President Vladimir Putin has ordered the Russian armed forces to prepare massive strikes on Ukraine's energy infrastructure, in what he cast as retaliation for Ukrainian attacks on Russian refineries. "The Russian Armed Forces have been instructed to prepare and carry out massive strikes against Uk»»»

President Vladimir Putin has ordered the Russian armed forces to prepare massive strikes on Ukraine's energy infrastructure, in what he cast as retaliation for Ukrainian attacks on Russian refineries. "The Russian Armed Forces have been instructed to prepare and carry out massive strikes against Uk»»»

VLADIVOSTOK, Russia, September 2 (Sputnik) - Russia has demanded that Western countries ensure the security of Russian diplomatic missions abroad during the upcoming elections to the State Duma, Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova told Sputnik. "We have certainly sent the relevant material»»»

Plans to build a manga-themed park outside Paris have sparked excitement in France, one of the first Western countries to fall in love with Akira Toriyama’s iconic “Dragon Ball” franchise. Saudi bankrolling of the project, however, and the lack of response from Japanese licence holders, have raised»»»

French President Emmanuel Macron will be the first EU leader to meet new British Prime Minister Andy Burnham during a two-day visit to the UK that began Wednesday. Macron will first inaugurate a historic exhibition of the 950-year-old Bayeux Tapestry, on loan to the British Museum in London. French»»»

At its regular meeting on Wednesday, the Council of Ministers adopted a decree amending and supplementing Decree No. 18 of February 4, 2003, which established the Council for Coordination in Combating Offences Affecting the Financial Interests of the European Union. The decree assigns additional po»»»

Doha, Qatar: Feelings of anxiety, sadness, tension and behavioural changes can be a normal part of adolescence and adjusting to a new school environment, but students may need psychological support when such changes persist for weeks and begin affecting their daily lives, academic performance or se»»»

“There are currently preliminary calculations for the level of the minimum wage next year, but these may change. We do not have a final decision because we need the relevant legislation in place before we can adopt the government decree containing the official proposal. Until that happens, there is»»»

New system uses 32 AI assistants to analyse policies, legislation and strategies Abu Dhabi: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, on Wednesday chaired the first Cabinet meeting of the new government season, unveiling an »»»

“There are currently preliminary calculations for the level of the minimum wage next year, but these may change. We do not have a final decision because we need the relevant legislation in place before we can adopt the government decree containing the official proposal. Until that happens, there is»»»

Washington, United States: Tiger Woods pleaded guilty on Wednesday to charges of careless and reckless driving stemming from a rollover car crash in Florida in March and had his driver's license suspended for five years. "If you were to drive for any reason at all you would go immediately back to j»»»

The lawyers of sanctioned tycoon Alisher Usmanov sent a letter seen by IntelliNews to the EC leadership calling on sanctions to be lifted after thousands of media reports that were used as the basis for imposing the sanctions have since been deemed erroneous and deleted. Dated August 14 and address»»»

The lawyers of sanctioned tycoon Alisher Usmanov sent a letter seen by IntelliNews to the EC leadership calling on sanctions to be lifted after thousands of media reports that were used as the basis for imposing the sanctions have since been deemed erroneous and deleted. Dated August 14 and address»»»

Doha: In the presence of HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al-Thani, President of the Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC), the QOC held its “Journey & Achievement Ceremony 2026” on Wednesday at its headquarters, celebrating its employees and recognising their dedication, outstanding performance and commitment to»»»

LONDON - The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has announced it had extended a 25 mln euro equivalent revolving factoring facility in Serbian dinars to UniCredit Serbia under its Trade Facilitation Programme (TFP), further strengthening access to working capital finance for Se»»»

Bulgaria's Central Election Commission (CEC) stressed that it will work to strengthen confidence in the electoral process during a meeting with a Needs Assessment Mission of the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR), the CEC reported on Wednesday. The meeting focused on p»»»

In recent weeks, no fewer than four new and upgraded Russian nuclear-powered submarines have drawn NATO’s attention. Two of them are designed to carry weapons that Vladimir Putin hopes could alter the strategic balance. It is not every day that the US Navy announces the name and location of one of »»»

Addressing members of the parliamentary Committee on Labour, Demographic and Social Policy during its regular meeting on Wednesday, Labour and Social Policy Minister Nataliya Efremova said that there would be no loss of funding under the Recovery and Resilience Plan (RRP). "More importantly, we wil»»»

Starlink brings satellite internet to the UAE, while e& and du rely on fibre and 5G Dubai: For years, UAE residents have largely had two choices for home internet: e& or du. Now, Starlink is set to add a very different option – internet delivered from space. The question for residents, businesses, »»»

Rescue teams in Nepal were still searching Wednesday for hundreds of workers believed to have been trapped inside sprawling hydropower tunnels since the catastrophic flash flood that swept through the Himalayan region last week. Officials said that many of the tunnels remain totally blocked by mud »»»

The landing of two American military transport aircraft at Sofia Airport poses no danger to Bulgaria, Defense Committee Chairman Ivan Lalov said, describing the attention surrounding the incident as excessive. Speaking on national television, Lalov said the arrival of the aircraft had been overinte»»»

Prime Minister Rumen Radev said the European Commission's approval of Bulgaria's fifth and sixth payments under the Recovery and Resilience Plan reflects the government's efforts to advance reforms, strengthen the rule of law and fight corruption. Speaking before the regular cabinet meeting, Radev »»»

Democratic Bulgaria has called on President Iliana Yotova to convene the National Security Advisory Council over what the party describes as growing risks from Russian hybrid activity in Europe and Bulgaria’s lack of a clear government position on Germany’s accusation that Moscow was behind an atte»»»

Former caretaker Prime Minister and presidential candidate Andrey Gyurov said he expects to attract voters from both Rumen Radev's and Boyko Borissov's political camps, arguing that Bulgaria's presidential election will be decided by citizens rather than party leaderships. “The presidential race wi»»»

Manama: The State of Qatar has participated in the 18th meeting of the Customs Union Authority of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), held in Bahrain. Chairman of the General Authority of Customs and President of the Executive Council of the Customs Union Authority, HE Ahmed bin Abdullah Al Jamal, »»»

Airline cites rising passenger demand as it adds more flights from Islamabad and Lahore Dubai: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) will increase its direct flights to London from four to seven a week from October 27, as the carrier expands its UK operations following the lifting of a years-long f»»»

UAE bank uses tokenised deposits in live US dollar transactions through Swift Ledger Dubai: First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) has completed live US dollar transactions with Citi using tokenised bank deposits, as banks test technology that could allow cross-border payments to operate around the clock. Get »»»

In 2024, fraud involving bank transfers cost consumers and businesses in Europe 2.5 billion euros, highlighting the need for banks to be able to prevent such fraud before funds are transferred from accounts. Visa A2A Protect utilises artificial intelligence and advanced transfer learning techniques»»»

Péter Magyar says Hungary’s governing Tisza Party will be ready to join the European People’s Party (EPP) once the EU’s Article 7 procedure against Hungary has been closed. Magyar, who became Hungary’s prime minister after Tisza’s election victory in April, made the announcement after meeting Manfr»»»

Speaking to journalists in Parliament on Wednesday, Yes, Bulgaria co-leader and Democratic Bulgaria (DB) MP Ivaylo Mirchev called for the Consultative Council for National Security (CCNS) to be convened, a clear government position and an end to bowing to Russia and Putin. The statement comes after»»»

The company projects up to 10,000 humanoid robots annually No Competition Infinity Gaming Development Services has signed a strategic five-year agreement with China's Jiangsu Yunmu Intelligent Manufacturing Technology Co., focused on developing and deploying solutions that integrate artificial inte»»»

Parliament rejected on Wednesday a draft resolution submitted by Vazrazhdane, which would task the Council of Ministers with requesting from the European Commission, within one week, an exemption from the ban on the import and purchase of crude oil and petroleum products originating from Russia or »»»

A US Postal Service whistleblower has warned that a new ballot-processing system ordered by President Donald Trump and due to launch Tuesday could prevent millions of Americans from receiving mail ballots ahead of November's midterm elections. A US Postal Service whistleblower has warned that milli»»»

Doha, Qatar: Residents and citizens have been urged to know the details on their residential blue address plates and remain calm when calling the 999 emergency service to help authorities respond quickly and efficiently. The advice was given today during a Ministry of Interior webinar titled “Servi»»»

Arab Finance: The General Authority for Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZONE) signed a letter of intent (LoI) with China’s Zhongce Rubber Group (ZC Rubber) to establish an integrated tire manufacturing complex in the Sokhna Industrial Zone. With planned investments of approximately $500 million, the co»»»

Taxable Persons with a December 31 year-end must file and pay by September 30 Abu Dhabi: Taxable Persons in the UAE whose financial year ended on December 31, 2025 must file their Corporate Tax Returns and pay the Corporate Tax due no later than September 30, 2026, the Federal Tax Authority said. G»»»

First-month figures, cleared backlog and wider walk-ins mark new phase for Indian expats Dubai: More than a month after Alhind Tours and Travels LLC took over Indian passport, visa and attestation services across the UAE, Indian expats are seeing a new phase in the transition, with the backlog said»»»

The National Bank of Kyrgyzstan has submitted draft regulations on the Faster Payment System of the Kyrgyz Republic for public discussion. The new infrastructure should allow individuals and legal entities to send money in real time, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and 365 days a year, regardles»»»

POLITICS - PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION Andrey Gurov and Georgi Kandev’s entry into the presidential race has reshaped the field, with their campaign seeking to unite pro-European and democratic voters while reaching beyond the traditional right-wing electorate. Coverage focuses heavily on the role of GER»»»

ANKARA: Two Turkish-flagged commercial vessels collided in the Sea of Marmara, and authorities were unable to establish contact with one of the vessels and its 10 crew members, the Istanbul Governor's Office said. The collision occurred approximately 18 nautical miles south of Istanbul's Silivri di»»»

Recruiters expect companies to reopen vacancies, strengthen teams for the final quarter Dubai: September marks a shift in the UAE jobs market as companies return to full operational mode, revisit vacancies put on hold during the summer and prepare their teams for the final quarter of the year. For »»»

Doha, Qatar: Doha is buzzing with an exciting lineup of events this weekend, offering something for everyone to enjoy. Expect a lively weekend across the city with everything from family activities, exhibitions, workshops and shopping events. Qatar Event Show 2026Until September 3, 2026 Doha Exhibi»»»

Burgas and Varna airports have handled more than 3 million passengers combined since the beginning of 2026, marking a positive development for air travel along Bulgaria's Black Sea coast. The milestone is particularly notable for Burgas Airport, which resumed operations only on May 1 after a major »»»

Iran has launched a new wave of missile and drone attacks on US military facilities in the Gulf region after Washington resumed strikes on southern Iran, killing civilians, including children. The US military began striking Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) targets near the Strait of Hormuz »»»

Dubai Municipality’s City Inspectors intensify inspections as schools reopen Dubai: Dubai Municipality's field teams — now recognisable in jackets branded "City Inspectors" — have fanned out across more than 500 educational institutions, widening the net of what falls under the scanner, ahead of th»»»

Damascus, Sept. 2 (SANA) Syria is expanding and rehabilitating its industrial cities to support local production and attract new investment, with development and revival plans underway in Adra, Hassia, Sheikh Najjar, Bab al-Hawa, al-Rai and Deir Ezzor. Ahmad Kurdi, Director of Industrial Cities at »»»

Kathmandu, Nepal: Nepali rescuers searched Wednesday for survivors feared trapped inside hydropower tunnels a week after devastating floods, but hopes were fading as teams hit dead ends and no one was confirmed alive. The government had said intially it believed that more than 100 workers could be »»»

Countries that have monopolized the digital space are actively discouraging others from developing their own sovereign digital systems — not to help them, but to maintain control, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said at a panel discussion organized by Sputnik during the Eastern»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - More than 64% of Poles oppose transferring Patriot surface-to-air missiles to Ukraine from Poland's own stockpile, according to a latest poll published by the IBRiS research center. The survey, conducted nationwide from July 21-22, found that 46.8% of 1,067 respondents believed t»»»

DOHA: The World Innovation Summit for Health (WISH), a Qatar Foundation global health initiative, announced that its eighth summit will take place from November 29-30, 2026 at Qatar National Convention Centre in Doha, under the theme 'The New Health Span'. The summit will place Qatar at the center »»»