US AI company Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei claimed in an article published on Saturday, US time, that "Chinese lead in AI would pose grave danger for the US and the world" while calling for a series of measures to restrict China's development in the booming field. His remarks have quickly drawn quest»»»

Six GCC states invited for talks that could expand to other Arab and Muslim leaders Dubai: US President Donald Trump is expected to meet Gulf leaders in New York next week to discuss the next phase of the Iran war, as Washington begins looking beyond the nearly seven-month conflict towards a possib»»»

The first phase of Bishkek Solar power plant has been launched in Kyrgyzstan. The press service of the Russian Trade Representation in the Kyrgyz Republic reported. The 100-megawatt project is being implemented in collaboration with Russian specialists, the Trade Representation noted. Specifically,»»»

Among the projects announced for delivery over the next three years are Swissotel Bucharest (199 rooms), Hyatt House and Hyatt Place Nusco City Bucharest (270 rooms), Ambasador Hotel The Julius Bucharest (160 rooms), and Promenada Mall Hotel (205 rooms). Two major openings are scheduled for 2026 – »»»

The Continue the Change party is proposing amendments to the State Gazette Act that would require the President's Administration to publish pardon decrees, party leader Assen Vassilev told a news conference in Parliament on Thursday. He said the bill includes a provision requiring all pardon decree»»»

Dubai Film Festival returns with new hub for Arab cinema and rising talent Dubai: Her Excellency Mona Ghanem Al Marri, Vice Chairperson and Managing Director of the Dubai Media Council and Chairperson of the Organising Committee of the Arab Media Summit, has announced the return of the Dubai Intern»»»

The number of Chinese investing companies in Egypt has jumped to 3,366 firms, operating across multiple sectors, including textiles, ready-made garments, solar panels, chemical industries, automotive manufacturing, and logistics services, according to the General Authority for Investment and Free Z»»»

The Palestinian Authority on Thursday slammed a decision by the United States to refuse visas for its officials to attend the U.N. General Assembly in New York next week, a move which includes President Mahmoud Abbas. In a statement, the Palestinian foreign ministry called it "an unjustified measur»»»

New Delhi vows to protect trade interests after Congress passes Russia sanctions bill New Delhi: India said on Thursday it would continue buying oil from “diversified” suppliers, after US lawmakers approved sanctions designed to squeeze Russia over its war in Ukraine. The US legislation targets Rus»»»

Despite positive trends earlier in the year, a detailed analysis reveals a sharp shift in Kyrgyzstan’s banking market in July 2026: the sector faced a massive outflow of funds while simultaneously hitting record highs in loan issuance. These findings come from data released by the National Bank. Ju»»»

The leaders of France, Lebanon and Jordan on Thursday met in Paris to discuss international support for the cash-strapped Lebanese army and the creation of a new force to succeed a longstanding U.N. peacekeeping mission in southern Lebanon. French President Emmanuel Macron welcomed Lebanese Preside»»»

Tokyo, Sept. 17 (SANA) Oil prices fell on Thursday, extending losses from the previous session as signs of additional Saudi crude supplies eased concerns over disruptions, though prices remained above $100 a barrel amid continued tensions in the Middle East. Brent crude futures fell to $104.74 a ba»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Implementation Monitoring Mechanism of the Qatar-Singapore High-Level Joint Committee held its third meeting in Doha. The meeting was co-chaired by HE Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi and HE Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Singapore D»»»

Israelis should be stripped of citizenship if they are found guilty of slandering the military, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said, as the IDF faces new accusations of killing Palestinian civilians in Gaza. In a video address on Wednesday, Netanyahu lashed out at the recently released docum»»»

The Foreign Investors Council (FIC) has proposed a set of priorities for the future Romanian government’s program, aimed at strengthening the country’s competitiveness, increasing attractiveness for investments, and supporting long-term economic development. The recommendations target five directio»»»

Gönna KetelsEurope has a problem: its population is aging, and many older people have little money or feel lonely. A café in Vienna might have come up with part of the solution: it employs people who are already retired. https://p.dw.com/p/5MSM9AdvertisementAt Vienna’s Cafe Vollpension, retirees ar»»»

A Russian-made device called LPDE-CE8 will be installed on the Chang’e 8 spacecraft that is expected to depart for the lunar South Pole in 2028. The device’s purpose is to study moon dust, both near the lander and at a distance from the landing site thanks to a special mast, Russian Academy of Scie»»»

Washington, United States: The United States has denied Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas an entry visa to attend the UN General Assembly in New York next week, a source familiar with the case said Wednesday. In a separate statement that did not mention Abbas by name, the State Department say it »»»

Miami: Lionel Messi headed a goal and provided an assist as Inter Miami won the Campeones Cup on Wednesday, beating Cruz Azul 2-0 in the annual clash between Major League Soccer and Mexican Liga MX champions. It was Inter Miami's first Campeones Cup triumph and came thanks to the Argentine supersta»»»

European and Arab military chiefs meet in Paris on Thursday to discuss steps to bolster Lebanon's struggling armed forces as the mandate of a United Nations peacekeeping mission expires at the end of the year, amid fears of a renewed Israeli military campaign in southe»»»

Emmanuel Macron is hosting Lebanese President Joseph Aoun and Jordan's King Abdullah II in Paris for talks on Lebanon's security and international support for the Lebanese army. The meeting comes as concerns grow over Israel's continued strikes in southern Lebanon and the possible end of the UNIFIL»»»

The Trump administration is reportedly preparing a $2.8 billion arms package for Israel, including 40,000 bombs, as Israel continues strikes in Gaza despite last October's ceasefire. The proposed deal would further strengthen Israel's military capabilities and revive deliveries of 2,000-pound bombs»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The US military has examined an airport in southern Greenland for its possible use by NATO member states in the future, Danish broadcaster reported on Thursday. Earlier this month, Danish Defense Minister Jeppe Bruus and Greenlandic Foreign Minister Mute Egede said that the Danis»»»

BELGRADE - The Serbian dinar's official median exchange rate against the euro is 117.3907 dinars for one euro on Thursday, which is a slight change relative to Wednesday, 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»»»

BEIJING (Sputnik) - Russia is interested in switching to national currencies in financial settlements with all member states of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) in order to fully shield mutual trade from sanctions pressure, Russian Ambassador to China Igor Morgulov said on Thursday. "We »»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his birthday, the Kremlin said on Thursday. "You are rightly enjoying a deep respect from your compatriots and great authority on the global stage. It is impossible to overstate your personal co»»»

A large-scale reform of medical education continues in Kyrgyzstan following a presidential decree introducing a state monopoly on the training of medical and pharmaceutical personnel. Not all higher education institutions that trained future medical professionals passed state accreditation. They lo»»»

Between 9 and 11 September, the Iran-backed Houthi rebels seized Hays, al-Khokha, al-Mokha and Dhubab, advanced onto Zuqar and Hunaish islands, and reached Mayyun/Perim in the middle of Bab al-Mandab. Within days, the Houthis moved from holding northern Red Sea frontage to occupying most of Yemen's»»»

DOHA: Advisor to the Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs DrMajed bin Mohammed Al Ansari affirmed that the State of Qatar has completed its preparations for high-level participation in the events of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly, whi»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Key US House Democrat Refuses to Clear $2.8 Billion Bomb Sale to ‘Israel’ 17-09-2026 12:00 PM US Rep. Gregory Meeks, the top Democrat on th»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian armed forces liberated control of the settlement of Malaya Volchya in the Kharkov region, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Thursday. "As a result of active operations, the settlement of Malaya Volchya in the Kharkov region has come under the control of Russian tro»»»

This year, several French landmarks are paying tribute to French queen Marie-Antoinette. Despite her public execution taking place more than 230 years ago, the monarch continues to fascinate both at home and abroad. Our reporters dive into the reasons behind the lasting interest and explore why she»»»

Prime Minister Rumen Radev said Bulgaria is at the center of the political discussion about Europe's economic future and resilience, arguing that the country is no longer simply observing European developments but is helping shape solutions for the bloc's future. Radev made the comments at the star»»»

Children aged 13 to 15 could face one-hour daily limits under proposed age-based rules European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Wednesday that the European Union plans to bar children under 13 from using social media as part of efforts to protect young people from online risks. Sp»»»

PIB debunks viral fake gazette claiming govt merger of 9 Indian public sector banks The Press Information Bureau's Fact Check unit has shot down a document circulating widely on social media that claimed the Centre had notified a scheme to merge nine public sector banks into three larger entities. »»»

Schools back CBSE's move, but parents, students flag concerns as many are in universities Dubai: CBSE's decision to give Class 12 students in the UAE and other Middle Eastern countries a fresh chance to sit exams that were cancelled in March, when regional tensions involving the US, Israel and Iran»»»

New Delhi, Sept. 17 (SANA) Commodity vessel traffic through the Strait of Hormuz dwindled to just three ships on Wednesday, down from 12 a day earlier and well below the 10-day average of about 17, preliminary ship-tracking data showed. The figures exclude vessels that may have passed through the w»»»

US President Donald Trump has threatened steep tariffs on the European Union if it goes ahead with a proposal to make Canada its first "associate member", a move he described as a possible "hostile act". Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney, who is due to address the European Parliament on Thursday,»»»

Mohamed Bakkali, convicted for coordinating logistics for the 2015 Paris attacks, could be granted parole in Belgium despite receiving a 30-year sentence in France with a 20-year minimum term. Belgian authorities will decide on September 29 whether to release him under electronic monitoring, a pros»»»

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney will address the European Parliament on Thursday, a day after US President Donald Trump called Canada's bid to become an associate EU member a "hostile act." Trump threatened to "stop trading" with Europe and impose "very serious tariffs" if the bid succeeds. Fol»»»

Airline to start with one daily London service before increasing to twice daily Dubai: British Airways will resume flights to Dubai from November 3, initially operating one daily service from London before increasing frequencies to twice a day, the airline said. The British carrier announced the re»»»

Burgundy iPhone 18 Pro Max leads UAE demand as shoppers spend but stay cautious Dubai: As UAE shoppers line up to collect their pre-ordered iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max on September 18, retailers are already getting a read on where the demand lies and the early picture is mixed. Buyers are still willi»»»

Philippine migrant workers agency arranges post-acute care for OFWs following treatment Dubai: Two overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) recovering from stroke at Al Qassimi Hospital in Sharjah are set to receive continued medical support after their discharge, with the Philippine government arranging p»»»

Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar has completed its preparations for high-level participation at the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly, which will be held this month at the organization's headquarters in New York. Dr. Majed bin Mohammed Al Ansari, Advisor to the Prime Minister and O»»»

The Soyuz-2.1b launch vehicle will allow Russia to deliver larger cargo payloads to the International Space Station (ISS) and could later support missions to the planned Russian Orbital Station, space historian Alexander Zheleznyakov told Sputnik. The rocket launched from Baikonur Cosmodrome carryi»»»

BEIJING (Sputnik) - China's cooperation with other countries should not be subject to interference by third parties, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun said on Thursday, commenting on the US bill on sanctions against Russia. "China has always pursued normal trade and economic cooperation»»»

Spencer accuses Charles of having ‘contempt’ for his ex-wife London: Buckingham Palace has forcefully denied a claim by the brother of the late Princess Diana that King Charles III said she would soon be forgotten after her death. In a new book, Charles Spencer recounts the traumatic days after Dia»»»

Arab Finance: The Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) has granted Africa Global Logistics (AGL) an additional 60 working days to submit a mandatory tender offer (MTO) for shares in the Egyptian Transport and Commercial Services Company (EGYTRANS), as per a disclosure. The extension will begin on t»»»

New standards cover service, sustainability and seven specialised hotel accolades Dubai: Hotels across Abu Dhabi will be assessed under an updated classification system that introduces new standards for guest experience, service quality and sustainability, alongside seven specialised accolades for »»»

Hotels must offer healthy adult choices, while half of children’s menus must comply Dubai: Hotels and tourism-licensed food outlets across Abu Dhabi will face full enforcement of new healthy dining requirements from October 1, including mandatory healthier choices across adult menus and stricter nu»»»