EXCLUSIVEFrom 19-year-old recruit to 41 years of service with Ras Al Khaimah Police Ras Al Khaimah: When Pakistani national Muneer Hussein Muneer arrived in the UAE as a 19-year-old looking for work, he never imagined he would spend the next four decades building a life in the country. Today, at 60»»»

Citizens of five member states of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) may soon be able to travel within the bloc using national ID cards, without international passports. The Azerbaijani APA news agency reported this, citing OTS Secretary General Kubanychbek Omuraliev. The countries concerned a»»»

Inside Iran’s fortified ‘missile cities’ anchoring its regional strike power Iran’s missile arsenal remains one of the central pillars of its military strategy against Israel and the US, even after months of intensive strikes that have damaged launch sites, storage facilities and parts of its missi»»»

Turkish police fired tear gas at pro-LGBTQ demonstrators in the western city of Izmir on Monday, as activists protested a nationwide crackdown that saw dozens arrested over the weekend in a campaign authorities described as defending traditional family values. Turkish police fired tear gas on Monda»»»

Theft convict allegedly used sister’s ID to evade police checks since 2018 Dubai: Turkish police have arrested a fugitive who allegedly spent eight years disguised as a woman and used his sister’s ID card to evade capture after being sentenced to prison for theft and impersonating public officials.»»»

The 7th Meeting of the Council of Heads of Muslim Religious Boards of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) was held in Baku. Following the meeting, representatives of Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, Turkey and Uzbekistan signed three joint statements and adopted six fatwas, the Spiritual Dir»»»

Hungary may have little more than a year left of Russian gas under current European Union rules. But a recent diplomatic dispute with Moscow has raised a more immediate question: could Russia decide to cut supplies before the EU’s ban takes effect? A diplomatic row has put Hungary’s energy dependen»»»

Two deadlines are looming for Iraq at the end of the month: the end of a decades-long U.S. military presence and the disarmament of non-state armed groups. The U.S. withdrawal is underway, and officials say the hundreds of troops remaining in northern Iraq will be out by the Sept. 30 deadline. The »»»

US offers global rewards for insiders exposing Iran sanctions evasion networks The US Treasury Department is escalating its financial campaign against Iran: now, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is asking people around the world to report businesses, banks and individuals allegedly helping Tehran e»»»

Turkish police on Sunday swooped on gay bars and the homes of LGBTQ activists, arresting at least 60 people in raids authorities said were aimed at boosting traditional family values, officials and activists said. Turkey's LGBTQ community has frequently been targeted by the government, with Preside»»»

Turkish authorities on Sunday launched raids on gay bars, nightclubs, LGBTQ association offices and activists' homes in a sweeping crackdown in several cities as part of the government's "My Family is Safe" operations, Turkey's justice minister said. More than 60 people were arrested, according to »»»

According to an analysis conducted by Global Payments, the world’s largest payment processor, between July and August 2026, the value of transactions made at the company’s terminals in Romania with cards issued abroad, increased by 63% compared to last summer, reaching almost a quarter of a billion»»»

BusinessMiddle EastCan Iran replace sea trade with land routes?Amir SoltanzadehIran is shifting trade toward northern ports and land routes as its southern shipping faces a US blockade. Analysts say the corridors can keep essential goods moving, but cannot replace maritime trade. https://p.dw.com/p»»»

Trump's ex-ally argues Iran war aids Israel’s edge while eroding US influence in Gulf Conservative US commentator Tucker Carlson has said President Donald Trump has painted a grim picture amid uncertainty over the US-Iran war outcome and the prospect of an escalation that may include the use of nuc»»»

Erion Veliaj has remained nominally in office as mayor of Tirana despite being held in what is known as pre-trial detention (PTD) since February 2025. He is accused of corruption and money laundering but strongly denies any wrong doing. The latest, and arguably most significant, in a protracted ser»»»

Hotels are seeing demand return, but travellers are booking later and choosing differently Dubai: Nearly seven months into the US-Iran war, the UAE’s hospitality sector is no longer operating in crisis mode — but neither is it back to business as usual. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Ch»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent in southern Lebanon reports two Israeli demolition operations in Al-Mansouri early on Sunday 13-09-2026 11:04 AM Lat»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli occupation forces carried out demolition operation in the southern Lebanese town of Al-Qantara: Al-Manar reporter 13-09-2026 11:05 »»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Iran, Turkey, and Iraq Urge Diplomatic Action to Prevent Regional Escalation 13-09-2026 10:30 AM Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in»»»

The Yemen and Saudi governments are under pressure and under fire. The Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman reportedly called President Trump twice to ask him to authorise US strikes against the Houthis, over the deteriorating military situation in Yemen and the threat to the Bab el Mandeb Strait»»»

Exhibitors from 95 countries, 1,500 events, Balkan Culture as Guest of Honour Thirty-five years have passed since the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair was first launched at the Cultural Foundation, evolving today into one of the leading cultural and knowledge platforms on the international book-fa»»»

Hungarian oil and gas company MOL has backed the government’s new diesel support scheme but warned that reintroducing a fuel price freeze could lead to petrol and diesel shortages within days. The company said the monthly HUF 5,000 (EUR 13.76) support announced by the government was a better soluti»»»

The U.S. Treasury Department announced that it has taken action against entities and individuals that support Lebanon’s Hezbollah and Iraq’s Kata’ib Hezbollah. In a statement, the Treasury charged that the two groups “fuel Iran’s destabilizing influence in the Middle East, endanger U.S. and partner»»»

As UAE President visits Germany, meet a cultural ambassador between two nations, aged 64 Dubai: As the UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan held talks in Berlin this week, one Dubai-based artist is a living symbol of the friendship being celebrated between the two nations. »»»

The EU’s data protection watchdog is being sued and accused of shielding Europe’s police agency Europol, in a case that could have wide reaching repercussions for human rights defenders and activists. “I’ve lived in a state of emergency for almost six years,” saysNatalie Gruber, an Austrian nationa»»»