Eager Lion 2026: US, Jordan launch military drills focused on regional security
Two-week Eager Lion exercise sharpens joint response to regional threats The United States and Jordan have launched the 2026 edition of the Eager Lion military exercise, with more than 200 personnel taking part in the two-week drills at Fort Carson in Colorado. US Central Command (CENTCOM) and the »»»
Italy prolongs air and maritime border controls with Spain for 15 additional days
Rome: Italy has extended temporary border controls on air and sea travel from Spain for an additional 15 days, the country's interior ministry said. Italian Interior Minister Matteo Piantedosi notified the European Commission and his counterparts in other EU members of the decision, which followed »»»
Fifth Arab Military Seminar on Sports Medicine convenes in Doha
Tribune News Network Doha Under the patronage of Chief of Staff of the Qatar Armed Forces His Excellency Major-General (Pilot) Jassim bin Mohammed Al Manaei,the Fifth Arab Military Seminar on Sports Medicine organised by the Military Sports Union were held in Doha under the supervision of the Arab »»»
Indian passport travel alert: 25 visa-free destinations, up to 180 days + 40 offering visa on arrival
From Fiji to Vanuatu, Indians get up to 180 days in 25 visa-free destinations Dubai: Indian passport holders can travel to 25 destinations without a visa in advance, while 40 countries offer visa on arrival, according to the latest September 2026 Passport Reports ranking. The Indian passport ranks »»»
Spanish PM denies being blackmailed by Morocco
Madrid insists no solid proof Rabat orchestrated July migrant wave into Ceuta Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Monday dismissed as Netflix-worthy allegations he was being blackmailed by Morocco over the migration crisis in Spain's North African territory of Ceuta. Since over 70,000 migrants streamed»»»
Can Pakistan and Africa Triple Bilateral Trade to $15 Billion by 2030? Expert Weighs In
The Pakistan-Africa Economic Council has been launched in Islamabad, opening a new chapter in economic engagement between the two sides. Pakistan and African countries have once again reaffirmed their determination to increase bilateral trade to $15 billion by 2030 and to diversify economic and tra»»»
Canada's Carney seeks closer Europe ties to counter hostile US
Montreal, Canada: Prime Minister Mark Carney calls Canada "the most European of non-European countries," and while formal EU membership may be tricky, he is pursuing unprecedented closeness with the bloc to reduce dependence on a hostile United States. Carney heads to Strasbourg, France, this week,»»»
Torres fires PSG to first win of Ligue 1 season
Paris, France: Ferran Torres was on target as champions Paris Saint-Germain finally got their Ligue 1 campaign up and running with a 1-0 win at Brest on Sunday. Prior to their trip to Brittany, Luis Enrique's double Champions League-winning side had managed just two points from their opening three »»»
Mendy bids farewell to national team as Senegalese keeper announces international football retirement
Paris, France: Edouard Mendy, 34, the Senegal national team goalkeeper, announced through his social media handles his retirement from international football on Sunday. "Jerejef (Thank you) Senegal," Mendy posted in Wolof, the principle language of the country, above a video montage showing his gre»»»
Ecomondo 2026 expands global reach with focus on circular economy, AI, textiles
Italian Exhibition Group (IEG) is set to expand the international scope of Ecomondo in 2026, with the 29th edition of the green, blue and circular economy event scheduled to take place from 3 to 6 November at the Rimini Expo Centre in Italy. The 2026 edition will introduce a revamped exhibition lay»»»
UK spent tens of thousands on flight to deport one migrant – Telegraph
The UK spent tens of thousands of pounds to charter a plane to deport one migrant, according to a report by The Telegraph, citing Home office data. The report details millions of pounds spent by the British government on charter flights for deportations. In the year to date, 74 charter flights have»»»
Bahrain welcomes IAEA move to close Syria non-compliance file
Manama, Sept. 11 (SANA) Bahrain welcomed a decision by the International Atomic Energy Agency’s Board of Governors to end consideration of a safeguards-related non-compliance issue involving Syria, joining a growing number of Arab and international countries backing the move. Bahrain’s Foreign Mini»»»
'No facts': Morocco denies involvement in deadly Ceuta migrant rush
Moroccan authorities said on Thursday there were "no facts" establishing its involvement in the migrant rush into Spain's North African exclave of Ceuta in July. It was the kingdom's first official response to a Spanish police report accusing its security forces of "total permissiveness" when the m»»»
Spain’s spy agency repeatedly warned Madrid ahead of Ceuta mass migrant crossing
Spanish intelligence warned of plans for migrants to breach Ceuta’s border by land and sea just a day before tens of thousands of people poured into the enclave from Morocco, newly declassified documents show. The revelations have fueled accusations that Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez’s gover»»»
EU gives Spain 115 mn euros aid over Ceuta crisis
The EU on Wednesday said it was granting Spain 115 million euros ($130 million) in emergency aid to help bolster border security and assist returns after the massive migrant rush into the north African exclave. More than 70,000 migrants crossed into Spanish territory from Morocco on July 30 and 31 »»»
IAEA board ends Syria's "non-compliance" case
Vienna: The IAEA Board of Governors Wednesday unanimously adopted a resolution to remove the item concerning Syria's "non-compliance" from its agenda, thereby completing all comprehensive technical and legal requirements. The Board decided to close the case concerning Syria's failure to fulfill its»»»
Saudi Arabia, Jordan, UK and Denmark welcome IAEA decision on Syria
Capitals, Sept. 9 (SANA) Saudi Arabia, Jordan, the United Kingdom and Denmark on Wednesday welcomed a decision by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Board of Governors to remove the Syria-related “noncompliance” item from its agenda, citing positive developments in the file and Syria’s c»»»
Qatar urges IAEA to drop Syria safeguards item to restore Damascus's status
VIENNA: The State of Qatar called on members of the Board of Governors of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to vote in favor of the draft resolution to remove the item "Implementation of the Safeguards Agreement in the Syrian Arab Republic" from the Board's agenda, thereby allowing Syri»»»
Qatar urges IAEA to drop Syria safeguards item to restore Damascus's status
Vienna: The State of Qatar called on members of the Board of Governors of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to vote in favor of the draft resolution to remove the item "Implementation of the Safeguards Agreement in the Syrian Arab Republic" from the Board's agenda, thereby allowing Syri»»»
Qatar golfers look to excel at Asian Games
Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s golfers will look to turn a period of intensive preparation and growing international exposure into a strong show when they compete at the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games in Japan. Saleh Al Kaabi, Ali Al Shahrani and Daniil Sokolov will represent Qatar in the men’s individual and»»»
Sheikh Hamad Translation Award gets 256 nominations from 33 countries
QNA Doha The Sheikh Hamad Award for Translation and International Understanding has received 256 nominations from 33 countries for its 12th edition, reflecting the award’s growing international reach and the diversity of participants, languages and translation directions. Of the total, 176 nominati»»»
Sheikh Hamad Translation Award receives 256 nominations from 33 countries
Doha: The Sheikh Hamad Award for Translation and International Understanding has received 256 nominations from 33 countries for its 12th edition, reflecting the award's growing international reach and the diversity of participants, languages and translation directions. Of the total, 176 nominations»»»
Ceuta’s leader calls on Brussels to increase funding for the EU’s only border with Africa
Arriving in Brussels armed with hopes for greater EU involvement in the Ceuta border crisis, its mayor-president Juan Jesús Vivas’ message was clear: “If Ceuta sinks, Spain sinks, and Europe sinks.” Speaking to the press on Tuesday (8 September) at the European Parliament in Brussels, the leader of»»»
Kyrgyzstan’s PISA 2025 results revealed - | 24.KG
The results of Kyrgyzstan’s participation in the international PISA 2025 assessment have been released. According to the report, Kyrgyzstan scored 363 points in science, 344 in reading and 364 in mathematics. Kyrgyzstan is followed by the Dominican Republic, Morocco, Paraguay, Guatemala, Zambia, Ke»»»
Qatar participates in International Conference on Islamic Cultural Heritage
Tashkent: The State of Qatar participated in the International Conference on ‘Islamic Cultural Heritage in Uzbekistan and Its Role in Global Science’, held in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, from September 7-9, with the aim of developing Oriental and cultural studies through scientific and cultural interacti»»»
Al Hammadi emphasises need for cultural diplomacy to promote Islamic legacy
QNA Tashkent Qatar participated in the International Conference on ‘Islamic Cultural Heritage in Uzbekistan and Its Role in Global Science’, being held in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, from September 7 to 9, with the aim of developing Oriental and cultural studies through scientific and cultural interactio»»»
EBA Chair Addresses High Energy Costs, Tax Incentives, Private Sector Growth Arab Finance For Information Technology
Arab Finance: In an exclusive interview with Arab Finance, Ali Eissa, Chairman of the Egyptian Businessmen Association (EBA), offers a candid assessment of Egypt’s evolving economic landscape, the empowerment of the private sector, and the imperatives for industrial growth. While acknowledging prog»»»
Fence and sensibility: Magyar extends migration emergency, vowing to end billion-euro Brussels finesfight
The government has decided to extend the state of emergency caused by mass immigration in Hungary — which was due to expire on 7 September — until 31 December. Prime Minister Péter Magyar reported this on his Facebook page on Friday evening. In his post, the prime minister wrote that the Tisza gove»»»
Made in the Emirates: ROX begins ADAMAS vehicle production in Abu Dhabi, advancing the emirate’s automotive manufacturing ambitions
Facility in KEZAD to provide annual production capacity of 300,000 vehicles by 2030 ROX has completed its Advanced AI Manufacturing Centre in Abu Dhabi and commenced local vehicle production, with the first three ROX ADAMAS vehicles carrying the “Made in the Emirates” mark rolling off the productio»»»
Madrid police clash with protesters after Ceuta migrant crisis rally
Clashes broke out between protesters and police in central Madrid this week following a mass rally over the Spanish government’s handling of the migrant crisis in Ceuta. The enclave, a small Spanish territory located on the North African coast, has faced severe pressure since around 72,000 people c»»»
Spotlight - 'Moroccans are desperate: Years of political crackdown and lack of economic opportunities'
François Picard is pleased to welcome Aida Alami, New York Times World contributor. Drawing on her own field reporting at the Moroccan border, Alami challenges attempts to explain the mass crossing to the Spanish enclave of Ceuta primarily through a theory of deliberate state orchestration. While a»»»
Migrants accused of killing baby dolphin in Ceuta
A group of migrants in the Spanish North African enclave of Ceuta have been accused of pulling a baby dolphin from the sea and beating it to death, after disturbing footage sparked outrage online. The bottlenose dolphin calf was spotted swimming close to the shore at El Trampolin beach on Wednesday»»»
BREAKING: Hungary extends ‘mass migration crisis’ until end of 2026, PM Magyar vows no easing of border rules
Hungary will extend its state of crisis caused by mass migration until the end of 2026, Prime Minister Péter Magyar has announced, insisting that his government will not loosen the country’s legal framework against illegal migration. The Tisza government has decided to extend the measure, which was»»»
Mass burial reveals hidden toll of Algeria’s deadly ‘Black Wednesday’ wildfires
Wildfires ripped across northeastern Algeria in late August. Photos and videos showing the mass burial of several dozen people have raised questions about the real death toll of the fires as Algerian authorities haven’t shared new numbers since August 26. A number of Moroccan social media accounts »»»
International Day of Charity: How UAE aid reached 190 countries
From Gaza to Sudan, UAE humanitarian efforts increasingly focus on long-term recovery The UAE will tomorrow mark the International Day of Charity, a global occasion that highlights the country’s deeply rooted culture of giving and the evolution of its charitable and humanitarian efforts from respon»»»
International Day of Charity: How UAE aid reached 190 countries
From Gaza to Sudan, UAE humanitarian efforts increasingly focus on long-term recovery The UAE will tomorrow mark the International Day of Charity, a global occasion that highlights the country’s deeply rooted culture of giving and the evolution of its charitable and humanitarian efforts from respon»»»
No 'solid proof' Morocco planned Ceuta migrant rush, says Spanish PM Sanchez
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said Thursday there was no "solid proof" that Morocco orchestrated a migrant rush into Ceuta in July following the emergence of a police report highlighting multiple failings by Moroccan security forces. Spain has found no evidence to conclude that July's deadl»»»
Morocco enforces new stray animal law as public feeding restrictions spark debate
People risk fines of up to MAD2,000 for unauthorised feeding, sheltering or treatment Dubai: Morocco has begun enforcing a new law restricting people from feeding, sheltering or treating stray animals in public spaces outside an authorised framework, with offenders facing fines of up to 2,000 dirha»»»
Tens of thousands in Spain protest Ceuta border crisis
Protesters across Spain decry Ceuta border chaos, demand government action CEUTA, Spain: The city of Ceuta, a tiny speck of Spanish territory perched on the northern African coast, normally celebrates its Sept. 2 annual official holiday largely ignored by the mainland. But not this year, after Ceut»»»
'Humiliated' Aubameyang quits Gabon national team
Libreville, Gabon: Gabon captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has announced that he is stepping back from the national team, saying he felt "humiliated" by his exclusion and subsequent reinstatement after the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. The top scorer in the history of the Panthers was sing»»»
Spanish report flags Moroccan police's 'total permissiveness' in Ceuta migrant rush
Moroccan security forces displayed "total permissiveness" during last month's massive wave of migrants who crossed into the Spanish North African territory of Ceuta, according to a Spanish police report seen by a French news agency on Wednesday. Moroccan security forces displayed "total p»»»
Egypt, Oman explore joint industrial zones to deepen economic integration
Egypt and Oman are exploring the establishment of two joint industrial zones, one in each country, under Egypt’s industrial developer model, as part of broader efforts to strengthen industrial integration, investment cooperation and supply chains between the two countries. The proposal was discusse»»»
Spain blames Israel, Russia for spreading disinformation during Ceuta crisis
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said there were signs Russia and Israel had spread the disinformation over Spain's migration policy that triggered last month's rush of migrants into Ceuta, but no evidence of Moroccan involvement. Both Israel and Russia have denied their involvement. Over 72,0»»»
Spain’s PM says no evidence Morocco is behind immigration surge - UPI.com
1 of 2 | Young men who returned from Spain gather at the Bab Sebta border crossing near Fnideq, Morocco, on July 31. The unrest erupted as thousands gathered near the border, some attempted to cross into Ceuta and clashed with Moroccan security forces. File Photo by Jalal Morchidi/EPA Aug. 31 (UPI)»»»
Italy extends Schengen ban for Spain for 15 days
Rome: Italy on Monday said it would extend by 15 days border checks with Spain put in place on August 1 after tens of thousands of migrants entered the Spanish enclave of Ceuta. The interior ministry said in a statement that the extension was "due to the continued relevance of the assessment factor»»»
Spanish PM Sanchez says Israel and Russia spread disinformation on Ceuta migrant crisis
Centre-left Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Monday alleged that social networks linked to Israel and Russia had spread disinformation about the July migrant crisis in the Spanish exclave of Ceuta. He said the alleged smear campaign, which he maintained had also been magnified by far-right n»»»