Berlin accuses Moscow of hybrid warfare, tightens sanctions and expulsions Germany on Tuesday (Sept. 1, 2026) blamed Russia for an attempted "hybrid attack" involving an explosive-laden drone at a strategic airport last month and announced diplomatic counter-measures. The European Union expressed "»»»

QNA Doha The Social Development Center (Nama), operating under the Qatar Foundation for Social Work, has launched the third edition of its Social Entrepreneurship Award, reaffirming commitment to supporting innovative ideas and projects that address community challenges and create lasting social im»»»

The visits were aimed at supporting mediation efforts to return to negotiations and prevent a renewed escalation in the region, he said. Sheikh Mohammed reiterated Qatar’s firm position in favour of diplomatic solutions to the crisis, while consultations with mediation partners Oman and Pakistan we»»»

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Russian strikes have destroyed about 90% of Ukraine's retail-chain storage facilities, forcing businesses to decentralise logistics and move towards smaller, dispersed warehouses, Agriculture Minister Taras Vysotskyi said, while ruling out a risk of food shortages, reported Ukraine Business News. "»»»

Damascus, Sep.1 (SANA) The U.N. General Assembly unanimously adopted a Syrian-sponsored resolution in New York on Aug. 31, 2026, designating Dec. 19 as an international day honoring women seeking missing relatives, an initiative developed from the experiences of families in Damascus and elsewhere i»»»

The Iranian Red Crescent said on Tuesday that four people including a child were killed and over 50 people were wounded by a US attack while attending a wedding in the south. "Following a US missile attack, shrapnel hit a residential home in the city of Kuhestak, in Sirik county of Hormozgan provin»»»

PARIS, France — A federation of European textile associations called Tuesday for an import fee of 10 euros ($11.60) on fashion imports, the latest effort to stem the flood of ultra-cheap competition mainly from China.The plea by Euratex came after the EU imposed in July a three-euro duty on cheap p»»»

An upgraded eProtocol app allowing voters to practise machine voting at home is expected to launch by the end of September, Central Election Commission (CEC) Spokesperson Stoyanka Balova-Tsvetkova said on Tuesday. The CEC began work on the upgrade two months ago, building on an app used during prev»»»

Hungary’s bottle-recycling system could be facing a major change, with cash payments for returned bottles and cans potentially abolished at REpont collection points. Cash could soon disappear from Hungary’s bottle recycling scheme MOHU, the company responsible for Hungary’s deposit-return system (D»»»

Brazil has adopted new concert rules dubbed the "Taylor Swift Law" that crack down on digital ticket scalping and require large events to provide free drinking water. File Photo by Peter Foley/UPI | License Photo Sept. 1 (UPI) -- Brazil has adopted new concert rules dubbed the "Taylor Swift Law" th»»»

The Department of Transportation said it carried out the emergency removal of some 5,000 commercial driver's licenses for drivers who had failed English-language proficiency tests. File Photo by Kevin Dietsch | License Photo Sept. 1 (UPI) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation announced it is shu»»»

Geneva: The UN World Food Program (WFP) announced Tuesday that it is halving food assistance in the occupied West Bank due to funding shortages, reducing beneficiaries from 400,000 to 200,000. WFP Representative in the Palestinian Territories Shaun Hughes said the number of people receiving assista»»»

Tibetan exiles and activists have accused China of severely underreporting the death toll from the devastating Himalayan floods along its border with Nepal. Beijing has reported 16 deaths and 546 missing in Tibet so far and the foreign ministry insists that the release of information has been »»»

Madrid: FC Barcelona confirmed the signing of Brazilian forward Gabriel Jesus from Premier League champion Arsenal on Tuesday. The 29-year-old has joined for a fee of around 10 million euros and signed a contract until the end of June 2029. Gabriel Jesus' arrival will end Barcelona's efforts to sig»»»

Russian air attacks killed 12 people and injured many more in Kyiv and the surrounding region early on September 1, authorities said, marking the sixth straight day of intense strikes on the Ukrainian capital. Those injured three children, just as Ukrainian pupils return to school. In a new tactic,»»»

Mountainous Tajikistan is using satellite technology to search for mountain lakes that pose a risk of catastrophic outbursts. The announcement of the lake surveillance, reported by Asia-Plus on August 30, comes as rescuers continue to search the Nepal-Tibet border region of the Himalayas for surviv»»»

The California legislature passed a bill that would ban law enforcement from using shock gloves in the state. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Sept. 1 (UPI) -- The California legislature passed a bill Monday that bans law enforcement from using shock gloves through 2030. The bill was p»»»

Russian President Vladimir Putin met with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on the sidelines of the SCO Summit in Bishkek. The Russian leader stated that the Russian people stand in solidarity with the Iranian people as they fight for their national interests, sovereignty, and independence. Putin»»»

Kathmandu: Another batch of Chinese relief supplies and experts arrived in Kathmandu, Nepal, by air on Tuesday, as part of Chinese aid efforts following the deadly mudslide on Wednesday. Tailored to Nepal's on-the-ground needs, the aid package includes urgently required items such as drones, DNA te»»»

The Food and Drug Administration announced that this brand of Halloween candy is being recalled. Image courtesy of the FDA. Sept. 1 (UPI) -- A Halloween candy sold in 13 states is being recalled because it has undeclared milk allergens, the Food and Drug Administration announced. The candy is Hallo»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Labour on Tuesday warned the public against fraudulent advertisements offering domestic worker recruitment services, urging people to verify that recruitment agencies are licensed before making payments or entering into agreements. The Ministry cautioned that some unlic»»»

Four-day Dubai Future Week to spotlight trends in lifestyle, AI and new markets Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, and Chairman of the Higher Committee for Future Technology»»»

As Israel prepares for what are expected to be close-fought parliamentary elections in October, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's wife Sara on Monday shared a conspiracy theory that centre-left opposition figure Yair Golan had advance warning of the Hamas-led October 7, 2023 attacks. Sara Netanya»»»

French president defends school phone ban, saying adults have been overwhelmed by devices Mende: French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday told high school pupils that phones and social networks were “not good” for them, arguing that even at the Elysee presidential palace attendees were asked to »»»

More than 1,000 people have been killed in the devastating floods that struck the border between Nepal and Tibet. Authorities have started mass burials for unclaimed bodies while they wait for victims' families to claim them. Meanwhile, rescue operations are underway to rescue hundreds of workers s»»»

The death toll in Nepal has crossed 1,000 from the deadly floods that tore through an area on the border with Tibet on August 26, and nearly 4,000 people remain missing. six days on hopes for survivors are dimming, but rescuers focused on a network of hydropower sites along the Trishuli River are h»»»

WHO warns there had already been a deterioration in quality of water reaching population Geneva: The approaching rainy season risks worsening a dire public health crisis in Gaza, where most people live in overcrowded tent camps amid rubble and overflowing sewage, the WHO warned Tuesday. The World H»»»

Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar is continuing contacts with its regional and international partners to halt Israeli occupation violations and abuses, while warning against attempts to impose a new regional reality driven by a policy of regional hegemony rather than security considerations. Dr Majed»»»

Well, what do you know! It turns out that you really can crawl into bed with Brussels on your own terms, and be friends with benefits, all without the need to officially shack up. The people of Iceland have just done something that would usually be considered political blasphemy here in Europe. The»»»

The United Kingdom's new Prime Minister Andy Burnham will face lawmakers in the House of Commons on Tuesday for the first time since taking office six weeks ago. Burnham has promised to deliver renewed national optimism after the downbeat two-year tenure of predecessor Keir Starmer, »»»

MEP Radan Kanev, the leader of Democrats for a Strong Bulgaria, wrote in Facebook on Tuesday that Andrey Gurov and Georgi Kandev's decision to enter the political fray of the presidential election as independent candidates, backed by a campaign committee, is welcome and long-awaited news. Kanev wro»»»

Camera finds gaps, jets mouthrinse and streams a live view to the MyDyson app Dubai: A toothbrush that can see inside your mouth, identify the gaps between your teeth and automatically fire a jet of mouthrinse into them is coming to the UAE this month, but the technology comes with a Dh1,949 price »»»

John Ternus (L) stepped into his new position as CEO of Apple Tuesday, replacing Tim Cook (R), who will stay on as chair of the board. File Photo by Chris Chew/UPI | License Photo Sept. 1 (UPI) -- John Ternus is the new Apple CEO Tuesday, as he officially takes over duties for Tim Cook, who announc»»»

Sharjah prosecutor recounts real-life addiction stories that devastated families Sharjah: A young girl reported her own father to police shortly before Eid after his drug addiction made family life unbearable, while an elderly father pleaded with authorities for help because he feared his addicted »»»

Driver, who dropped one group, was swept away, the pilgrims got to know on their return Dubai: Dubai-based Indian expats returning from the Mount Kailash pilgrimage have described the anxiety and uncertainty that followed the recent deadly floods and landslides in Nepal. The pilgrims, who spoke to »»»

Wedding goes ahead with fewer than 15 guests as floodwaters rise inside church Manila: A Philippine couple tied the knot on Tuesday at a Catholic church swamped in hip-deep waters, as heavy rains have pummelled large parts of the country for a month. Clutching a bouquet of white blooms and clad in »»»

Syrian authorities said at least five people were killed in northwest Idlib province on Tuesday when a vehicle carrying munitions exploded. A government source told AFP on condition of anonymity that the vehicle belonged to a local arms dealer in the town of Binnish, without providing further detai»»»

Couples marry during a group wedding in Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico, in 2024. File Photo by Joebeth Terriquez/EPA Sept. 1 (UPI) -- Marriage and family life have changed dramatically across Latin America over the past several generations. The transformation is visible almost everywhere: fewer p»»»

An upgraded eProtocol app allowing voters to practise machine voting at home is expected to launch by the end of September, Central Election Commission (CEC) Spokesperson Stoyanka Balova-Tsvetkova said on Tuesday. The CEC began work on the upgrade two months ago, building on an app used during prev»»»

Head of State Iliana Iotova met at the President's Administration building with Viara Trifonova and Viktor Tsvetanov, who are Bulgaria's youth delegates to the United Nations, the President's Press Secretariat said on Tuesday. The young people, selected through a national competition for an 18-mont»»»

Around 40% of job postings in Poland offered an immediate start, according to an analysis by Grupa Progres of more than 122,100 vacancies conducted August 1–14, 2026. Demand for workers available immediately was highest in construction, manufacturing, retail, and the transport, shipping and logisti»»»

The United Nations' food agency said Tuesday it is halving food assistance in the Israeli-occupied West Bank because of severe funding shortages and warned it may be forced to make further cuts in Gaza, where it supports 1.5 million people. The U.N. World Food Programme said it will reduce assistan»»»

BISHKEK (Sputnik) - Russian-Iranian relations are developing steadily in all directions, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Tuesday. "Russian-Iranian friendly relations are developing steadily in all directions, in accordance with the spirit of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Agreemen»»»

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KATHMANDU - Serbian national Enisa Lekovic, who was reported missing following the disastrous August 26 floods in Nepal, has been found alive and is safe, her daughter Ines Todorovic confirmed on Tuesday. In a post in the Trekking in Nepal Facebook group, Todorovic added that she had received a pho»»»

Aug. 31 (UPI) -- A pair of metal detecting hobbyists found a class ring at a New York lake that turned out to have been lost during a day on the water 28 years earlier. Michael Siegle and Dylan LaPort said they were treasure hunting at the Great Sacandaga Lake when they found the Red Creek High Sch»»»

Murder probe of a 38-year-old woman goes from Agra to Chennai and Manipur A red trolley suitcase abandoned on a train has led investigators on a 2,000-kilometre trail from Agra to Chennai and eventually Manipur, where police arrested a young couple in connection with the murder of a 38-year-old wom»»»

Pheromone-maxxing is not really about smell. It is about who young men take advice from Dubai: There is a piece of dating advice going around on TikTok that would be funny if it were not so revealing. Do not shower before you meet someone. Skip the deodorant. Wear the shirt you have had on for two »»»

At the summit in Bishkek, President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev proposed developing the concept «SCO 2040: Space for Common Development.» According to him, the concept should provide for the free exchange of investment, technology, and knowledge, the implementation of major infrastructure and »»»