MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Belgrade has been defending its position of refusing to impose sanctions on Russia for several years and will never change its mind, former Serbian Deputy Prime Minister Aleksandar Vulin told Sputnik. "For five years now, we have firmly stood by not imposing sanctions on Russia. »»»

Beijing’s new waterway boosts ASEAN trade and inland ‘river-rail-sea’ corridor China on Wednesday opened the Pinglu Canal, a landmark waterway designed to give the country's vast southwestern hinterland a direct route to the sea and strengthen trade with Southeast Asia. The 134.2-km canal runs from»»»

Hafeet Rail will connect Sohar to UAE network through Al Buraimi and Al Ain Dubai: Trial operations on the first railway linking Oman and the UAE are expected to begin in the fourth quarter of 2027, Oman’s Transport Minister said, marking a major step towards cross border passenger and freight rail»»»

The Government stated on Tuesday that it respects all citizens' legal right to peaceful protest, but noted that "the protest in Victoriei Square went beyond this scope and degenerated into regrettable acts of violence," and called "for calm and an end to the violence.""It is worth noting that no re»»»

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said its Aerospace Force intercepted and destroyed the 52nd US MQ-9 drone since the start of the war, bringing down the aircraft over Qeshm Island early Wednesday. “At 02:29 this morning, the 52nd MQ-9 drone belonging to the terrorist US Army was inte»»»

Paris, France: Newly-crowned US Open champion Alexander Zverev makes a quick return to action this weekend as he bids to help Germany reach the Davis Cup Finals, while American Ben Shelton hopes to put his Flushing Meadows final defeat behind him. World number two Zverev downed Shelton in four sets»»»

At the start of its Wednesday sitting, Parliament rejected five proposals for hearings in plenary on various issues, as well as two bill debates. The proposals were read out by National Assembly Chair Michaela Dotsova. MPs rejected a proposal by Continue the Change (CC) to include in Tuesday's agen»»»

Nagoya: The Asian Games open in Japan on Saturday with 2028 Olympics places up for grabs, fast-rising talents of world sport in action and thousands of athletes staying on a cruise ship in typhoon season. More than 17,000 competitors and officials are expected at the continent’s biggest sporting sp»»»

Saudi Arabia has cancelled some oil shipments to Europe in the wake of a series of drone attacks which forced the shutdown of its key East-West pipeline, Reuters reported on Tuesday, adding to mounting pressure on global crude supplies as instability threatens energy infrastructure across the Middl»»»

EXCLUSIVEFrom 19-year-old recruit to 41 years of service with Ras Al Khaimah Police Ras Al Khaimah: When Pakistani national Muneer Hussein Muneer arrived in the UAE as a 19-year-old looking for work, he never imagined he would spend the next four decades building a life in the country. Today, at 60»»»

Golden Circle upgrades open as Alex Warren joins Capaldi, Larsson and more Dubai: The hitmaker behind global smash Ordinary, Alex Warren is heading to Abu Dhabi this December, joining an already star-studded Yasalam after-race concerts as part of the Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. W»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs has published the first book in its “In Clear Arabic” (Bi Lisanin Arabiyyin Mubin) series, highlighting the role of the Arabic language in rebuilding cultural awareness, preserving identity and strengthening the intellectual foundations of the »»»

Doha, Qatar: Marking 12 years of advancing precision medicine and genomics in Qatar, the MENA region and beyond, Sidra Medicine, a member of Qatar Foundation, is set to host the Precision Medicine and the Future of Genomics (PMFG) Summit 2026. The Summit will be held from December 7 to 9, 2026 at t»»»

Carys Garland is pleased to welcome Dr. Andrew Smith, Historian of Modern France and Lecturer in Liberal Arts at Queen Mary University of London. He argues that Marine Le Pen and the National Rally’s commanding position in early presidential polling should not be regarded as an inevitable far-right»»»

European Union envoys have pushed back the expiry of EU Russia sanctions listings by ​seven days until September 22, a spokesperson for the EU's Irish presidency said on Monday, after failing to agree on a six-month renewal. At issue is whether to de-list Russian-Uzbek billionaire Alisher Usmanov. »»»

Doha, Qatar: Al Gharafa gave Al Hilal a tough fight before suffering a 2-1 defeat in their AFC Champions League Elite opener at Kingdom Arena in Riyadh yesterday. Seeking a fifth Asian title, Simone Inzaghi’s Al Hilal side got the start they wanted but not without a slow start with both sides going»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar were handed a 4-1 defeat by Republic of Korea in their opening football match at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, yesterday. Eom Ji-sung scored a hat-trick for the Koreans, finding the net in the seventh, 20th and first-half stoppage time minutes. Kim Myung-jun added »»»

The Yemeni Armed Forces on Wednesday declared a new operation in which they shot down a Saudi F-15 fighter jet over Marib Governorate while it was conducting hostile mission. The aircraft was downed by a locally manufactured surface-to-air missile, Yemeni Armed Forces Spokesman Brigadier General Ya»»»

Doha, Qatar: Al Rayyan coach Vicente Moreno said his side are confident and in good rhythm as they prepare to open their AFC Champions League Two campaign against Jordan’s Al Faisaly at Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium today. The challenge is a significant one, with Al Faisaly twice winning the competition in»»»

In an interview, Sheikh Nasser underscored that the consumer electronics industry is undergoing a period of particularly rapid transformation, with traditional distinctions between products increasingly disappearing. The rapid convergence of technology, artificial intelligence (AI) and consumer ele»»»

Doha, Qatar: World No.1 Mostafa Asal moved into the semi-finals of the 2026 Qatar Classic after overcoming Egyptian compatriot Aly Abou Eleinen in 91-minute thriller at the Khalifa International Tennis & Squash Complex in Doha yesterday. Asal, chasing a maiden Qatar Classic title after finishing ru»»»

Doha, Qatar: Relations between Qatar and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) are entering a new phase of cooperation, supported by growing economic engagement, high-level exchanges and expanding partnerships across strategic sectors, Ambassador of Vietnam to Qatar H E Nguyen Huy Hiep»»»

Doha, Qatar: Mannai Corporation announced the appointment of technology industry veteran Sumanta Roy (pictured) as Group President for Information and Communication Technology (ICT). Roy will lead the Group’s ICT business across the Middle East, and Africa, strengthening its technology capabilities»»»

Doha, Qatar: Vodafone Qatar has been honoured with three awards at the Middle East Enterprise AI & Analytics Summit & Awards 2026, hosted at Rosewood Doha, underscoring its position as a regional leader in enterprise AI and data innovation. The summit brought together industry leaders to examine ho»»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister of Public Health H E Mansoor bin Ebrahim Al Mahmoud held a meeting with the Qatari Businessmen Association (QBA), headed by QBA Chairman H E Sheikh Faisal bin Qassim Al Thani along with representatives of private hospitals and medical centers. During the meeting, a number of t»»»

Industrial production fell by 3.7% in the first seven months of this year compared with the same period in 2025, in unadjusted terms, and by 3.8% when adjusted for the number of business days and seasonality, according to data published by the National Institute of Statistics (INS) on Tuesday.Durin»»»

The free job rate in the second term of 2026 was EUR1% in the euro area and 2% in EU. The lowest value of this indicator was in Romania, according to Eurostat data released on Tuesday. EU member states with the highest vacant job rate were: the Netherlands, (4.1%), Belgium (3.3%), Malta (3.1%) and »»»

Representatives of Cugir Mechanical Plant (UM Cugir) announced on Monday that a contract worth 54 million euros had been signed to modernise industrial infrastructure, increase production capacity and diversify the range of NATO-standard ammunition manufactured.'The strategic modernisation programm»»»

Economic adjustment must create the conditions for restoring confidence and achieving healthy growth, while an economy does not restart through laws, ordinances or public statements, but when people and businesses once again begin to have confidence in tomorrow, interim Finance Minister Alexandru N»»»

The Government stated on Tuesday that it respects all citizens' legal right to peaceful protest, but noted that "the protest in Victoriei Square went beyond this scope and degenerated into regrettable acts of violence," and called "for calm and an end to the violence.""It is worth noting that no re»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Diamond Exchange (QDE) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Borsa Diamanti d’Italia (Diamond Bourse of Italy), establishing a strategic partnership between the two bourses. The agreement was signed during the CIBJO Centenary Congress, held in Vicenza, Italy, fr»»»

VIP Packs offers exclusive benefits, Dubai Parks passes and a chance to win Dh31,000 Dubai: Global Village will open pre-orders for its Season 31 VIP Packs on September 21, with public sales starting on September 26 through the Coca-Cola Arena website. The packs will be sold exclusively online, wit»»»

Doha, Qatar: The General Directorate of Endowments at the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs, in cooperation with the Department of Mosques, has concluded the first series of “Waqf Ambassadors” seminars held virtually for Imams and preachers, as part of an ongoing awareness programme aimed at pr»»»

Some UAE flights are cancelled as regional tensions keep airline schedules under pressure Dubai: UAE travellers face another day of flight cancellations and delays, with several services cancelled at Dubai International Airport and delays reported on flights arriving into Abu Dhabi. Emirates, flydu»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s long-term investment in arts and culture is beginning to shape a broader artistic ecosystem, with new galleries, creative initiatives, and a growing pool of artists choosing to make the country their home, Chairperson of Qatar Museums HE Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalif»»»

VIP Packs offers exclusive benefits, Dubai Parks passes and a chance to win Dh31,000 DUBAI: Global Village will open pre-orders for its Season 31 VIP Packs on September 21, with public sales starting on September 26 through the Coca-Cola Arena website. The packs will be sold exclusively online, wit»»»

It is proposed to impose fines for using organic labeling on products that are not organic. A draft law has been submitted for public discussion in Kyrgyzstan. The amendments provide for liability for using labels reserved for certified organic products. These include the words «organic,» «ecologic»»»

Former culture minister faces corruption trial over Renault-Nissan fees France's ex-culture minister Rachida Dati is to go on trial Wednesday on corruption charges linked to dealings with the Renault-Nissan group, just months after her bruising defeat in the Paris mayoral race. One of the most prom»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Labour, represented by the National Committee for Combating Human Trafficking, in partnership with the National Human Rights Committee, organised the first workshop on the National Referral System, entitled “National Referral System for Combating Human Trafficking: Prot»»»

33 Holdings and Naseem Healthcare’s Chairman and Managing Director recognized among the region’s leading healthcare founders and shareholders Mohammed Miandad VP, Chairman and Managing Director of 33 Holdings Global and Naseem Healthcare, has been recognized by Forbes Middle East among the Top Heal»»»

BREAKING NEWSBoard acts on Supreme Court order; reveals details of first-of-its kind decision Dubai: Thousands of Class 12 students across the UAE and other Gulf countries, who missed their board exams earlier this year due to regional tensions, will get a fresh chance to sit the papers, the Centra»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Civil Service and Government Development Bureau (CGB), in coordination with the General Tax Authority, has announced specialised job opportunities available through the unified employment and professional development platform “Kawader.” In an official statement issued yesterday, th»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar smart cities market size is projected to reach $10.9bn (QR39.68bn) by 2034, growing at a compound annual growth rate of 14.14 percent from 2026 to 2034, according to a market report by IMARC Group. The report indicates that the market is currently experiencing robust expansio»»»

Markets are now pricing a 92% probability that the Fed will raise rates Gold prices are inching upwards on Wednesday as high oil prices continue to fuel inflation concerns and as interest-rate hike bets are near-certain ahead of the Federal Reserve’s policy decision. Get it: Fast, verified news for»»»

Drivers heading towards Khalifa City and Mussafah are facing delays in the area Heavy traffic is reported on several major roads in Abu Dhabi this morning, with significant congestion on E22 and E30, according to Google Maps live traffic data. Traffic is particularly slow around the Sheikh Zayed Gr»»»

UAE accounted for 5.5% of reported inflows, ranking fourth among top remittance sources Dubai: Money sent home by Filipinos overseas continued to grow in July, with cash remittances to the Philippines rising 1.9 percent year-on-year to $3.24 billion, according to the latest data from the Bangko Sen»»»

In two cities in south-western Poland, we looked at how local leaders are trying to attract multinational companies, strengthen home-grown businesses and create an environment where people want not only to work, but also to live. As part of an eight-member international group of journalists, we vis»»»

The 2028 UEFA Super Cup will be held in Kazakhstan at Astana Arena, the official website of the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) reports. Astana Arena was opened in 2009 and has a capacity of 30,000 spectators. The UEFA Super Cup is an annual football competition organized by UEFA tha»»»

The search for Belarusian climber Nikolai Sviridov on Korumdu Peak in Kyrgyzstan was called off the previous day, the volunteers’ headquarters said. The climber’s body was not found. «For four days, a team of drone operators worked on the mountain alongside climber Andrei Erokhin. They filmed the r»»»

UAE airlines restore capacity as Iran conflict keeps skies uncertain Also In This Package Iran has underground ‘missile cities’ on Gulf coast Iran war has burned through 65% of US Patriot missiles The US-Iran conflict continues to disrupt aviation and shipping across the Gulf, but signs of recovery»»»