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Astana AI Film Festival draws over 8,000 entries submissions from 125 countries 15 Sep 2026 - 04:00 am

Astana: More than 8,000 films from 125 countries have been submitted to the Astana AI Film Festival (AAIFF 2026) ahead of its upcoming...

Thousands in Mexico march to protest deadly Sinaloa Cartel war 15 Sep 2026 - 03:00 am

Culiacán,Mexico: Thousands of demonstrators dressed in white flooded Culiacán, Mexico on Sunday, chanting and waving bannersto protest the demise of thosecaught upin the...

Thai Election Commission targets 77 individuals, including 26 senators, in massive fraud probe 15 Sep 2026 - 02:00 am

Bangkok: Thailand's Election Commission announced Monday it will file criminal charges and Supreme Court disqualification petitions against 77 individuals,26 of whom aresitting senators,...

China's spy chief warns of national security risks from AI 15 Sep 2026 - 01:30 am

Beijing: The head of China's spy agency has warned that artificial intelligence endangers the country's national security, with foreign powers potentially using the...

Malaysian civil aviation roadmap aims for zero fatal commercial aircraft accidents by 2028: official 15 Sep 2026 - 01:00 am

Kuala Lumpur: Malaysia has set an official target of achieving zero fatal commercial aviation accidents by 2028, according to statement details released by...

Saudi Civil Defense says danger passed in Najran Province 14 Sep 2026 - 10:01 pm

Riyadh: The Saudi Civil Defense announced on Monday that the danger has passed in the Najran province, located in southern Saudi Arabia, after...

Trump says US open to negotiations with Iran 14 Sep 2026 - 09:36 pm

Washington: US President Donald Trump said Iran wants to reach an agreement quickly and badly, adding that he would decide whether the United...

Saudi Arabia announces discovery of rare earth minerals and uranium 14 Sep 2026 - 09:25 pm

Vienna: Saudi Minister of Energy Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman announced Monday the discovery of an estimated 114 million tons of ore containing high...

Kremlin welcomes Trump's call for Ukraine to halt strikes on refineries 14 Sep 2026 - 09:15 pm

MOSCOW: The Kremlin on Monday welcomed U.S. President Donald Trump's call on Ukraine to halt strikes on Russia's fuel-producing facilities. "Any call on...

Volcanic eruption forces flight suspensions at Italy's Catania airport 14 Sep 2026 - 06:54 pm

Rome: Air traffic overSicily's Catania Airport was temporarily suspended following volcanic activity at Mount Etna that spewed ash plumes across the airspace. "Arrivals...

India approves electricity exports to flood-hit Nepal 14 Sep 2026 - 06:14 pm

New Delhi: India approved the export of electricity to Nepal on Monday to help its neighbour overcome shortages caused by extensive damage to...

Secretary-General of the Cooperation Council: The Gulf banking sector has maintained its solidity and stability despite the current circumstances 14 Sep 2026 - 06:09 pm

Manama: Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council, HE Jasem Mohamed Al-Budaiwi, confirmed that the banking sector in the GCC countries has maintained its...

China unveils measures to boost smart home consumption 14 Sep 2026 - 06:03 pm

BEIJING: China on Monday unveiled an action plan to further promote smart home consumption by enriching application scenarios and expanding high-quality supply. The...

Syria, US hold talks to strengthen economic, investment ties 14 Sep 2026 - 05:34 pm

Damascus: Syrian officials heldtalks in Damascuson Monday witha US businessdelegation representing50 companies, asthe two sidesexplored investment opportunitiesand ways toexpand economic partnerships. The delegation,...

Syrian Foreign Minister announces that Syria placed 73 tons of natural uranium under the supervision of the International Atomic Energy Agency 14 Sep 2026 - 05:26 pm

Vienna: Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani, announced that his country has placed 73 tons of natural uranium under the supervision of the International...

Central bank in Pakistan holds policy rate at 11.5p 14 Sep 2026 - 05:25 pm

Islamabad: Pakistan's central bank on Monday kept its benchmark policy rate unchanged at 11.5 percent, with officials citingunchangedinflation trajectory while warning of external...

Qatar participates in Gulf meetings for central banks, payments, and the monetary council 14 Sep 2026 - 05:22 pm

Manama: The State of Qatar participated in the 87th meeting of the Committee of Governors of Central Banks of the Cooperation Council for...

ALECSO highlights educational and cultural violations against Palestinian children 14 Sep 2026 - 04:55 pm

Tunisia: The Arab Organization for Education, Culture, and Science (ALECSO) held today a conference on Palestinian childhood titled: 'Palestinian Childhood under Israeli Occupation:...