France's former culture minister Rachida Dati goes on trial at a Paris court Wednesday in a corruption case involving charges of lobbying for Renault-Nissan when she was a European parliament member. The high-profile case centres on a contract signed in October 2009 between Dati and fugitive busine»»»

Small and mid-sized businesses often reach a point where basic bookkeeping is no longer enough to guide major decisions. Revenue is growing, hiring needs are expanding, and pricing questions are getting more complicated, but the company is not yet ready to bring on a full-time chief financial offic»»»

A viral selfie allegedly showing leaders including, Russian President Vladimir Putin, Chinese President Xi Jinping and Indian Prime Minister Narendra at the BRICS summit in New Delhi is AI-generated. A SynthID watermark shows it was created using OpenAI tools. Several leaders pictured, including Br»»»

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been accused of deliberately aiding the October 7, 2023 Hamas massacre through years of preserving the group’s rule in Gaza, allowing it to grow stronger. He is also said to have deliberately ignored warning signs of an attack. Families of Israelis kill»»»

Emirati-built model will let developers and researchers help improve deepfake detection Dubai: The Dubai Electronic Security Centre (DESC) unveiled three cybersecurity initiatives at GISEC Global 2026, led by an open-source artificial intelligence model designed to detect deepfake videos. SARAAB wa»»»

Opposition lawmakers have called for government action to address soaring fuel prices, with Democratic Bulgaria (DB) proposing a universal compensation of €0.20 per liter and We Continue the Change (PP) warning that rising energy and commodity costs could trigger a serious inflationary shock. Ivayl»»»

EU chief Ursula von der Leyen called for the creation of a "European Security Council", with countries including Britain and Ukraine, in her State of the European Union speech to the European Parliament in Strasbourg on Wednesday. Addressing this year's special guest, Canadian Prime Minister Mark C»»»

Romanian-founded global business intelligence startup Veridion has raised $20 million in Series A funding to accelerate international expansion after quietly becoming one of the world’s fastest-growing providers of business intelligence data, with customers representing almost $2 trillion in combin»»»

Tech giant says initiative is already ahead of schedule as part of UAE's AI skills push Microsoft is working closely with the UAE government to build AI skills at scale, Amr Kamel, General Manager, Microsoft UAE said to Gulf News at GISEC 2026 on Wednesday, describing workforce training as a core p»»»

London, Sept. 16 (SANA) Oil prices fell on Wednesday after an unexpected build in U.S. crude inventories outweighed concerns over Saudi supply following the suspension of loadings at the Red Sea port of Yanbu. Brent crude futures fell 93 cents, or 0.86%, to $107.82 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas I»»»

LONGi, a global leader in solar technology and energy storage solutions, and Enexus, a premier Romanian developer and EPC contractor, have signed a landmark agreement for 50 MWh of liquid-cooled Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) in Titu, Dâmbovița County, Romania. Building on more than 200 MW o»»»

It's dangerous to try and cross the road without warning, it says Abu Dhabi Police have called on all road users to adhere to safety rules in a social media post today (September 16). In the X post, which came with both message and video, it urged people to follow rules and warned of the dangers of»»»

Trump administration says Red Sea navigation remains a key priority Dubai: The United States is in constant coordination with the UAE and Saudi Arabia over security around Bab-el-Mandeb and the wider Red Sea, a senior White House adviser said on Wednesday. Massad Boulos, Senior Advisor to the US Pr»»»

DOHA: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani chaired the weekly Cabinet meeting on Wednesday at the Amiri Diwan. Following the meeting, Minister of Justice and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs HE Ibrahim bin Ali Al Mohannadi said t»»»

Revolut, the global financial leader with more than 80 million customers announced it has received its licence to operate (licencia de funcionamiento) from the Superintendencia Financiera de Colombia (SFC). This definitive authorization will allow Revolut to operationalize as a regulated bank in Co»»»

As a Paraguayan who lived in Hungary for six years, between 2018 and 2024, many things that once seemed unusual eventually became part of my everyday life. It was only after leaving the country and returning to South America that I began to see some of those ordinary experiences differently. Distan»»»

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Driver arrested after woman is struck and carried on bonnet near popular Lucknow park A woman was struck by a car and carried along on its bonnet after confronting a man she knew near a popular park in northern India, with video of the frightening incident rapidly spreading online. The incident hap»»»

The latest cuts began in the US on September 14 and have since reached India An Oracle employee who spent 12 years at the technology company has lost his job, and his wife’s account of his dedication has drawn attention online. Pooja Sahu said her husband, Sourabh, discovered he had been laid off a»»»

Among the dead are five infants, while dozens of people remain trapped GAZA CITY Gaza authorities said Wednesday that at least 20 people including five children had died and dozens more were missing after an apartment building collapsed from damage sustained in earlier Israeli strikes. The six-stor»»»

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani chaired the weekly Cabinet meeting on Wednesday at the Amiri Diwan. Following the meeting, Minister of Justice and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs HE Ibrahim bin Ali Al Mohannadi»»»

The parliamentary Committee on Legal Affairs will hear the 20 candidates for members of the Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) from Parliament's quota over three separate days. The hearings will take place from November 2 to 4, as it would not be possible to hear all the candidates in a single day, acc»»»

The Real Madrid star showed a number of pictures from his last trip to Dubai Dubai: Real Madrid star Jude Bellingham has taken a trip down memory lane, sharing a collection of pictures from his previous visit to Dubai with his 56.2 million Instagram followers. The England midfielder posted a carous»»»

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The average price of diesel fuel in the US has hit a new all-time high for the second day in a row, reaching $6.31 per gallon (approximately 3.8 liters), according to data from the American Automobile Association (AAA) studied by Sputnik on Wednesday. On Tuesday, the average »»»

The Hague: Former Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte appeared in person at the International Criminal Court for the first time Wednesday, as he faces charges over his "war on drugs" that killed thousands. The 81-year-old had appeared by video link when he was first brought to the court in The Ha»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The US military has fired up to 70 Patriot interceptor missiles and over a dozen THAAD interceptors and failed to repel a single Iranian strike targeting US facilities in Jordan last week, The Wall Street Journal newspaper has reported, citing sources. A source said that the expe»»»

DOHA: The Ministry of Municipality (MoM) has arranged a series of awareness and community programmes to mark World Cleanup Day 2026, designed to promote public cleanliness, environmental awareness and sustainability. The activities take place from September 13 to 19 and bring together government an»»»

Bollywood heavyweights return to Yas Island for IIFA’s biggest edition yet Salman Khan, Karan Johar, Shahid Kapoor, Varun Dhawan, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Janhvi Kapoor, Pankaj Tripathi and Ali Fazal are set to headline the 27th IIFA Weekend & Awards, as the ceremony returns to Abu Dhabi's Etihad Arena»»»

Four arrested as police say suspect knew where the safe keys were kept A former employee allegedly spent eight hours inside a jewellery shop stealing gold and cash after using his knowledge of the business to find the safe's keys, police have said. Now, investigators say they have cracked the audac»»»

Damascus, Sept. 16 (SANA) Forty-two Saudi companies are participating in the International Exhibition for Reconstruction of Syria “Rebuild 2026” in Damascus, presenting their expertise and products in construction, equipment and infrastructure sectors. The participation focuses on identifying Syria»»»

Former President Michel Aoun, represented by lawyer Wadih Akl, on Wednesday filed a criminal complaint, after media reports said the public prosecution has requested that he be indicted over the 2020 Beirut port explosion. In the complaint Aoun accused certain parties of "insult, defamation, slande»»»

Continue the Change leader Assen Vassilev Wednesday accused "someone at the State Agency for National Security" (SANS) of "apparently protecting groups that harm Bulgarian children". Speaking to reporters in Parliament, he questioned why DANS had not acted on alerts submitted to it back in 2022 or »»»

The partnerships bring flydubai’s interline network to 46 airlines over 125 destinations Dubai: flydubai has signed interline agreements with Air India and Uzbekistan Airways, giving the Dubai-based carrier access to more than 80 additional destinations across Asia, Australia and Europe. The partne»»»

DUBAI: Qatar Airways marked its participation at the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2026 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, with a showcase of its latest advancements in premium travel and digital innovations. Visitors of Qatar Airways’ immersive pavilion were offered a closer look at how the airline is »»»

The second day of a general parliamentary debate session witnessed renewed verbal clashes between lawmakers from Hezbollah and political rivals. “Go check what the Israelis said about Ali al-Taher. Shame on you,” MP Ihab Hamadeh of Hezbollah told his political foes, prompting MP Waddah Sadek to say»»»

Gaza City, Palestinian Territories: Gaza authorities said Wednesday that at least 20 people including five children had died and dozens more were missing after an apartment building collapsed from damage sustained in earlier Israeli strikes. The six-storey building, which had four apartments per fl»»»

Police are now trying to establish whose body was recovered from a canal in 2014 A woman believed to have been murdered 12 years ago — a case that led to the arrest of her husband and members of his family — has been found alive in a neighbouring Indian state. The extraordinary discovery has reopen»»»

L'IMAD ownership in AD Ports Group goes beyond 98.5% once settlement closes next month L'IMAD, the sovereign investor owned by the Government of Abu Dhabi, has concluded the statutory window for its voluntary tender offer for Abu Dhabi Ports Company PJSC (AD Ports Group), with the process closing o»»»

New MoU boosts Dubai’s bid to become a top global hub for international students Emirates and the Knowledge and Dubai’s Human Development Authority (KHDA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to partner on key initiatives advancing Dubai's ambition to become a leading global destination »»»

Ursula von der Leyen says Canada and the EU would build broader ‘Alliance for the Future’ Strasbourg: European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Wednesday proposed making Canada the European Union’s first associate member, a striking overture as US President Donald Trump’s threats drive »»»

A flotilla from Russia’s Northern Fleet has engaged in an exercise that included the simulated conquest of the remote New Siberian Islands archipelago. The flotilla, which set out from Severomorsk on the Kola Peninsula in early September, conducted training with forces in Kotelny, a military base o»»»

Economy Ministry also unveils UAE Grand Tour platform offering 14 day trips Dubai: The UAE has launched its first unified national tourism brand, “Visit UAE”, bringing the seven emirates under a single federal tourism identity as the country seeks to strengthen its global appeal, attract more inter»»»

Culture remains at the heart of Sharjah’s tourism strategy as it develops new experiences Dubai: Sharjah is entering a new phase of tourism growth, with major developments across its Central Region and East Coast expected to broaden the emirate’s appeal to visitors from the UAE and around the world»»»

Pontianak, Indonesia: Struggling to breathe through the acrid haze emanating from wildfires on Indonesia's Borneo island, residents told AFP on Wednesday they feared for their health but had little to do but wait out the foul-smelling hazard. Indonesia, which shares Borneo with Malaysia and Brunei,»»»

Panel weighs new names as BJP government reviews roads linked to Communist icons Dubai: Kolkata could soon lose some of its most distinctive political street names, with West Bengal’s new BJP government considering proposals to rename roads honouring Communist icons Vladimir Lenin, Karl Marx and Vi»»»

To help cut energy costs, save water, reduce carbon emissions and improve indoor comfort Dubai: Dubai Municipality has launched a new Existing Buildings Greening Guide across the emirate, giving building owners, operators and investors a practical roadmap to make their properties more sustainable a»»»

YEKATERINBURG (Sputnik) - Russia does not intend to attack Europe, but if it attacks Russia, the war will be short, as Russian President Vladimir Putin warned, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Wednesday. "I would like to emphasize that we have no interest in engaging in this [attackin»»»

Half of the 12th-grade graduates from Romania Education Alliance (REA) partner schools in the Class of 2026 have been admitted to universities across Europe, Asia, and Australia, according to an analysis conducted by the network. The other half will continue their studies at universities in Romania»»»

L'IMAD ownership in AD Ports Group goes beyond 98.5% once settlement closes next month L'IMAD, the sovereign investor owned by the Government of Abu Dhabi, has concluded the statutory window for its voluntary tender offer for Abu Dhabi Ports Company PJSC (AD Ports Group), with the process closing o»»»

Asgar Ali met Modi on September 8, raising his long-running dispute over Navghar land An 81-year-old former schoolmate of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has received relief in a long-running land dispute in Maharashtra’s Mira-Bhayandar, days after meeting the Prime Minister and seeking his int»»»