President Iliana Iotova, Prime Minister Rumen Radev and political party representatives addressed Bulgarians on the occasion of the 118th anniversary of Bulgaria’s declaration of independence. Independence Day was declared an official holiday of the Republic of Bulgaria in 1998, while Veliko Tarnov»»»

Jakarta, Indonesia: More than 170,000 respiratory cases were recorded in regions affected by haze in Indonesia, a health ministry official said Tuesday, as the country battles for weeks to control fires that caused the toxic smog. Blazes in Borneo, Sumatra and Papua have blanketed parts of the vast»»»

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MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Ukraine is well aware of what decisions need to be made in order to set the path to sustainable peace in Ukraine, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Tuesday. On Ukraine"Kiev is well aware of what responsibility needs to be taken on and what decisions need to be made so that »»»

A 10-day mourning period was announced in Dubai yesterday Dubai: Dubai Fountain performances have been suspended during the 10-day mourning period, Gulf News can confirm. The mourning period was announced after Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the younger brother of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed »»»

The great act of statesmanship of 1908 is a responsibility towards the present and the future, President Iliana Iotova wrote Wednesday on her official Facebook page on the occasion of Independence Day. “September 22, 1908, is a landmark date in our national calendar, reminding us that with patience»»»

Washington, United States: US television networks staged an extraordinary revolt Monday when they effectively boycotted coverage of President Donald Trump in protest at his decision to ban three leading outlets from the White House. CNN, MS NOW and Politico also went to court after Trump on Friday »»»

Turgutlu, Turkiye: A teenager opened fire outside a high school in western Turkiye on Tuesday, wounding 11 people before being detained by police, a minister said. The incident happened around 8am (0500 GMT) in Turgutlu in Manisa province, near the western resort city of Izmir, the regional governo»»»

The Delegation of the European Union to Lebanon and the Samir Kassir Foundation have announced the results of the 21st edition of the Samir Kassir Award for Freedom of the Press, at a ceremony held at the Sursock Palace Gardens in Beirut. Established with funding from the European Union, the Award »»»

MAGA activist’s call targeting 90-foot Texas statue draws Hindu American backlash Dubai: A 90-foot statue of Lord Hanuman, a revered Hindu deity, in Texas has become the centre of a fresh religious and political row after a conservative YouTuber declared that it would be torn down “when we win”, dr»»»

CM Vijay serves pongal and sambar to students as Tamil Nadu widens school meal programme Chennai: Tamil Nadu has expanded its free school breakfast programme to students in Classes 6 to 8, bringing another 1.53 million children under a scheme that will now provide morning meals to nearly 3.5 millio»»»

On September 22, 2026, the Kyrgyz Stock Exchange (KSE) and the Association of Islamic Finance (AIF) signed a strategic cooperation agreement aimed at creating and developing a specialized platform for Islamic financial instruments on the exchange. The agreement implements the Concept for the Develo»»»

EXCLUSIVEMove follows inclusion of students among seven high-risk groups needing flu vaccination Dubai: UAE health authorities are rolling out free seasonal flu vaccines for school students, after officially adding them to the country's list of high-risk groups for the first time, Gulf News can rev»»»

Dubai announces 10 days of mourning, with flags to be flown at half-mast Dubai: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, on Tuesday led worshippers in performing funeral prayers for the late Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Makto»»»

New York, USA: The Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi has participated in a ministerial meeting involving the State of Qatar, the United Mexican States, the Kingdom of Norway and the Swiss Confederation on strengthening cooperati»»»

New York, USA: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani has participated in a coordination meeting of the foreign ministers of the Group of Eight Arab-Islamic States concerned with Gaza. The meeting was held on the sidelines of the 81st s»»»

NEW YORK - In a time of great divisions and increasingly complex global challenges, together, we must preserve space for dialogue, cooperation and peaceful resolution of disputes, with a strong UN role, Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said on Tuesday in New York. Today, responsibility, mutual re»»»

Over the past 24 hours, the Russian Armed Forces struck workshops producing UAVs and their components, the Russian Defense Ministry reported on Tuesday. "Operational-tactical aviation, strike unmanned aerial vehicles, missile troops and artillery of the groupings of troops of the Armed Forces of th»»»

Ain Shams researcher earns distinction before heading straight to operation room Dubai: An Egyptian researcher defended her master’s thesis while suffering labour pains and gave birth to triplets just hours later, turning one extraordinary day into a double celebration of academic achievement and m»»»

University of Kufa honours Bohra leader for contributions to education and social welfare Dubai: The University of Kufa has conferred an honorary doctorate on Sultan al-Bohra Syedna Mufaddal Saifuddin, leader of the worldwide Dawoodi Bohra community, in recognition of his contributions to academic »»»

Kyrgyzstan’s Education Ministry does not set or regulate tuition fees at private schools, the ministry said. Under the Law on Education, private educational institutions determine the cost of their services independently. The tuition fee, payment procedure and terms must be specified in an agreemen»»»

The UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) said Tuesday that peace in southern Lebanon remains “elusive,” stressing that permanently ending the conflict requires political will from the parties. The remarks came in a statement marking the International Day of Peace, observed annually on Sept. 21, whi»»»

A group of mostly European states and middle powers is seeking to build a new global coalition on artificial intelligence, as countries outside the US-China technology race scramble to retain influence over how increasingly powerful systems are governed. Leaders representing 20 countries, alongside»»»

The EU is divided over a deal to de-sanction Russian businessman Alisher Usmanov. Ambassadors from EU member states failed on Monday to agree on whether to de-sanction the tycoon, amplifying deep divisions on attitudes towards Russia within the bloc. According to Euronews, France has pushed for Usm»»»

The US is set to establish a military presence at two additional sites in Greenland under a security agreement with Denmark and the self-governing Arctic territory, according to media reports, as Copenhagen insists the deal does not surrender Danish sovereignty. US President Donald Trump, Danish Pr»»»

The company makes its formal entry into the UAE market Young Scholarz, a Singapore-based academic support provider specialising in IB, IGCSE, A Level and other international curricula, will showcase its presence at the UAE Global Education Fair in Dubai this October, marking the company's formal en»»»

China said on Tuesday it opposed "illegal" U.S. sanctions on Iranian airlines, a day after Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent threatened potential measures in a televised interview. Bessent told CNBC that "all the Iranian airlines will be shut down around the world" in a matter of days under the weig»»»

Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade Mohamed Farid stressed the importance of supporting existing investments and maximizing the use of available production capacities to increase output, expand local manufacturing and create jobs. He also underscored the importance of boosting exports by exist»»»

Israel's defense minister threatened Tuesday to force out all of Gaza City's residents and displace a million people in the war-ravaged territory if any Israeli is abducted in the future. Speaking at a memorial for the 1973 Yom Kippur War, Defense Minister Israel Katz also threatened the destructio»»»

Yemen's Houthis said Saudi Arabia carried out a deadly strike on a key port city on Tuesday, over a week into the Houthi offensive that has seen them seize control of a strait that is crucial to global energy flows. G7 nations called on the Houthis meanwhile to halt cross-border strikes on Saudi Ar»»»

Construction of two new fire stations will begin in Bishkek next year. Emergency Situations Minister Kanatbek Chynybaev said at a meeting of the Zhogorku Kenesh Committee on International Affairs, Defense, Security and Migration. According to him, there are currently 90 fire stations operating acro»»»

Schneider Electric is expanding its energy transition portfolio with Schneider Boost Pro, an energy storage system designed for commercial and industrial buildings. The solution allows companies to manage available energy more efficiently, integrate renewable sources and electric vehicle charging i»»»

Damascus, Sept. 21 (SANA) On a 60-square-meter project east of Homs, Hassan al-Daher is testing hydroponics as a way to grow lettuce, cucumbers and strawberries on limited land and with far less water than conventional farming. His experiment reflects growing interest in soil-free agriculture in Sy»»»

Prime Minister Nawaf Salam told United Nations chief Antonio Guterres on Monday that Lebanon needed a U.N.-sponsored international force to stay in the country's south after the current U.N. peacekeeping mandate expires. The U.N. Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), which currently counts around 7,50»»»

An Argentine judge on Monday formally charged seven Iranians and a Lebanese citizen for their alleged involvement in the 1994 bombing of a Jewish community center in Buenos Aires. The decision marks another step toward a possible trial in absentia over the attack on July 18 that year, which killed »»»

Electro-Alfa International (BVB: EAI), a leading Romanian manufacturer of electrical equipment and provider of EPC services and energy infrastructure solutions, listed on the Bucharest Stock Exchange, announces the completion of the acquisition of Elcomex and the strengthening of its capabilities i»»»

A shortage of workers is the main constraint on increasing productivity, 76 percent of Kyrgyz businesses surveyed said. The findings were presented in a survey by the National Institute for Strategic Initiatives. High costs were cited as the main constraint by 56 percent of respondents, while 44 pe»»»

Today, September 22, UNESCO is marking the International Day of Nomadic Heritage for the first time. The day is intended to draw global attention to the rich cultural heritage of nomadic peoples, their contribution to the development of human civilization and intercultural dialogue, and the transmi»»»

CATL Debrecen began trial production at its newly built battery cell factory on 22 September 2026 after completing the regulatory and technical requirements needed to launch operations. The trial phase will be used to set up, optimise and validate production equipment and manufacturing processes be»»»

The national flag was raised in a military ceremony at Tsarevets Fortress in Veliko Tarnovo on Wednesday to mark the 118th anniversary of Bulgaria’s independence. Parliament Chair Mihaela Dotsova reviewed the honour guard formed by cadets from the National Military University. “Independence must be»»»

Doha, Qatar: Autumn will astronomically begin in Qatar on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, marking the autumnal equinox, the Qatar Meteorology Department (QMD) said. According to QMD, the sun will be directly above the equator on the equinox, when day and night are approximately equal in length. The »»»

DOHA: The Ministry of Municipality, represented by the Joint Committee for the Removal of Abandoned Vehicles, Machinery and Equipment, has launched auctions for abandoned vehicles and equipment through the 'Court Auctions' application. The auctions were launched on Sunday, in cooperation with the S»»»

BELGRADE - The Serbian dinar's official median exchange rate against the euro is 117.4177 dinars for one euro on Tuesday, which is a slight change relative to Monday, the National Bank of Serbia said. The dinar is steady against the euro m-o-m, down by 0.2 pct y-o-y and down by 0.1 pct relative to »»»

The European Union is weighing proposals, at the expert level, to forge a new supranational structure where Russian assets could be “hidden” after being removed from Euroclear, the depository under Belgian jurisdiction, the Russian Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) said in a statement. The SVR str»»»

EFG Hermes conference brings 125 listed companies and more than 420 investors London: More than 420 investors representing 181 investment institutions are meeting with executives from 125 listed companies from across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) this week, as regional businesses seek to »»»

Advisory urges Indians to avoid fraudulent agents, carry proper documents The High Commission of India in Kuala Lumpur has issued an advisory cautioning Indian nationals travelling to Malaysia against taking up employment while on tourist visas, citing a sharp rise in such cases in recent months. A»»»

Kyrgyzstan’s high economic growth rates have yet to be matched by a comparable increase in economic efficiency. From 2021 to 2025, the country’s economy grew by an average of about 10 percent a year, while average labor productivity growth stood at 5.7 percent. Azamat Akeneev, an expert at the Nati»»»

The right-wing Alternative for Germany (AfD) has replaced Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s Christian Democratic Union (CDU) as the ‘people’s party’ in Germany, AfD co-leader Alice Weidel has said. Her comment came after the CDU suffered a crushing defeat in Sunday’s regional election in Mecklenburg-West»»»

India and Hungary are seeking to deepen bilateral and regional cooperation after Hungarian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Anita Orbán met Indian External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar in New York. The two ministers held bilateral talks and also took part in the first-ever V4+»»»

NEW YORK: Qatar Free Zones Authority (QFZ), and Emerson, a global leader in industrial automation and engineering services, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to advance cooperation in industrial automation and technical services, with the establishment of a regional operations center »»»