EU Observer 10m

EU asylum claims drop to lowest level in five years, but many still lost at sea

Declining rates of migration to Europe have hit a new landmark, as the EU’s asylum agency (EUAA) found asylum applications to have dropped to the lowest numbers since 2021. Despite frequent references to a migration “invasion,” especially in the aftermath of a mass-arrival episode in Spain’s Africa»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 1h

Vaccination against Sheep, Goat Pox Not Needed for Now - Agriculture Minister

There is currently no need to decide on vaccination against sheep and goat pox, Agriculture and Food Minister Plamen Abrovsky said on Thursday. He noted that a decision would be made based on the epizootic situation, if and when circumstances require it. Vaccination is one of the measures used to c»»»

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RT 1h

Mecca Pact faces first test after Houthi attack on Saudi Arabia

A massive attack by Yemeni’s Houthis on Saudi Arabia has become the first serious test for the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement – a defense pact between Riyadh, Ankara, and Islamabad established just a month ago. We’re no longer talking about a future security architecture in abstract terms. Rather, a»»»

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France24 1h

French Football Federation pulls support from FIFA head Infantino's re-election bid

The French Football Federation on Thursday pulled its support for Gianni Infantino's bid for re-election as the head of international football body FIFA. Infantino has been under fire from national and regional football institutions for weeks over his handling of a red-card case and his now-abandon»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Dubai says ‘we will come back’ as ATM 2026 takes centre stage

Dubai bets on long-term growth, global connectivity and ATM to rebuild travel momentum Dubai: The emirate is confident of a tourism rebound as the city prepares to host Arabian Travel Market (ATM) next week, with the emirate banking on its long-term strategy, global connectivity and close public-pr»»»

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Naharnet 1h

Hezbollah MP hits back at US Embassy

MP Ali Ammar of Hezbollah on Thursday responded to a statement released by the U.S. Embassy in Beirut, lamenting that “day by day, the United States’ blatant interference in Lebanese affairs is intensifying and Lebanon’s sovereignty is crudely violated -- whether through statements from the U.S. Em»»»

Novinite 1h

Gyurov: I Will Not Let Bulgaria Leave Europe

More than 200 artists, writers, academics, former ministers and other public figures have joined the Initiative Committee backing Andrey Gyurov for president and Georgi Kandev for vice president. The committee was formally established Thursday at the Toplotsentrala cultural center in Sofia, 45 days»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Bayeux Tapestry ‘mania’ sweeps UK as sold-out exhibition opens

Excited visitors queue outside British Museum, with some workers donning period costumes London: London’s Bayeux Tapestry exhibition opened Thursday to a British public gripped by “mania” as the medieval artwork depicting the Norman conquest of England goes on display outside France for the first t»»»

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Sana 2h

UN maritime agency warns global shipping faces mounting security threats

New York, Sept. 10 (SANA) Global shipping is facing an unprecedented convergence of security threats across some of the world’s busiest waterways, with vessels and seafarers increasingly caught up in geopolitical conflicts, a senior International Maritime Organization (IMO) official said Thursday. »»»

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Gulf News 2h

Illegal passenger transport violations fall 57% in Dubai

RTA conducts 1.6 million inspections, with illegal transport violations falling 57% Dubai: Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) carried out more than 1.6 million inspections across the emirate’s passenger transport sector in the first half of 2026, as authorities stepped up efforts to improv»»»

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Sana 2h

Trump expects Iran war to end after November midterms despite regional escalation

Washington, Sept. 10 (SANA) U.S. President Donald Trump said he expects the war with Iran to end after November’s midterm elections, even as renewed attacks near the Strait of Hormuz and escalating fighting in Yemen raise concerns over regional security and global energy supplies. Trump told report»»»

sana.sy
Qatar Tribune 2h

'Aqarat' to organise fourth Qatar Real Estate Forum with new identity

DOHA: The Real Estate Regulatory Authority (Aqarat) has unveiled the new identity of the Qatar Real Estate Forum 2026 as preparations are completed for the fourth edition of the event, held under the patronage of Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin »»»

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The Peninsula 3h

France will not support Infantino in FIFA election: federation chief

Paris, France: France will not support the candidacy of Gianni Infantino, who is running for a new term as FIFA president in March 2027, the French Football Federation (FFF) announced on Thursday. The FFF is aligning itself with the position of other European federations such as Belgium, Italy, Sco»»»

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Naharnet 3h

Constitutional Council suspends general amnesty law

The Constitutional Council on Thursday issued a decision suspending the effect of the general amnesty law that was recently approved by parliament, after an appeal was filed against the law by the Free Patriotic Movement-led Strong Lebanon bloc. The law will remain suspended until the council issue»»»

Gulf News 3h

111 threat alerts. 17 missile strikes. Zero deaths. How Dubai airport bounced back.

Paul Griffiths says DXB traffic rebounded sharply after an period of disruption Dubai: Dubai Airports withstood 111 threat alerts and 17 missile strikes during the regional conflict this year, with most causing minimal damage and all those injured now fully recovered, its CEO Paul Griffiths said du»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Dubai's KHDA unveils roadmap to prepare students for the jobs of tomorrow

Standards will strengthen academic and career guidance from the early years to graduation Dubai: Dubai’s Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) has launched a new framework to prepare students for future learning, work, and life as technology, artificial intelligence, and the world of emp»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Dubai World Central’s second runway to open by end of 2027

Second runway marks the next step in DWC’s expansion towards 150 million passengers Dubai: Dubai World Central’s second runway is expected to open by the end of 2027, marking the next major step in the expansion of Al Maktoum International Airport. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques»»»

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Naharnet 4h

Fadlallah: We will not allow this occupation to remain on our land

MP Hassan Fadlallah of Hezbollah on Thursday emphasized that "the Resistance is committed to confronting the presence of the occupation using all available and feasible means and capabilities.” “The enemy is currently attempting to impose a new equation to make the cost of liberation hefty and high»»»

Naharnet 4h

'Lebanese official' to Israeli daily: This is the last chance for peace

Israel’s Yedioth Ahronoth daily on Wednesday quoted a senior Lebanese official as telling it that Lebanon may be facing its “last chance” to achieve peace with Israel, urging the Israelis to give the Lebanese government time and political space to weaken Hezbollah and warning that continued Israeli»»»

France24 4h

France's far-right National Rally fires policeman from security team over racist, sexist comments

France's far-right National Rally (RN) has expelled a policeman from its ranks after bodycam footage of him making racist, homophobic and sexist remarks was published on Wednesday. The controversy threatens to revive scrutiny of the party's efforts to distance itself from its extremist past ahead o»»»

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Novinite 4h

Bulgarian MP: Ukraine Cannot Return to 1991 Borders

MP from the "Progressive Bulgaria" party, Petar Vitanov, said Ukraine cannot realistically return to its 1991 borders, arguing that the war has no military solution and that continued fighting is only producing more casualties and escalation. “I do not think it is objective to think that Ukraine ca»»»

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Novinite 4h

Bulgaria Backs Moldova’s EU Bid and Its Bulgarian Community

Moldova’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mihai Popsoi visited Sofia on Wednesday for talks focused on Moldova’s European integration, the Bulgarian community in the Taraclia region and the further development of bilateral relations. Popsoi was in Bulgaria at the invitation of Bulgarian »»»

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24 News Agency 4h

No middlemen, shady schemes: Kyrgyzstan changes admission for foreign students - | 24.KG

The number of foreign students in Kyrgyzstan has declined in recent years. According to the National Statistical Committee, about 81,000 foreign students were studying in the country in 2021, compared with fewer than 38,000 in 2025. In March 2026, a Cabinet resolution established the state enterpri»»»

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Egypt Independent 4h

Gold prices rise as US dollar drops

Gold bar and dollars Gold prices advanced on Thursday, buoyed by a softer US dollar as investors closely await key inflation data out of the United States. Spot gold rose zero point three percent to US$4,412.84 per ounce by 02:34 GMT. Meanwhile, US gold futures for December delivery dipped zero poi»»»

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DW 4h

India looks to steer BRICS away from anti-Western turn

BusinessIndia looks to steer BRICS away from anti-Western turnArthur SullivanThe BRICS summit 2026 takes place in Delhi this weekend. Unlike last year, Putin and Xi are expected to attend. Can India keep the expanded bloc united? https://p.dw.com/p/5MIIUThis year's BRICS host India has to balance w»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 5h

Sofia Municipal Council Authorizes EUR 367 Mln Long-Term Loan for Infrastructure Projects

Sofia’s Municipal Council Thursday authorized up to EUR 367 million in long-term municipal debt to finance public transport upgrades and the construction, reconstruction and major repair of key boulevards and streets. The projects include completing parts of Sofia’s ring-road boulevard network and »»»