François Picard welcomes Scott Anderson, journalist, war correspondent and best-selling author of "King of Kings: The Fall of the Shah and the Revolution That Forged Modern Iran". For Anderson, there is a striking parallel between 1979 and 2026: Washington's persistent misreading of Iran, and the c»»»

AMMAN — The Industrial Property Protection Directorate at the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Supply registered 83 patents during the first eight months of the year, including two domestic applications.According to official data released by the directorate and reported by the Jordan News Agency, Pe»»»

New York: The State of Qatar participated on Thursday in the 16th Ministerial Meeting of the UN Group of Friends of Mediation, held on the sidelines of the 81st session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA 81) in New York. Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaz»»»

Chinese president urges Washington to avoid confrontation and keep AI under human control Washington: Xi Jinping told Donald Trump on Thursday that Beijing and Washington must peacefully manage their superpower rivalry, as the US president gave his Chinese counterpart a lavish welcome to the White »»»

WASHINGTON, (Sputnik) - China and the US must build a more sustainable future for their bilateral relations, Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Thursday during talks with US President Donald Trump. "Defining the China-US relationship as one of constructive strategic stability reflects the reality»»»

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Repeated food safety breaches and failure to take corrective action prompted closure Abu Dhabi authorities have temporarily closed a butcher shop after repeated food safety violations were found to pose a risk to public health. The Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA) issued an »»»

Damascus, Sep. 24 (SANA) A coordination meeting bringing together deputy ministers from the energy, transport, economy and industry, communications and information technology, and agriculture ministries, along with officials from investment, border crossings and civil aviation authorities, and thei»»»

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WASHINGTON, (Sputnik) - The US Air Force flew a Northrop B-2 Spirit stealth bomber flanked by four fighter jets overhead as President Donald Trump welcomed Chinese President Xi Jinping for a state visit on Thursday. The flyover happened as Trump and Xi were watching the US Marine Corps Silent Drill»»»

WASHINGTON: Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Thursday that he is ready to work with U.S. President Donald Trump to steer the giant ship of China-U.S. relationship on a steady course toward the future. Addressing an arrival ceremony at the White House, Xi said that he is visiting the United Stat»»»

PoliticsGermanyThe German Economy: A silver lining on the horizon?Sabine KinkartzGermany's economy is growing again, but recovery remains on shaky ground. High government spending is keeping the economy afloat, while energy prices, a shortage of skilled workers and debt continue to weigh on it. htt»»»

Washington, Sept. 24 (SANA) The U.S. Department of the Treasury announced on Thursday amendments to sanctions regulations related to state sponsors of terrorism following the removal of Syria from the list of countries designated in that category. In a statement published on its official website, t»»»

US President Donald Trump is rolling out the red carpet for his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping ahead of Thursday's summit in Washington. But is China's leader overconfident in thinking the future belongs to Beijing? FRANCE 24's Yinka Oyetade speaks to Rex Li from King's College London.»»»

Erin Ogunkeye is pleased to welcome Henrietta Levin, Senior Fellow with the Freeman Chair in China Studies at the Center for Strategic and International Studies in Washington. The US remains a powerful actor in its relationship with China. But power on paper is not the same thing as leverage at the»»»

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Opposition GERB and Democratic Bulgaria (DB) criticized the government’s proposed tax changes for 2027, raising concerns over new tax burdens, the lack of a clear strategy to reduce the budget deficit and measures affecting businesses and electric car owners. GERB MP and former finance minister Tem»»»

MOSCOW, (Sputnik) - The European Union is concerned by reports of a possible US ban on diesel exports, including to EU countries, and is in contact with the US administration on the matter, European Commission spokesman Olof Gill said on Thursday. "The European Union views with concern the reported»»»

WASHINGTON, (Sputnik) - Calls to regulate artificial intelligence (AI) in the United States are echoed by 23 states that urge the US Congress to take relevant measures to control the technology, ABC News reported on Thursday. The call is being led by the attorneys general of 23 states, the District»»»

The menu and red-themed decor will draw on traditions from both countries US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump will host Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife, Peng Liyuan, at a White House state dinner on Thursday, bringing together American ingredients, Chinese flavours and »»»

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Move comes after judge ordered that their access be restored Washington: CNN, MS NOW and Politico requested an urgent court hearing on Thursday after their reporters were barred from the White House despite a judge’s order that their access be restored. “This morning journalists from each of CNN, M»»»

Eight US Navy personnel assigned to the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group attempted suicide during a ten-month deployment that included the country’s war against Iran, CNN reported on Thursday, citing a letter from the service’s acting secretary. The carrier, whose tour of duty began in late»»»

From 9-11 September, Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen seized the towns of Hays, al-Khokha, al-Mokha and Dhubab, advanced onto Zuqar and Hunaish Islands, and reached Mayyun/Perim Island in the middle of the Bab al-Mandab Strait. Within days, they occupied most of Yemen’s south-western coastline al»»»

At first glance, Washington's decision not to fight the Houthis is puzzling. After all, it was US President Donald Trump who decided to put the Yemeni rebel group back on the US list of Foreign Terrorist Organisations, launched a sweeping air campaign against them in 2025, and threatened them with »»»

Fabian von der MarkThe US and China are racing toward more powerful AI. But as risks mount, can Presidents Trump and Xi agree on rules for the technology's future? https://p.dw.com/p/5MyXcAdvertisementAs concerns grow over the rapid advance of artificial intelligence, experts are warning that the g»»»

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US President Donald Trump welcomed Chinese President Xi Jinping to the White House on Thursday. US First Lady Melania Trump and Chinese First Lady Peng Liyuan were also present. US President Donald Trump will treat Chinese President Xi Jinping to dishes that blend American an»»»

Minister of Agriculture and Food Plamen Abrovski announced during Thursday's hearing held by the parliamentary Committee on Agriculture, Food and Forestry that a vaccination plan against sheep and goat pox has been drawn up and published for public consultation for the first time in Bulgaria. The c»»»

Saudi Arabia intercepts Houthi missiles as Iran warns the conflict could spread further The US-Iran conflict entered a tense diplomatic and economic phase on Thursday, with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian using his address to the United Nations to reject US pressure while leaving the door open »»»

The meeting comes as Washington and Beijing seek to manage tensions between the world’s two largest economies. US President Donald Trump welcomed Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife Peng Liyuan to the White House on Thursday with a formal state arrival ceremony.Talks are expected to focus on »»»

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NEW YORK: The State of Qatar participated in a high-level ministerial event titled 'Call to Action for Palestinian Children in the West Bank and Gaza', held on the sidelines of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York.Minister of State for International Cooperation HE Mar»»»

The EU is committing “theft” by handing over profits from frozen Russian assets to Ukraine, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has said. Some $300 billion in Moscow’s funds were blocked by the US and EU after the escalation of the Ukraine conflict in February 2022. Around $240 billion of the sum is st»»»

NEW YORK - US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Wednesday evening he hoped to visit Serbia soon and that a strategic partnership between the two countries would be deepened. "We’ve taken steps in this administration to grow closer in our interactions. I know we’ve already had individuals from »»»

Students also created tools for Arabic poetry, language learning, UAE Sign Language An AI platform that lets users speak with virtual Arab writers and thinkers, an audio tool for Arabic poetry and an app translating UAE Sign Language into speech are among the projects recognised at the 2026 Youth I»»»

The Trump administration's suggestion that it could ban or limit diesel exports has sparked a furious backlash from the American oil industry. Politicians are trying to bring down soaring energy prices ahead of the midterm elections in November, but critics say a ban would cause supply problems and»»»

For many families, the first months of nursery can feel like a cycle of runny noses, coughs, and missed days. Children who were rarely ill before may suddenly seem to be sick all the time, leaving parents wondering whether something is wrong. Written by: Dorottya Fekete Medical reviewer: Dr. Veroni»»»

Extension brings total suspension period to 180 days for eligible customs declarations Dubai: Dubai Customs has extended the suspension period for customs duties on eligible customs declarations by an additional 60 days, bringing the total suspension period to 180 days, as part of measures to ease »»»

🇺🇸 🇨🇳 As Donald #Trump welcomed his Chinese counterpart Xi #Jinping for a state visit on the tarmac of an airport near #Washington, the sound of a fighter jet during the military ceremony caught the US president off guard, prompting a series of startled facial expressions.»»»

Russia on Thursday hit Kyiv with ballistic missiles and drones, killing two people, while a strike on a farm in the Kharkiv region killed six, according to Ukrainian officials. As autumn approaches, Ukrainians are bracing for a tough winter following Moscow's intensifying attacks on the country's e»»»

Turkey has agreed to gradually withdraw forces from a strategic military base in northern Iraq and hand over its control to the Iraqi government, following a meeting between the two countries' leaders on the sidelines of the U.N. General Assembly in New York. Iraq, meanwhile, pledged to remove arme»»»

US aviation squeeze disrupts Iranian flights, but Pezeshkian may already have route home Dubai: US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has raised an awkward question for Iran’s delegation attending the UN General Assembly in New York: How are they going to get home? “I’m not sure how the Iranian repre»»»

When Iran shut down the Strait of Hormuz at the start of the war, choking off sea passage for some 15 million barrels of oil a day, many feared that prices would skyrocket, cratering the world economy. Instead, nearly seven months on, oil is expensive but not exorbitant, and analysts say there's en»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - US President Donald Trump said on Thursday that the issue of regulating artificial intelligence would be one of the central topics at his meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Washington. "A big day with President Xi of China. Super Intelligence (SI) will be a big topic of»»»

Washington, Sept. 24 (SANA) The U.S. Senate could vote as early as Thursday on a measure seeking to force President Donald Trump to end the war with Iran or obtain congressional authorization to continue it, as Democrats push to put lawmakers on record ahead of November’s midterm elections. The pos»»»

Israel's increasingly isolated Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has arrived in New York to address the United Nations General Assembly, but no meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump is planned. The Israeli prime minister's brief stay in New York for his speech at the U.N. General Assembly includ»»»

United Nations, United States: Leaders of major AI firms told the UN Security Council on Wednesday that the technology calls for heightened vigilance, with Anthropic's CEO pledging to slow down where needed to ensure the safety of new releases. "This moment calls for extreme care," OpenAI CEO Sam A»»»

RBI clears full Sunday operations to protect public banking needs New Delhi: In order to minimise disruption to the genuine banking needs of the public, the Government has directed public sector banks to stay open on Sunday, a day before the start of the proposed 3-day countrywide strike by bank st»»»

Footage widely shared online shows Trump reacting to the powerful noise A moment during Chinese President Xi Jinping’s welcome ceremony in the United States has gone viral after US President Donald Trump visibly winced as two B-1 Lancer bombers roared overhead. Trump and Xi stood side by side at Jo»»»