Meet the woman who brought holistic healing to the UAE
Holistic healing was one of the topics at a Dubai forum on connecting generations Dubai: Dr. Ludmilla Vassiliev spent years as a cardiologist before deciding that modern medicine was only telling half the story. Today, she is one of the pioneers of holistic healing in the UAE, which is a field she »»»
Abu Dhabi cuts holiday home approval times with upgraded licensing system
New digital system simplifies licensing, compliance and revenue management for operators Dubai: Holiday homeowners and operators in Abu Dhabi will face a simpler licensing process after the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi upgraded the emirate’s regulatory system for the sector. Sign u»»»
81 schools built and renovated in Kyrgyzstan for new school year - | 24.KG
Construction and major renovations of 81 schools in Kyrgyzstan were completed ahead of the 2026–2027 academic year, the press service of the Ministry of Construction said. Of these, 40 schools were built from scratch, while 41 educational institutions underwent major renovations. The completed proj»»»
Jebel Jais just got a lot bigger for hikers with new 80km hiking loop and 5-day climb
Ras Al Khaimah is expanding Jebel Jais trails with an 80km loop and Via Ferrata Ras Al Khaimah: Good news for hiking enthusiasts. UAE's highest peak, Jebel Jais, is set to get a major expansion of its hiking and climbing network, including an 80-kilometre Grand Loop and a five-day Via Ferrata, or i»»»
Qatar Chamber and Addis Ababa review ways to enhance cooperation
Doha: HE Rashid bin Hamad Al-Athba, Second Deputy Chairman of the Qatar Chamber, met with Ms. Zahra Mohamed, Chairperson of the Addis Ababa Chamber of Commerce and Industry, who is currently visiting the country. During the meeting, ways to enhance relations between the two sides and develop cooper»»»
Contract on Jamaica's EXPO 2027 participation signed in Belgrade
BELGRADE - Serbia's EXPO 2027 Commissioner Jagoda Lazarevic, who is also caretaker minister of internal and external trade, EXPO 2027 Director Danilo Jerinic and Jamaican EXPO 2027 Commissioner Kirt Henry signed on Tuesday in Belgrade a contract on Jamaica's participation in the specialised expo. T»»»
95 Civil Society Organizations Ready to Participate in Public Council with Parliamentary Committee on Direct Citizen Participation
Representatives of 95 civil society organizations that have expressed an interest in participating in the Public Council under the Parliamentary Committee on Direct Citizen Participation and Interaction with Civil Society met for the first time with members of the committee, the National Assembly s»»»
Ras Al Khaimah Tourism inks pact with Emirates to bring international tourists back
RAK ties up with Emirates as it courts international travellers back to the emirate Dubai: There is a particular confidence to Ras Al Khaimah right now. The past six months could easily have forced a tourism destination into defensive mode. Instead, the emirate leaned into what it knew it could del»»»
UAE expands flu campaign to include RSV; two categories of residents asked to get vaccinated
RSV vaccine gives protection against viruses that cause pneumonia and bronchiolitis Dubai: The UAE has expanded its annual flu campaign to cover seasonal respiratory diseases this year. Under the new initiative, health authorities are asking two high-risk groups of residents, pregnant women and old»»»
Sharjah's oldest petrol pump gets a second life as a museum
Preserved since the 1960s, the pump now sits at the heart of Al Faya retreat expansion One of the oldest petrol pumps of the 1960s meant to refuel early desert-crossing vehicles, a local shop, and a medical clinic serving the surrounding region are all being reimagined at the Al Faya retreat, locat»»»
Egypt and Germany stress need for greater regional de-escalation efforts
Cairo: Top diplomats of Egypt and Germany stressed the need to step up efforts to de-escalate tensions in the region, as well as the importance of safeguarding maritime security in the Red Sea and ensuring the uninterrupted flow of international trade in accordance with international law and the UN»»»
Saudi Arabia vows to respond 'firmly' to Houthi attacks
Saudi Arabia vowed on Tuesday to respond "firmly" to attacks by Yemen's Houthis, after the Iran-backed fighters wounded 13 people in the kingdom in an assault using ballistic missiles and drones. The Houthis have been engaged in renewed fighting with Saudi-backed government forces since Yemen's civ»»»
Macut: Unity must not be just a great word said on holidays
BANJALUKA - Unity must not remain just a great word that is uttered on holidays - it must be visible in everyday life, in every new project and to every young person who knows they belong in the same nation and the same culture on either side of the Drina River, Serbian caretaker PM Djuro Macut sai»»»
Masdar plans bigger Azerbaijan solar project, battery storage and 24-hour clean power
New plans include 350MW solar expansion and a 100MW round-the-clock project Dubai: Masdar is looking to expand its renewable energy footprint in Azerbaijan with a larger solar project, battery storage and a new round-the-clock power development, while a separate 315MW solar project has reached fina»»»
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid welcomes Al Sharaa, hails deep UAE-Syria ties
Vice President voices optimism over Syria’s future after meeting Al Sharaa Dubai: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, welcomed Syrian President Ahmed Al Sharaa on Tuesday as a guest of the Arab Media Summit in Dubai, e»»»
House of Terror’s director fired, museum closed as new government rewrites the past
The mandate of Mária Schmidt, director general of the House of Terror Museum, has been terminated by decision of the minister responsible for social relations and culture — Zoltán Tarr announced this on his social media page on Tuesday. Simultaneously with the decision, the House of Terror Museum i»»»
When the creators of Artificial Intelligence ask for time, the world should listen – Ya Libnan
Share: Photo illustration – The greatest danger may not be an AI that disobeys humanity, but one that obeys our poorly defined instructions with more power, speed and literalness than we ever anticipated. Leading AI developers are warning that machines may soon help build increasingly powerful succ»»»
Search operation for third climber resumes on Korumdu Peak - | 24.KG
The third stage of the search operation on Korumdu Peak has begun in Kyrgyzstan. The volunteers headquarters reported that the sole objective is to find Nikolai Sviridov. Over the past two weeks, the headquarters has been monitoring weather conditions in the area. «The weather has been favorable. T»»»
Russia's Zakharova Reveals Who Directs Drone Attacks Against Russia
YEKATERINBURG, Russia (Sputnik) - Terrorist drone attacks against Russia are directed by those who declared a hybrid war on the country, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Tuesday. "Every day we are subjected to drone attacks directed against us by those who declared this »»»
Russia, China Discussing Launch of Cross-Border Routes for Cargo Drones
YEKATERINBURG (Sputnik) - Russia is actively negotiating with China to launch cross-border routes for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), with a pilot project planned for Blagoveshchensk, Dmitry Yadrov, the head of the Federal Air Transport Agency (Rosaviatsiya), told Sputnik. In early September, Russ»»»
Qatar warns against ‘catastrophic’ Bab al-Mandab closure
Doha, Qatar: Qatar has warned of dire consequences if the vital Bab al-Mandab waterway were to close, after a months-long blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and recent Houthi gains on the Red Sea coast. Director of Media and Communications Ibrahim bin Sultan Al Hashmi warned while at the Ministry of »»»
Qatar warns against 'catastrophic' Bab al-Mandab closure
Qatar on Tuesday warned of dire consequences if the vital Bab al-Mandab waterway were to close, after a months-long blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and recent Houthi gains on the Red Sea coast. "The world is suffering enough with the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, so we cannot also afford to add»»»
Prime Minister Radev on Petrohan-Okolchitsa Murders Case: Presented Facts Are Shocking, Give Cause for Concern about Our Future
The facts presented by the experts are shocking and give cause for concern about our future as a society, Prime Minister Rumen Radev told journalists on Tuesday in the village of Rakovitsa, commenting on the information revealed on Monday at a press conference regarding the Petrohan-Okolchitsa murd»»»
Armed Forces Modernization Should not Stop, Defence Minister Says
The modernization of the army should not stop: it is a process, not a one-time action, Defense Minister Dimitar Stoyanov told journalists as he attended the ceremonial opening of the 2026/2027 academic year at the Vasil Levski Vocational High School in Mezdra. He commented on the topic of the budge»»»
No Fuel Shortage, but Northern Bulgaria Faces Diesel Delivery ProblemsOpinions
There is no risk of a fuel shortage in Bulgaria, but localized difficulties with diesel deliveries are being reported in the northern part of the country due to transportation problems, according to Georgi Manushkin of the Association of Bulgarian Fuel Traders, Importers, Producers, and Transporter»»»
EU seeks bigger Arctic role as NATO expands military presence
EU leaders have called for a stronger presence in the Arctic as NATO expands its military activities in the region, citing what they describe as a growing security threat from Russia. Moscow has repeatedly dismissed such accusations, saying that NATO is undermining traditional regional cooperation »»»
Hungarian Parliament elects five new consitutional judges
Hungary’s parliament has elected five new members of the Constitutional Court in a secret ballot, replacing judges whose mandates have ended or are due to expire following recent constitutional changes. New members join the court following constitutional changes and a major reshuffle The new judges»»»
Fish die-off reported in Barskoon River in Jeti-Oguz district - | 24.KG
A fish die-off has been reported in Barskoon River in Jeti-Oguz district of Issyk-Kul region. The incident was reported on September 11, 2026. Following the report, staff of the Issyk-Kul Regional Department of the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology and Technical Supervision inspected the site.»»»
Dubai tourism looks beyond recovery, targets sustained growth
Diverse source markets, connectivity, accessibility will underpin the next phase of growth Dubai: Dubai’s tourism sector is no longer talking about recovery. The focus has shifted firmly towards sustained growth, with the emirate continuing to build on its diverse international visitor base, strong»»»
Bassil calls for 'course correction' as Parliament debates govt. policy
Parliament convened Tuesday to debate the government's general policy amid Israeli attacks on the country's south. Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri said the session was held to debate the government performance and not to question the cabinet or hold a vote of confidence. Prime Minister Nawaf Salam o»»»
South Lebanon: Latest developments
Israeli forces carried out overnight into Tuesday detonations in the border villages of Kounine and Kfartebnit, and struck Zawtar al-Sharqiyeh, Nabatieh al-Fawqa, al-Mansouri, Hanine, and al-Qantara. In nearby al-Bayada in the Tyre District, forces set homes ablaze. The U.S. ambassador to Lebanon M»»»
Mining investment in Kyrgyzstan increases 2.2-fold to $246 million - | 24.KG
A business meeting between representatives of British engineering, technology and consulting companies and Kumtor Gold Company CJSC was held in Bishkek on September 14. The event was organized by the British Embassy in the Kyrgyz Republic. The meeting brought together companies specializing in geol»»»
Outer Space Should Be Free From Deployment of Any Arms, Russia to Promote This - Kremlin
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Outer space must be free from the deployment of any weapons, Russia will continue to promote this position and expects broad international consolidation on this issue, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Tuesday. On Space DemilitarizationOn Monday, US Secretary of the Air For»»»
Indian-origin woman, friend killed by New York subway train in apparent rescue attempt
24-year-old former Rutgers students died after ending up on tracks at Manhattan station Dubai: An Indian-origin woman and her Nepali-American friend were killed by an oncoming subway train in New York after one apparently went onto the tracks and the other tried to help, according to US media repor»»»
'I am the hoax buster': Trump rejects AI danger warnings
Washington, United States: US President Donald Trump on Monday dismissed fears that artificial intelligence could wipe out humanity, repeatedly calling them a hoax and rejecting global calls to put guardrails around the fast-moving technology. "I am the Hoax Buster, and I'm right now breaking anoth»»»
From St. Moritz to Singureni: Raising Romania’s profile in international polo
Through its evolution from a passion project to a growing polo ecosystem, Singureni Manor has managed to put Romania on the international polo map. In this exclusive interview, Tito Gaudenzi, a veteran polo player and lifestyle events organiser, discusses the evolution of the estate, the role of it»»»
Culture Minister, Contractor Sign Contract for Repair of Burnt Roof of National School of Applied Arts in Tryavna
Culture Minister Evtim Miloshev and Andon Panayotov, a representative of the selected company, on Tuesday signed a contract for the restoration of the roof of the National High School of Applied Arts in Tryavna, which was destroyed by a fire on April 4, 2025. “It is unacceptable that it should take»»»
Syria, Switzerland discuss refugee return and bilateral cooperation
Damascus, Sept. 15 (SANA) Director of the European Affairs Department at Syria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Sally Shobat met on Tuesday with Swiss State Secretary for Migration Vincenzo Mascioli and his accompanying delegation to discuss bilateral relations and ways to enhance coop»»»
Bucharest’s National Arena will host the UEFA Europa League Final in 2028
The UEFA Executive Committee today, September 15, designated Bucharest and the National Arena as the official hosts of the 2028 UEFA Europa League Final. After the review of the bids submitted by the candidate federations, the governing body in Nyon has given its vote of confidence to Romania’s cap»»»
Lebanon, Pakistan Sign Memorandum on Prisoner Exchange as Al-Hajjar Meets PM Shehbaz Sharif
Lebanon’s Interior and Municipalities Minister Ahmad Al-Hajjar met Pakistani Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad during an official visit before signing a memorandum of understanding with his Pakistani counterpart on the exchange of prisoners. During the meeting, Al-Hajjar conveyed »»»
Police Seize Over 70 Kg of Marijuana, 368 Cannabis Plants in Stara Zagora
Police seized more than 70 kg of marijuana and 368 cannabis plants from a hidden drug-growing facility in a house in Zmeyovo, Stara Zagora Region, Senior Commissioner Dimitar Mashov, head of the Stara Zagora Regional Directorate of the Interior Ministry, said at a press conference here on Tuesday. »»»
MP Radev: Every Bulgarian, Child in Small Settlements Has Right to Equal Access to Quality Education
Every Bulgarian and every child in small settlements has the right to equal access to quality education, said Prime Minister Rumen Radev here on Tuesday. Together with Minister of Education and Science Georgi Valchev, the head of State opened the new school year at the Hristo Botev Primary School i»»»
Finance Minister Says 2027 Minimum Wage to Be Between EUR 620.20 and EUR 672.80
The range within which the minimum wage for 2027 is to be set lies between EUR 620.20 and EUR 672.80, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Galab Donev told journalists here on Tuesday. According to him, reaching an agreement with social partners on the mechanism for determining the minimum»»»
Nairobi to host 2029 world athletics championships in African first
Paris, France: Nairobi will host the 2029 world outdoor athletics championships, beating off competition from London, Munich and Rome to become the first African hosts, World Athletics announced Tuesday. The 2031 championships will be held in Munich, track and field's governing body said after a co»»»
Billionaire politician disguises himself as a beggar for a day — here's what happened
Parag Shah gave up security, wealthy image for an unusual experiment on Mumbai's streets A man sitting by the roadside asking strangers for help in Mumbai might have looked like another person struggling to get through the day. Except this particular man had declared assets worth Rs 33.83 billion. »»»
Qatar strongly condemns Houthi attacks on civilian facilities in Saudi Arabia
Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar condemned in the strongest terms the attacks by the Houthi militia on civilian facilities and civilians in the cities of Khamis Mushait, Abha, and Taif in the sisterly Kingdom of Saudi Arabia using ballistic missiles and drones, which resulted in injuries to a number»»»
Bulgaria Plans Major Overhaul of Military Command Structure
The Bulgarian government is proposing a broad overhaul of the country’s defense and military command structure, including changes to wartime leadership, the creation of a new Military Council and a new deputy position within the Defense Ministry. The changes are contained in a 56-section draft bill»»»
President al-Sharaa outlines Syria’s vision, investment prospects at Arab Media Summit
Dubai, Sept. 15 (SANA) President Ahmad al-Sharaa said Syria is entering a new phase focused on rebuilding state institutions, strengthening economic growth and restoring its regional and international role, during a dialogue titled “Syria of the Future” at the 2026 Arab Media Summit in Dubai. Presi»»»
Vucic: Serbian Unity Day reminds us of strength that lies in our togetherness
BELGRADE - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said on Tuesday the Day of Serbian Unity, Freedom and the National Flag, marked on September 15, was reminiscent of the strength that had always lain in the nation's togetherness. "The Day of Serbian Unity, Freedom and the National Flag reminds us of th»»»
Russia Wants to End Ukraine Conflict - Lavrov
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia wants to end the Ukrainian conflict, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Tuesday. On Ukraine"We want to resolve this conflict and appreciate our friends’ willingness to help in this effort," Lavrov said at the embassy roundtable on the situation around Ukraine, »»»