UK seeks Hormuz de-escalation while demanding protection for citizens British Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband pressed Iran over the Strait of Hormuz, threats linked to Iranian groups in Britain and the detention of British nationals during talks with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in New Yor»»»

A viral video claims Danish officials played Judy Collins’ “Send in the Clowns” as US Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived for a Greenland signing ceremony, sparking claims of Danish “trolling”. Our checks of separate livestreams confirm the song really played and the video was not manipulated. D»»»

Polish town on edge as investigators seek motive in deadly abbey assault A Ukrainian man was arrested Thursday for killing a priest and wounding four others with a knife at a Catholic abbey in Poland in an attack Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky branded "evil" and "horrific". Police said the »»»

Seven-month surge underscores markets’ sensitivity to Gulf supply disruptions Brent crude jumped to $106.60 a barrel, gaining $3.52, or 3.41%, as of 7.24am Friday in Tokyo on renewed concerns over the US-Iran conflict and the security of oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz pushed the global benc»»»

Flag-carrier will restore its nonstop Manila-Dubai service on October 2 Manila: Philippine Airlines (PAL) will resume nonstop flights between Manila and Dubai on October 2, ending a months-long suspension of the key route as the flag carrier gradually restores its Middle East operations. PAL said t»»»

France to deploy troops and air defences as Houthi strikes rattle Saudi cities Saudi Arabia intercepted Houthi ballistic missiles on Thursday after issuing warnings for several regions including Mecca, as France vowed to send "military means" to help shield the key Saudi oil terminal of Yanbu. The »»»

Israeli forces have demolished dozens of buildings in the Palestinian village of Jinba in the occupied West Bank, leaving around 180 people homeless, including 85 children, RT correspondent Charlotte Dubenskij has reported. Visiting the community after the operation, she found families gathering be»»»

Tribune News Network Doha University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) celebrated International University Sport Week (IUSW) through a diverse programme of sporting and wellness activities across campus, including its Fun Olympics. The week brings together students, faculty and staff throug»»»

Tribune News Network Doha More than 1,200 young basketball players from across the country have come together at Qatar Foundation’s Education City for the draft marking the third edition of the Jr. NBA/Jr. WNBA Qatar League. Organised by Qatar Foundation (QF) in collaboration with the NBA and suppo»»»

LONDON — Stock markets mostly fell and oil prices climbed on Thursday as inflation fears, driven by a lack of progress in ending the Middle East war, drove a further sell-off in global bonds.Investors were also on edge ahead of a high-stakes summit between US President Donald Trump and Chinese lead»»»

New York: Qatar has called for stronger international action to support the world's least developed countries (LDCs), warning that overlapping economic, climate and food crises are compounding their long-standing structural challenges. Minister of State for International Cooperation HE Dr Maryam bi»»»

NEW YORK: Qatar has called for stronger international action to support the world's least developed countries (LDCs), warning that overlapping economic, climate and food crises are compounding their long-standing structural challenges. Minister of State for International Cooperation HE Dr Maryam bi»»»

New York: The State of Qatar participated on Thursday in the 16th Ministerial Meeting of the UN Group of Friends of Mediation, held on the sidelines of the 81st session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA 81) in New York. Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaz»»»

Chinese president urges Washington to avoid confrontation and keep AI under human control Washington: Xi Jinping told Donald Trump on Thursday that Beijing and Washington must peacefully manage their superpower rivalry, as the US president gave his Chinese counterpart a lavish welcome to the White »»»

Bulgaria: - Day of the Bulgarian Armed Forces signals and information support troops. - Day of Dobrich (Northeastern Bulgaria). On this date in Bulgarian history: 1396: At Nikopol, Sultan Bayazid defeats West European crusaders led by Hungarian King Sigismund and leads Bulgarian Tsar Ivan Stratsimi»»»

WASHINGTON: Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Thursday that he is ready to work with U.S. President Donald Trump to steer the giant ship of China-U.S. relationship on a steady course toward the future. Addressing an arrival ceremony at the White House, Xi said that he is visiting the United Stat»»»

Partial closure will run from Friday night until 6am on Monday, Abu Dhabi Mobility says Dubai: Motorists in Al Ain have been alerted to a temporary partial closure on Shakhbout Bin Sultan Street, with two right lanes set to close for nearly three days, Abu Dhabi Mobility said. The closure will begi»»»

Bulgaria has joined a joint declaration at the United Nations supporting Ukraine and condemning Russia’s war of aggression, according to the Ukrainian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The statement, presented in New York ahead of a UN Security Council meeting on Ukraine, is backed by 51 nations and the»»»

The Vatican’s recent excommunication of followers of a Catholic splinter sect, the Society of Saint Pius X, has revived a longstanding feud within the Roman Catholic Church ahead of Pope Leo XIV’s state visit to France. The ultra-conservative group has established an extensive network of schools an»»»

The menu and red-themed decor will draw on traditions from both countries US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump will host Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife, Peng Liyuan, at a White House state dinner on Thursday, bringing together American ingredients, Chinese flavours and »»»

From 9-11 September, Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen seized the towns of Hays, al-Khokha, al-Mokha and Dhubab, advanced onto Zuqar and Hunaish Islands, and reached Mayyun/Perim Island in the middle of the Bab al-Mandab Strait. Within days, they occupied most of Yemen’s south-western coastline al»»»

At first glance, Washington's decision not to fight the Houthis is puzzling. After all, it was US President Donald Trump who decided to put the Yemeni rebel group back on the US list of Foreign Terrorist Organisations, launched a sweeping air campaign against them in 2025, and threatened them with »»»

UK Defense Senior Advisor to the Middle East and North Africa (DSAME), Vice Admiral Edward Ahlgren, concluded a two-day visit to Lebanon on September 23, the British embassy in Lebanon said. Ahlgren met President Joseph Aoun, Defense Minister Michel Menassa and Lebanese Army Commander General Rodol»»»

Saudi Arabia intercepts Houthi missiles as Iran warns the conflict could spread further The US-Iran conflict entered a tense diplomatic and economic phase on Thursday, with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian using his address to the United Nations to reject US pressure while leaving the door open »»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli Army Reduces Forces in South Lebanon: Military Radio 24-09-2026 17:04 PM Israeli soldiers near the border with Lebanon (image from »»»

Pakistan launched air strikes Thursday on 10 sites in Afghanistan in what Islamabad said was a retaliation for a drone attack by Afghanistan's Taliban forces on a border post. A Taliban government spokesman denied the allegation and said Pakistan's latest strikes killed four civilians in Afghanista»»»

For many families, the first months of nursery can feel like a cycle of runny noses, coughs, and missed days. Children who were rarely ill before may suddenly seem to be sick all the time, leaving parents wondering whether something is wrong. Written by: Dorottya Fekete Medical reviewer: Dr. Veroni»»»

Germany’s Axel Springer media monolith is about to award its highest honor to Palantir founder Peter Thiel, in a ceremony illustrating the incestuous relationship between the mainstream media, the defense tech industry, and the US-Israeli order. READ MORE: Wired for War: Palantir rewards its best U»»»

Extension brings total suspension period to 180 days for eligible customs declarations Dubai: Dubai Customs has extended the suspension period for customs duties on eligible customs declarations by an additional 60 days, bringing the total suspension period to 180 days, as part of measures to ease »»»

Bulgaria will depend on Poland to keep its MiG-29 aircraft operational and will also seek Polish assistance with F-16 maintenance, Prime Minister Rumen Radev said after meeting Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk in Warsaw. Radev said an order for MiG-29 engine repairs was forthcoming and thanked Tus»»»

Russia on Thursday hit Kyiv with ballistic missiles and drones, killing two people, while a strike on a farm in the Kharkiv region killed six, according to Ukrainian officials. As autumn approaches, Ukrainians are bracing for a tough winter following Moscow's intensifying attacks on the country's e»»»

More than 2,000 participants are expected for the inaugural edition at ADNEC Abu Dhabi: Artificial intelligence is moving rapidly beyond the realm of experimentation and into the infrastructure of governments, businesses and economies — and Abu Dhabi is positioning itself at the centre of that tran»»»

US aviation squeeze disrupts Iranian flights, but Pezeshkian may already have route home Dubai: US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has raised an awkward question for Iran’s delegation attending the UN General Assembly in New York: How are they going to get home? “I’m not sure how the Iranian repre»»»

Hundreds of trucks idle along the road into Iran from Turkey's mountainous eastern border. Bustling even in normal times, the countries' largest crossing is now a make-or-break economic lifeline for Tehran as the U.S. navy blockades its ports. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has pressed to acce»»»

Proposals have been made in Kyrgyzstan to toughen penalties for organizing illegal dumps and littering on roads and tourist sites. Relevant amendments to the Code of Offenses have been submitted for public discussion. For a repeat offense, individuals would face from 20 to 40 hours of community ser»»»

Minister of Innovation and Digital Transformation Ivan Vasilev discussed opportunities for deepening cooperation between Bulgaria and France in the fields of innovation, artificial intelligence (AI), and space technologies during a working meeting with the French Ambassador to Bulgaria, Marie Dumou»»»

United Nations, United States: Leaders of major AI firms told the UN Security Council on Wednesday that the technology calls for heightened vigilance, with Anthropic's CEO pledging to slow down where needed to ensure the safety of new releases. "This moment calls for extreme care," OpenAI CEO Sam A»»»

Maintaining dialogue between Europe and Russia is vital, and a diplomatic channel such as the United Cultures Forum should never be disrupted, Italian noblewoman, film producer and House of Salviati descendant Donna Maria Oliva Salviati told Sputnik. Russia, Salviati argues, is part of Europe, and »»»

RBI clears full Sunday operations to protect public banking needs New Delhi: In order to minimise disruption to the genuine banking needs of the public, the Government has directed public sector banks to stay open on Sunday, a day before the start of the proposed 3-day countrywide strike by bank st»»»

Washington, United States: The Trump administration must immediately reinstate White House access for CNN, MS NOW and Politico, a US federal judge ordered Thursday, after their reporters were banned from the premises. Trump has long attacked media outlets that have aired critical coverage of his ca»»»

Note by the author, Mihai Stănescu – senior management advisor, executive coach and non-executive board member: I’ve sat in enough boardrooms to know what happens to an article series like this one. Someone reads the first paragraph, decides it sounds like a framework, and skips the rest for a quot»»»

Note by the author, Mihai Stănescu – senior management advisor, executive coach and non-executive board member: I’ve sat in enough boardrooms to know what happens to an article series like this one. Someone reads the first paragraph, decides it sounds like a framework, and skips the rest for a quot»»»

Psychiatric assessment found defendant was mentally responsible for his actions Dubai: Kuwait’s Court of Appeals has upheld a death sentence against a Kuwaiti man convicted of deliberately killing his wife by running her over with his vehicle in the Mutlaa desert during Eid Al Fitr, local media rep»»»

NEW YORK - The order based on respect for the UN Charter and the law founded upon it no longer exists, and all countries that recognise the unilaterally declared independence of the so-called Kosovo and have attempted to seize 14 per cent of the territory of Serbia participated in trampling the Cha»»»

The Judges’ Chamber of the Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) unanimously admitted 18 candidates to participate in the election of SJC members from the judges’ quota on Thursday. Those admitted are Todor Gurov, a judge at the Sofia City Court; Vasil Petkov, a judge at the Military Court of Appeals; Mla»»»

Move against Araghchi deepens questions over who has authority to negotiate with US Dubai: Iran’s tentative diplomatic opening with the United States has triggered a political backlash at home, with lawmakers registering an impeachment motion against Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi over his contact»»»

On the sidelines of the 81st session of the UN General Assembly in New York, a meeting took place between the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic, Jeenbek Kulubaev, and the Foreign Minister of the Union of the Comoros, Mbae Mohamed. Following the meeting, a joint communiqué on the es»»»

COMMENTWithout media strategy, most trade shows are only limited to people in the room For years, exhibitions have measured success by how many visitors came, how many exhibitors participated, and how many deals were signed. These numbers matter of course, but they don't tell the full story. What r»»»

Bulgaria's President Iliana Yotova has called for Russia and Ukraine to take part in discussions on Europe's post-war security and for the European Union to play a more active role in resolving the conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East, during her address to the 81st session of the UN General As»»»

The parliamentary group of Vazrazhdane has once again called for the immediate resignation of Bulgaria’s Ambassador to Moldova, Maya Dobreva, in a declaration on Thursday. The group first raised the issue in May, also from the parliamentary rostrum. “If she does not resign, we call on the Minister »»»