Bangkok: Thailand will halve the length of visa-free stays for tourists from more than 60 countries and territories to 30 days, effective September 15, the foreign ministry said Tuesday. Tourism is vital to the Southeast Asian nation's economy, but officials say the move is part of an effort to cur»»»

Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf says that if the Unted States intesifies its maritime blockade against the Iranian nation, Tehran will respond militarily. Ghalibaf made the remarks in a video message released on Tuesday. The Iranian Armed Forces invest every available opportunity»»»

1 of 3 | Cargo vessels are seen at one end of the Strait of Hormuz near the coast of Dibba Al Fujairah, United Arab Emirates on July 21. File Photo by Stringer/EPA Sept. 1 (UPI) -- Two oil tankers were struck by unknown projectiles on the Strait of Hormuz while the renewed fighting between Iran and»»»

The SCO Center for Combating Transnational Organized Crime will begin operations in Bishkek. It will be the organisation’s first permanent structure in Kyrgyzstan. The corresponding decision was made today at the SCO Heads of State Summit. The center will be part of the Universal Center for Counter»»»

BEIJING- Serbia's top-ranked tennis player Novak Djokovic is on the list of participants for the upcoming Beijing ATP tournament. Earlier this week, Djokovic was defeated by Argentine Mariano Navone in the US Open first round. Djokovic has not played at the Beijing tournament for 11 years. The Serb»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Labour on Tuesday warned the public against fraudulent advertisements offering domestic worker recruitment services, urging people to verify that recruitment agencies are licensed before making payments or entering into agreements. The Ministry cautioned that some unlic»»»

Doha: The Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) index closed higher on Tuesday, gaining 45.98 points, or 0.47 percent, reaching 9,852.83 points. A total of 125,485,437 shares were traded during the session, with a turnover of QAR 374,959,215.119 across 22,572 transactions in all sectors. The shares of 32 comp»»»

Four-day Dubai Future Week to spotlight trends in lifestyle, AI and new markets Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, and Chairman of the Higher Committee for Future Technology»»»

RTA launches new safety campaign as students return for the 2026–2027 academic year Dubai: Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has launched a series of awareness programmes and activities for students, parents and drivers coinciding with the start of the 2026–2027 academic year. The initiat»»»

A jury found Duane “Keffe D” Davis guilty of orchestrating the 1996 killing of rap icon Tupac Shakur, finally bringing a measure of resolution to a case that had gripped hip-hop fans and lingered in the public imagination for decades. Davis could be sentenced to life in prison following that verdic»»»

Twelve jurors found former gangster Duane "Keffe D" Davis guilty of the murder of Tupac Shakur in Nevada's Clark County court on August 31. Although the 63 year-old is not thought to have fired the deadly shots himself, he is the only man still alive out of those who were in the car at the time. Un»»»

Finance ministers and central bank governors from the group of 20 major economies are meeting for two days in Asheville, North Carolina. With the United States holding the rotating G20 presidency, Washington is trying to rally partners towards greater economic pressure on Iran and find ways to boos»»»

As Israel prepares for what are expected to be close-fought parliamentary elections in October, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's wife Sara on Monday shared a conspiracy theory that centre-left opposition figure Yair Golan had advance warning of the Hamas-led October 7, 2023 attacks. Sara Netanya»»»

Jeddah: HRH Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud, discussed on Tuesday in Jeddah, with HM Sultan Haitham bin Tariq of the Sultanate of Oman, developments in the region and efforts made to safeguard its security and stability. The two sides also rev»»»

This September, Qatar Calendar presents a packed programme of events offering residents and visitors alike a rich and varied line-up of experiences. Spanning a wide range of interests, the month's programme offers something for audiences of all ages across Doha and beyond. Entertainment and Family »»»

By Wade SheridanSeptember is a month marked by milestones -- moments of courage, change, celebration and loss. From 9/11 to World War II ending, here's a look at historic moments from August that continue to shape the world we know today. Retired Deputy Police Chief Sam Pulia places American flags »»»

French president defends school phone ban, saying adults have been overwhelmed by devices Mende: French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday told high school pupils that phones and social networks were “not good” for them, arguing that even at the Elysee presidential palace attendees were asked to »»»

In tonight's edition: A workers' strike at Kenya's main airport leaves travellers grounded. Also, Ghanaian cocoa farmers are ramping up their pushback against a new law preventing them from using their land for anything else without permission. And in Tunisia, the picturesque town of Sidi»»»

In Tunisia, UNESCO recognised the town of Sidi Bou Said as a world heritage site this July. The designation marks a new period in the cultural preservation of this historic tourist site. The special status may help as it battles erosion, like in the floods this last January, but it will also help b»»»

The National Rally plans to "penalize the wearing of the Islamic veil" with "a fine" if it comes to power, MP Jean-Philippe Tanguy, Marine Le Pen's lieutenant in the presidential election, stated on Sunday. "We will obviously fight Islamist ideology and we will penalize the wearing of the veil, als»»»

Millions of teenagers are going back to school in France, with one major change: mobile phones are now banned in high school, in a bid by the government to improve pupils to focus on their study, as it is concerned that passing too much time on their phone is arresting their development. But for sc»»»

PRESS REVIEW – Tuesday, September 1: It's back-to-school season in France, this time with tighter rules on mobile phones. In other news, local opposition to data centres across the US and Europe could be a spanner in the works of the AI revolution. Finally, i»»»

Eve Irvine is pleased to welcome Anne, the co-founder of SOS Périscolaire in French. She argues that the controversy surrounding France’s after-school childcare system should be understood as a systemic failure of institutional accountability on the local level. The fragmented structure becomes par»»»

More than 1,000 people have been killed in the devastating floods that struck the border between Nepal and Tibet. Authorities have started mass burials for unclaimed bodies while they wait for victims' families to claim them. Meanwhile, rescue operations are underway to rescue hundreds of workers s»»»

The death toll in Nepal has crossed 1,000 from the deadly floods that tore through an area on the border with Tibet on August 26, and nearly 4,000 people remain missing. six days on hopes for survivors are dimming, but rescuers focused on a network of hydropower sites along the Trishuli River are h»»»

WHO warns there had already been a deterioration in quality of water reaching population Geneva: The approaching rainy season risks worsening a dire public health crisis in Gaza, where most people live in overcrowded tent camps amid rubble and overflowing sewage, the WHO warned Tuesday. The World H»»»

Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar is continuing contacts with its regional and international partners to halt Israeli occupation violations and abuses, while warning against attempts to impose a new regional reality driven by a policy of regional hegemony rather than security considerations. Dr Majed»»»

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»»»

Asen Vassilev has backed Andrey Gyurov's bid for the Bulgarian presidency, saying the former caretaker prime minister would be a strong head of state, responsible commander-in-chief and an effective check on government power. Vassilev, leader of "We Continue the Change" (PP), expressed his support »»»

There is currently no risk to Bulgaria's national security from the presence of military aircraft at Sofia Airport, Defense Minister Dimitar Stoyanov said at the opening of the 2026/2027 academic year for officers at the G. S. Rakovski National Defense College. Stoyanov also addressed the landing o»»»

Tunis, Sep.1 (TAP) - Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration, and Tunisians Abroad Mohamed Ali Nafti received on Tuesday Najeeb Samie, who presented a copy of his Credentials as Ambassador of Pakistan to Tunisia. During the meeting, the FM commended...»»»

Well, what do you know! It turns out that you really can crawl into bed with Brussels on your own terms, and be friends with benefits, all without the need to officially shack up. The people of Iceland have just done something that would usually be considered political blasphemy here in Europe. The»»»

The United Kingdom's new Prime Minister Andy Burnham will face lawmakers in the House of Commons on Tuesday for the first time since taking office six weeks ago. Burnham has promised to deliver renewed national optimism after the downbeat two-year tenure of predecessor Keir Starmer, »»»

Over the course of the month of August, Russia launched more than 2,800 jet-propelled drones at Ukraine, a type of drone that is harder to shoot down. That has come with a massive uptick in the number of drones used, considerind those now found on the frontline are quite a new model: Ukrainian auth»»»

EU defence ministers grapple with bolstering Ukraine's air defences, as worries grow over Russia's campaign to destabilise Kyiv's European backers. This comes as Moscow is taking advantage of Kyiv running low on US-built air defence missiles to intensify its attacks on the country. EU ministers are»»»

Tunis, September 1 (TAP) – The National Union of Tunisian Journalists (SNJT) called on media institutions and journalists on Tuesday morning to prioritize issues directly related to citizens’ daily lives and not treat them as less important...»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian forces destroyed a logistics center used for storage and distribution of military goods in Usatovo in the Odessa region, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Tuesday. The Russian armed forces continue to launch group strikes against the logistics targets and vessels of Uk»»»

MEP Radan Kanev, the leader of Democrats for a Strong Bulgaria, wrote in Facebook on Tuesday that Andrey Gurov and Georgi Kandev's decision to enter the political fray of the presidential election as independent candidates, backed by a campaign committee, is welcome and long-awaited news. Kanev wro»»»

The Tisza government has submitted a revised 2026 budget that dramatically increases both state revenues and expenditure, while the projected deficit rises to HUF 7,110 billion (approx. EUR 19 billion), which is far above the figure originally approved under the previous government. New government »»»

Camera finds gaps, jets mouthrinse and streams a live view to the MyDyson app Dubai: A toothbrush that can see inside your mouth, identify the gaps between your teeth and automatically fire a jet of mouthrinse into them is coming to the UAE this month, but the technology comes with a Dh1,949 price »»»

John Ternus (L) stepped into his new position as CEO of Apple Tuesday, replacing Tim Cook (R), who will stay on as chair of the board. File Photo by Chris Chew/UPI | License Photo Sept. 1 (UPI) -- John Ternus is the new Apple CEO Tuesday, as he officially takes over duties for Tim Cook, who announc»»»

A whistleblower has sounded the alarm on Tuesday over the U.S. Postal Service secretly implementing new mail-voting policies that could disrupt the midterm elections. File Photo by Kevin Dietsch/UPI | License Photo Sept. 1 (UPI) -- A whistleblower sounded the alarm on Tuesday over the U.S. Postal S»»»

Tunis, Sep.1 (TAP) - A postage stamp on the theme of "The Digital Nation" will be issued on September 2, the Tunisian Post said on Tuesday. According to the Post Office, this initiative embodies the national vision for technological transformation...»»»

Motorists can serve impoundment periods at home under new traffic system Dubai: Kuwait will begin implementing a smart home impoundment system for vehicles involved in traffic offences carrying an impoundment penalty from September 6, the General Traffic Department said. The initiative, introduced »»»

The Health Investment Company for Children’s Hospital Board of Directors has been changed, Health Minister Katya Ivkova said at a briefing at the Council of Ministers on Tuesday. The announcement came after the conclusion of the first meeting of the Interministerial Coordination Council on matters »»»

Czech investment firm Investika is increasing its exposure to Poland, which now accounts for 59% of its real estate portfolio, compared with 23% in the Czech Republic. The company focuses mainly on offices, logistics, industrial properties, and retail, but currently sees retail parks as less attrac»»»

W. P. Carey has completed a EUR 52 mln sale-leaseback transaction in Poland involving two Purmo Group manufacturing facilities totaling about 83,400 sq m. Purmo will remain the tenant under a 20-year triple-net lease with annual CPI-linked rent increases. The facilities, located in western Poland n»»»

Poland’s secondary housing market is showing modest signs of recovery, but rapid sales remain uncommon. In 2026, 11.8% of real estate agents reported selling studio apartments in under 30 days, up from 8.5% in 2025 but far below 25% in 2023, when the government’s Safe Credit 2% mortgage program fue»»»

Poland was a net electricity exporter in the first seven months of 2026, according to data from transmission system operator PSE. Electricity exports reached 9,547.3 GWh, up nearly 10% y/y, while imports fell about 7% to 7,319 GWh. More than 80% of Polish electricity exports went to Slovakia, Germa»»»

Sharjah prosecutor recounts real-life addiction stories that devastated families Sharjah: A young girl reported her own father to police shortly before Eid after his drug addiction made family life unbearable, while an elderly father pleaded with authorities for help because he feared his addicted »»»