ANKARA (Sputnik) - Turkiye considers it possible to bring relations with the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) to a higher level, but this does not mean a separation from the West, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Wednesday. "From our point of view, it is quite possible to bring»»»

Have you or someone you know been affected by the situation in Nepal? Tell us your story Dubai: As the situation in Nepal continues to affect communities across the country, many people in the UAE are following developments closely, with family, friends and loved ones in the country. Gulf News woul»»»

Russian President Vladimir Putin has outlined Russia’s accelerating battlefield gains in Ukraine, denounced Kiev’s increasingly desperate threats to civilian airlines as “state terrorism,” and warned that UK military facilities on Ukrainian soil would be legitimate targets. Speaking to reporters in»»»

The US killed multiple civilians in southern Iran using new “precision” missiles with a wide damage radius, conflict monitoring group Airwars has found. Tehran has repeatedly accused Washington of war crimes since the US and Israel launched a war on Iran which has killed up to 3,000 civilians. In a»»»

Almost half of European CFOs (48%) say they are less optimistic about their companies’ financial prospects than three months earlier, compared to just 25% in autumn 2025. This is the highest level of pessimism recorded by the survey since the energy crisis and supply chain disruptions stemming from»»»

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»»»

Southern Lebanon has come under at least 655 Israeli attacks in the 67 days since the signing of the US-sponsored “Framework Agreement” on June 26, according to field statistics compiled by Al-Akhbar, highlighting the scale of destruction as Lebanese authorities remain unable to halt the attacks. F»»»

A Chinese flag flies in front of the Great Wall of China, located north of Beijing August 18, 2007. REUTERS/David Gray The Central Agency for Public Mobilization and Statistics (CAPMAS) revealed a significant surge in Egyptian exports to China, reaching 199.8 percent during the first half of 2026. »»»

Damascus, Sept. 2 (SANA) The price of a gram of 21-karat gold in the Syrian market remained unchanged Wednesday from Tuesday, according to the General Authority for Precious Metals Management. The authority set the selling price at 15,800 Syrian pounds ($129.51) per gram and the buying price at 15,»»»

Tickets, timings, guests, parking and the Dubai shuttle deadline for 11 to 13 September Dubai: Middle East Film & Comic Con lands at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi from 11 to 13 September, and if you've been sitting on the fence, the fence is getting narrower. VIP tickets are sold out. Standard tickets are»»»

Caracas, Sept. 2 (SANA) Venezuela’s oil production could more than double over the next few years under a series of energy agreements involving U.S. and international companies, U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright said Tuesday. Wright, speaking to reporters after arriving in Caracas, said investment»»»

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»»»

Investment in the new building which will complete the existing development with approximately, 108 new apartments and around 1,200 sqm of retail and service areas, totaling approximately 24 million euros. This new development will contribute to the expansion of green spaces and pedestrian areas, w»»»

Hungary’s forint has suffered a sharp sell-off, briefly falling beyond the psychologically important level of HUF 370 to the euro on Wednesday morning. The currency has not been this weak since the days immediately preceding April’s parliamentary election. The forint had been trading at around HUF »»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe IRGC: Two Violating Oil Tankers Exploded After Striking Mines in Hormuz 02-09-2026 12:59 PM Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) flag i»»»

Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong on Wednesday pleaded guilty to colluding with foreign powers in a trial that could see the 29-year-old spend the rest of his life behind bars. Wong rose to international prominence for his involvement in the 2014 Umbrella Movement and the mass protests against Beijing»»»

Noreen rejects the hero label, saying she acted on the instinct of a nurse and mother Dubai: Eight seconds were enough for Razia Noreen to save one life — and leave her haunted by the 14 she could not reach. When flames erupted inside the newborn nursery at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Science»»»

“Looking back over Heinner’s 15 years, I believe one of our most significant achievements is that we have grown steadily, without losing sight of what our customers expect from us. We started out in a market where there were already very well-known brands, and today we have a significant presence b»»»

Between September 16-24, 2026, the Caravan will arrive in Alba Iulia, Deva, Timișoara, Târgu Jiu, Craiova, Râmnicu Vâlcea and Pitești, where it will bring together entrepreneurs, managers, representatives of public institutions, employers’ structures, strategic partners, professionals and relevant »»»

Bulgaria has expressed solidarity with Germany following what Berlin described as a hybrid attack involving a drone discovered at Leipzig/Halle Airport, saying attacks against European partners and allies are unacceptable. “Hybrid attacks against our partners and allies are unacceptable,” Bulgaria'»»»

Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov and Pakistani Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif signed 16 bilateral documents following talks. The agreements aim to expand cooperation in trade, transit, security, education, healthcare, science, the environment, and other areas. «I view the current stage of our»»»

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»»»

As regards online banking services, 51% of respondents say they use Internet Banking or Mobile Banking regularly, weekly or even more frequently. A further 21% use these services only rarely or occasionally, whilst 28% do not use such services at all. At the same time, 54% of respondents say they h»»»

The strongest growth came from the residential sector, where the volume of construction works increased by approximately 16%, and from infrastructure projects, which rose by around 14%. These include works on roads, railways and hospitals and continue to account for more than half of total activity»»»

Interest in the project exceeded the organisers’ expectations. The initial enrolment target was reached within the first 24 hours, and the number of places was increased to 200. Of those who registered, around 70 met the criteria for participation in the study and have started, or are about to star»»»

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»»»

Forest recovery after a wildfire can take years or even decades, with the required time depending on the fire’s intensity and type, the vegetation affected, altitude, soil conditions, and the ecosystem’s ability to regenerate naturally, Bulgaria’s South-East State Forestry Enterprise (SESFE) based »»»

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 »»»

The figures demonstrate the potential for achieving large-scale digital distribution Tariq Mushtaq Khatri has reported a cumulative Meta advertising performance of more than 211.4 million impressions, 81.8 million people reached and 71.9 million post engagements between August 19, 2023, and April 2»»»

Canada has very few similarities with Iran – to Canada’s own shame. Let’s leave aside the basic differences, such as location, demographics, weather, and cuisine, and focus on the essentials: Historically, Iran is old and firmly based on an ancient civilization; Canada, like the US, is young and a »»»

From August 16 to 19, an expedition to the Adygene Research Station in Ala-Archa Gorge took place. Together with a glaciologist, the expedition studied the glaciers, took measurements, and collected data for the documentary Mongilordun Unu (The Voice of Glaciers). The expedition was organized by th»»»

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»»»

Father seeks answers over why surgery recommended years earlier was never performed Dubai: A 15-year-old girl who had been visiting India’s premier AIIMS hospital since she was two for a complex congenital heart defect has died — leaving her father demanding answers over why corrective surgery reco»»»

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Tuesday that 19 of the members of the G20 had agreed to address streams of "cheap exports" that cause global economic imbalances, but said China had dissented. Bessent made his comments at the end of a two-day meeting with finance ministers and central bankers »»»

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 »»»

Cargo containers and ships are seen at a port in Qingdao, in China's eastern Shandong province, on Tuesday. AFP/Getty Images China’s CGTN news channel highlighted Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit to Egypt on Tuesday, stating that relations between the two countries are at their best point ever.»»»

The opposition Vazrazhdane party Wednesday submitted documents to register for the presidential elections with the Central Election Commission. Тhey are expected to have their own candidate ticket. They submitted 6,619 signatures in a petition backing their resignation. Peter Petrov MP reiterated t»»»

In a declaration from the parliamentary rostrum on Wednesday, MP Kosta Stoyanov of Vazrazhdane said that a year had passed since the illegal construction in Baba Alino was confirmed, yet to this day not a single person was convicted over what happened there. "I want to ask what current President Il»»»

The heart of the German economy is making and exporting the big-ticket, complex goods that make global business run: everything from cars and locomotives to factory machinery, aircraft and construction equipment. That model for growth is under serious pressure from a new competitor whose exports ca»»»

Strong demand from UAE and Sweden prompts Etihad to extend new route year-round Dubai: Etihad Airways will operate its new Abu Dhabi service to Gothenburg year-round, extending the route just three weeks after bookings opened after what the airline described as exceptional demand from both ends. Th»»»

A delegation of Moscow-based high-tech companies is holding talks with government and commercial clients in Istanbul, while local enterprises have put forward their developments in Turkiye, Moscow Government Minister and Head of the Department of Investment and Industrial Policy Anatoly Garbuzov sa»»»

The National Service for Protection (NSP) has not been instructed, nor did it restrict journalists', other citizens' or officials' access to Prime Minister Rumen Radev during his visit to the village of Strumyani on August 28, 2026, the service said in a statement distributed to the media. The vill»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Health sources in Gaza: Three Palestinians martyred, including a woman, by Israeli fire in Jabalia and Deir Al-Balah 02-09-2026 11:26 AM La»»»

Jawaher and Reem AlBlooshi on prototypes, sibling partnerships and how they built AlRon Dubai: It started with a Taj Mahal. Two sisters from Al Ain, a pile of bricks, an afternoon spent assembling somebody else's landmark, and a fairly obvious question hanging over the table: where were the sets ab»»»

Colombo: Anti-narcotics agents from the United States and Sri Lanka seized almost half a ton of crystal methamphetamine following a joint operation targeting a Pakistani drug network, police said Wednesday. Some 463 kilos (1,020 pounds) of the synthetic drug were seized from a shipping container th»»»

At least 12 people have been martyred and dozens more wounded after US forces launched missile attacks on multiple locations in southern Iran, authorities confirmed Wednesday, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing military confrontation between Washington and Tehran. The deadliest strikes»»»

Iran's Revolutionary Guards said on Wednesday that four personnel were killed in a U.S. attack on the western province of Kermanshah. "Four fighters of the IRGC Aerospace Force in Kermanshah province were martyred in an attack by the U.S. regime," the Guards said in a statement carried by Fars news»»»

Iran's top negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf on Wednesday called the United States "Satan" after an attack on a wedding ceremony in the country's south. "Minab school: children massacred. Lamerd sports hall: kids slaughtered. Kouhestak wedding: children killed with families. If a power acts like »»»

Bulgaria’s budget deficit reached €2.2 billion in the first seven months of 2026, as government spending continued to rise faster than revenue, according to data from the Ministry of Finance on the implementation of the consolidated fiscal program. By the end of July, the budget balance was negativ»»»

Sofia is rapidly shedding its reputation as an inexpensive European capital, with housing prices rising sharply over the past decade and the average price of completed home purchases reaching €2,680 per square meter in the first quarter of 2026. The latest figure represents an increase of nearly 29»»»