The heads of six top US-based AI companies signed a pledge at the White House on Tuesday to introduce stronger controls to ensure that their technology does not go rogue. The document, titled the White House Accord on Super Intelligence – Joint Commitment on Frontier Responsibilities, was signed by»»»

NEGOTIN - Aleksandar Vucic, who leads the United Serbia electoral list for the October 25 early parliamentary polls, said on Wednesday Serbia was one of Europe's leading countries in terms of real wage growth but that there was still much work to do. Vucic was speaking to reporters before a visit t»»»

First female lawyer from Hazara community honoured for defending minorities Dubai: Pakistani human rights lawyer Jalila Haider, who has spent more than a decade defending some of the country’s most vulnerable communities despite death threats has won the 2026 Right Livelihood Award, widely known as»»»

Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan Adylbek Kasymaliev presented honorary titles and certificates of merit on September 30. The ceremony was held at Yntymak Ordo, the Cabinet’s press service reported. A total of 174 people received awards, including 93 who were presented with honorar»»»

DUBAI: A pilot suffered multiple stab wounds in a midair fight with a colleague onboard a FlyDubai aircraft enroute from Dubai to Tel Aviv on Wednesday, Israeli media have reported. Airport authorities quoted by AFP that the pilots had been injured and hospitalized. Flight FZ1073 transmitted sqawk »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Police Sports Federation concluded the First Open Police Padbol Championship (Men), held from 20 to 29 September 2026 at the 1969 Courts at Al Sadd Club, with the participation of 20 teams representing the Ministry of Interior, the Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya), the Qata»»»

Abu Dhabi Police and Civil Defence teams respond to blaze on Wednesday Dubai: Emergency teams were responding to a fire that broke out at a waste collection site in Al Wathba, Abu Dhabi, on Wednesday, authorities said. Abu Dhabi Police said its teams and the Abu Dhabi Civil Defence Authority were d»»»

The 2026 Abu Dhabi Championship will be held from November 5–8 at Yas Links Dubai: Rory McIlroy will return to the UAE this year after confirming his participation in the Abu Dhabi Championship, with the six-time Major champion targeting a first victory at Yas Links. The reigning Masters champion a»»»

Doha, Qatar: As part of efforts to strengthen cooperation and exchange expertise in maritime and security fields, the General Directorate of Coasts and Borders Security received Staff Brigadier (Navy) Jarallah Hamad Al Nabit, Commander of Mohammed Bin Ghanem Al Ghanem Maritime Academy, accompanied »»»

Five young men from London who were caught near a British airbase heavily used by the US in its war against Iran have triggered a media frenzy across the London establishment's mainstream media. The so-called “Fairford incident” lit up the British deep state media echo chamber. However, what was in»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Diplomats are trying to remind the hotheads in Europe of the fundamental documents of Russia in response to outrageous statements on Kaliningrad, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Wednesday. On Kaliningrad Situation"You and I have repeatedly heard statements from Poland and»»»

Lőrinc Mészáros and his family remain by far the wealthiest Hungarians, with an estimated fortune of HUF 1,785.7 billion (EUR 4.87 billion), according to the Forbes Hungary 2026 rich list. This year’s ranking is the magazine’s first to feature the 100 richest Hungarians rather than 50, and is publi»»»

Doha, Qatar: If you’re looking for ways to make the most of your weekend in Qatar, here are some events and activities worth checking out. Plan a day out with your family, try something new, unwind, or explore the variety of events happening across the country this weekend. Doha Jewellery and Watch»»»

Carmistin Group has signed an agreement with Aaylex One Group to take over the operation and control of its poultry assets. The agreement comes amid difficulties faced by Aaylex One in ensuring business continuity and is primarily aimed at keeping one of Romania’s most important integrated poultry »»»

DUBAI: A pilot suffered multiple stab wounds in a midair fight with a colleague onboard a FlyDubai aircraft enroute from Dubai to Tel Aviv, Israeli media have reported. Flight FZ1073 transmitted sqawk code 7700, indicating an emergency state at about 9am local time, prompting security systems to go»»»

Doha, Qatar: A tiebreaker was required to determine the fate of Oman and Iraq, who finished level on points, goal difference and goals scored in the Gulf Cup 2026 group stage on Tuesday, September 29, 2026. As Saudi Arabia defeated Iraq 2-0 to secure top spot in Group A, Oman, which beat Kuwait 3-1»»»

Democratic Bulgaria (DB) submitted amendments to the Civil Registration Act aimed at addressing what the formation described as a long-standing problem of excessive administrative burden on Bulgarian citizens whose names were forcibly changed during the so-called "Revival Process", DB’s press offic»»»

At least four people, including a Lebanese soldier, were injured on Wednesday in an Israeli strike targeting an army vehicle in southern Lebanon, according to official sources. Al-Manar correspondent in southern Lebanon reported the strike by an Israeli drone on Nabatieh Al-Fawqah. Casualties were »»»

Budapest’s Semmelweis University has climbed to 247th place in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2027, making it the highest-ranked university in Hungary and Central and Eastern Europe. Semmelweis University has made a major leap in the latest Times Higher Education (THE) g»»»

No single topic dominates Wednesday’s print media. The top news in online media and TV morning shows is that a businessman has been shot dead in Plovdiv (South Central Bulgaria), as well as that Greece will return the remains of Bulgaria's Tsar Samuel to Sofia. HOME AFFAIRS Segabg.com reports that »»»

BusinessUnited States of America'Super Intelligence': Is Trump right to rename AI?Nik MartinDonald Trump thinks the name artificial intelligence sounds "fake" and has ordered US agencies to use "Super Intelligence" instead. Yet, tech firms and researchers have little reason to play along. https://p»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) Director Sergei Naryshkin on Wednesday described his contacts with the leadership of the CIA as good. "They are good," Naryshkin said in a comment to Russian media.CIA Director John Ratcliffe visited Moscow on August 25. Kremlin spokesma»»»

Damascus, Sept. 30 (SANA) The price of 21-karat gold in the Syrian market rose by SYP 50 per gram Wednesday from the previous day, according to a bulletin issued by the General Authority for Precious Metals Management. The authority set the selling price of 21-karat gold at SYP 16,300 ($133.61) per»»»

From September 30 to October 1, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic, Jeenbek Kulubaev, will pay a reciprocal official visit to the Republic of Ghana at the invitation of Ghana’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa. The visit will include »»»

U.S.-sponsored negotiations between Lebanon and Israel are expected to resume in Tampa, Florida, ahead of the upcoming Israeli elections, a local media report said. The report published Wednesday on MTV claimed that the new round of talks is tentatively scheduled for October 20. "Discussions in Tam»»»

BELGRADE - The Serbian dinar's official median exchange rate against the euro is 117.5167 dinars for one euro on Wednesday, which is a slight change relative to Tuesday, the National Bank of Serbia said. The dinar is down by 0.1 pct against the euro m-o-m, down by 0.3 pct y-o-y and down by 0.2 pct »»»

At European level, 48% of the banks included in the study focus their AI investments on operational efficiency or staff productivity, whilst 30% cite customer experience or fraud prevention as the main driver of investment. The area in which the technology is applied influences the results achieved»»»

It is planned to import high-quality strawberry planting material from California to Kyrgyzstan. Cooperation in this area was discussed during a working visit by Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Minister of Agriculture Erlist Akunbekov to California. During the visit, he toured the F»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli force advances towards the western outskirts of Mais Al-Jabal, occupation soldiers torch properties in the area: Al-Manar reporter »»»

Iran’s meme followed Abbas Araghchi’s meeting with UN chief Antonio Guterres Iran has used a popular Bollywood character to take a swipe at the United Nations, with the Iranian Embassy in India sharing a meme comparing the world body to two very different fictional characters. The embassy posted th»»»

Withdrawal celebrated by Iran-backed groups, but concerns raised among some other Iraqis Baghdad: The US military announced on Wednesday that it has completed the withdrawal of its troops from Iraq, ending a 12-year mission to fight the Daesh (Islamic State) group. The last US troops left the last »»»

A US-led coalition deployed in Iraq more than a decade ago to fight jihadists concluded its mission on Wednesday, a move celebrated by the country’s leaders, but which some fear will embolden pro-Iran armed factions. Coalition troops deployed to Iraq and Syria in 2014 to fight the Daesh group, whic»»»

Doha, Qatar: Strong winds are expected to affect some areas of Qatar, with high waves forecast in offshore waters, according to the Qatar Meteorology Department. In a social media post, the department said northern offshore areas are expected to experience waves ranging from 5 to 9 feet from this e»»»

An official familiar with the talks confirmed to Reuters that Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and his team met with Qatari mediators in Doha yesterday evening. According to the official, Araghchi received the US response to the “seven-day proposal” while in Doha and will discuss it in Tehra»»»

Damascus, Sept. 30 (SANA) Director of the Expatriates and Refugees Affairs Department at the Foreign Ministry Nahla Othman denied reports that Germany plans to deport large numbers of Syrian refugees, saying talks with Berlin are underway on possible changes to residence status for Syrians who have»»»

Authorities expand radiation monitoring from workplaces to drinking water and homes Abu Dhabi: Around 27,000 workers exposed to radiation as part of their jobs are covered by a UAE national registry that tracks their radiation exposure and helps authorities identify unusual levels. The National Dos»»»

October rates reflect global oil shock, but UAE petrol remains below many major markets Dubai: UAE residents filling a typical 60-litre fuel tank will pay up to Dh124.80 more than they did in February, after October fuel prices rose sharply as elevated international energy costs fed through to the »»»

US forces are withdrawing from their remaining bases in Iraq on Wednesday, completing a pullout agreed under former president Joe Biden as fears grow over the security vacuum it could leave. Iraqi officials and analysts warn the departure could embolden Iran-backed militias and give Islamic State g»»»

Continue the Change (CC) called on Wednesday for stronger action against drug dealing affecting children. MP Marin Tihomirov presented the parliamentary group’s proposals in a declaration read from the parliamentary rostrum. Tihomirov cited official figures showing 1,626 registered cases of acute i»»»

Doha, Qatar: A delegation from the Public Works Authority ‘Ashghal’ headed by the President of the Authority HE Eng. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Al-Meer and with the participation of a number of senior officials from the Authority, concluded an official visit to the Republic of Singapore. The visit is a»»»

The U.S. military announced on Wednesday that it has completed the withdrawal of its troops from Iraq, ending a 12-year mission to fight the Islamic State group. The last U.S. troops left the last air base where they had been present in northern Iraq under an agreement between Baghdad and Washingto»»»

The survey will track digital revenues, technology use and Abu Dhabi’s economic growth Statistics Centre – Abu Dhabi (SCAD) has launched the Digital Economy Survey to strengthen the measurement of digital economic activities and provide a clearer picture of the contribution of technology, artificia»»»

Iranian authorities said on Wednesday they received the formal U.S. response to their proposal to end the Middle East war, state media reported, days after U.S. President Donald Trump rejected the plan. "At today's cabinet meeting, the American side's proposal was presented to President Masoud Peze»»»

Sea-air surveillance leads to hot pursuit west of Lakshadweep Dubai: An Iranian boat carrying more than Rs30 billion ($338 million/more than Dh1.2 billion) worth of heroin and methamphetamine has been intercepted in the Arabian Sea, with five Pakistani nationals detained in what Indian authorities »»»

Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan Adylbek Kasymaliev met with Russia’s Commissioner for Human Rights Yana Lantratova, the Cabinet’s press service reported. The sides discussed the rights and interests of Kyrgyz citizens living and working in Russia, as well as migration and social »»»

Europe is facing more immediate cyber threats, but whether its member states are prepared to deal with it collectively is becoming a question harder to answer. Even as drone threats, such as Russia’s bomb plot at the Leipzig-Halle airport in Germany in August, dominated European headlines in Septem»»»

Bulgaria is moving toward a tourism model focused on quality rather than low prices, Tourism Minister Ilin Dimitrov said, citing positive signals from several important markets. Dimitrov pointed to a sharp increase in interest from Poland, expectations that Germany will add about 150,000 airline se»»»

The country must exit the EU’s excessive deficit procedure by 2030 to meet its eurozone target, Finance Minister Alexandru Nazare says Romania plans to join the eurozone by 2035, but achieving this goal will require the country to leave the European Union’s excessive deficit procedure no later than»»»

DUBAI: A FlyDubai plane traveling from Dubai in the United Arab Emirates to Israel was diverted, after a fight broke out betweet the two pilots, briefly sparking concerns about a possible hijacking. The incident happened on the regular scheduled flight on Wednesday Al Arabiya reported. It’s not cle»»»