
Spain scraps golden visa: Why it ended — know the hot alternatives
Spain's Golden Visa, officially known as the Investor Residence Visa, has long been a gateway for non-EU citizens seeking European residency through economic contributions. Launched in 2013 under Law 14/2013 to bolster the economy post-financial crisis, the programme allowed investors to obtain tem»»»


Palestine:Emmys Red Carpet Becomes Call to End Gaza Genocide
By Staff, Agencies This year’s Emmy Awards ceremony became an unprecedented platform for condemning the ongoing "Israeli" genocide in Gaza, as several actors used speeches and symbolic gestures to voice solidarity with the Palestinian people. While accepting the award for best supporting actress in»»»


Gaza Aid Flotilla Carrying Greta Thunberg Departs Tunisia
A flotilla bound for Gaza carrying aid and pro-Palestinian activists set sail Monday from Tunisia after repeated delays, aiming to break Israel's blockade and establish a humanitarian corridor to the Palestinian territory. "We are also trying to send a message to the people of Gaza that the world h»»»


Flood survivors begin to return home in Pakistan's eastern Punjab as water recedes
MULTAN, Pakistan: Displaced families began returning home as floodwaters significantly receded across much of Pakistan’s eastern Punjab province, where swollen rivers displaced more than 2.5 million people and killed about 100 during weeks of monsoon deluges, officials said Monday. Photos and video»»»


Gaza aid flotilla carrying Greta Thunberg departs Tunisia
BIZERTE: A flotilla bound for Gaza carrying aid and pro-Palestinian activists set sail Monday from Tunisia after repeated delays, aiming to break Israel's blockade and establish a humanitarian corridor to the Palestinian territory. "We are also trying to send a message to the people of Gaza that th»»»


From Gaza to Europe, via jet ski: Muhammad Abu Dakha’s daring escape story
LAMPEDUSA: It took more than a year, several thousand dollars, ingenuity, setbacks and a jet ski: this is how Muhammad Abu Dakha, a 31-year-old Palestinian, managed to escape from Gaza to reach Europe. He documented his story through videos, photographs and audio files, which he shared with Reuters»»»


Javier Bardem, Hannah Einbinder speak on Gaza at the Emmy Awards
DUBAI: The war in Gaza was certainly on the minds of some attendees at the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles. Megan Stalter, one of the breakout stars of comedy hit “Hacks,” showed up casual in a white T-shirt and jeans, but her handbag did all the talking. The black purse had white tape on»»»


Gaza aid flotilla carrying Greta Thunberg departs Tunisia
BIZERTE: A flotilla bound for Gaza carrying aid and pro-Palestinian activists set sail Monday from Tunisia after repeated delays, aiming to break Israel's blockade and establish a humanitarian corridor to the Palestinian territory. "We are also trying to send a message to the people of Gaza that th»»»


From Gaza to Europe, via jet ski: Muhammad Abu Dakha’s daring escape story
LAMPEDUSA: It took more than a year, several thousand dollars, ingenuity, setbacks and a jet ski: this is how Muhammad Abu Dakha, a 31-year-old Palestinian, managed to escape from Gaza to reach Europe. He documented his story through videos, photographs and audio files, which he shared with Reuters»»»


Sharjah attracts $1.5 billion in foreign investments, 74 new projects
Sharjah: Sharjah has emerged as the UAE’s fastest-growing destination for foreign direct investment (FDI) in the first half of 2025. 74 new projects launched, up 57% from 47 last year $1.5 billion in capital investment, a 361% jump from $325 million in H1 2024 2,578 new jobs created, up 45% from 1,»»»


From Gaza to Europe, via Jet Ski: Muhammad Abu Dakha’s Daring Escape Story
It took more than a year, several thousand dollars, ingenuity, setbacks and a jet ski: this is how Muhammad Abu Dakha, a 31-year-old Palestinian, managed to escape from Gaza to reach Europe. He documented his story through videos, photographs and audio files, which he shared with Reuters. Reuters a»»»


What do interest rates reveal about US economy?
Doha, Qatar: A disruptive agenda by President Trump has pushed economic policy uncertainty in the US to unprecedented levels. The new administration recently placed monetary policy at the center stage, aggressively advocating for significant policy rate cuts, and pressuring Federal Reserve official»»»


Qatar hosting summit over the Israeli attack on Hamas in Doha, seeking to restrain such assaults
DUBAI: Qatar prepared Monday to host a summit over Israel’s attack on Hamas leaders in Doha last week, hoping a group of Arab and Islamic nations will offer a way to restrain Israel as its war on Hamas in the Gaza Strip grinds on.The attack on Hamas leaders came as Qatar serves as a key mediator in»»»


Australia, Papua New Guinea to sign ‘historic’ defense deal
SYDNEY: A defense deal to be signed this week could see Papua New Guineans serve in the Australian military, Canberra said on Monday, the pact seen as an attempt to counter Beijing’s rising Pacific influence. The fresh defense agreement will be signed by Prime Ministers Anthony Albanese and James M»»»


Myanmar junta says no voting in dozens of constituencies
YANGON: Myanmar’s junta acknowledged Monday its long-promised election would not be held in about one in seven national parliament constituencies, as it battles myriad rebel forces opposed to the poll. A civil war has consumed Myanmar since the military snatched power in a 2021 coup, jailing democr»»»


Qatar hosting summit over the Israeli attack on Hamas in Doha, seeking to restrain such assaults
DUBAI: Qatar prepared Monday to host a summit over Israel’s attack on Hamas leaders in Doha last week, hoping a group of Arab and Islamic nations will offer a way to restrain Israel as its war on Hamas in the Gaza Strip grinds on.The attack on Hamas leaders came as Qatar serves as a key mediator in»»»


Al Ain court orders man to pay Dh150,000 for villa sale scam
The Al Ain Civil, Commercial and Administrative Court has ordered a man convicted of fraud to pay Dh150,000 to a claimant he deceived into believing he owned a villa for sale. The ruling requires the defendant to return Dh100,000 he took as a down payment on the supposed purchase, and an additional»»»


International News:Trump Doesn’t Rule out Striking Venezuela...
By Staff, Agencies US President Donald Trump has not ruled out striking mainland Venezuela, accusing the country of sending gang members and drugs into America. The comments come after weeks of escalating tensions between the two countries. Washington has deployed three warships and about 4,000 tro»»»


Al Ain Court orders group to repay Dh35,000 over currency exchange scam
The Al Ain Civil, Commercial and Administrative Court has ordered a group of individuals to return Dh35,000 they unlawfully obtained through fraudulent currency exchange ads, and to pay an additional Dh4,000 in compensation to the claimant, according to a report by Al Khaleej Arabic daily. Court re»»»


Euro Hungarian forint exchange rate and key currency summary – 15 September 2025
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Dubai Airport adds record 520 Hearing Loops for travellers
Dubai: Dubai International Airport (DXB) has installed more than 520 Hearing Loops across its three terminals, making it the largest deployment of the technology at any airport worldwide. The system supports travellers with hearing loss, including those using hearing aids or cochlear implants. Pass»»»


Asia-Pacific...:Nepal’s Gen Z Turn to Offline Apps as Social...
By Staff, Agencies In Nepal, a government ban on major social media platforms has ignited protests led by Gen Z activists, who turned to unconventional digital tools to stay connected. With Facebook, Instagram and YouTube blocked, young demonstrators quickly adapted, relying on Discord for debate a»»»

Australia, Papua New Guinea to sign ‘historic’ defense deal
SYDNEY: A defense deal to be signed this week could see Papua New Guineans serve in the Australian military, Canberra said on Monday, the pact seen as an attempt to counter Beijing’s rising Pacific influence.The fresh defense agreement will be signed by Prime Ministers Anthony Albanese and James Ma»»»

Police investigate stabbing outside Thessaloniki nightclub
A police investigation is underway after a 36-year-old woman stabbed a 34-year-old truck driver outside a nightclub in Thessaloniki, northern Greece, early on Sunday. The woman, a Greek citizen, has been charged with grievous bodily harm, robbery, and violating weapons laws, while the man, a Turkis»»»


Myanmar junta says no voting in dozens of constituencies
YANGON: Myanmar’s junta acknowledged Monday its long-promised election would not be held in about one in seven national parliament constituencies, as it battles myriad rebel forces opposed to the poll. A civil war has consumed Myanmar since the military snatched power in a 2021 coup, jailing democr»»»

UAE President issues decree reforming the Board of Trustees of Erth Zayed philanthropic entity
Abu Dhabi: President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has issued a federal decree restructuring the board of trustees of the Erth Zayed Philanthropies. The decree appoints Sheikh Theyab bin Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Development and Ma»»»

Starlink faces 'service outage' again: What's caused glitch?
Thousands of Starlink users faced a frustrating internet outage on Monday as Elon Musk’s satellite internet service experienced yet another disruption. According to the outage tracking website Downdetector, nearly 50,000 users reported issues by 10:01 am. The outage affected customers across multip»»»


Two thirds of Germans fear a Russian invasion fuelling far-right election gains in western heartland
Public anxiety over a potential Russian attack on Nato territory has surged in Germany following the recent drone incursion on September 10 into Polish airspace that coincided with sharp gains by the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) in local elections the same weekend. A new INSA poll commis»»»


Two thirds of Germans fear a Russian invasion fuelling far-right election gains in western heartland
Public anxiety over a potential Russian attack on Nato territory has surged in Germany following the recent drone incursion on September 10 into Polish airspace that coincided with sharp gains by the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) in local elections the same weekend. A new INSA poll commis»»»


Two thirds of Germans fear a Russian invasion fuelling far-right election gains in western heartland
Public anxiety over a potential Russian attack on Nato territory has surged in Germany following the recent drone incursion on September 10 into Polish airspace that coincided with sharp gains by the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) in local elections the same weekend. A new INSA poll commis»»»


Europe...:Fitch Downgrades France to Record-Low Credit Ratin...
By Staff, Agencies France’s credit score has been downgraded from AA- to A+, the country’s lowest on record, with Fitch Ratings citing political instability and uncertainty over how the government will rein in mounting debt and budget deficit. The EU’s second-largest economy has one of the bloc’s h»»»


Europe...:Western Media Admit NATO Lacks Defenses Against Dr...
By Staff, Agencies A recent drone incident in Poland has exposed NATO’s vulnerability to large-scale unmanned aerial attacks, according to multiple Western outlets, including Politico and Austria’s Kurier. Polish authorities reported 19 airspace violations by what they claimed were Russian drones o»»»


U.S., Britain to sign landmark nuclear power agreement - UPI.com
President Donald Trump (R) shakes hands with Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Britain in February. London announced Sunday that the United States and Britain are to sign a landmark nuclear power agreement later this week. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI. | License Photo Sept. 15 (UPI) -- The United Sta»»»


On This Day, Sept. 15: Scientific American makes its first-ever presidential endorsement - UPI.com
On Sept. 15, 2020, for the first time in Scientific American's 175-year history, the popular science magazine made a presidential endorsement -- Joe Biden. 1 of 5 | Former Vice President Joe Biden makes a point in an exchange with President Donald Trump during the first presidential debate in Cleve»»»


Dh100 million UAE Lottery: How a Lebanese expat who ‘cried jackpot’ won Dh100,000
Dubai: For months, Ahmad Othman Rifai, a Lebanese expat who regularly took part in the UAE Lottery, would tease his family with the same line: “I’m going to win one day.” They got used to him saying he had won small amounts — if he won at all. So, when he finally told them he had struck it big, nob»»»


Qatar hosts Arab-Islamic emergency summit over Israeli strike on Doha
An emergency meeting of Arab and Islamic states is taking place in Qatar in response to Israel's air strike on Hamas leaders in Doha last week. A draft resolution seen by the Reuters news agency condemns what it calls Israel's "hostile acts including genocide, ethnic cleansing, [and] starvation", w»»»


Indian forces gun down top Maoist rebel, two others
NEW DELHI: Indian security forces killed a top Maoist commander and two other rebels in a gunbattle on Monday, officials said, as the government intensifies efforts to crush the decades-long conflict. India is waging an all-out offensive against the last remaining traces of the Naxalite rebellion, »»»

PM Bolojan talks with IMF delegation about economic situation, fiscal reform, public investment priorities
Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan met on Friday at the Victoria Palace with a delegation of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) led by Joong Shik Kang, with the discussions focusing on the current economic situation, directions of fiscal reform and public investment priorities.According to a release of»»»

Indian forces gun down top Maoist rebel, two others
NEW DELHI: Indian security forces killed a top Maoist commander and two other rebels in a gunbattle on Monday, officials said, as the government intensifies efforts to crush the decades-long conflict. India is waging an all-out offensive against the last remaining traces of the Naxalite rebellion, »»»


Flying taxis near takeoff as FAA fast-tracks air taxi rules: When first US flights will take off
The dream of flying cabs is no longer science fiction. In 2025, the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is making steady progress in certifying air taxis — electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft designed to ease urban congestion. The certification process, once seen as a daunti»»»


GCC delegation of higher education specialists visits Qatar
Doha, Qatar: A GCC delegation of higher education and scientific research specialists has paid a two-day visit to the State of Qatar as part of implementing the decisions and recommendations of the 24th Meeting of GCC Ministers of Higher Education and Scientific Research, held in Doha in June 2024.»»»


QNB holds ‘Open Recruitment Day’ in collaboration with MoL
Doha, Qatar: The Open Recruitment Day organised by QNB Group, in collaboration with the Ministry of Labour, witnessed a large turnout of Qatari national graduates and talents seeking careers in the banking sector, supporting job nationalization plan within Qatar National Vision 2030 for sustainable»»»


Abu Dhabi Court issues 15-year sentences for 8 convicted in child sexual exploitation cases
The Abu Dhabi Criminal Court has issued verdicts convicting eight defendants of committing online child sexual exploitation crimes. The convicts lured minors through online gaming platforms and social media, enticing them to share explicit material. They were also found guilty of possessing and exc»»»


Islamic Cultural Center concludes Sports League
Doha, Qatar: The Sheikh Abdulla Bin Zaid Al Mahmoud Islamic Cultural Center concluded its Sports League for Expatriate Communities, aiming to combine entertainment with educational activities that help participants learn about the local culture and identity. The event saw the participation of 80 Fi»»»


10 Tips from Imoti.com When Buying Your First Home in Bulgaria
Buying your first home? A must-read guide for first-time buyers. Buying your first home is one of life’s most important milestones. It is exciting, but it can also feel overwhelming — from setting a budget and applying for a mortgage to reviewing contracts and moving in. To help you avoid costly mi»»»


War's latest impact on travel: Flight tickets in Europe to get pricier
Follow our Facebook page to get the latest news about Hungary! Follow our X (Twitter) page to get the latest news about Hungary! Subscribe to our Telegram channel to get the latest news about Hungary! whatsapp Subscribe to our WhatsApp channel to get the latest news about Hungary! The incursion of »»»


Usain Bolt on his track greatness: “I wanted to set high standards and I did“
TOKYO: On the night track turned to Jamaica once again to find the World’s Fastest Man, the greatest Jamaican sprinter was in a sky box in the stadium — his presence literally hovering over a sport that hasn’t been the same since he left. Oblique Seville might be the new 100-meter world champion. U»»»

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Will Poland’s defence splurge spark an economic boom?
Poland’s rapid rise in defence spending won’t translate into a broader economic boom unless deeper structural shifts happen that will take bolder reforms, contrasting with relatively easy decision-making on allocatingbns to buy equipment. Poland is attempting to build up the largest conventional ar»»»
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Iran: Any Hostile Measure Will Suspend Arrangements with IAEA
Iran’s Supreme National Security Council said on Sunday that any hostile measures against Tehran will suspend an agreement signed in Cairo last week by Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghhci and IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi. In a statement, the Council said arrangements included in the agre»»»


Rising oceans to threaten 1.5 million Australians by 2050: report
Sydney: Rising oceans and flooding caused by climate change will threaten the homes and livelihoods of more than a million Australians by 2050, while deaths from heat-related illness will soar, a landmark report warned Monday ahead of Canberra's release of emission reduction targets this week. The »»»
