The European Central Bank raised interest rates Thursday to cool inflation that is being fed by high oil prices from the Iran war. The decision was supported by a stronger-than-expected economy that suggests businesses can weather the higher borrowing costs. The central bank for the 21 EU member co»»»

Leaders focus on strategic partnership, peace efforts and regional stability Berlin: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and His Excellency Frank-Walter Steinmeier, President of the Federal Republic of Germany, today discussed ways to build on the longstanding ties between»»»

Elite police teams worldwide invited to compete in Dubai from Jan 23-27, 2027 Dubai: Dubai Police has opened registration for the UAE SWAT Challenge 2027, inviting police tactical teams, special intervention units and rapid response forces from around the world to take part in the eighth edition of»»»

BusinessEuropeECB raises interest rates to fight off inflation jumpEmilio Reynoso with AP, AFPThe European Central Bank raised borrowing costs and warned that inflation could remain high for an extended period. Energy markets and geopolitical tensions are still major concerns. https://p.dw.com/p/5M»»»

BELGRADE - Serbian caretaker First Deputy PM and Finance Minister Sinisa Mali said on Thursday Specialised EXPO 2027 Belgrade would completely transform Serbia's perspective and represent an opportunity for the country to show the entire world what it could offer. At a panel held as part of the BEL»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - There are no substantive talks about the possibility of an energy truce with Ukraine right now, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Thursday. "There are no substantive discussions," Peskov told reporters when asked if the Kremlin was currently considering the possibility of c»»»

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»»»

The aim of the possible restructuring of Bulgaria's agricultural administration is to streamline the general administration, but not at the expense of specialized units, Agriculture and Food Minister Plamen Abrovski said on Thursday. He made the statement during a tour of wineries in the Melnik, Pe»»»

Doha, Qatar: President of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana HE Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali left Doha on Thursday, after an official visit to the country. His Excellency and the accompanying delegation were seen off at Doha International Airport by Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE»»»

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. »»»

The Bulgarian government and representatives of the restaurant industry have clashed over food and service prices, wages and calls for the return of a preferential VAT rate for restaurants. The dispute followed criticism from Deputy Prime Minister Atanas Pekanov, who questioned why prices at Bulgar»»»

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»»»

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»»»

Algeria said Thursday it was cutting diplomatic ties with the United Arab Emirates following years of tension, with Algiers accusing Abu Dhabi of interfering in national and regional affairs. "Algeria has decided to cut diplomatic relations with the United Arab Emirates, following the exhaustion of»»»

Doha, Qatar: Assistant Director of the Department of School and Student Affairs at the Ministry of Education and Higher Education Fatima Yousuf Al Obaidli affirmed the pivotal role of teachers in the country's education system, considering the launch of the Student Behavior Management Policy and it»»»

Security and screening procedures air travellers encounter today were built layer by layer Taking a commercial flight from a US airport generally requires a boarding pass to get anywhere near a gate, security screening controlled by the federal government and careful attention to the contents of ca»»»

In this edition, one of the world’s leading campaigners against the increasing influence of Big Tech describes it as “generational injustice against children”. Baroness Beeban Kidron abandoned her thirty-year career as a world-renowned filmmaker, to challenge Big Tech, though she says it’s not nece»»»

The Constitutional Council of the Lebanese Republic issued Decision No. 10/2026 on September 10, 2026, suspending the execution of Law No. 70/2026 regarding the granting of a general amnesty and the exceptional reduction of certain sentence durations. The decision followed a session held by the Cou»»»

Israeli strikes targeted Thursday Nabatieh al-Fawqa, al-Mansouri and the region between Zebqine and Shihine. Overnight into Thursday, artillery shelled Zawtar al-Sharqiyeh, Wadi al-Hujair, and Wadi Slouqi, and Israeli forces detonated houses and infrastructure in al-Mansouri, Mays al-Jabal, Bani Ha»»»

Damascus, Sept. 10 (SANA) Fallout from the U.S.-Israeli-Iranian war is disrupting global aluminum supplies, cutting production in the Gulf and pushing prices higher as concerns grow over tightening supplies of the metal widely used in transport, construction, packaging and power infrastructure. Emi»»»

PARIS - Serbia is seeking deeper involvement in the European space ecosystem and wants to have its place in that sector, Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said on Thursday at the International Space Summit in Paris. "Space does not belong only to large countries, nor are the largest states the onl»»»

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 »»»

Arab Finance: Gulf investments in Egypt remain long-term and are continuing, supported by confidence in the country’s growth prospects and resilience to regional developments, Tarek El Shazly, CEO of Gulf Egypt for Hotels and Tourism, said. Speaking at the Cityscape 2026 summit, El Shazly noted tha»»»

According to internal sources, Péter Szijjártó was never particularly fond of career diplomats — some say because he himself was a political appointee, installed without any diplomatic training. Rather than the slow, convoluted machinery of traditional diplomacy, he preferred direct, results-driven»»»

Oslo: Norway's capital Oslo said Thursday it had banned smart glasses in schools, saying the move was aimed at preventing children becoming "extras in Meta's data collection". The ban applies throughout the entire school day and at all levels of education, the municipality said in a statement. "We »»»

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Global oil prices accelerated their rise to 2–3%, with the price of Brent crude surpassing $103 per barrel for the first time since May 22, according to trading data. As of 12:01 GMT, November Brent crude futures were up 2.19% from the previous close, reaching $103.43 per barrel — the first time th»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - OPEC has upgraded its forecast for the growth of oil and condensate production in the United States in 2026 to 90,000 barrels per day, expecting an average production of 13.5 million barrels per day, according to the organization's fresh report on Thursday. "In 2026, US liquids p»»»

Tougher trafficking penalties come with expanded treatment options for drug dependency Oman’s new anti-narcotics law introduced the death penalty for drug smuggling in aggravated cases and fines of up to OMR60,000 for trafficking-related offences, while expanding treatment and rehabilitation option»»»

Bulgaria can be proud of its achievements in the space sector, as every nation must contribute to the development of the European space ecosystem, Prime Minister Rumen Radev told journalists in Paris on Thursday. The Prime Minister is visiting Paris at the invitation of President Emmanuel Macron to»»»

Bin Touq says Madhya Pradesh offers opportunities for UAE companies in key sectors Dubai: The UAE and India are seeking to deepen investment and business ties in sectors including the new economy, tourism, entrepreneurship, food industries, agriculture and logistics as their strategic economic part»»»

Vice President pays deeply personal tribute to his wife and companion of 47 years Dubai: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has paid a deeply personal tribute to his wife, Sheikha Hind bint Maktoum bin Juma Al Maktoum»»»

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»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian President Vladimir Putin plans to hold several bilateral meetings on the sidelines of the BRICS summit in New Delhi, Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov said on Thursday. "As usual, when such multilateral events are held, they are used to hold bilateral meetings. This time, too, we»»»

BEIJING (Sputnik) - China and the United States are discussing a framework agreement that would reduce tariffs on $30 billion worth of goods on each side, Huang Ling, a spokesperson for the Chinese Ministry of Commerce, said on Thursday. "The trade and economic teams of China and the US are faithfu»»»

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»»»

U.S. Ambassador to Lebanon Michel Issa has told President Joseph Aoun that Israel would escalate its attacks on Lebanon if Hezbollah doesn't disarm - and would accept nothing less, Nidaa al-Watan newspaper reported Thursday. The daily claimed that Issa conveyed this message from Israeli Prime Minis»»»

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»»»

Dubai, Sept. 10 (SANA) Dubai Airports expects passenger traffic to reach 70 million by the end of 2026, sharply below an earlier forecast of 100 million after nearly two months of travel disruption caused by the war between the United States and Iran and the closure of Gulf airspace. Dubai Airports»»»

The defense of former State Committee for National Security Chairman Kamchybek Tashiev plans to appeal the Bishkek City Court’s ruling in the «Letter of 75» case. His lawyer, Ikramidin Aitkulov, told journalists. According to him, the court’s decision is illegal and unfounded. «Well, honestly, it i»»»

A foreign national identified as R.I.A. was detained at Osh International Airport on suspicion of smuggling a large shipment of Esse Change cigarettes, the State Committee for National Security (SCNS) reported. The special operation was carried out on September 6 jointly with officers of the State »»»

BELGRADE - Serbia's caretaker PM Djuro Macut opened a World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) Executive Committee meeting at the Palace of Serbia in Belgrade on Thursday. Macut noted that hosting the important gathering in Belgrade was a major recognition for the country and its sports system. He said it w»»»

Two homes, one bond: expats in fields from HR to horse and camel coaching reflect on ties Dubai: From building thriving businesses to raising families in a new culture, German expats in the UAE say the country has given them far more than they expected when they first arrived. This week, as UAE Pre»»»

Animal spends nearly 2 days stranded above Indian village before rescuers bring in a crane Villagers looked up — and saw something they probably never expected to find on top of their water tank. A bull. The animal had somehow made its way onto a water tank about 60 feet above the ground in a villa»»»

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»»»

Hourly paid parking to start in JVC District 16 from October 15 Dubai: Residents and visitors in Dubai’s Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC) District 16 will have to pay for on-street parking from October 15, with parking services in the area operated by Parkonic. Parking will be charged by the hour, or »»»

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»»»

The Bishkek City Court has issued a ruling in the «Letter of 75» case. Journalists were not allowed into the courtroom to hear the verdict, although it had previously been announced that media representatives would be granted access. According to lawyer Latypbek Nuralimov, who spoke after the heari»»»

BELGRADE - The National Bank of Serbia (NBS) Executive Board decided on Thursday to keep the key policy rate at 5.75 pct, and also kept the deposit facility and lending facility rates unchanged at 4.5 pct and 7.0 pct, respectively, the NBS said in a statement. "In making this decision, the Executiv»»»

Iran and Ukraine wars loom large as expanded 11-member bloc struggles to bridge divisions Dubai: India will host some of the world’s most powerful leaders this weekend as Chinese President Xi Jinping, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian converge on New Delhi for»»»