Karpacz Economic Forum 2026: Poland, politics and the V4
Three days, more than 6,500 participants, hundreds of panel discussions, politicians, businesspeople, local government leaders and experts – the Karpacz Economic Forum 2026 was an impressive event by its sheer scale alone. Yet what was even more interesting on the ground was seeing how the economic»»»
President Iotova Says University of Telecommunications and Post Is Place That Looks to Future, Human Civilization's Development
The University of Telecommunications and Post (UTP) holds a special place because it is not only a place where knowledge is created but also one that looks ahead to the future and the development of human civilization, President Iliana Iotova said here on Saturday. She attended a ceremony marking t»»»
No: 176, 12 September 2026, Regarding the Drone Attacks Targeting Saudi Arabia
We condemn in the strongest terms the drone attacks launched from Iraqi territory targeting Saudi Arabia. We reaffirm our support for Saudi Arabia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, and commend the Saudi authorities for their restrained approach aimed at preventing an escalation of tensions i»»»
No: 177, 12 September 2026, Regarding the Renewal of the Decision by the USA to Lift the Arms Embargo on the Greek Cypriot Administration
It was announced that the decision by the USA to lift the arms embargo on the Greek Cypriot Administration has been extended for yet another year until 30 September 2027. We share the views expressed in the statement of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRN»»»
Nuclear Ties Become Key Pillar of BRICS Cooperation – Rosatom CEO
Nuclear cooperation has become an important pillar of BRICS partnership, helping countries overcome economic, technological, and supply chain challenges, Rosatom CEO Alexey Likhachev said. Rosatom continued international projects during periods of instability, including in India, the UAE, and China»»»
Iranian Army, IRGC Commanders: Iran’s Military Capabilities Exceed Enemy Expectations
The commanders of Iran’s Army and Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said during a joint meeting that Iran’s military capabilities exceed the enemy’s expectations, stressing that adversaries had witnessed firsthand during the latest war how badly they had miscalculated the strength of the Ira»»»
United Bank launches range of savings, investment products
United Bank has launched a new range of savings and investment products, as well as Sharia-compliant sukuk, offering customers a variety of returns and payment frequencies. The bank has been working to develop its products and provide competitive banking solutions that meet the needs of different c»»»
Banque du Caire raises returns on Mega Savings, Daily Current Account
Banque du Caire has raised interest rates on several of its savings products as part of its strategy to enhance the competitiveness of its products and provide flexible savings solutions. The annual interest rate on the Mega Savings account has increased to 18.5% for annual interest payments, 18.25»»»
IDB, Urban Development Fund sign protocol to expand homeownership financing
The Industrial Development Bank (IDB) and the Urban Development Fund (UDF) have signed a cooperation protocol covering the sale of units in urban development projects in governorates’ capitals and major cities, opening up broader opportunities for citizens seeking to purchase units offered under th»»»
Suez Canal Bank supports economic empowerment of small-scale fishermen
Suez Canal Bank has partnered with Sonaa El Kheir Foundation to implement the “Marakeb Rezk” initiative in Kebrit El Mafarek Village in Suez Governorate. The initiative aims to provide 50 fishing boats, fully equipped with fishing tools and supplies, to 100 beneficiaries, with two fishermen assigne»»»
Dubai Police identify 100 future opportunities to strengthen security, quality of life
Dubai Police harness tech and data to anticipate risks and enhance readiness The Dubai Police Future Foresight Centre has developed the third edition of its Future Opportunities Report, analysing 100 emerging opportunities across technological, social, economic, environmental, regulatory and securi»»»
Former PM Orbán reveals why he nominated man for high state honour later convicted for sexual abuse of many children
Former Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has revealed why he nominated the paedophile director of the children’s home in Bicske for a high state honour. Péter Magyar, Hungary’s prime minister, today published a document proving that the director was nominated for the award in a submission bearing Orbán’s»»»
BRICS leaders emphasise importance of dialogue, diplomacy in conflict resolution
NEW DELHI: Leaders of the BRICS bloc affirmed their steadfast commitment to resolving international disputes through peaceful means, stressing the importance of dialogue, consultation, and diplomatic efforts. They also underscored the necessity of intensifying conflict prevention efforts, including»»»
76 dead as Philippine authorities begin victim identification in Palawan ferry fire
Coron, Philippines: The death toll from the M/V June Aster ferry fire off Coron, Philippines, increased to 76 on Saturday after the Philippine Coast Guard confirmed that 41 more bodies were found inside the burnt-out vessel. The remains will be transported to a port in Coron, Palawan, coast guard s»»»
Department of Meteorology warns of poor horizontal visibility inshore tonight
Doha: Weather inshore tonight until 6am on Sunday will be humid with haze, becomes misty to foggy at places by late night, the Department of Meteorology said in its daily weather report, warning of poor horizontal visibility at places by late night. Offshore, it will be humid with haze at times, th»»»
President Aoun visits Nabatieh, South Lebanon hails its resilience as a ‘national badge of honor’ – Ya Libnan
Share: Lebanese President Joseph Aoun said Saturday that the resilience of residents of South Lebanon, particularly those in Nabatieh, represents a source of national pride and a powerful message to the world that Lebanese society can recover and remain standing despite war. “The resilience of the »»»
Islamic Resistance in Iraq Denies Claims of Attacking Saudi Vital Infrastructure - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance in Iraq Denies Claims of Attacking Saudi Vital Infrastructure 12-09-2026 18:44 PM Illustrative image depicting fighters »»»
Fire Breaks Out at EMCO Ammunition Depot in Gabrovo Region
A fire broke out at an EMCO ammunition depot near Gorni Varpishta, Gabrovo Region, late on Friday, prompting staff evacuations and a BG Alert warning, officials said on Saturday morning. Gabrovo Regional Governor Kristina Sidorova told the Bulgarian News Agency there were no reports of fatalities. »»»
Arabian Travel Market 2026: GDRFA Dubai to showcase biometric travel, flexible visas
Five-year tourist visa and ALSAADA benefits among key services on display Dubai: Visitors to Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2026 will get a closer look at how Dubai is using biometric technology, flexible visa schemes and digital services to streamline the travel experience from arrival to departure. »»»
Emerging markets face both promise and disruption from artificial intelligence: QNB
Doha: Artificial intelligence (AI) offers emerging markets significant opportunities, but also poses serious risks, Qatar National Bank (QNB) said, highlighting the need to seize these opportunities to avoid relegation to the margins of the future global AI-enabled economy. In its weekly commentary»»»
President Aoun Visits Nabatieh, Praises Resilience of Residents and Hospital Staff
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun visited the city of Nabatieh on an inspection tour of institutions and facilities damaged by Israeli attacks, accompanied by Army Commander General Rodolph Haykal and security agency chiefs. President Aoun began his tour by inspecting the Nabatieh Serail, which sustai»»»
Battle over 'pervert' AI glasses in Europe's line of sight after scandal
A scandal involving girls and women filmed secretly by "pervert" AI glasses has sparked growing concern over this emerging technology – with a petition in Britain demanding a ban on their sale. Anyone wearing smart glasses can take photos, film videos or interact with an AI assistan»»»
French police suspect Normandy train derailment was result of sabotage
A police source said Saturday that French investigators suspect sabotage caused a train derailment in northwest France after a fragment of rail was found on the track. At least 44 people were injured in the derailment that occurred a day earlier, including an 18-year-old woman "in a critical c»»»
Same-sex couples’ adoption: U-turn comes in Hungary?
Péter Magyar was also asked at a press conference on Saturday, where he presented a report on the child protection system, whether the government planned to change the current rules requiring ministerial approval for adoptions by single people and same-sex couples. Same-sex couples already faced an»»»
Enfidha-Hammamet airport launches two daily cargo flights to airpoirts of Hahn in Germany, Wroclaw in Poland
Tunis,12 sept. (TAP)- Two daily cargo flights were launched Friday between Enfidha-Hammamet International Airport and the airpoirts of Hahn (HHN) in Germany and Wroclaw (WRO) in Poland.Both are operated by the European Polish cargo airline...»»»
BRICS nations urge 'maximum restraint' as Middle East tensions rise
UPDATEXi, Putin, Modi and Pezeshkian back a joint statement urging maximum restraint New Delhi: Members of the 11-nation BRICS group including China, Russia, Iran and India called for calm in the Middle East at a summit in New Delhi on Saturday, overcoming earlier divisions to issue a joint stateme»»»
US-Iran conflict: What UAE residents need to know this evening (Sep 12)
The biggest impact is likely to be on flights, journey times and moving goods The Middle East conflict has taken another worrying turn over the past 24 hours, with fresh attacks on Saudi energy infrastructure and Houthi advances in Yemen raising new concerns about shipping, oil supplies and regiona»»»
How a Hungarian entrepreneur helped America after 9/11
A car escorted by eight police motorcyclists arrived outside the company’s headquarters carrying damaged, burned and mangled storage devices. The Americans could only hope that the world-leading Hungarian firm Kürt would be able to recover the data damaged in the 9/11 terrorist attacks. The company»»»
Gabrovo District Prosecution Office Oversees Pre-Trial Proceedings Initiated after Fire at EMCO Ammunition Depot
The Gabrovo District Prosecution Office is overseeing pre-trial proceedings initiated in connection with a criminal offense related to a fire that broke out near the village of Gorni Varpishta, Dryanovo Municipality, at around 11 p.m. on Friday, the prosecution office said in a press release on Sa»»»
Drone attack shuts key Saudi oil pipeline
Saudi Arabia has been forced to shut down its strategic East-West oil pipeline after drone attacks damaged pumping facilities along the route, dealing another blow to the kingdom’s ability to export oil amid the US-Iran war. The Saudi Energy Ministry said on Friday that the pipeline was hit at seve»»»
Philippine ferry fire death toll climbs to 76 as identification process begins
Coast guard recovers more bodies from burned ferry as DNA identification starts Coron: The death toll from a Philippine ferry fire jumped to 76 on Saturday after the coast guard confirmed the discovery of 41 more bodies aboard the burnt-out vessel. The remains will be transported to a port in Coron»»»
EMCO: Incident at Ammunition Depot Is No Exception to Series of Acts of Sabotage against Bulgarian Defence Industry
The September 11 incident at the EMCO ammunition depot near Gorni Varpishte (North Central Bulgaria) is no exception to the series of acts of sabotage against the Bulgarian defence industry, the company said in a statement to the media on Saturday. The specific purpose of this depot completely rule»»»
Foreigners' Participation in Festival of Youth Breaks Through Attempts to Isolate Russia
The participation of young people from around the world in the International Festival of Youth in Yekaterinburg "breaks through" information attempts to isolate Russia, head of the Presidential Administration’s Department for Public Projects Sergey Novikov said. "Russia is a country of opportunitie»»»
International Festival of Youth Kicks Off in Russia’s Yekaterinburg
The festival marks the start of an initiative that extends beyond a single event; it functions as a platform for socially active young people selected on the basis of their professional experience and united by a shared goal to influence the future in which they will live. Over 6,500 participants h»»»
University of Telecommunications and Posts Opens Academic Year
The University of Telecommunications and Posts (UTP) in Sofia held a ceremony to mark the start of the 2026/2027 academic year and its 145th anniversary here on Saturday. Among the official guests were Deputy Prime Minister Atanas Pekanov, Ivan Popov, Executive Director of the Education Programme E»»»
Worst DR Congo Ebola epidemic ever passes 7,000 cases
Kinshasa: More than 7,000 Ebola cases have been recorded in the Democratic Republic of Congo's worst outbreak of the deadly disease ever, according to figures from the Congolese authorities. Thought to have been spreading under the radar for weeks, the DRC officially detected the latest outbreak in»»»
Khaled bin Mohamed and Pezeshkian discuss regional stability in New Delhi
Talks cover regional and international issues of mutual interest on the summit sidelines Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, met Dr Masoud Pezeshkian, President of Iran, on the sidelines of the 18th BRICS Leaders Summit in New Delhi, India. During th»»»
England survive scare to seal 3-0 sweep against Pakistan
Birmingham, United Kingdom: England overcame a major wobble to beat Pakistan by eight wickets in the third Test at Edgbaston on Saturday, sealing a 3-0 series sweep. The home team, chasing just 130 to win, were in deep trouble when openers Ben Duckett and Emilio Gay were dismissed in the first over»»»
Antonelli fastest again in crash-hit final practice
Madrid: Championship leader Kimi Antonelli stayed on top for Mercedes ahead of Ferrari's Charles Leclerc in Saturday's extended crash-hit third and final practice ahead of qualifying for the Spanish Grand Prix. The 20-year-old Italian clocked a best lap in one minute and 32.797 seconds to outpace t»»»
Explosions, fire at Bulgarian ammunition storage site
Sofia, Bulgaria: An explosion and fire have hit an ammunition storage site in Bulgaria, police said Saturday, weeks after a blaze at another munitions facility in the country. The latest incident happened late Friday at a warehouse operated by Bulgarian arms maker EMCO, whose munitions are used in »»»
Lebanon detains Assad cousin and two others in alleged drugs case
Security source says three men were detained while allegedly using drugs Beirut: The Lebanese army arrested Suleiman Hilal Al Assad, a relative of former Syrian president Bashar Al Assad, in the Bekaa region of eastern Lebanon on Friday, along with two other people, according to a Lebanese security»»»
Bulgaria Marks World First Aid Day with Demonstrations, Human Chain as Symbol of Solidarity
The Bulgarian Red Cross (BRC) marked World First Aid Day across Bulgaria on Saturday. The event is celebrated on the second Saturday of September each year, as designated by the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRS), to raise awareness about the crucial role of fir»»»
Qatar strongly condemns Iranian attacks on several Arab countries, reaffirms Palestinian cause as priority
Vienna: The State of Qatar has condemned, in the strongest terms, the Houthi group's targeting of civilian and economic facilities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, as well as the renewed attacks by the Islamic Republic of Iran on the territories of several Arab states. Qatar further affirmed its ful»»»
From obscurity to smashing sixes: Pakistan's Razaullah rises to stardom
Karachi: A young Razaullah arrived in the northern Pakistani city of Mardan with his two elder brothers, dreaming to make it big in cricket with his thunderbolt deliveries and powerful hitting. His brother Samiullah did not want his sibling to be a truck loader like him, and instead made sure the t»»»
PM Modi launches two postage stamps commemorating 20 years of BRICS
BRICS has emerged as an important platform for coordination among major emerging economies Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday launched two postage stamps commemorating 20 years of BRICS at the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi The launch came as India hosted the summit under its 2026 chai»»»
Nationwide Protest Calls for Temporary Moratorium on Renewable Energy Plants on Agricultural Land
A nationwide protest calling for a temporary moratorium on the construction of wind turbines and solar power plants on agricultural land took place in several cities across Bulgaria on Saturday. The protest was organized by the White Swallow and Beledie Han-Bogovtsi associations, covering the regio»»»
Devalia builds record number of apartments
Develia reported strong first-half 2026 results, driven by a record number of apartment handovers. Revenue rose 152% y/y to PLN 1.88 bln, while net profit increased 84% to PLN 319 mln. In the second quarter alone, revenue nearly doubled to PLN 996.6 mln and net profit rose 31% to PLN 142 mln. The d»»»
Atal wants to sell 1,000 premises quarterly
Atal expects apartment sales in the third quarter of 2026 to remain close to the 908 units sold in the second quarter, while fourth-quarter sales could approach 1,000 units. CEO Zbigniew Juroszek said the developer’s revised business model, focused on selling completed or nearly completed apartment»»»
UAE allocates $10 million for humanitarian response in Haiti
UAE aid targets food, shelter and health needs amid Haiti’s deepening crisis Under the directives of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and with the follow-up of Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Dhafra Region and Chairman of the Emirates Red Cr»»»
India becomes world’s 4th largest forex holder
Record inflows push reserves to $785.7 billion, overtaking Russia to claim No. 4 spot Mumbai: India has become the fourth largest holder of foreign exchange reserves in the world after the record surge in dollar inflows triggered by the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI’s) foreign currency non-resident »»»