US President Donald Trump has rejected Iran’s latest ceasefire proposal and told aides that he expects to resume bombing the Islamic Republic after the November midterm election, the Wall Street Journal reported on Friday, citing US officials. Trump is privately skeptical that Tehran will agree to »»»

New York: Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi, affirmed that ties between GCC member states and the Republic of India are experiencing growing momentum, driven by a shared determination to advance cooperation and partnership to the advantage of mutual in»»»

Artificial intelligence is powerful enough to cause a billion deaths if used by people with malicious intent, Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates told NBC News’ ‘Meet the Press’ in an interview on Friday. Governments should not rely on tech companies to police themselves, the billionaire stressed, urgi»»»

WASHINGTON, United States — China and the United States agreed to set up a "communication channel" for artificial intelligence incidents, both sides said, after a Washington summit short on breakthroughs.Donald Trump and Xi Jinping discussed matters ranging from AI and trade to the stalled war in I»»»

At least 16 people were killed over the past 24 hours as Russia and Ukraine traded deadly drone and missile strikes, authorities from both countries said Saturday. The UN has warned of rising civilian deaths as Kyiv and Moscow ramp up long-range strikes on critical infrastructure. Russian and Ukrai»»»

Doha: Qatar will look to strengthen their chances of reaching the semi-finals of the 27th Arabian Gulf Cup when they face Yemen in their second Group B match at King Abdullah Sports City Stadium in Jeddah on Sunday. Julen Lopetegui’s side began their campaign with a 2-0 victory over defending champ»»»

Japan praises UAE’s role in shaping safer world through advanced legal collaboration Takashi Yamashita, Minister of Justice of Japan and head of his country’s delegation to the 15th United Nations Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice – Abu Dhabi 2026, affirmed the strong relations betw»»»

Tunis, Sept. 26 (TAP) - Tunisia’s national pomegranate production is expected to reach 98,000 tonnes in 2026, up 8% from 91,000 tonnes in 2025, despite a 15% decline in cultivated areas due mainly to climatic factors, according to the...»»»

Partner’s tip-off leads to rescue of woman in Pakistan and arrests in Spain Madrid: A woman who was allegedly deceived into travelling to Pakistan and forced to marry a cousin has been rescued and returned to Spain, police said on Saturday. Two men aged 41 and 45 were arrested at Barcelona airport »»»

UNITED NATIONS (Sputnik) - Russia considers it a necessary condition for resolving the crisis to restore trust between Iran and the Arab countries of the Persian Gulf, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Saturday. "We consider it necessary to establish trust in relations between the Gulf»»»

The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) has lowered its inflation forecasts, expecting annual headline inflation to stabilise in the third quarter of this year before gradually declining towards its target of 7% (±2%) in the second half of 2027, following recent inflation developments that were more favour»»»

ST. PETERSBURG (Sputnik) - Myanmar considers Russia a reliable partner and trusts the Russian people and its government, Myanmar Minister of Hotels, Tourism and Culture Maung Myint told Sputnik. "Most people in Myanmar consider Russia and its government reliable partners. I share this view," the mi»»»

Thiruvananthapuram: Virat Kohli said Saturday that next year's ODI World Cup will be his last, with the India batting great determined to lift the trophy one more time. The 37-year-old, who plays only the 50-over format after retiring from Test and ODI cricket, said the 2027 tournament in South Afr»»»

Bangladesh’s Minister for Cultural Affairs Nitai Roy Chowdhury said Dhaka aims to expand cultural diplomacy with Russia through exchanges in arts, education, research, and people-to-people ties. “Culture is the soul of a nation. So, we want to establish soul-to-soul, as people-to-people, relationsh»»»

Authorities deploy top investigators amid surge in attacks on women in Ekurhuleni Tembisa: South African police on Saturday found another body in Ekurhuleni, east of Johannesburg, bringing to 10 the number of women found dead in the municipality over the past two months. The discovery adds to growi»»»

US news outlet CNN has been removed from a press pool that is accompanying President Donald Trump on a trip to Tennessee on Saturday. Last week, the Trump administration barred CNN, along with MS NOW and Politico, from accessing the White House. A judge then ordered their access temporarily restore»»»

NEW YORK: The State of Qatar participated in the fourth high-level meeting on the Global Development Initiative (GDI), held on the sidelines of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York.Minister of State for International Cooperation HE Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad»»»

Funding will help curb the outbreak and strengthen healthcare systems in affected areas New York: At the directive of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the UAE, through the UAE Aid Agency, has allocated $10 million to support international efforts to curb the spread of the »»»

New York, USA: The State of Qatar on Saturday participated in the fourth high-level meeting on the Global Development Initiative (GDI), held on the sidelines of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. HE Minister of State for International Cooperation, Maryam bint Ali b»»»

Nagoya, Japan: Zhang Ziyu played a starring role to drag China to women's basketball bronze at the Asian Games on Saturday, with her coach predicting the teenager standing 223cm (7ft 4in) will one day be "invincible". The 19-year-old is already taller than NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal and she made f»»»

Doha, Qatar: The ongoing situation in the Strait of Hormuz was described as "very difficult" and "challenging" by the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, who called on the world to come together to put an end to the "manipulation" of the waterways. Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign»»»

Global progress on WHO Pandemic Agreement as nations bolster health defenses World leaders meeting at the United Nations General Assembly renewed their commitment to strengthening global preparedness for future pandemics, calling for sustained investment and international cooperation in pandemic pr»»»

Washington, United States: China and the United States agreed to set up a "communication channel" for artificial intelligence incidents, both sides said, after a Washington summit short on breakthroughs. Presdient Donald Trump and Xi Jinping discussed matters ranging from AI and trade to the stalle»»»

German-Russian stage director and adviser to the Bolshoi Theatre’s CEO Hans-Joachim Fry called Russia’s cultural education system one of the best in the world, saying attempts to “cancel” Russian culture should end. “Russian President Vladimir Putin said that Russia’s system of musical and cultural»»»

For Hungary’s economy and energy minister, flying carries an unusually personal meaning. Asked about aviation while travelling on board a plane, István Kapitány recalled his father, a Malév chief pilot who died in a crash near Paris when the future minister was not yet one year old. Decades later, »»»

Damascus, Sept. 26 (SANA) Syria is moving through a political and institutional transition aimed at rebuilding state institutions, strengthening the rule of law and restoring public trust after decades of authoritarian rule under the ousted regime. The process began after Syria’s liberation with a »»»

UAE leads UN crime forum, pushing global justice reforms for the digital era Abu Dhabi: The 15th United Nations Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice officially opened in Abu Dhabi with the election of a new President and the establishment of organizational procedures. The Secretary Gen»»»

Estimated spending by UAE visitors reached about Dh851 million in July and August Dubai: Thailand welcomed more than 89,000 Emirati tourists in July and August, with UAE visitor numbers rising sharply during the peak summer travel period and accounting for about one-third of all arrivals from the M»»»

People’s Writer of Kyrgyzstan and Secretary General of TURKSOY Sultan Raev spoke in New York at the UN Alliance of Civilizations forum as part of the United Nations General Assembly. In his speech, he spoke about the role of literature and culture in promoting peace and trust among peoples. Accordi»»»

Washington, United States: TikTok on Friday agreed to pay Alabama at least $100 million and enact time limits and other restrictions for teen users, avoiding trial with a settlement modeled on Instagram-owner Meta's recent agreement with US states. A trial had been set to begin Monday in the southe»»»

Hungary’s euro adoption could take place as early as 1 January 2032 if the country meets the necessary economic criteria by 2030, according to a senior official at the National Bank of Hungary (MNB). The timeline provides one of the clearest indications yet of how Budapest could eventually replace »»»

Police release footage as UAE records 296 red light incidents in 2025 Sharjah: A driver who sped through a red light at a busy intersection in Sharjah narrowly avoided a potentially serious crash, prompting police to warn motorists against taking risks on the road. Traffic cameras monitored by the »»»

Paris, France: Zinedine Zidane's debut as France coach was overshadowed by an injury to captain Kylian Mbappe in a 1-0 win away to Turkiye on Friday, while Roberto Mancini's first game back in charge of Italy ended in a 2-0 defeat to Belgium. Zidane, the France legend and member of the team that wo»»»

Kirtipur, Nepal: Pulled alive 10 days after catastrophic floods trapped him in a tunnel, Nepali hydropower worker Kabir Maharjan is determined to help rebuild his country despite his own harrowing ordeal. Traditional music and tearful relatives welcomed the 45-year-old when he returned home on Frid»»»

Bulgaria joined a declaration backed by 51 UN member states calling for a full, immediate and unconditional ceasefire in Ukraine and substantive peace talks, with ruling Progressive Bulgaria saying it appreciated Ukraine’s recognition of Bulgarian diplomacy. The declaration was adopted during the a»»»

Road freight transport across the European Union increased in 2025, while Bulgaria recorded a 28% decline in the volume of hazardous goods transported over the year, although the country's dangerous goods transport grew by an average of 5.2% annually between 2021 and 2025. The contrasting results c»»»

Fitch Ratings has affirmed Bulgaria’s credit rating at ‘BBB+’ and upgraded the outlook from stable to positive, citing lower political uncertainty after the formation of a government supported by a single-party parliamentary majority. The agency said the more stable political environment could prov»»»

Off-plan sales made up 89% of H1 value, while Saadiyat and Yas led property price gains Abu Dhabi's residential market has spent 2026 defying the usual script. The city posted its strongest first half on record, with direct foreign investment surging 309 per cent year on year to Dh13,8 billion and »»»

The annual horse race in the Israeli-occupied West Bank had been suspended for two years Dubai: The thunder of hooves and clouds of dust returned to the hills west of Hebron as Palestinian riders raced Arabian horses through Al-Majd village, drawing cheers from residents. The annual race in the Isr»»»

Dubai community rallies online to fund life-saving transplant for toddler Ayaan Dubai: On September 10, Abbie Kadom posted a message on the Hope Amel Instagram page about a two-year-old boy named Ayaan and his urgent need for a bone marrow transplant. Within three days, Dh390,000 had been pledged. »»»

Undelivered balikbayan boxes leave families in limbo and savings at risk Dubai: For overseas Filipino workers (OFWs), a balikbayan box is more than a package. It is often a collection of carefully chosen gifts, household essentials, and items bought with months of hard-earned savings for families b»»»

US President Donald Trump wants to “colonize” Brazil and gain control of its natural resources by interfering in the country’s upcoming presidential election, President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva’s campaign has said. Meta blocked the advertising account used by Lula’s campaign on Facebook just days »»»

Armed with paper fortune-tellers and pop worship songs, young French Catholics from the Anuncio movement fanned out into the crowds awaiting Pope Leo XIV's arrival in Paris on Friday, hoping to bring strangers closer to God in one of Europe's most secular countries.    A group gathers aro»»»

Doha, Qatar, 25 September 2026: Faith, identity, leadership, and the challenges of today’s ever-shifting world have been explored by over 1,300 young Muslims from across Qatar alongside scholars, educators, thought leaders, and other inspiring voices, as the second edition of Qatar Foundation’s QIY»»»

The US Supreme Court on Friday ruled the Trump administration can use a controversial new federal database that would ostensibly verify voter citizenship in November’s elections. Critics argue the administration is exaggerating the threat of non-citizen voters – an extreme rarity in US el»»»

Presidential candidate Ivan Hristanov and his running mate Stoyanka Cherkezova kicked off their campaign here on Friday. Hristanov and Cherkezova were put forward by a nomination committee. At the event, Hristanov said that Bulgaria needs a presidential institution that is close to the people and i»»»

Vazrazhdane's presidential candidate Kostadin Kostadinov said here on Friday that his goal as president would be to restore the prosperity, independence, well-being and strength of the Bulgarian State. He said that one of the campaign's goals is to remind the Bulgarian people that they can be indep»»»

Pope Leo XIV has declined a state dinner, the Legion of Honour and a private meeting with President Emmanuel Macron, keeping his four-day France visit centred on its apostolic mission despite official talks at the Élysée. While the Vatican cited scheduling reasons, some observers see a desire to em»»»

Hungary has joined a major international declaration expressing solidarity with Ukraine and calling on Russia to accept a ceasefire and enter meaningful peace negotiations. The move comes after a turbulent period in Hungary-Ukraine relations and shortly after Budapest and Kyiv became embroiled in a»»»

The Bulgarian government has set a target of keeping the budget deficit at no more than 3% by 2027, alongside restoring a sustainable financial system and maintaining predictable tax policy, Prime Minister Rumen Radev said at a conference organized by the Ministry of Finance and the European Stabil»»»