US sanctions all remaining Iranian airlines in bid to squeeze Tehran as tensions rise over Hormuz
Washington targets 27 Iranian airlines in sweeping bid to choke Tehran’s trade WASHINGTON: The United States has sanctioned all 27 of Iran’s remaining airlines, escalating a campaign to cut Tehran off from international finance, aviation and trade as the war and economic confrontation enter a criti»»»
Netanyahu under fire over report UAE warned of October 7 attack
Israeli opposition leaders on Tuesday called Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu unfit to serve after a report that the United Arab Emirates had warned him before the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack. Haaretz newspaper, in a report excerpted from a forthcoming book by its reporters, said UAE President Mo»»»
Truth or Fake - Trump posts AI map showing US 'takeover' of North America, Iceland and Caribbean
Donald Trump shared an AI-generated map Monday appearing to show the US absorbing Canada, Mexico, Greenland, Iceland, Cuba and parts of the Caribbean into a giant “United States of America”. Shared with no context, the post sparked diplomatic backlash with Iceland summoning its ambassador and Mexic»»»
Here is how QF is creating new pathways for girls through fencing
Tribune News Network Doha More than 100 young fencers will come together at Education City Stadium for Qatar Foundation’s ‘Touché: International Fencing Day 2026’, with Olympic medallist Ibtihaj Muhammad joining them as they put their training into practice. Among them will be a new generation of f»»»
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»»»
Vance says Turkey, Saudis, UAE and others “privately helping” US on Iran but “not willing to say so publicly”
US Vice President JD Vance has lifted the veil on a discrete diplomatic campaign to penalise Iran over its attacks on maritime trade, claiming that a coalition of regional allies, including Turkey, Azerbaijan, Saudi Arabia and the UAE, is quietly bolstering American efforts to clamp down on Tehran.»»»
Vance says Turkey, Saudis, UAE and others “privately helping” US on Iran but “not willing to say so publicly”
US Vice President JD Vance has lifted the veil on a discrete diplomatic campaign to penalise Iran over its attacks on maritime trade, claiming that a coalition of regional allies, including Turkey, Azerbaijan, Saudi Arabia and the UAE, is quietly bolstering American efforts to clamp down on Tehran.»»»
Business - Trump threatens ban on Bombardier as Canada's retaliatory tariffs kick in
Canada's retaliatory tariffs of up to 50 percent on approximately $19.8 billion worth of US goods came into effect this Tuesday, further escalating the trade war between the two neighbours. At the same time, US President Donald Trump is threatening to ban sales of all Bombardier aircraft in the US,»»»
Iran threatens tankers near Bahrain and Kuwait after US strikes
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has threatened to attack oil tankers near ports in Bahrain and Kuwait after US forces struck Iranian vessels just off Kharg Island, the country’s main oil export hub. The IRGC Navy issued what it called an “urgent warning” late Tuesday, telling tanker»»»
UK flight chaos: Heathrow hit as planes stranded on tarmac
More than 1,000 UK flights cancelled after air traffic control glitch disrupts travel Dubai: Hundreds of aircraft were stranded, and passengers faced major disruption at airports across Britain on Tuesday after a technical failure in the country’s air traffic control system. Heathrow, Gatwick, Manc»»»
Could gas prices return to 2022 highs on US-Iran war?
LONDON — European gas prices have more than doubled owing to the US-Iran war, just as Europe needs to replenish its reserves ahead of winter.AFP examines the severity of the current spike, comparing it with energy price shocks in the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.Why are reserves a key conce»»»
French police hunt Renoir thieves after lightning museum heist
French police on Tuesday hunted for two thieves who escaped with two Renoir paintings from a museum, after abandoning two others as they fled, in a burglary that reignited concerns about the protection of France's cultural heritage. The heist is the latest in a string of such robberies including th»»»
US Department of the Treasury announces new Iran sanctions
Washington: The United States announced today new sanctions against Iran targeting the aviation sector and other companies, as part of a broad campaign to increase economic pressure on Tehran as the war in the Middle East enters its seventh month. The US Department of the Treasury said the sanction»»»
Lonnie Bunch to retire from Smithsonian leadership following clash with Trump administration
Bunch departure follows White House push to reshape museums’ view of US past Lonnie Bunch is stepping down from the leadership of the Smithsonian Institution following a tumultuous year in which US President Donald Trump tried to remake the portrayal of US history by the Smithsonian museums and oth»»»
UK flight chaos: Nearly 1,000 flights disrupted — are UAE services affected?
UPDATEPassengers face hours on tarmac amid widespread UK flight cancellations More than 1,000 flights were canceled on Tuesday due to a technical issue in Britain's air traffic control system that caused disruptions at major airports across the UK, the flight monitoring website Flightradar24 report»»»
Missile War Monitor: Russia hits Teva and WHO drug warehouses in Ukraine
Russian drones hit warehouses belonging to the Nasdaq-listed drugmaker Teva and one of the World Health Organization's main medical supply depots in Ukraine on September 3. Teva's facilities were targeted twice that day, Kyiv Post reported. "We are assessing the consequences of the attack and doing»»»
Serbia to dissolve parliament, paving way for early election
Serbia’s government proposed dissolving parliament on September 7, paving the way for an early election that President Aleksandar Vucic said could be held on October 18 or 25, public broadcaster RTS reported. Prime Minister Djuro Macut made the proposal at an extraordinary government session, »»»
DR Congo copper captures 23.9% of US cathode imports as July shipments hit record
US imports of copper cathode from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) surged to a record 53,290 tonnes in July, equal to 23.9% of overall US copper imports that month, according to US trade data cited by Reuters. Overall imports exceeded 220,000 tonnes for the first time, while July's DRC shipme»»»
“Debt slavery is coming”: Viktor Orbán sounds alarms and attacks Tisza government
Former Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has returned to the political spotlight after several weeks away on holiday, launching a sharp attack on the Tisza government over fuel prices, the budget deficit and rising public debt. “This was not a day for the Hungarians…” Orbán summarised his criti»»»
Missile War Monitor: Russia ends its strike pause with ballistic missiles over Kyiv
Russia ended its three-day strike pause hours after US peace envoys left Kyiv, hitting the capital with ballistic missiles, burning warehouses in four districts and killing two people. Andrii Sybiha, Ukraine's foreign minister, put it more bluntly. "The moment the US President's peace envoys left, »»»
‘Israel’ to Close British Consulate in Jerusalem after Sanctions Announced
‘Israel’ has ordered the closure of the British consulate in occupied East Jerusalem in response to sweeping UK sanctions on goods from illegal settlements. Reacting to Ed Miliband’s description of violent Jewish settler activity on the occupied Palestinian West Bank as “ethnic cleansing” carried o»»»
20 Egyptian companies to showcase food products at WorldFood Moscow
Around 20 Egyptian companies are preparing to participate in WorldFood Moscow 2026, scheduled to take place from 15 to 18 September, as Egypt steps up efforts to expand food exports and strengthen the presence of local products in the Russian market. Ahead of the exhibition, the Egyptian Commercial»»»
Saudi Civil Defense says danger from Houthis attacks on 3 cities has passed
Riyadh: Saudi Civil Defense confirmed this evening that the danger had passed in the areas of Najran, Jazan and Abha in southwestern Saudi Arabia, after early warnings were issued there earlier today following attacks by the Houthi group. In a statement posted on its account on the X platform, Civi»»»
Qatar Airways warns of flight disruptions after UK air traffic control system failure
Doha: Qatar Airways on Wednesday issued a travel alert warning passengers of flight disruptions following a system failure affecting air traffic control in the United Kingdom. The airline said flights to and from UK airports, as well as services operating through UK airspace, are experiencing delay»»»
Ben-Gvir’s Gaza plan would push 1.86 million Palestinians out in seven years
Israel’s far-right national security minister has put a seven-year timetable on emptying Gaza of most of its people, and dressed it up as choice. Gazans RT spoke to call it what international law already names it: forced displacement. Last week, Jewish Power chairman and National Security Minister »»»
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»»»
German businesses fret about Saxony-Anhalt election results
BusinessGermanyGerman businesses fret about Saxony-Anhalt election resultsDirk KaufmannThe AfD won the election in the eastern German state by a wide margin. While politicians and election analysts are still debating the reasons for the far-right party's popularity, economists are sounding the alar»»»
US swings sanctions stick at Turkish bank accused of smuggling Chinese oil payments to Iran in gold
The US Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has designated Istanbul-based bank Golden Global Yatirim Bankasi over its alleged ties with Iran, the US Treasury said on September 4. The authority has also targeted the Turkish investment bank’s two subsidiaries, namely Golde»»»
Russian Embassy says Hungary’s pledge of dialogue ‘worth nothing’ after expulsion of 10 diplomats
Russia has sharply condemned Hungary’s decision to expel 10 employees of the Russian Embassy in Budapest, describing the move as an unprecedented and unjustified escalation and warning that it would trigger a response. Moscow accuses Hungary of anti-Russian rhetoric The criticism came after Foreign»»»
US Ambassador to Lebanon Insolently Addresses Shia Sect from Its House: ‘Israel’ Attacks Came in Response to Prior Assaults
The ambassador of the main backer of the Israeli butcher is addressing the victims, claiming that his administration want to restore peace and return the rights to their owners. With such insolent remarks, the representative of the United States in Lebanon appeared at the House of the Supreme Shiit»»»
France, UK to join 10 other countries in banning goods from Israeli West Bank settlements
France is preparing to introduce a ban on products from Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot said on Tuesday, following a wave of settler violence in recent days that has further undermined prospects for a two-state solution with the Palestinians. France»»»
Middle East live: Israel to close British consulate in Jerusalem after sanctions on settlements
British Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband accused the Israeli government on Tuesday of turning a "blind eye" to what he called "ethnic cleansing" by settlers in the West Bank as the UK joined France and ten other countries in banning imports from Israeli settlements in the occupied territory. The decis»»»
Rubio kicks off tour in Latin America as US vies for regional influence
United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Tuesday arrived in Colombia following the recent election of hard-right lawyer and US ally President Abelardo de la Espriella, and a string of right-wing electoral victories across Latin America. Colombia is the first stop on a tou»»»
Canada's counter-tariffs take effect on various US goods
By Mathieu GORSEMONTREAL, Canada — Canada's retaliatory tariffs on billions of dollars in US products took effect Tuesday, as a trade war between the North American neighbour's heats up.The announced duties of 15 per cent, 25 per cent and 50 per cent apply to $27.6 billion (US$20 billion) in import»»»
Extension of freight exemptions supports supply chain stability, limits price rise — Clearance Association
AMMAN — President of the Association of Owners of Clearance and Transport Companies DaifAllah Abu Aqouleh recently said the Cabinet's decision to extend the exemption from customs duties and taxes, is a "vital" step towards strengthening supply chain sustainability and ensuring the smooth flow of g»»»
More than 130 doctors in Mexico fall ill after Salmonella outbreak
Mexico City: Over 130 medical staff members fell ill last month due to a salmonella outbreak caused by contaminated cafeteria food at a hospital in Mexico City, according to local authorities and affected personnel on Monday. Dozens of doctors protested outside the Eduardo Liceaga Hospital, where t»»»
Netanyahu orders demolition of Israeli settler outposts in West Bank – Reuters
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered the removal of illegal settler outposts in the occupied West Bank, Reuters has reported, citing two people familiar with the matter. Netanyahu made the demand under pressure from Israel’s main ally, the US, which recently expressed concerns over»»»
Genesis GV70, GV80, G80 and G90 among 4,464 vehicles recalled in Saudi Arabia
Recall covers GV70, GV80, G80 and G90 vehicles from model years 2021 to 2026 Dubai: Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Commerce has recalled 4,464 Genesis vehicles after identifying a defect that could cause fuel to leak and increase the risk of fire. The recall covers eight model and model-year combinatio»»»
Weeks before his wedding, 26-year-old killed by his own brother in Egypt
The 26-year-old victim was preparing to marry next month when the fatal stabbing occurred Cairo: A 26-year-old man preparing for his wedding was fatally stabbed by his brother during a family argument in Egypt’s North Sinai province, while their father was wounded as he tried to intervene, accordin»»»
Suspected migrant smugglers go on trial in Paris over mass drowning in Channel
Fourteen people accused of links to migrant trafficking networks have gone on trial in France over the 2021 Channel disaster that killed at least 31 people, including a seven-year-old child. The victims drowned when their inflatable boat sank while attempting to reach Britain. Fourteen people suspe»»»
Nepal rescuers race to free dozens trapped in hydropower tunnels
Authorities in Nepal on Tuesday said that rescuers are focusing on three hydropower project tunnels where they believe dozens of workers could be trapped. The announcement came two weeks after a devastating flood killed that hundreds and left thousands missing in the Himalayan country a»»»
British, Swedish and American reconnaissance aircraft monitor Kola Peninsula on Tuesday
NATO reconnaissance aircraft had a busy day on Tuesday, keeping watch over Russia’s Murmansk region from both the north and west. In the morning, a Swedish Air Force Gulfstream IV Korpen made multiple circuits over north-eastern Finland, with its sensors collecting data from Russia’s Kola Peninsula»»»
How a 22-year-old stole $245 million in Bitcoin and spent it in a month
Scammers posed as Google and Gemini representatives to steal over 4,100 Bitcoin Washington: A 22-year-old man pleaded guilty on Tuesday to teaming up with friends to steal nearly a quarter-billion dollars in bitcoin from a Washington, D.C., resident — one of the largest cryptocurrency thefts in U.S»»»
New York failed to disclose what it knew on 'toxic air' after 9/11
Documents reveal what officials knew about Ground Zero air quality, potential health risks New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced on Tuesday the release of tens of thousands of documents showing the city did not disclose all it knew about air toxicity after 9/11. The release comes ahead of the 25t»»»
Ayatollah Sayyed Mojtaba Husseini Khamenei: From Sacred Defense to Leadership - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Ayatollah Sayyed Mojtaba Husseini Khamenei: From Sacred Defense to Leadership 08-09-2026 20:05 PM Ayatollah Sayyed Mojtaba Khamenei, Leader»»»
Qatar Stock Exchange, Baladna announce successful completion of Baladna’s capital increase, listing of new shares
DOHA: Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) and Baladna QPSC(Baladna or the Company), Qatar’s largest dairy and beverage producer, announced the successful completion of Baladna’s capital increase through a rights issue, with the newly issued shares listed and trading on QSE. The issuance comprised the offeri»»»
Eight forums, a new film contest and 264 students supported: Dubai expands its media push
Ahmed bin Mohammed reviewed preparations for the Arab Media Summit from September 15 to 17 Dubai: Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Second Deputy Ruler of Dubai and Chairman of the Dubai Media Council, has reaffirmed plans to strengthen Dubai’s position as a major media hub and a pla»»»
Germany’s democracy rests on one party’s choice
The Ukraine conflict has exposed a German establishment more willing to defend its commitments to Kiev than to consider their cost to Germany. Saxony-Anhalt has delivered its verdict: an overwhelming win for the AfD (Alternative for Germany). Now the parties it defeated may try to preserve their po»»»
5 killed in helicopter crash in Malaysia's Sarawak
Kuala Lumpur: All five people aboard a helicopter that crashed in the Malaysian state of Sarawak have been confirmed dead, according to local authorities on Tuesday. This photo taken on Sept. 8, 2026 shows the site of a helicopter crash in the state of Sarawak, Malaysia. (Bernama/Handout via Xinhua»»»
UK government bans goods from Israeli settlements and accuses settlers of 'ethnic cleansing'
The move is a symbolic expression of displeasure with Israel by some of its closest allies The United Kingdom on Tuesday banned trade with Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, where it says “settler terrorists” are carrying out “ethnic cleansing” of Palestinians, in a significant tougheni»»»