Nations Office and other international organizations in Geneva participated on Thursday in a high-level panel discussion marking the 60th anniversary of the two International Covenants on Human Rights, held under Agenda Item Three of»»»

Geneva: Permanent Representative of the State of Qatar to the United Nations Office and other international organizations in Geneva HE Dr. Hind Abdulrahman Al Muftah participated today in the interactive dialogue on the human rights of women and children in conflict and post-conflict situations, un»»»

Bulgaria's annual inflation accelerated to 5.1% in August from 4.4% in July, according to Eurostat's final estimate based on the Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices (HICP). The increase leaves Bulgaria among the eurozone and European Union countries with the highest inflation rates for another mont»»»

Bulgaria’s online leisure economy sits at the meeting point of everyday consumer habits, fast-moving digital services and rules shaped both at home and across the European Union. From streaming subscriptions and ticketing platforms to regulated betting and gaming services, people expect convenience»»»

Bulgaria’s entry into the euro area on 1 January 2026 is a major change for households and businesses, but it sits alongside another, quieter shift. The rules around digital services, payments and consumer protection are becoming more closely connected across the European Union. For anyone paying f»»»

Doha, Qatar: The public is invited to watch the opening ceremony of the 2026 Asian Games at the 3-2-1 Qatar Olympic and Sport Museum on Saturday, September 19. The free screening is open to the public from 12pm at Level 7 outside the esports lounge of the museum. Qatar will be represented by 243 at»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Diamond Exchange (QDE) has been admitted to membership of CIBJO, the World Jewellery Confederation, the international industry's principal representative and standards-setting body. QDE joins as a National Association Member, extending the Exchange's international standing be»»»

WASHINGTON - The US State Department is preparing a major US push at EXPO 2027 Belgrade, The Pavlovic Today internet news portal reports. "The plans, confirmed by a State Department official, show that Washington intends to use the first Expo to be held in the Balkans not only as a cultural showcas»»»

Damascus-Paris, Sept. 17 (SANA) After 15 years during which Syria’s nuclear non-compliance file remained open, the country has turned a page associated with the legacy of the ousted regime. On September 9, the IAEA Board of Governors unanimously adopted a decision to permanently remove the item con»»»

Doha: American television host and comedian, Steve Harvey, has announced the 'Family Feud Qatar' project among the line-up of upcoming events to take place in the country. Speaking with the media on the sidelines of the unveiling of the Qatar Calendar 2026/2027, Harvey spoke about the new major pro»»»

BELGRADE - Serbian Parliament Speaker Ana Brnabic said on Thursday the US stood as the most significant partner in all areas that were key to Serbia's future. Brnabic was speaking at a panel of an international conference titled Belgrade Dialogue: US-Serbia Political Pillars & Economic Bridges, hos»»»

Most Arizona contractors don’t realize they’re underinsured until a project gets shut down or a claim gets denied. Sorting through contractor insurance providers Arizona construction businesses rely on is harder than it sounds, especially when carriers routinely exclude roofing, excavation, and dem»»»

The crew of a Turkish cargo ship hit by Ukrainian drones has filed a complaint against Kiev with the International Criminal Court (ICC) over the attack, which killed one sailor and injured two others, lawyers said on Wednesday. The plaintiffs include 12 crew members, the family of the deceased sail»»»

Syria's judiciary on Thursday issued its first verdicts over the massacres of Alawites on the Syrian coast last year, sentencing a former member of government forces to 20 years in prison. A supporter of deposed president Bashar al-Assad received a death sentence and another was sentenced to life i»»»

Emmanuel Macron welcomes Lebanese President Joseph Aoun and Jordan's King Abdullah II to Paris today for talks on Lebanon's security and international support for the Lebanese army. The meeting comes as France pushes to prevent a security vacuum ahead of UNIFIL's planned withdrawal at the end of 20»»»

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun is in Paris for talks with Emmanuel Macron, but on the ground many Lebanese say they have little hope after months of war with Israel, the continued occupation of parts of southern Lebanon and uncertainty over regional tensions. FRANCE 24's Renée David reports from Be»»»

The US Congress has approved a sweeping Russia sanctions bill, sending it to President Donald Trump for final approval as Washington seeks to increase pressure on Moscow over the war in Ukraine.»»»

TUNIS, Sept. 17, 2026 (TAP) - The Ministry of Agriculture, Water Resources and Fisheries called on Thursday for farmers and fishermen to remain vigilant and take necessary preventive measures in light of the weather disturbances announced by the...»»»

The strikes targeting the De Novo data center in Kiev on Thursday will create “an information vacuum and eliminate databases used to target our facilities – including those deep inside Russian territory,” military expert Col. (ret.) Anatoliy Matviychuk told Sputnik. Besides being used to store “vas»»»

TUNIS, Sept. 17, 2026 (TAP) - The Governor of Tunis decided on Thursday afternoon to suspend classes in all public and private educational, training, and university institutions in the governorate of Tunis, starting from 03:00 p.m..According to a...»»»

In tonight's edition: there are signs of a welcome slowdown in DR Congo's Ebola outbreak. Also, about 20,000 Ethiopian university students in the northern region of Tigray will be relocated to other campuses across the country. And in northern Senegal, scientists are using fish to keep their food s»»»

Ptolemaic burials shed light on beliefs about speech, immortality and afterlife Dubai: Thirteen ancient Egyptian mummies were found with golden tongues placed inside their mouths at an archaeological site in Minya, an extraordinary discovery offering a glimpse into beliefs about death, speech and t»»»

French fishermen angered by soaring fuel costs blocked access to oil depots and ports on Thursday in the latest wave of protests sweeping France as the country's embattled minority government struggles to finalise a new budget ahead of presidential and parliamentary elections next year. French fish»»»

Paris has been a muse for filmmakers for over a century. The French capital has inspired countless scenes on the big screen. A new book brings them all together. Ruby Boukabou, author of 'The Movie Lovers' Guide to Paris', joins us to talk through her movie-themed walking tours in some of the city'»»»

Information which the State Agency for National Security (SANS) provided in January 2025 might have prevented the six murders in the Petrohan-Okolchitsa case, SANS Chair Plamen Tonchev said on Thursday. "Check the case opened by the prosecution in January 2025 based on information from SANS. It con»»»

Here's the replay of Mark Carney's address to the European Parliament on Thursday, September 17, after President Donald Trump suggested that allowing Canada to become an associate EU member could be seen as a "hostile act"»»»

PRESS REVIEW – Thursday, September 17: Will Canada become an associate member of the EU? Commissioner Ursula von der Leyen floated the idea in a speech but did not give any details about what it would entail. The press is reacting with scepticism. Also, Le Monde profiles some of the 8,000 people wh»»»