On August 9, 1945, a notorious Japanese army unit executed dozens of civilian prisoners in the city of Hailar, on the day the Soviet Union launched an offensive against the Imperial Japanese puppet state of Manchukuo. To mark Victory over Japan Day (V-J Day), the Russian authorities published histo»»»

Europe's gas traders have spent the summer betting that the Gulf war would end before the heating season starts, giving them time enough to restock Europe’s gas tanks. That bet has gone badly. European gas storage currently stands at about 63% of capacity against a five-year average of 79%. Macro-A»»»

Russian President Vladimir Putin took part in the plenary session of the Eastern Economic Forum (EEF-2026) in Russia's Vladivostok on Thursday. Putin’s Key StatementsOn the conflict in Ukraine and relations with the US:There are chances for a settlement, but acts of state terrorism by Kiev complica»»»

Europe's gas traders have spent the summer betting that the Gulf war would end before the heating season starts, giving them time enough to restock Europe’s gas tanks. That bet has gone badly. European gas storage currently stands at about 63% of capacity against a five-year average of 79%. Macro-A»»»

The Trans-Arctic Transport Corridor could cut shipping times between northern Europe and Northeast Asia compared to the Suez Canal route while providing an alternative should disruptions to traditional maritime routes occur, Amir Jahangir, CEO of Mishal Pakistan and a partner of the WEF New Economy»»»

Accidents and construction add to Wednesday evening delays on E11, Al Khail Road and E311 Dubai motorists are facing a slow journey home on Wednesday evening, with heavy traffic reported across several major routes and congestion worsening on roads towards Sharjah, according to Google Maps. Motoris»»»

Bumper-to-bumper traffic reported on key routes, with accidents & roadworks adding delays Commuters are facing another busy evening on Dubai’s roads, with congestion building across major routes, particularly towards Sharjah, as rush-hour traffic intensifies, according to Google Maps. Motorists hea»»»

At the meeting of the Council of Heads of State of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation in Bishkek, President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev outlined several key areas of particular importance for all countries of the «Shanghai Ten.» According to him, the launch of SCO cross-border trade zone»»»

Europe's gas traders have spent the summer betting that the Gulf war would end before the heating season starts, giving them time enough to restock Europe’s gas tanks. That bet has gone badly. European gas storage currently stands at about 63% of capacity against a five-year average of 79%. Macro-A»»»

Europe's gas traders have spent the summer betting that the Gulf war would end before the heating season starts, giving them time enough to restock Europe’s gas tanks. That bet has gone badly. European gas storage currently stands at about 63% of capacity against a five-year average of 79%. Macro-A»»»

Europe's gas traders have spent the summer betting that the Gulf war would end before the heating season starts, giving them time enough to restock Europe’s gas tanks. That bet has gone badly. European gas storage currently stands at about 63% of capacity against a five-year average of 79%. Macro-A»»»

Expelled Republican congressman George Santos smiles for a photo as he sits with Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., as they wait for President Joe Biden to deliver the annual State of the Union speech to a joint session of Congress at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., on March 7, 2024. File Photo by Pat »»»

President Donald Trump has threatened to report NBC anchor Kristen Welker to the FCC over her characterization of his endorsements in the midterm election cycle. File Pool Photo by Jim Bourg/UPI | License Photo Aug. 31 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump said he will report NBC anchor Kristen Welker to»»»

Live traffic data from Google Maps shows slow-moving traffic on several major roads Dubai: Motorists are facing heavy delays across several parts of Dubai and Sharjah this evening as schools reopen for the new academic term and rush-hour traffic builds across the emirate. Live traffic data from Goo»»»

1 of 3 | Voters across the country will be voting on how elections are administered, access to reproductive healthcare and one measure to require students to undergo sex verification examinations to participate in sports as early as elementary school. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo A»»»

Russia sees the Arctic as a strategic economic asset and plans to develop it into a major Eurasian logistics and resource corridor, Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov wrote in an article for Arctic.ru, a project by the Rossiya Segodnya media group (Sputnik’s parent company). Sergey Lavrov stre»»»

Dubai: Morning traffic is building up on key routes between Sharjah and Dubai as schools reopen today after the summer break, with commuters facing slow-moving stretches on several major roads. Live traffic data on Google Maps shows congestion on Al Ittihad Road (E11), particularly around the Sharj»»»

The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) has undergone profound institutional transformation over the past quarter-century, as the organization marks its 25th anniversary this year. From a mechanism for building cross-border trust within the “Shanghai Five” format to one of the most influential »»»

President Donald Trump and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth are asking the Supreme Court to allow the military to ban transgender service members. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Aug. 28 (UPI) -- The Trump administration on Friday asked the Supreme Court to allow the Pentagon to ban »»»

Dubai: Motorists travelling between Dubai and Sharjah are facing heavy evening traffic on several major routes, with congestion expected to build as the rush hour peaks. According to the live Google Maps, the main pressure point is likely to be Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road (E311), one of the busi»»»

ClimateEuropeWhen lakes decline, can they recover?Tim SchauenbergWhile some of the world’s largest lakes are shrinking dramatically, others show that recovery is possible. https://p.dw.com/p/5JD67The Caspian Sea is under enormous pressureImage: Hossein Beris/Middle East Images/IMAGOAdvertisementSom»»»

Dubai: Motorists heading between Sharjah and Dubai are facing the heaviest going this Thursday morning, with congestion stretching across Al Qusais, Al Nahda and the approaches to University City. Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road (E311) is heavily backed up in both directions through the Industrial A»»»

A transport and logistics center of Kyrgyzstan is planned to be built in the Chinese city of Xi’an. Kabar news agency reported, citing Hou Song Tao, CEO of the Kyrgyz-Chinese joint company Kyrgyz Trans Invest. According to him, the company is currently negotiating with the Xi’an authorities. To imp»»»

Dubai: A quick trip to the supermarket can mean making dozens of decisions about what to put in the shopping trolley. But while food packaging often highlights claims such as “natural,” “low-fat,” or “no added sugar,” experts say shoppers should look beyond the front of the pack. Food labels in the»»»

Doha: As educational institutions across the region prepare to welcome students back to the classroom, the American School of Doha (ASD) is setting a deliberate tone of connection, stability, and academic excellence for the 2026-2027 school year. Guided by this year’s theme, “One ASD Family: Strong»»»

Dubai: Motorists heading into Dubai from Sharjah are facing a slow start on Wednesday morning, with congestion building along all three main corridors linking the two emirates and at least two incidents reported during the peak period. Accident slows E311 near Industrial Area 15Heavy delays are bei»»»

US President Donald Trump has warned schools across the country against promoting gender identity and transition, touting his administration’s efforts to purge what he calls “transgender ideology” and “far-left extremism” from classrooms. Speaking at a White House back-to-school event on Monday, Tr»»»

Dubai-Sharjah commuters should expect delays on some of the busiest roads as congestion builds on key routes and road improvement works continue across Sharjah. Live Google Maps shows Al Ittihad Road (E11) remains one of the main pressure points, particularly around Al Taawun, Sahara Centre and Al »»»

Dubai: Commuters travelling between Sharjah and Dubai faced a difficult Thursday morning rush on August 20, with Google Maps showing heavy congestion on E11 and E311, alongside several troublesome bottlenecks on roads feeding the main highways. One of the worst stretches was E11/Al Ittihad Road hea»»»

A fresh corruption scandal broke out in Ukraine – this time, it was racketeering by relative junior members of the Zelenskiy administration. Corruption is not a problem of the system in Ukraine; corruption is the system. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy’s deputy head of staff, Iryna Mudra, h»»»

Dubai: Maharashtra’s food safety drive is reaching school canteens, with schools in Mumbai removing fried snacks and aerated drinks and promoting healthier food choices for children. Schools run by the Archdiocesan Board of Education (ABE) have removed vada pav and samosas from their menus. They ha»»»

Traffic is building across several major Dubai-Sharjah routes this Friday morning, with Google Maps live traffic showing heavy congestion on key corridors around the border, Al Nahda and Al Qusais. Motorists are advised to allow extra travel time, particularly during the morning rush. Get updated f»»»

An upcoming network of railways and highways stretching from Russia to the Indian Ocean coast will become a mega project comparable to China’s Belt and Road Initiative, Andrey Grozin of the Russian Academy of Sciences’ Institute of Oriental Studies explains to Sputnik. The recent transport crises a»»»

Dubai: Motorists travelling between Dubai and Sharjah should expect slower journeys during Thursday evening’s rush hour, particularly on major corridors linking the two emirates. The main pressure points are expected along Al Ittihad Road (E11) around Al Taawun, Sahara Centre and Al Nahda, where tr»»»