President Donald Trump has focused on remaking Washington in his second term, from blades of grass on the White House lawn to new monuments around the city. He regularly directs the presidential helicopter to fly over his projects, surveying his changes from above. No modern president has done more»»»

More than 57,000 new students enrolled in 2024-25 More than 57,000 new students enrolled at UAE universities and higher education institutions during the 2024-25 academic year, the highest intake recorded in a decade, as universities rethink how they prepare graduates for a job market increasingly »»»

CCTV captures bizarre aftermath of collision before witnesses call police A man was carried for nearly two kilometres on the bonnet of a moving car after a road collision in northern India, with the dramatic incident captured on CCTV. The incident happened in Sitarganj in Uttarakhand’s Udham Singh »»»

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani received a written message from Prime Minister of the Czech Republic, HE Andrej Babis, pertaining to bilateral cooperation relations and ways to support and develop them. The message w»»»

Dubai: An "unknown projectile" struck a ship in the Strait of Hormuz, sparking a fire on board that has been extinguished, a British maritime agency reported Tuesday. The ship was hit on Monday evening but the crew were safe, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations Centre (UKMTO) said. "The fi»»»

Abu Dhabi showcase reveals agentic AI framework balancing automation with human judgment As part of its participation in the 15th United Nations Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice – Abu Dhabi 2026, hosted by the UAE at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi until 1 October 2026, the UAE Ministry of »»»

A company selling powerful digital forensic tools to law-enforcement agencies across Europe — including the Hungarian police — has been accused by US authorities of concealing its Russian ownership and the fact that its software was developed in Russia. The case has raised fresh questions over Russ»»»

Bulgaria’s Labour and Social Policy Minister Nataliya Efremova Tuesday outlined the idea of codifying legislation in the field of social support. The aim is to establish a more logical system by making existing measures more consistent and easier to understand, she added. Efremova was speaking at a»»»

Vazrazhdane presidential candidate Kostadin Kostadinov visited Ruse. He laid flowers at the city’s Monument of Liberty. Later, at the party campaign stand in central Ruse, Kostadinov met with citizens and visitors to the city. He said that the main question that should be put before the Bulgarian p»»»

Fairford, United Kingdom: A UK probe into a suspected bomb plot at an airbase used by the United States was mired in confusion on Tuesday, after media reported no explosives were detected in vehicles seized nearby. As armed guards maintained a cordon around a nearby village, Washington questioned t»»»

A large fire has broken out in the eastern industrial zone of Bishkek. Footage showing a major blaze and thick smoke has been circulating on social media. The footage shows flames engulfing a large area, with a dense smoke rising over the district. There is currently no official information on whic»»»

Seoul: The blasts that wounded three soldiers from the Republic of Korea last week were apparently caused by North Korean mines, Seoul said Tuesday, accusing Pyongyang of an armistice violation and warning of "corresponding measures". One soldier lost a foot due to the explosions in the Demilitaris»»»

Dakar: Senegal's flagship airline has removed its cabin crew from its popular Dakar-Paris route and replaced it with employees from a Georgian carrier following suspicion of contraband package trafficking, an airline official told AFP. Air Senegal grounded its entire Senegalese crew on the route st»»»

Two years after Israel’s pager operation against Hezbollah, new details are emerging about the steps Israel took before thousands of devices carried by Hezbollah members exploded across Lebanon. Among them, according to former defense minister Yoav Gallant, was the killing of a Hezbollah member who»»»

Initiative gives parents, caregivers practical tools to understand child development Dubai: Hundreds of parents and caregivers across the UAE have been given practical training to better understand and support neurodivergent children and People of Determination, as part of an initiative that brough»»»

Gen. Hossein Mohebbi, spokesman for the Revolutionary Guard, held a news conference dubbed “A letter to the American people” in Tehran, Iran's capital. He said that the only way for the war to end is for Washington to admit defeat and leave — a message apparently meant for the U.S. public just week»»»

More than 100 Israeli settlers attacked a Palestinian village in the occupied West Bank early Tuesday, drawing rare Israeli government condemnation after they injured three members of the security forces. The raid, along with another attack on a different West Bank village on Tuesday, comes amid mo»»»

Leninsky District Court of Bishkek sentenced activist Mavlyan Askarbekov to two years in prison on September 29. Judge Temirbek Mamatov delivered the verdict. Askarbekov was found guilty under Article 330 of the Criminal Code of Kyrgyzstan, which covers incitement of racial, ethnic, national, relig»»»

Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree tightening the rules for taking cash rubles out of the country. Individuals are now prohibited from exporting more than 1 million rubles in cash to EAEU member states, including Kyrgyzstan, with certain exceptions. Amounts exceeding 1 million rub»»»

European Union nations have spent over an extra 100 billion euros ($113.5 billion) on energy imports since the outbreak of the Iran war, pushing politicians to seek alternatives to fossil fuels as prices skyrocket. Consumers in some European countries pay nearly 50% more at the pump, equivalent to »»»

Abu Dhabi, Sept. 29 (SANA) The Damascus Securities Exchange and Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange signed a memorandum of understanding on Tuesday to strengthen cooperation and share expertise. The exchanges did not announce specific joint projects or a timetable for carrying out the agreement. The sign»»»

The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan has approved an agreement with Uzbekistan’s Ministry of Defense on cooperation in military intelligence. The document was signed on July 30, 2026, in Cholpon-Ata. The resolution was adopted to complete the domestic procedures required for the agreement to ente»»»

A new waste sorting facility has been launched in Orlovka. It can process up to 8 tonnes of municipal solid waste per hour and is expected to reduce the burden on the city landfill, where fires had previously occurred regularly, the City Hall reported. The facility was built directly on the landfil»»»

In response to requests from the public and passengers, the state enterprise Kyrgyz Temir Zholu is organizing additional trips for Bishkek—Balykchy passenger train on October 3 and 4. To ensure passenger convenience and improve transport accessibility along this route, the train will run according »»»

Iran's currency fell to a new record low on Tuesday, with traders in Tehran exchanging more than 2.5 million rials to the U.S. dollar in a stark reflection of how the war in the Middle East has steadily eroded the Iranian economy. The latest decline came just 27 days after the rial hit its previous»»»

LAS VEGAS: As climate patterns shift and extreme weather events increasingly threaten urban centers across the Middle East, city planners are turning to innovative software to simulate disasters before they strike.New technology, known as advanced catchment modelling, is being used to map the flow »»»

A delegation from the British Embassy in Beirut, led by Chargée d’Affaires Victoria Dunne, visited south Lebanon last week to see first-hand the impact of the conflict on local communities and reaffirm UK support, the British Embassy said Tuesday. In Saida, the delegation met Mansour Daou, Governor»»»

The Lebanese Army on Tuesday received 47 military Humvees and five trucks as part of the U.S. assistance programs allocated to the Lebanese Armed Forces, the army said. “This donation comes within the framework of U.S. support for the military institution, aiming to enhance its operational capabili»»»

Three-day event to guide students on degrees, careers, AI and global study paths Gulf News Edufair Dubai has unveiled a comprehensive seminar agenda tackling key questions around higher education, career choices, global study pathways, professional qualifications, AI and the transition from school »»»

Sheikha Fatima said supporting women has long been embedded in the UAE’s development plan Abu Dhabi: Under the patronage of Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak "Mother of the Nation", Chairwoman of the General Women’s Union, President of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood, and Supreme Chairwo»»»

DOHA:His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani issued Amiri Decision No. 36 of 2026, establishing and organising Tamim bin Hamad University for Military and Technology Sciences. The decision is effective starting from the date of its issuance, and is to be publishe»»»

Smart-ring maker had strong investor demand but chose to postpone its Nasdaq debut Health and fitness ring-maker Oura Inc. will delay its planned initial public offering on Nasdaq due to uncertainty in the market for first time offerings. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balance»»»

BELGRADE - To date, Serbia's national electoral commission has approved 13 lists for the October 25 early parliamentary polls. Meanwhile, one of the electoral lists has been withdrawn. Five of the remaining 12 lists are national minority lists. The deadline for submitting electoral lists expires on»»»

Cabinet Chairman Adylbek Kasymaliev inspected healthcare and education facilities during a working visit to Moskovsky district of Chui region on September 29. Speaker of the Zhogorku Kenesh Marlen Mamataliev and several MPs also visited the district, the Cabinet’s press service reported. In the vil»»»

Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri said Tuesday that the U.S. administration and President Donald Trump are the only parties capable of pressuring Israel to end its war on Lebanon. "The main obstacle to implementing the ceasefire agreement is Israel's non-compliance with its obligations under all past »»»

President Joseph Aoun and Prime Minister Nawaf Salam “have begun admitting in their private circles and to close associates that the Lebanese-Israeli negotiations have failed to stop the aggression and end the Israeli occupation,” al-Binaa newspaper reported on Tuesday. They are trying to convince »»»

In tonight's edition: Ethiopia's army says it's seized a key city in the northern region of Tigray amidst escalating conflict with local rebels. Also, two mass shootings in South Africa leave at least 28 dead. Plus Ugandan activist Praise Aloikin Opoloje is facing court after she turned up followin»»»

Democratic Bulgaria (DB) held a press conference here on Tuesday, at which DB MPs Ivaylo Mirchev and Bozhidar Bozhanov presented their party's proposal to have the State open a personal account with EUR 1,000 for all babies born after January 1, 2027. The initiative called Future Account proposes t»»»

Building teacher-first, AI-ready classrooms from the Gulf to the globe Oil wealth and rapid infrastructure booms have long defined the Gulf's growth story. Alongside it, a different kind of progress has been taking shape, built on textbooks, teacher training, and the systems that shape how children»»»

ISTRA, Russia (Sputnik) - Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on Tuesday called for studying Russia's military doctrine, commenting on Poland's proposal to host Patriot missile production on its territory. On Europe"Listen, we have a doctrine on this matter. A military doctrine that [Russian] Pr»»»

Senior official leads delegation to key meeting as Islamabad prepares for 2027 summit Dubai: A senior Indian official is visiting Pakistan for the first time since last year’s brief conflict between the two neighbours, leading a delegation to a key Shanghai Cooperation Organisation meeting in Islam»»»

It is proposed to impose a six-month ban on potato imports in Kyrgyzstan. A draft Cabinet of Ministers resolution to this effect has been submitted for public discussion. According to the explanatory note, the restriction is intended to support local farmers and facilitate the sale of domestically »»»

In accordance with an instruction from President Sadyr Japarov, the Ministry of Construction, Architecture, Housing and Communal Services of the Kyrgyz Republic has completed construction of a new 750-seat school in Dostuk village, Pervomaisky district. Construction of the facility began in Februar»»»

US President Donald Trump said Monday he was “surprised” British police released on bail five men arrested on suspicion of a plot to attack a UK airbase. Trump added the case “might be” linked to Iran, since the base has been used by US bombers to target Iran since March.  US President Donald »»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s rapid advances in artificial intelligence (AI) and data infrastructure are placing digital sovereignty and national control of technology at the center of its digital transformation, according to CEO and Managing Partner for Artefact in the Middle East and Southeast Asia, Rahul»»»

UAE reaffirms rejection of Iran’s island claim, calls for negotiations or court ruling Khalifa Shaheen Al Marar, Minister of State, affirmed in the UAE's statement at the High-Level General Debate of the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly that “our region and the world are undergoi»»»

The opposition Democratic Bulgaria (DB) welcomed the news that Greece would return the remains of Tsar Samuil to Bulgaria. At a news briefing Tuesday, DB Deputy Floor Leader Bozhidar Bozhanov said it was a good news and stressed that the process started under the Kiril Petkov Cabinet in 2021-2022. »»»

Progressive Bulgaria Floor Leader Petar Vitanov said it is "a great day" as it transpired that Greece has agreed to return the remains of Tsar Samuil to Bulgaria. "After centuries away from his homeland, the remains of Tsar Samuil are returning home. This is a historic day for Bulgaria," he wrote i»»»

Arab Finance: Majid Al Futtaim has launched ELMNT33° at Mall of Egypt with total investments of EGP 457 million, according to an emailed press release. The launch expands the UAE-based group’s portfolio of integrated retail and lifestyle destinations in the Egyptian market. This is part of Majid Al»»»

The supply of new-build homes for sale in Hungary has reached a five-year high, with buyers currently able to choose from around 10,700 advertised flats and houses across the country, according to fresh data from property website ingatlan.com. At the same time, price growth is slowing in the cheape»»»