A referendum on whether Swiss neutrality should be more strictly, legally enforced in the Constitution. We have to go back to the Congress of Vienna in 1815, to the moment Swiss neutrality was internationally recognised. After the defeat of Napoleon, European powers wanted a stable buffer as the ba»»»

Britain turns up the war rhetoricAnyone paying the slightest attention to the news this week could be convinced that the UK is preparing for a direct and imminent war with Russia. Retired generals are telling the public to get “psychologically prepared” for conflict; Labour Party thought leaders ar»»»

Tensions are running high in Northern Ireland after the High Court in Belfast approved a controversial parade. Around 2,000 protesters have blocked the route into a Catholic area where the Protestant march was due to pass. It is the first time in nearly 30 years that the Orange Order has been allow»»»

Swiss voters on Sunday voted against a proposal that would have imposed a more restrictive form of neutrality on the Alpine country, preventing it from levelling sanctions without UN backing or joining military alliances except when under direct attack. Switzerland's centuries-long tradition of "ar»»»

Prime Minister Edi Rama has defended the independence of the country's judicial institutions while raising concerns over the way an investigation involving State Intelligence Service chief Vlora Hyseni has been handled and made public. Rama said his government remained committed to allowing individ»»»

A New Mexico jury has found Meta Platforms liable for willfully deceiving Facebook users over privacy and platform policies, handing the social media giant yet another major legal defeat this year. The case stems from the Cambridge Analytica scandal, which erupted in 2018 after a whistleblower repo»»»

Kathmandu: Two bodies have been recovered after an avalanche struck the base camp area of Mt. Himlung in Nepal's mountainous district of Manang on Sunday morning, Nepal Police said. The avalanche swept through the base camp of the 7,126-meter-high mountain and buried several tents where expedition »»»

CCTV captures suspect stuffing several pairs of worshippers’ shoes into his clothing Dubai: A man has been caught on surveillance camera apparently stealing worshippers’ shoes from a mosque in Damascus and concealing several pairs inside his trousers, according to local media reports. The incident »»»

Digital tours and 24/7 access redefine visitor experience at Abu Dhabi landmark The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Centre marked World Tourism Day (WTD), observed annually on 27th September, by organising special cultural tours led by the Centre's cultural tour specialists. The tours highlighted the mos»»»

Doha: Horse racing enthusiasts around the world are turning their attention to the French capital, Paris, which is preparing to host the 105th edition of the Qatar Arc of Victory Grand Prix at the beginning of October at the Paris Longo, with the participation of a selection of the best horses and »»»

ChatGPT's AI agents have sidestepped OpenAI policy and posted some users’ images online without permission, the company said on Friday. OpenAI also confirmed reports that the AI agents accessed websites belonging to US federal agencies, but added that they only retrieved publicly available informat»»»

At least 27 people were killed in separate mass shootings in Cape Town and Johannesburg, police said Sunday. No suspects have been arrested in either shooting, and the motives for the attacks remain unknown. Gunmen killed at least 27 people in two mass shootings in South Africa's two main»»»

Two more women have been found dead in Johannesburg this weekend, bringing the number of women killed in a single municipality to 11 in just two months. Most of the other victims were in their 20s and 30s, with some found partially undressed and showing signs of sexual assault, raising fears that a»»»

 A month after Nepal’s floods, thousands are still missing and families face a long recovery.»»»

British police said they had evacuated homes Sunday near the air base of Fairford in southwest England used by US air forces and arrested five men over suspected explosives offences. British counter-terrorism police are investigating the incident. British police said on Sunday they had arreste»»»

Artist loses Italian permit, deported after filming video on blocked road Rome: Italy has deported a Moldovan trap music artist called Bratan for allegedly blocking a major highway near Milan to film a music video, the interior minister said on Sunday. The incident happened this month when the musi»»»

42-year-old Kerala native found dead in Muscat days after returning from India Dubai: A 42-year-old Indian medical representative has been found dead at his residence in Oman, just days after returning to the country following a holiday in India, local media reported. The deceased was identified as»»»

Washington: Apple has rolled out a new suite of child safety and parental control features across iPhone, iPad and Mac with the latest iOS 27, iPadOS 27 and macOS 27 updates, giving parents greater control over the apps, websites and content their children can access, as well as when they can use t»»»

A powerful storm unusual for this time of year intensified on Sunday over the northeastern United States, bringing torrential rain and powerful winds that cut off power to tens of thousands of people and killed one person, according to US media. Heavy rain and strong winds battered the northeastern»»»

New panda pair revives decades-long China–US wildlife cooperation Two giant pandas sent by China arrived in the United States on Sunday, Beijing's state media said, after a leaders' summit that was heavy on symbolism and light on major breakthroughs. The pandas' transfer had already been agreed but»»»

After leaving Paris, Pope Leo XIV ended his second day in France in Lourdes, where he prayed at the Grotto of Massabielle, one of the Catholic Church’s major pilgrimage sites. He is the third pope to visit Lourdes, following Benedict XVI and John Paul II. On Sunday, the pontiff is due to celebrate »»»

János Bóka, leader of Fidesz’s parliamentary group, said on Sunday that recent developments in Hungary amount to political retaliation, predicting that a manhunt targeting members and leaders of his political community could begin as early as next week. In a video published on Facebook on Sunday, B»»»

The German automaker giant Volkswagen is recalling some 4 million vehicles worldwide over fears that they could suffer a sudden steering failure. The development comes as the world’s second-largest car manufacturer is grappling with soaring costs and massive worker protests over plans to slash arou»»»

The United States has urged Bulgaria to purchase billions of dollars’ worth of American liquefied natural gas through a specific Greek company, according to an investigation by The Wall Street Journal into US Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle’s meetings in Sofia. Guilfoyle traveled to Bulgari»»»

Section election commissions will manually count machine voting receipts as a cross-check in Bulgaria's October 25 presidential election, Central Election Commission (CEC) spokesperson Stoyanka Balova told Bulgarian National Radio on Sunday. Balova said each section election commission would manual»»»

Washington: Apple has unveiled a new set of child protection features on iPhone, iPad, and Mac devices, with the release of iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and macOS 27, providing parents with greater control over the apps, games, and websites their children can access. According to a report published by PhoneA»»»

Nagoya, Japan: Asian Games organisers in Japan said Sunday they had been caught off guard by complaints about some of the accommodation and promised athletes coming for the final week a more comfortable stay. In a break from previous Games, organisers in Aichi-Nagoya did not construct a traditional»»»

DOHA: The General Directorate of Traffic has announced the release of new significant vehicle registration numbers through the Ministry of Interior’s Sooum app, starting on Thursday, October 1 at 10am. The numbers will be offered in the app’s “Expression of Interest” section. Interested buyers must»»»

Doha, Qatar: The General Directorate of Traffic has announced the release of new special vehicle registration numbers through the Sooum app. In a social media post, the department stated that the 'Expression of Interest' section for the special numbers will be activated on Thursday, October 1, 2026»»»

Panic-buying, school closures and late alerts deepen frustration over Bangkok deluge Bangkok: Deep floodwaters in Bangkok drove thousands of residents into shelters as others scrambled to buy groceries or dry out their homes on Sunday after days of heavy rain inundated markets, roads and residences»»»

SIT investigates September 24 allegation as university calls social media reports false Dubai: Police investigating an alleged rape at Lovely Professional University in Punjab have so far found no evidence to substantiate the claim that triggered massive student protests, vandalism and a highway bl»»»

More than 800,000 people filled the streets of central Paris to hear Pope Leo XIV say Mass on Saturday, according to Vatican estimates. The pontiff rounded out the second day of his four-day apostolic visit to France by praying at the Grotto of Massabielle in Lourdes, a renowned pilgrimage site for»»»

Pope Leo XIV is visiting the pilgrimage town of Lourdes this weekend as part of his four-day trip to France, the first official papal state visit to the country in 18 years. He is expected to hold an open-air Mass this morning at the Lourdes Sanctuary and will meet privately in the aftern»»»

Protests are ongoing in Madrid right now, with many demonstrators holding signs and banners that read “Maricarmen vs the Vultures”. “Maricarmen, you are not alone.” Or “Ni una Maricarmen más.” Not one more Maricarmen. The story is centred around the Retiro quarter of the Spanish capital, one of the»»»

A court in Northern Ireland has allowed a Protestant parade to proceed through a controversial route in a Catholic area for the first time in nearly 30 years. The legal dispute ended in the early hours of Sunday, with counterprotests now underway and police working to keep marchers and protesters a»»»

The prospect of an AfD-led government in Germany’s Saxony-Anhalt has exacerbated long-standing fears that the far-right Russia-friendly party may gain access to sensitive information of interest to the Kremlin, fuelling debate as to whether and how it can be barred from classified intelligence. Wha»»»

As other neutral countries such as Austria and Ireland increase defence spending and strengthen ties with NATO, Swiss voters are taking part in a referendum on whether to enshrine a stricter definition of the country’s centuries-old neutrality in the constitution. Switzerland has not fought a milit»»»

A court in Northern Ireland has allowed a Protestant parade to proceed through a controversial route in a Catholic area for the first time in nearly 30 years. The legal dispute ended in the early hours of Sunday, with counterprotests now underway and police working to keep marchers and protesters a»»»

Event opens Monday under patronage of UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, First Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, stressed that the UAE is committed to strengthening joint Arab financial cooperation»»»

Footage shows the animals moving among worshippers during prayers in Iraq’s Duhok Iraq: Worshippers were in for an unexpected surprise when two fawns suddenly wandered into a mosque in Duhok while prayers were under way, creating an unusual scene that has since circulated widely on social media. Vi»»»

19-year-old who flagged CBSE security gaps now honoured by US Justice Department A 19-year-old Indian cybersecurity researcher has added another milestone to his career after being recognised by the US Department of Justice for responsibly reporting a critical security vulnerability. According to m»»»

On Saturday, at the Szolnok stop of his national tour, Péter Magyar emphasized the importance of national unity. The prime minister spoke about the introduction of a wealth tax, the reinstatement of the flat-rate small business tax (KATA), and accountability, announced a ten-billion-forint waiting »»»

Doha, Qatar: Skywatchers will witness Saturn appearing close to the Moon today, Sunday, September 27, 2026, at around 5:50pm. The Qatar House Calendar in a social media post said the event will offer individuals an opportunity to observe the two celestial bodies together with the naked eye. The Moo»»»

Fraudsters are using fake insurance adverts and links to steal money and banking details Dubai: Motorists have been warned about online scams targeting people looking to renew or buy vehicle insurance, with fraudsters impersonating insurance companies, brokers and other approved entities. Dubai Pol»»»

Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on Friday signed an order banning fixed-odds betting just over a week ahead of the first round of the presidential election, in a move he said was designed to tackle the pervasive problem of families falling into debt.»»»

New York, USA: Heavy rain and strong winds battered the northeastern United States on Sunday as an unusually powerful autumn storm intensified, leaving tens of thousands without power and US media reporting one person dead. New York, Boston and Philadelphia were all in the firing line of the "Nor'e»»»

Bulgaria Air will operate direct winter flights between Sofia and Lisbon twice a week from December 17, 2026, making it the only airline offering nonstop service between the two capitals, the national carrier said. For the first time, Bulgaria Air will maintain regular Sofia-Lisbon-Sofia flights th»»»

The proposed 33% tax on banks’ “excess profits” could affect lending, investment, economic growth and the cost of government financing, in addition to generating budget revenue, according to the position of Bulgarian National Bank (BNB) Governor Dimitar Radev. Radev stressed that tax changes are pa»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Eat Spain, Drink Spain campaign continued its celebration of Spanish cuisine and products in Qatar with a special live cooking event held at LuLu Mall Giardino Pearl on September 23 at 6.30pm. The event was organised as part of the second edition of the Eat Spain, Drink Spain campa»»»

Doha, Qatar: Al Jazeera Media Network categorically rejects the remarks made by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the United Nations General Assembly, where he described Al Jazeera as a “toxic” media outlet. “The Network regards these remarks as the latest development in a sustained camp»»»