MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Spanish police had to use force against a group of migrants trying to break out of encirclement and reach a new reception center in the Ceuta's port, European news agency reported on Friday. The migrants who attempted the mass breakthrough were among those held in groups at a pol»»»

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The US Department of War on Friday said it released its sixth batch of files disclosing Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAP). "The Department of War just released the sixth tranche of records under PURSUE [Presidential Unsealing and Reporting System for UAP Encounters]," the d»»»

AI governance, safety and sustainability top UAE agenda at Beijing aviation meet Saif Mohammed Al Suwaidi, Director-General of the General Civil Aviation Authority, affirmed that artificial intelligence holds significant potential to drive comprehensive transformation across the civil aviation ecos»»»

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MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian weapons and equipment are considered to be among the most reliable and effective in the world, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Friday. "Modern and largely unique weapons and equipment are being created, which are rightfully considered among the most reliable and »»»

Every allegation should be examined on the basis of specific facts, documents and evidence, rather than through public insinuations, the Green Movement political party said in its position on the charges brought by the Sofia City Prosecution Office against Borislav Sandov. The party’s statement sai»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli media: A serious espionage case involving spying for Iran from within the Israeli military is currently under investigation 18-09-2»»»

At NATO’s first high-level summit since Ankara, the bloc’s new, Europe-centric incarnation is taking shape. But it’s ordinary Europeans who stand to lose their future, and potentially their lives. READ MORE: Europe’s military future is starting to take shape NATO’s Military Committee is meeting in »»»

Phone call focuses on deepening economic ties and bolstering regional stability UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan held a phone call today with Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of India, to discuss opportunities to further strengthen bilateral ties under the Comprehensive St»»»

Syrian singer receives a hero’s welcome at sold-out concert after years abroad Syrian megastar Assala Nasri has returned to Damascus for the first time in 15 years, receiving a warm welcome from thousands of fans at a sold-out concert in the capital. The 57-year-old singer, known simply as Assala, »»»

Doha: The State of Qatar has expressed its condemnation and denunciation of the attack that targeted a mosque in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province of northwestern Pakistan, and caused multiple deaths and injuries. In a statement issued today, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs reiterated Qatar's firm po»»»

Tokyo: The Bank of Japan raised its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to 1.25 percent on Friday, the highest level in 31 years, while signaling that further hikes still remain on the table. The central bank lifted the rate again after bringing it up to 1.0 percent in June, marking the shor»»»

From shipping to flights, four pressure points UAE residents must watch A fresh tanker incident in the Strait of Hormuz has underlined just how fragile the situation remains in the Gulf, even as oil prices ease and diplomatic efforts offer some hope of a way out of the conflict. For UAE residents, »»»

OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: Tens of thousands of Palestinians performed Friday prayer at Al-Aqsa Mosque, despite the Israeli occupation forces imposing a blockade on the vicinity of the Old City and the mosque, just a day before the so-called Jewish Day of Atonement. The Islamic Endowment Department in Jer»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia has the world's largest gas reserves, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Friday. "I would like to note that Russia has the largest gas reserves in the world," Putin said. Gas reserves should primarily serve Russia and its development, Putin said, adding that Russia h»»»

Bill Gates turned the vast financial resources of his foundation into political leverage, using its wealth to pressure governments to spend more on vaccination, former German Chancellor Angela Merkel has said. In the Meckel & Matthes podcast released by Handelsblatt earlier this month, Merkel warne»»»

Disciplinary proceedings have been launched against two notaries in connection with transactions involving illegal residential development in the Baba Alino area, near Varna, Justice Minister Nikolay Naydenov said during parliamentary Question Time on Friday. The Baba Alino case first came to publi»»»

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has announced a new regional cooperation format bringing Ukraine together with seven European countries, including Hungary, as well as the European Union. First C8 summit held in Ukraine Zelensky announced the launch of the Carpathian Eight, or C8, on 18 Septe»»»

Dubai upgrades worker housing with minimum space and new community facilities Dubai: Workers’ accommodation in Dubai must provide a minimum sleeping area of 3.7 square metres per person, under planning standards highlighted by Dubai Municipality as part of a wider programme to improve living condit»»»

Investors urged to verify firms before signing agreements or transferring funds Abu Dhabi: The Capital Market Authority has warned investors against dealing with Qanat Al Amal Services and Call Centres, saying the company is not licensed to conduct financial activities or provide services regulated»»»

Nobel Foundation boosts prize money as awards mark 125th anniversary This year's Nobel prize-winners, to be announced October 5-12, will receive 12 million kronor ($1.21 million) per discipline, up from 11 million in 2025, the Nobel Foundation said Friday. The hike is equivalent to around $101,500,»»»

As a historian who also happens to be German, that was my spontaneous reaction to Ursula von der Leyen’s annual grand – and always grandiloquent – “state of the union” address to the European Parliament in Strasbourg. It’s not really a “union,” of course, and not really a “parliament,” either: tech»»»

The “Russophobic” new sanctions bill empowering US President Donald Trump to impose steep tariffs on buyers of Russian energy will lead to ever-higher prices at the pumps for Americans, the Russian Embassy in Washington has warned. The legislation was championed by the late Senator Lindsey Graham, »»»

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has suggested that he is returning to public life, following a hiatus after his release from British custody in 2024. The transparency activist spent five years behind bars while fighting a US extradition request that could have resulted in a lengthy sentence in a h»»»

Jakarta: The death toll from a Java Sea shipwreck has risen to nine after Indonesian Navy search and rescue teams recovered three additional bodies from the sunken vessel on Friday. Indonesian Navy spokesperson First Admiral Tunggul said naval divers entered the sunken vessel and found the bodies o»»»

The Agriculture and Food Ministry called for an objective account of the allocation of State fuel aid, without political distortion ahead of the elections. The ministry sent an official position to BTA in response to comments by political leaders on the government's fuel aid package, aimed at suppo»»»

Bangkok: Thailand will scale up its residential solar power initiative to a capacity of 10 gigawatts, purchasing excess electricity from participants at 2.20 baht ($0.07) per kilowatt-hour through 20-year agreements, a government official announced Friday. The National Energy Policy Council raised »»»

HUTA, Ukraine - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in the Ukrainian mountain village of Huta on Friday. Earlier in the day, Vucic attended a Carpathian Initiative summit hosted by Zelenskyy in Huta. Vucic: I had very important, substantial discussion»»»

Eligible babies born in government-run hospitals will receive a one-gram gold ring Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay will launch the state’s one-gram gold ring scheme for newborns on September 28, with 1.28 lakh rings procured for the first phase of the programme, the state government said o»»»

UAE denounces deadly Philippines school attack, urges rejection of extremism Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates has strongly condemned the shooting at a school in South Cotabato province in the Republic of the Philippines, which resulted in a number of deaths and injuries. In a statement, the Mini»»»

Lebanon, through its negotiating delegation, is currently considering incorporating the Ali al-Taher hills and surrounding towns into an expansion of the first pilot zone, a Western diplomatic source told Asharq al-Awsat newspaper. The proposal entails establishing an international observation post»»»

Carrier won a first-of-its-kind award for onboard Wi-Fi, while keeping its 5-star rating Dubai: Qatar Airways picked up four titles at the Skytrax World Airline Awards 2026, including a first-of-its-kind award for onboard Wi-Fi, while holding onto its 5-star airline rating. The carrier won World's »»»

292 villas from Dh8.5m go on sale September 26, with 45 on the waterway Aldar has launched Yas Riva Reserve, a gated villa community on the northeast waterfront of Yas Island, adding to a growing string of low-rise developments the company has rolled out across the destination in recent years. The »»»

Part of Bucharest Design Festival’s Professional Format, the exhibition FRANCO RAGGI. Nomadic Digressions on Design, presented by Francesca Molteni together with Muse Factory of Projects and Franco Raggi, in collaboration with the Italian Cultural Institute in Bucharest, aimed to highlight design c»»»

The disposal marks the Group’s exit from the Baltic region and releases capital for redeployment into high-growth markets in CEE where NEPI Rockcastle holds leading position as well as the expansion into the newly entered Spanish market. The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions an»»»

The transition to digital communication has fundamentally transformed the way in which companies conduct their business. Commercial discussions, negotiations and information exchange are increasingly taking place via electronic means of remote communication. Authors: Cătălin Suliman (partner), Bian»»»

The Council of Ministers hosted a press conference dedicated to corruption in Bulgaria. Several key figures from the cabinet spoke at the event on Friday. Prime Minister Rumen Radev reported that as part of a comprehensive anti-corruption drive, high-profile and potentially flawed public procuremen»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian President Vladimir Putin voted in the State Duma elections in an online format on Friday. The head of state chose the electronic voting format for the sixth time and voted from his office in the Kremlin.Elections to the ninth State Duma, Russia’s lower house of parliament»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia is not seeking to replace the Arctic Council with other platforms regardless of widespread phobias in the West, Vladislav Maslennikov, the chief of the Department of European Issues at the Russian Foreign Ministry, said on Friday. "I would like to note here that, despite t»»»

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US-based artificial intelligence company Anthropic has quietly launched a biological laboratory as part of its efforts to apply AI in the pharmaceutical sector, media reported on Friday, citing sources. The company has built a laboratory for physical experiments in the San Fr»»»

Under the new partnership, Karpaten Turism customers can access financing for periods ranging from 4 to 60 months, depending on the purchase value and applicable terms. For amounts of up to RON 4,000, the cost can be split into 4 equal instalments, offering greater flexibility in budget planning an»»»

Al-Manar’s correspondent reported that a hostile force advanced before noon today toward the outskirts of the town of Deir Mimas, near a newly established position set up by the Lebanese Army at the town’s edge. The Lebanese Army sent reinforcements from its position in Bourj El Mlouk toward the ne»»»

London, UK: Qatar Airways has capped a successful Skytrax World Airline Awards 2026, winning four titles and retaining its 5-Star Airline rating. The four World Airline Awards presented to Qatar Airways were: World's Best Business Class (the thirteenth time to receive this award) Best Airline in th»»»

Hungary’s government says it will terminate the country’s 35-year motorway concession, launch criminal complaints and seek to return the operation of much of the motorway network to the state. The government argues that the contract is legally questionable and places excessive financial risks on ta»»»

HUTA - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said on Friday that, during a Carpathian Initiative summit in Huta, Ukraine, he had had important, good and substantial discussions with representatives of the countries of the initiative. "We discussed attracting foreign businesspeople and foreign innovati»»»

Johar will host the sixth Earthshot Prize Awards Night in Mumbai on November 17, 2026 Bollywood filmmaker and television host Karan Johar is set to make history as the first Indian to host The Earthshot Prize Awards Night when the prestigious environmental ceremony comes to Mumbai in November. Foun»»»

MP Hussein al-Hajj Hassan of Hezbollah on Friday warned against betting on “the weakness of Hezbollah and the Resistance.” “We would rather die than bow," he announced. He added that Hezbollah is counting on Iran’s confrontation against the U.S. in the region. “The equation of 'oil for oil' and 'ba»»»

Cadets will train in Europe and the US before progressing towards flydubai flight decks Dubai: flydubai is expanding the training pipeline for its future pilots through new partnerships with Egnatia Aviation and Skyborne Airline Academy, giving cadets a route from initial training towards becoming »»»

At a news conference at the Council of Ministers on Friday, the government unveiled a package of measures worth more than EUR 300 million to tackle high fuel prices. The measures include a one-off payment of EUR 50 for low-income individuals and families living below the poverty line, waiving excis»»»

The Education Ministry is proposing a package of measures to improve school discipline through earlier intervention, stronger individual support and a system of incentives and sanctions, Deputy Education Minister Tanya Pancheva told a news conference at the Ministry on Friday. The proposed model se»»»