Share: This August 4, 2020 file photo, is the scene of an explosion that hit the seaport of Beirut, Lebanon. Over 220 were killed and 7000 were Injured , after 2,750 Tonnes of Ammonium Nitrate exploded . They were stored there for nearly 7 years. . President Michel Aoun was officially notified abou»»»

Doha: The Arab Book Award and the Arab Publishers Union have signed a cooperation agreement aimed at deepening ties between the two organizations in support of Arabic-language publishing, with plans to expand joint work in events, seminars, and the exchange of professional expertise. The agreement »»»

The US military destroyed two small Iranian boats with missile strikes on Monday after Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) attempted to seize an American naval drone patrolling the Strait of Hormuz, according to US officials cited by the Axios news website. A US official stated that the»»»

US President Donald Trump on Monday rejected warnings about the risks of artificial intelligence, calling concerns over rogue AI part of a “sick conspiracy” as tech leaders urge greater safeguards. The clash comes as the rapidly advancing technology faces scrutiny over cybersecurity, jobs, data cen»»»

Throughout the summer, a major scandal has been brewing in Lithuania. In late July, the country suffered a landmark defeat in the European Court of Human Rights in a case brought by Abd al-Rahim al-Nashiri, a Saudi national held in secret detention and brutally tortured for four years in CIA black »»»

September 15 marks the start of the new school year in Bulgaria. Many addressed teachers, school principals, students and parents on the occasion on Tuesday. Education Minister Georgi Valchev said schools play a key role in helping children gain knowledge, confidence, critical thinking and responsi»»»

Orlen said crude oil deliveries to its refineries remain uninterrupted despite supply disruptions in Saudi Arabia linked to the Middle East conflict. Reuters reported that the company is seeking alternative supplies from the North Sea, the United States and Kazakhstan after attacks disrupted Saudi »»»

Hungary is set for a dramatic weather divide this week as a wavy cold front crosses the country, bringing a sharp drop in temperatures to the west while summer-like warmth lingers in the east. Wednesday will bring us one more warm day According to a forecast video from the meteorologists at Hungaro»»»

A press conference was held at the Council of Ministers on Tuesday to present the Cabinet's approach to the development of transport infrastructure. The event was opened by Prime Minister Rumen Radev and attended by representatives of professional organizations of architects, engineers, financial i»»»

PoliticsGermanyHigh fuel prices challenge the German governmentSabine KinkartzChancellor Friedrich Merz wants to provide relief to motorists. But exactly how this is to happen remains unclear. https://p.dw.com/p/5MezIIn Germany, a liter of fuel now costs about three euros — that is over €11 for a g»»»

A Lebanese prosecutor on Tuesday requested that former president Michel Aoun be indicted over the 2020 Beirut port blast that killed more than 200 people, a judicial official told AFP. The prosecutor at Lebanon's Court of Cassation asked the judge overseeing the case, Tarek Bitar, to "press charges»»»

Hungary and Ukraine have recently reached an agreement in order to restore the rights of the Hungarian minority in Ukraine. The agreement defines basic rights in language, education, social and political, and cultural spheres. The Ukrainian side undertook to expand the range of rights of the Hungar»»»

TechnologyGlobal issuesWhy AI researchers warn humanity could face extinctionThomas LatschanCould artificial intelligence pose an existential threat to humanity? Some leading researchers are warning against an unregulated race toward AI superintelligence. https://p.dw.com/p/5MZxqSome researchers ar»»»

WhatsApp messages showed the buyer acknowledging the Dh600,000 debt and promising payment Al Ain: A man who bought 10 camels for Dh600,000 and took possession of them without paying has been ordered by an Al Ain court to settle the full amount after admitting the debt and acknowledging it in WhatsA»»»

While previous crises were temporary shocks, the current economic and logistics landscape is shaped by changing consumption patterns, currently reflected in more cautious consumer spending and softer demand across several sectors. “However, we remain optimistic, a confidence reflected in our new in»»»

In September 2026, the company passed the 84,000-user mark in the B2C segment, on top of access to approximately 2 million users through its B2B white-label solution for businesses looking to offer cashback and coupon functionality to build customer loyalty. In parallel, over the past three months »»»

Industry leaders urge stronger airline-government ties, better connectivity, smarter data Dubai: Tourism across the region can recover quickly after conflict, but rebuilding traveller confidence will take coordinated action from airlines, governments, destinations, and the wider travel industry, sp»»»

Vienna: The State of Qatar has called for intensified international efforts to completely eliminate nuclear weapons, describing the goal as both a humanitarian responsibility and a moral imperative amid rising armed conflicts, nuclear arms competition and the growing use of force in international r»»»

Once a ragtag militia, the group now holds leverage over Saudi Arabia and global shipping Dubai: A militia that began as a relatively small rebel movement in the mountains of northern Yemen now finds itself with the ability to influence an international war, threaten one of the world’s most importa»»»

Kazim says DWC shift will happen in phases, with cargo and Dubai South's 2032 target Dubai: Emirates' move to the Dubai’s new passenger terminal at Dubai World Central (DWC) is progressing in phases, with Dubai South's investment on track for a 2032 target, the airline's Deputy President and Chief »»»

Nagoya: The Qatar under-23 national team began its campaign in the football competition at the 2026 Asian Games, held in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, with a 4-1 defeat against its South Korean counterpart in the match that took place today at Mizuho Park Stadium. Marwan Sharif scored for the Qatari team in»»»

Inside Bahrain's ATM 2026 booth, field researchers showcase pearl shucking for visitors AI can never replace the culture of Pearl shucking, says Mohamed Slaise, Field Researcher from Danat Institute Bahrain, at the Bahrain pavilion of Arabian Travel Market 2026. “Our seas are full of oysters in eve»»»

The Judges' Chamber of Bulgaria’s Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) has unanimously reinstated former European Prosecutor Teodora Georgieva as a judge at the Sofia City Administrative Court, ending a prolonged dispute over her return to the Bulgarian judiciary. The decision was taken after the Chamber»»»

High-speed roads and motorways that meet high standards of quality and safety should be built as soon as possible, Prime Minister Rumen Radev said here on Tuesday. He was speaking during a presentation of a new approach to the development of transport infrastructure. The event was also attended by »»»

BusinessUnited States of AmericaWhy the era of cheap government debt is overThomas KohlmannUS debt has topped $40 trillion. How risky is the growing debt burden, and will investors keep funding Washington's deficits? https://p.dw.com/p/5MYxMIf bond yields continue to rise, a stock market correction»»»

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - A conflict involving the Shiite military-political movement Ansar Allah (Houthis) puts the United States at a disadvantage in all cases, Western media reported on Tuesday. Axios reported last week that US President Donald Trump had rejected requests from Saudi Crown Prince Mo»»»

Reports of a US-deployed “on-orbit” weapon confirm that the West has already turned outer space into an extension of the Ukraine battlefield, air defense historian Yuri Knutov tells Sputnik. US and French reconnaissance satellites are already feeding battlefield intel to Ukraine’s military, with Fi»»»

Every Bulgarian and every child in small settlements has the right to equal access to quality education, said Prime Minister Rumen Radev here on Tuesday. Together with Minister of Education and Science Georgi Valchev, the head of State opened the new school year at the Hristo Botev Primary School i»»»

Democratic Bulgaria (DB) proposed a legislative programme comprising 40 bills aimed at comprehensive digital transformation, the political alliance said on Tuesday. The programme is open to professionals and citizens for discussion and further development of the ideas and solutions put forward. Its»»»

Diverse source markets, connectivity, accessibility will underpin the next phase of growth Dubai: Dubai’s tourism sector is no longer talking about recovery. The focus has shifted firmly towards sustained growth, with the emirate continuing to build on its diverse international visitor base, strong»»»

Every Bulgarian and every child in small settlements has the right to equal access to quality education, said Prime Minister Rumen Radev here on Tuesday. Together with Minister of Education and Science Georgi Valchev, the head of State opened the new school year at the Hristo Botev Primary School i»»»

Parag Shah gave up security, wealthy image for an unusual experiment on Mumbai's streets A man sitting by the roadside asking strangers for help in Mumbai might have looked like another person struggling to get through the day. Except this particular man had declared assets worth Rs 33.83 billion. »»»

The Bulgarian government is proposing a broad overhaul of the country’s defense and military command structure, including changes to wartime leadership, the creation of a new Military Council and a new deputy position within the Defense Ministry. The changes are contained in a 56-section draft bill»»»

Dubai, Sept. 15 (SANA) President Ahmad al-Sharaa said Syria is entering a new phase focused on rebuilding state institutions, strengthening economic growth and restoring its regional and international role, during a dialogue titled “Syria of the Future” at the 2026 Arab Media Summit in Dubai. Presi»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia wants to end the Ukrainian conflict, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Tuesday. On Ukraine"We want to resolve this conflict and appreciate our friends’ willingness to help in this effort," Lavrov said at the embassy roundtable on the situation around Ukraine, »»»

OVERVIEW The first day of school, September 15, is a topic that is present in all media. ECONOMY The daily Trud reports that the government does not plan to provide compensation to citizens or businesses for the high fuel prices. This transpired during Monday's sitting of the National Council for T»»»

Dubai entrepreneur’s women-only app turns ‘sometime’ chats into real-life hangouts Dubai: Mercy Joyce, 29, has lived in Dubai since 2020, and like most newcomers to the city, she joined every women's Facebook group and community chat she could find. The plans were always the same story - enthusiast»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia will succeed in returning its financial assets, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Tuesday. "The European Commission, as I said, still wants to confiscate these assets and then return them to us only after we pay Ukraine some reparations. We will secure the ret»»»

More than half of Romanian healthcare professionals would choose a public-sector job over a private-sector offer if salaries were identical, according to a MEDIjobs study on perceptions of employment in the two systems. The survey, conducted as more than 6,800 positions are being opened in the publ»»»

GlobalizationNigeriaAfrica's richest man Dangote's IPO out of reach in NigeriaAbiodun JamiuDangote seeks $1.6 billion from investors to finance a $14.3 billion expansion and thus double the oil refinery's capacity. The offer could give millions of Nigerians a stake in the company. But who can truly»»»

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is heading to Europe in the middle of a trade war with U.S. President Donald Trump, seeking a deeper relationship with the European Union that could give Canadians greater freedom to work and study there. Canada will seek an arrangement that would allow Canadians»»»

Immigration police have registered more than 223,000 beneficiaries of temporary protection nationwide since the outbreak of the war in Ukraine and up to 31 August, the General Inspectorate for Immigration (IGI) said on Monday.According to IGI, residence permits have been issued or reissued to these»»»

A Venezuelan delegation will join G20 energy talks in Houston this week as soaring oil prices and disruption from the Middle East war put global energy supplies under pressure. The meeting comes as the Trump administration deepens energy ties with Caracas and seeks to boost Venezuelan oil output. A»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar U-23 coach Jose Angel Lacunza believes his young side can use the Asian Games football competition as an opportunity to gain valuable experience when they face Republic of Korea in their Group D opener at Mizuho Park Stadium in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, today. Lacunza acknowledged the»»»

Doha, Qatar: Esteghlal FC took advantage of their chances to overcome Qatar’s Al Sadd SC 3-0 in their AFC Champions League Elite opener at the Basra International Stadium in Basra yesterday. Jasir Asani capitalised on a defensive error to fire the Iran outfit ahead in the ninth minute before Saeid »»»

Amman: The State of Qatar will have a strong role during the Amman International Book Fair’s silver jubilee celebrations scheduled for from September 24 to October 3. Qatar’s Ministry of Culture and a number of Qatari publishers will showcase their production alongside many Arab and international p»»»

Doha, Qatar: Al Shamal came within seconds of a memorable victory on their AFC Champions League Elite debut before Al Ittihad snatched a 1-1 draw with a stoppage-time equaliser at Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor yesterday. Baghdad Bounedjah put Al Shamal ahead in the 63rd minute, firing a left-footed sh»»»

After an extended summer break, Viktor Orbán plunged back into the political deep end. But can he still swim? There was a bit of everything at Kötcse: a great comeback, tough messages, “national resistance”, a fight against the Tisza government and, of course, the unavoidable question: what happens»»»

A business forum of the Polish Chamber of Tourism will be held in Bulgaria for the first time, the Tourism Ministry said on Tuesday. The event will take place in the Sunny Beach resort on the Black Sea with the support of the Ministry of Tourism and at the initiative of the Association of Incoming »»»