BELGRADE - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic met on Wednesday in Belgrade with Ohio National Guard Maj-Gen Matthew Woodruff to inform him in detail of rising tensions in Kosovo-Metohija in the past several days, voicing concern over the position and the security of Serbs in the province. "I highli»»»

BEIJING (Sputnik) - The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) advocates for a legally binding international document to prevent an arms race in space and supports the safe and responsible use of artificial intelligence, SCO Secretary-General Nurlan Yermekbayev said on Wednesday. Speaking at the 1»»»

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The US National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency has initiated a sole-source procurement to deliver commercial geospatial software training to Ukraine, according to a Sputnik correspondent’s analysis of public records on the official US federal contracting portal SAM.gov and te»»»

First Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan Daniyar Amangeldiev met with Moody’s analysts Anushka Shah and Marc-Antoine Galey. The Cabinet’s press service reported. The parties discussed the current macroeconomic situation, the results of ongoing reforms, the state of public fin»»»

Doctor accused of skipping clinic duty; her DHO father has now removed her from post Dubai: A medical officer at a Namma Clinic in Karnataka’s Bagalkot is facing an inquiry over allegations that she drew a monthly salary of Rs75,000 (about Dh2,900) while pursuing a postgraduate medical course at a »»»

Los Angeles, United States: Three people were killed Tuesday in a fiery crash when a US news helicopter covering a deadly bus accident came down in a Los Angeles neighborhood. Media in the city had scrambled to cover an incident in which an SUV ploughed into a bus in the Chatsworth area, northwest »»»

Global energy technology leader Schneider Electric has announced a new range of standardized Prefabricated Power Modules and Power Skids, expanding its AI-ready infrastructure portfolio with scalable, high-density power solutions designed for hyperscale, neocloud and colocation data center environm»»»

The Bulgarian Food Safety Agency (BFSA) confirmed an outbreak of smallpox in sheep and goats at a livestock farm in the village of Vaksevo, Nevestino Municipality, Kyustendil Region, the Agency announced. The farmer reported the case to the competent authorities after he noticed the appearance of c»»»

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: The Saudi-led coalition battling Yemen's Houthis accused them on Wednesday of targeting Islam's holy city Makkah, sparking outrage across the Muslim world. The Houthis swiftly rejected as a "lie" Riyadh's statement that it had shot down a drone heading towards Makkah, which at»»»

BusinessGlobal issuesWEF report: Progress on gender equality remains 'fragile'Nik MartinTwo decades of progress toward gender parity is at risk as women's political representation declines, according to a new World Economic Forum report. At the current pace, the remaining gap could take 120 years t»»»

Despite evidence women are the better surgeons, they’re still underrepresented in clinical leadership. As patients, they’re also more often misdiagnosed. The root cause? A healthcare system historically dominated by men. https://p.dw.com/p/54xNPAdvertisementHow is it possible that a specific tissue»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The European Union relies on China for 80% of its supplies of critical raw materials, with its dependence on certain rare-earth materials reaching 90%, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Wednesday. "There is another point we still have too many dangerous d»»»

DOHA (Sputnik) - Yemen's Ansar Allah movement, also known as the Houthis, said on Wednesday that its armed forces had shot down a Saudi fighter jet over Yemen with an anti-aircraft missile. "Yemeni armed forces ... managed to shoot down a Saudi F-15 fighter jet that was conducting hostile operation»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian defense exports agency Rosoboronexport is implementing and preparing to launch over 20 projects in Africa involving the maintenance and repair of arms and military hardware, as well as the localization of their production, the company's CEO and Deputy Chairman of the Russ»»»

In January—August 2026, at least 6,009 individual residential buildings with a total floor area of 822,900 square meters were commissioned in Kyrgyzstan. Total investment in their construction reached 26,212.7 billion soms. Housing commissioning declined by 0.7 percent compared with the first eight»»»

Sreedhanya, who cleared UPSC with an all-India rank of 410, takes charge in Kasaragod Sreedhanya Suresh has taken charge as Kasaragod District Collector, becoming the first woman from a Scheduled Tribe community to head a district in Kerala. The 2019-batch IAS officer assumed office on Wednesday, w»»»

The two leaders reaffirmed their commitment to advancing UAE-Syria relations Abu Dhabi: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and President of the Syrian Arab Republic Ahmad Al-Sharaa on Tuesday discussed bilateral ties and ways to strengthen cooperation, particularly in the»»»

President Joseph Aoun told AFP that Lebanon wants a new force, from Europe or elsewhere, to avoid a security "vacuum" in the south when U.N. peacekeepers leave at the end of the year. "What matters is that there is no vacuum," he told AFP in an interview on Tuesday. He added that any new force for »»»

An Israeli force on Wednesday made an incursion into the southern town of Halta, where it blew up the house of the resident Abdallah Hatem Abdel-Al and kidnapped a resident. The area had earlier been targeted by three Israeli artillery shells.»»»

Doha,Qatar: The 12th Qatar Patient Safety Week will get underway Thursday under the slogan "Safe Care for Life!". Organized by the Ministry of Public Health (MoPH), the week-long initiative will focus on the theme "Safe Care for Non-Communicable Diseases," highlighting patient safety risks and prev»»»

Singapore: Oil prices fell on Wednesday following an unexpected surge in US crude inventories, while investors were assessing supply risks in the Middle East. Brent futures fell 93 cents, or 0.86%, to $107.82 a barrel, and West Texas Intermediate (WTI) futures tumbled 97 cents, or 0.92%, to $104.86»»»

Czech company Aero Vodochody Aerospace (AERO Vodochody, AERO) intends to expand its cooperation with Bulgaria in the fields of combat aviation and the defence industry, the company said on Wednesday. Representatives of AERO are part of the business delegation led by Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babi»»»

The Czech Republic is offering Bulgaria medium-class drones that meet NATO specifications and can be equipped with Bulgarian technology, Czech Ambassador to Bulgaria Miroslav Toman told bTV ahead of Prime Minister Andrej Babiš’s official visit to Sofia. Toman said energy, transport, defense and new»»»

Former Bulgarian President Georgi Parvanov, who served from 2002 to 2012, said Bulgarians are ready to elect a woman as head of state, while describing the criticism directed at presidential candidate Iliana Iotova over a pardon as part of the early election campaign. In an interview with 24 Chasa,»»»

Strasbourg, France: EU chief Ursula von der Leyen said on Wednesday the bloc would propose an emergency tool for countries to better deal with mass migration movements following the deadly rush to the Spanish territory of Ceuta. Addressing EU lawmakers in Strasbourg, the European Commission preside»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs HE Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi received on Wednesday a copy of the credentials of the Ambassador of the Republic of Turkiye to the State of Qatar, HE Yakup Caymazoglu. HE Minister of State for Foreign Affairs wished HE the Ambassador success in»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Updated toll of Gaza building collapse: 16 bodies recovered so far, more than 100 trapped 16-09-2026 12:46 PM Latest News Urgent News Israe»»»

Governments must choose between passing fuel costs to consumers or taking on more debt Dubai: Oil above $100 a barrel is spilling from global energy markets onto the streets, triggering protests, transport strikes, shortages and growing pressure on governments from Asia to Europe and Latin America.»»»

Duterte faces three counts of crimes against humanity linked to his anti-drug campaign The Hague: Former Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte appeared in person at the International Criminal Court for the first time Wednesday, as he faces charges over his "war on drugs" that killed thousands. The »»»

Tunis, Sept. 16 (TAP)- The weather on Wednesday is temporarily cloudy across the country, growing densely cloudy in eastern coasts with scattered showers, according to the National Institute of Meteorology.Thunderstorms are expected to develop in...»»»

“The West is doing everything in its power to literally root out and kill democratic institutions,” Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Zakharova said on Sputnik radio, replying to a question about the country’s upcoming parliamentary elections. Russia is fully prepared for this, she emphasized."M»»»

Officers from the Northern Railway Customs’ unit for combating drug trafficking, together with employees of the Interior Ministry’s anti-drug service, have disrupted a channel for the illegal import of the synthetic drug mephedrone into Kyrgyzstan. As part of joint operational and investigative mea»»»

Hungary’s long-running Volánbusz investigation has taken a major new turn after authorities brought in billionaire businessman Dániel Jellinek and former state asset manager Norbert Szivek for questioning. The Central Investigative Prosecutor’s Office (KNYF) said investigators carried out searches »»»

Health-insured individuals over the age of 18 will be entitled to a fourth dental procedure starting November 1, 2026. This is stipulated in the National Framework Agreement on dental services for the 2026–2028 period, signed on Wednesday at the Ministry of Health by the National Health Insurance F»»»

BELGRADE - Serbia's caretaker FM Marko Djuric met with Russian Ambassador to Belgrade Alexander Botsan-Kharchenko on Tuesday to discuss bilateral relations and the situation in the region. The parties reviewed the Serbia-Russia bilateral relations, assessing the current dynamics of political contac»»»

Moscow and Delhi are stepping up industrial and investment cooperation, with Russian and Indian companies exploring joint projects in pharmaceuticals, medical equipment, machine tools and robotics. A Moscow government delegation held around 200 meetings with Indian officials, business associations »»»

Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan, together with South Korea, signed the Seoul Declaration today, September 16, following the first Central Asia—Korea summit. President Sadyr Japarov attended the event. According to the presidential press service, the countries agreed »»»

Doha, Qatar: From beachside activities and creative workshops to racing-track events, indoor fitness classes and family-friendly experiences, there is plenty happening in and around Doha. Whether you’re looking for an active day out or a new experience to enjoy with family, there’s something for ev»»»

Hong Kong: Hong Kong's government unveiled plans on Wednesday to significantly boost investment on innovation and technology as it aims to align the financial hub with mainland China's development goals. City leader John Lee made the announcement as he unveiled Hong Kong's first Five-Year Plan, out»»»

Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly stressed the importance of regulating the real estate market, explaining that the state is swiftly preparing a legal framework to balance investment incentives with protecting stakeholder rights, in line with directives from President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi to safeguar»»»

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen used her 2026 State of the Union address on Wednesday to propose a new form of association between the EU and Canada, alongside measures on competitiveness, security, artificial intelligence, climate resilience and migration. Speaking to the Europe»»»

The Suits actor was seen dining at Atlantis The Royal's celebrity favourite, Carbone Dubai: Patrick J. Adams, best known as Mike Ross from Suits, was spotted dining at Carbone inside Atlantis The Royal this week, adding his name to the growing list of Hollywood stars making appearances in Dubai. Th»»»

DOHA: Minister of State for Foreign Affairs HE Sultan bin Saad Al Murikhi received a copy of the credentials of Ambassador of the Republic of Turkiye to Qatar HE Yakup Yilmaz Oglu. The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs wished the ambassador every success in carrying out his duties, assuring him»»»

Los Angeles, United States: The artist Finneas and three other supporting acts announced they had quit British superstar Ed Sheeran's tour on Tuesday, after rapper Macklemore was dropped for making pro-Palestinian comments while performing. Sheeran has denied being behind the decision to remove Mac»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe New Photos Reveal Widespread Damage inflicted by Iran Strikes on US Sites 16-09-2026 12:19 PM Undated photo of plane damaged by Iranian str»»»

BELGRADE - The Serbian dinar's official median exchange rate against the euro is 117.3735 dinars for one euro on Wednesday, which is a slight change relative to Tuesday, the National Bank of Serbia said. The dinar is steady against the euro m-o-m, down by 0.2 pct y-o-y and down by 0.1 pct relative »»»

Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank Egypt (ADIB-Egypt) has been named “Best Islamic Bank in Egypt 2026” by the International Union of Arab Bankers for the second consecutive year, reaffirming the bank’s leading position in Egypt’s Islamic banking sector. The recognition pays tribute to the continued progress th»»»

Customs officers at the Lesovo border crossing seized 40,000 contraband cigarettes during inspections of a truck and a passenger car entering Bulgaria from Turkiye. The illicit tobacco products were concealed in spare tires, under seat upholstery, and in the vehicles' ceilings, the National Customs»»»

RISING FUEL PRICES Fuel prices continue to rise, with diesel becoming EUR 0.03 cents more expensive and petrol increasing by EUR. 0.01 cent as of Wednesday morning, Dimitar Hadzhidimitrov, deputy chairman of the Association of Bulgarian Fuel Traders, Producers, Importers and Transporters, said on b»»»

A gas leak from a railway tanker carrying propane-butane was reported Wednesday morning in the vicinity of the Karnobat railway station. The incident involved a freight train that had come to a stop approximately 700 metres from the station, Karnobat Municipality Mayor Georgi Dimitrov, told the Bul»»»