The Romanian authorities have made significant progress in tackling the ill-treatment of individuals detained by the police and in prisons. However, detention conditions remain very poor in police stations and prison overcrowding continues to be a serious problem, despite the authorities’ efforts t»»»

Luxury duplexes metres from Israeli Embassy go on sale after mortgage defaults Dubai: Five bedrooms, private roof terraces, staff quarters and commanding views across one of London’s most exclusive neighbourhoods — two luxury penthouses linked to Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei offer a glim»»»

Under the 2021-2027 Environment Programme, EUR 362.52 million has been allocated for measures to improve air quality, the Ministry of Environment and Water told BTA on the occasion of the International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies, which is observed on Monday. To date, EUR 78.36 million has been»»»

The fire, which raged for more than three hours, destroyed at least 40 kiosks and houses Jayapura, Indonesia: A fire in Indonesia's easternmost Papua region razed a market on Monday and killed 11 people, including six children, police said. The fire was first spotted in the town of Paniai in Centra»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s banking sector assets remained broadly stable in July, while lending continued to grow and deposits declined, according to the latest banking sector data. Total banking sector assets stood at QR2.194 trillion in July 2026, remaining flat month-on-month and up 2.0% compared with»»»

Doha, Qatar: Al Sadd have made a perfect start to their Qatar Stars League title defence despite entering the season with three key players sidelined by injuries, while newcomers Lusail are quickly showing they can compete at the top-flight level. Three rounds into the season, Al Sadd are the only »»»

24K jumped from Dh522 to Dh542 early this month before prices changed course again Dubai: Dubai gold buyers saw prices ease on Monday morning, with 24-karat gold falling Dh3.50 per gram from Sunday’s level following another decline in international bullion prices. Sign up for our daily business new»»»

Teacher training at the National University of Public Service is to be discontinued — announced the Minister of Education at the ceremonial, public senate session marking the start of the academic year at the University of Debrecen on Sunday. The cabinet is breaking with the divisive policies of th»»»

Pyongyang signals tactical nuclear cruise missile role for new-generation destroyer Leader Kim Jong Un vowed to build North Korea's navy into a nuclear-armed force, state media reported Monday as US allies' maritime drills kicked off. This week's manoeuvres involving Japan, South Korea and the Unit»»»

Israeli air strikes on southern Lebanon Sunday killed four people, two of them women, the country's health ministry said. Israel's military said that the strikes were a response to an alleged Hezbollah drone launch targeting troops in the Israeli-occupied "security zone" in the country's south. Leb»»»

Mother searched four months, then barely recognised them when finally allowed to visit Dubai: For four months, Marzieh Nourmohammadi searched for her twin daughters. She went from hospitals to government offices and courts, desperately trying to discover what had happened to Taraneh and Romina Rahi»»»

Germany’s far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party headed towards a landslide victory in state ​elections in Saxony-Anhalt on Sunday, with 44.5 percent of the vote, early results showed. But despite the scale of its projected win, it was not immediately clear whether AfD would be able to »»»

AfD poised for historic breakthrough in Saxony-Anhalt, rattling Berlin German voters headed to the polls on Sunday for a key regional election in the ex-communist east where the far-right, anti-immigrant, Moscow- and Trump-friendly AfD is expected to secure an easy majority. However, the Alternativ»»»

With refineries near full capacity, Trump’s call for more gasoline runs into hard limits Washington: President Donald Trump wants US oil companies to produce more gasoline and bring down prices at the pump. But the refiners he is pressing face a problem they cannot easily solve: there is little spa»»»

Limited budget room tests pledges on living costs and defence spending Britain's finance minister John Healey on Monday will lay out his economic agenda ahead of fledgeling Prime Minister Andy Burnham's first budget in October, seeking to deliver on pledges to ease living costs. Despite a grim econ»»»

Nigeria’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved an initial public offering by Dangote Petroleum Refinery that could raise about $1.6bn, setting up what is expected to be Africa’s biggest-ever share sale and a substantial test of investor appetite for one of the continent’s most ambi»»»

The husband of a 28-year-old Lebanese woman killed in an Israeli airstrike just two days after their wedding has told RT how he was speaking to his wife on the phone moments before their home was hit. Saja Sharara was killed at the couple’s home in Arabsalim, southern Lebanon, on August 27. Six oth»»»

COCHABAMBA, Bolivia — Several hundred coca farmers and supporters of former Bolivian president Evo Morales demonstrated in the central city of Cochabamba recently over the government's doubling of diesel prices, AFP reporters said.The demonstration is the latest to be held in defiance of the state »»»

On Sunday, Bulgaria marked the 141st anniversary of its Unification. Solemn rituals, military tattoos, prayer services, floral tributes and cultural events were held across the country throughout the day. In Sofia, Unification Day was marked at the mausoleum and ossuary of Prince Alexander of Batte»»»

AMMAN — The government's launch of "Farah", an AI-generated government spokesperson, should be judged less by her appearance or presentation style than by the economic value she creates and the signal she sends to investors about the Kingdom's digital ambitions, economists said.The government has i»»»

AMMAN — A recent United Nations report has highlighted Jordan’s efforts to reform cooperative legislation and strengthen the role of cooperatives in sustainable development, employment and social inclusion.The report, titled "Promoting the Social and Solidarity Economy for Sustainable Development",»»»

President Joseph Aoun urged Washington and the international community to help stop Israeli attacks, which killed at least seven people on Sunday despite a truce and a framework deal aimed at halting the violence. Israel said it had targeted Hezbollah operatives and sites in response to a drone att»»»

Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has confirmed plans to cut jobs as Britain’s largest carmaker struggles with rising costs, falling sales, and the impact of US tariffs, with The Times reporting that up to 4,000 positions could be eliminated. JLR has faced mounting pressure from US tariffs, which have made i»»»

Korean cinema returns to Budapest this September with 24 feature films, three visiting directors and a programme stretching from historical drama to occult action and zombie comedy. The 19th Korean Film Festival will run from 25 September to 2 October at Budapest’s Corvin Cinema, offering audiences»»»

Share: People carry the body of a person who was killed by an Israeli air strike on a house in Arab Salim village, southern Lebanon, on September 6, 2026. © Mohammed Zaatari, AP Israeli air strikes on southern Lebanon Sunday killed four people, two of them women, the country’s health ministry said.»»»

Paris, France: Gianni Infantino will stand in next March's FIFA presidential election, despite the backlash over his now-abandoned plan to bring private investment into the World Cup, football's global governing body announced Sunday. "The FIFA President announced in April that he will stand for re»»»

In an interview for Bulgarian National Radio aired on Sunday, Health Minister Katya Ivkova said that it is realistic to expect that the healthcare quality assessment system will be adopted by the end of this year. While her Ministry is ready, it needs to consult with the medical community to conduc»»»

He spent his savings, battled infections and braved snakes to transform a filthy river Dubai: Until a few months ago, Surendra Singh Chaudhary was a little-known BSc (bachelor of science) second-year student in Madhya Pradesh. Today, the 21-year-old better known as Bittu Tabahi has become a nationa»»»

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On Sunday, Bulgaria marks the 141st anniversary of the Unification of the Principality of Bulgaria and Eastern Rumelia. Unification Day is a public holiday, with observances held countrywide. The high point of the commemorations is in Plovdiv, where the unification was announced on September 6, 188»»»

London: Prince Harry's return to Britain has reignited debate about whether taxpayers should foot the bill to protect him and his family, with experts warning genuine threats likely exist. The Duke of Sussex, who arrived in Britain last week with his wife Meghan and their two young children, had pr»»»

DOHA: The International Day of Charity, observed annually on September 5, has grown in importance as humanitarian needs continue to expand and crises stemming from conflict, natural disasters, climate change, poverty, and inequality proliferate. This makes charitable work a vital component of human»»»

A Hungarian opposition MP has submitted a bill that would introduce so-called chemical castration for certain sex offenders in an effort to reduce the risk of repeat crimes against children. The proposal follows the Polish model, but a previous Orbán government rejected a similar idea on human righ»»»

The collection brings together reflections from nearly 60 years of public service in UAE Dubai: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, has announced a new book, 'The Messages', bringing together reflections and personal letters shaped »»»

Miami, USA: Lionel Messi set up both goals for Inter Miami as the Major League Soccer champions drew 2-2 with Atlanta United on Saturday in the Argentina star's first match since announcing his retirement from international football. Thunderstorms and lightning delayed the start for 90 minutes, but»»»

US ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee on Saturday visited Turmus Ayya, a Palestinian town in the Israeli-occupied West Bank that has been repeatedly targeted by Israeli settler violence. Huckabee, a staunch supporter of Israel and its illegal settlements in the Palestinian territory, said that it w»»»

With Bulgaria’s October 25 presidential election approaching, the race is beginning to take shape around a potential contest between incumbent President Iliana Yotova and former caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gyurov. But with several major parties still holding back their nominations, analysts say»»»

Bulgaria’s entry into the eurozone has already brought visible benefits for some businesses, particularly small companies working with Western European partners, according to transport and logistics entrepreneur Valentin Radoykov. He says the adoption of the single currency has eliminated exchange-»»»

Kyrgyzstan defeated Kazakhstan 7-2 in zher uulak (kokpar) final at the VI World Nomad Games. The Kyrgyz team led 3-2 after the first half. In the second half, Kyrgyzstan extended its advantage and prevented the opponents from scoring another salym. Dastan Ruslanov, wearing number seven, scored the »»»

Donald Trump’s latest effort to end Russia’s war in Ukraine is moving from Moscow to Kyiv after his top envoys spent three hours behind closed doors with Vladimir Putin. The Kremlin called the meeting constructive and signalled room for further talks, but Moscow also repeated several of its central»»»

Kathmandu, Nepal: Nepali rescuers faced challenging conditions on Sunday as search operations after catastrophic floods entered their 12th day, buoyed by the extraordinary rescues of four survivors. The glacial and mountain collapse on the China-Nepal border has killed at least 1,372 people and lef»»»

Europe sees Russian drones everywhereGermany found a new Russian threat this week, accusing Russia of staging a drone incident at Leipzig/Halle Airport in August, where an explosives-laden UAV was reportedly found between Ukrainian Antonov cargo aircraft. Before returning to Germany, RT India repor»»»

Vazrazhdane leader and Floor Leader Kostadin Kostadinov said in a video message posted on his Facebook profile to mark the 141st anniversary of Bulgaria's Unification: "Let's be worthy of those who carried out the Unification in 1885. Let's preserve our unity, national dignity and aspiration for a »»»

Salik eyes parking and future mobility payments while annual costs stay at 5% to 5.5% Dubai: Salik is expanding the use of its payment platform beyond Dubai’s toll gates, with parking payments and other future mobility services among the areas supported under a renewed five-year technology partners»»»

Woman sought to establish paternity, saying the child was born from a private relationship Abu Dhabi: The UAE’s Federal Supreme Court has rejected a woman’s attempt to establish a man as the father of her child, overturning an appellate ruling that had attributed the child to him after DNA testing »»»

Prime Minister Balendra Shah said the latter rescue had 'given hope to the entire nation' Kathmandu, Nepal: Nepali rescuers faced challenging conditions on Sunday as search operations after catastrophic floods entered their 12th day, buoyed by the extraordinary rescues of four survivors. The glacia»»»

The vehicle owner was fined Dh1,000 for knowingly allowing an unlicensed man to drive Dubai: A young man who struck a pedestrian at a designated crossing in Dubai and then drove away without stopping to help has been fined Dh5,000, while the owner of the vehicle was also penalised for allowing him »»»

Interior Minister Ivan Demerdzhiev wrote in a Facebook post marking the 141st anniversary of Bulgaria's Unification: "This day is an example of how unity behind a national goal makes our people invincible on the path to achieving it." "The Interior Ministry is located at 6 September Street, and eve»»»

Drones, 3D mapping bolster UAE-led search and rescue in devastated Nepal areas Kathmandu: The UAE Search and Rescue Team has begun its field operations in the Rasuwa area of the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal, as part of the UAE’s humanitarian efforts to support the Nepalese authorities in se»»»

Doha, Qatar: The National Planning Council (NPC) has issued the Export Unit Value Index (EXUVI) for the second quarter of 2026. The index recorded an increase of 17.64 percent compared to the corresponding quarter of 2025 (Q2 2025), and a rise of 6.45 percent compared to the first quarter of 2026 (»»»