France seeks lifting of EU sanctions on Russian billionaire to free its spy in Baku
France is pressing the EU to lift sanctions on Russian billionaire Alisher Usmanov in exchange for several of its citizens detained in Azerbaijan, including a man convicted of spying for Paris, according to media reports. Last week, France unexpectedly broke ranks with most EU members and joined Sl»»»
Labour ministry, National Committee for Combating Human Trafficking hold workshop on National Referral System
DOHA: The Ministry of Labour, represented by the National Committee for Combating Human Trafficking, in partnership with the National Human Rights Committee, organised the first workshop on the National Referral System, entitled 'National Referral System for Combating Human Trafficking: Protecting »»»
PM Péter Magyar to meet Pope Leo XIV in private Vatican audience
Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar is set to travel to the Vatican on 24 September, where he will be received by Pope Leo XIV in a private audience. Péter Magyar is about to visit the Vatican very soon Magyar announced the visit on Facebook, adding that he will subsequently hold talks with Cardi»»»
Arab Book Award, Arab Publishers Union sign cooperation agreement
Doha: The Arab Book Award and the Arab Publishers Union have signed a cooperation agreement aimed at deepening ties between the two organizations in support of Arabic-language publishing, with plans to expand joint work in events, seminars, and the exchange of professional expertise. The agreement »»»
Saudi media: Alerts were issued in Abha, Khamis Mushait, and Jizan to warn of danger - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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U.S. dollar ticks up
NEW YORK: The U.S. dollar increased in late trading on Tuesday. The dollar index, which measures the greenback against six major peers, added 0.23 percent to 99.616 at 3 p.m. (1900 GMT). In late New York trading, the euro lost to 1.1543 U.S. dollars from 1.1557 dollars in the previous session, and »»»
Kennedy Center board votes to close over financial woes, Trump branding dispute
Trump said the board voted “almost unanimously” to close the centre for renovations The board of the Kennedy Center voted Tuesday to close the facility amid financial issues and a dispute over putting President Donald Trump's name on the iconic performing arts venue, according to people familiar wi»»»
Saudi Arabia issues emergency alerts, urges residents to exercise caution
Authorities advise staying indoors, avoiding open areas in Jazan, Abha, Khamis Mushait Saudi Arabia’s National Early Warning Platform for Emergencies has issued alerts warning residents of potential danger in Jazan Province, Abha and Khamis Mushait Governorate, the General Directorate of Civil Defe»»»
10,000 jobs in Oman: Bangladesh reveals new recruitment plan covering agriculture and fisheries
Recruitment plan includes 5,000 agricultural workers and 5,000 fisheries workers Dubai: Oman is planning to recruit 10,000 workers from Bangladesh, split evenly between agriculture and fisheries, under an agreement between the two countries aimed at expanding labour cooperation. Bangladesh State Mi»»»
Al-Sisi, Saudi Crown Prince discuss regional security, trade and investment in Cairo
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi received Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman in Cairo on Tuesday during a working visit focused on bilateral relations, regional security, and developments in Gaza, Sudan, and Yemen, according to the Egyptian presidency. The visit began »»»
Egypt condemns attacks on Saudi Arabia, urges regional de-escalation
Egypt strongly condemned recent attacks inside Saudi Arabia, warning that their continuation could heighten tensions and deepen regional escalation, according to a Foreign Ministry statement issued on Tuesday. Egypt said the attacks constitute a clear violation of international law and pose a direc»»»
US drone strike destroys two Iranian boats attempting to seize naval vessel in Strait of Hormuz
The US military destroyed two small Iranian boats with missile strikes on Monday after Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) attempted to seize an American naval drone patrolling the Strait of Hormuz, according to US officials cited by the Axios news website. A US official stated that the»»»
Egypt, Finland discuss transboundary water cooperation ahead of UN Water Conference 2026
Egypt and Finland discussed cooperation on water issues and preparations for the 2026 United Nations Water Conference during a virtual meeting between Egyptian Water Resources and Irrigation Minister Hani Sewilam and Finland’s Special Envoy for Water Antti Rautavaara. The meeting was also attended »»»
FRA adds behavioural analysis scoring to consumer finance customer enquiry system
Islam Azzam, Chairperson of the Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA), has issued a decision requiring companies licensed to conduct consumer finance activities to obtain customers’ behavioural analysis scores based on alternative data through credit information company iScore and take the scores in»»»
Egypt reports sharp decline in child anaemia, stunting rates
Egypt has recorded a sharp decline in anaemia and stunting among children since 2019, Health and Population Minister Khaled Abdel Ghaffar said during the 2026 National Day to Combat Stunting. The event, held under the theme “Early Detection Is Only the Beginning,” was organised in cooperation with »»»
Egyptian PM reviews draft real estate market regulation law to address stalled projects
Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly reviewed a proposed draft law to regulate the real estate market with industry developers, aiming to establish a professional developers’ federation and introduce unified classification criteria to protect buyers and resolve stalled projects. The legislative»»»
500,000 jobs and a 35% GDP target: Saudi Arabia unveils major new plan for SMEs
Plan seeks to lift SMEs’ contribution to GDP to 35% while cutting business costs Dubai: Saudi Arabia is seeking to create more than 500,000 direct and indirect jobs under a new national strategy designed to accelerate the growth of small and medium-sized enterprises, attract innovative global start»»»
Araghchi Calls Damage Revealed by US From Iranian Retaliatory Strikes 'Tip of Iceberg'
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Tuesday called the damage to US military bases in the Middle East from Iranian retaliatory strikes mentioned in the Pentagon report "the tip of the iceberg," and promised to disclose additional data on this matter. According to a Lead In»»»
Iran war has cost US $38b, Congressional Budget Office says
Nonpartisan report details Pentagon spending surge in Iran conflict The war with Iran has cost the United States around $38 billion as of August 1, the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office said Tuesday, estimating monthly expenses could rise by billions if the conflict wears on. "As of August 1,»»»
Trump calls concerns over rogue AI a 'hoax' promoted by a ‘sick conspiracy’
US President Donald Trump on Monday rejected warnings about the risks of artificial intelligence, calling concerns over rogue AI part of a “sick conspiracy” as tech leaders urge greater safeguards. The clash comes as the rapidly advancing technology faces scrutiny over cybersecurity, jobs, data cen»»»
US Lost Over 50 Aircraft, Helicopters, UAVs During Operation Against Iran - Report
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - More than 20 US aircraft and helicopters, as well as over 30 large drones, were destroyed or damaged during the military operation against Iran, according to a Lead Inspector General report reviewed by Sputnik on Tuesday. The report, prepared for Congress, covers the period f»»»
Talented Hungarian footballer Patrik Farkas joins Liverpool FC
Liverpool have signed another Hungarian player, with 19-year-old midfielder Farkas Patrik securing a professional contract with the Premier League club. Farkas returns to Merseyside as a free agent from Blackburn Rovers, having previously spent time in Liverpool’s academy between 2021 and 2022. Fro»»»
UEFA announces hosts for 2028 and 2029 Champions League finals
Thessaloniki: UEFA announced Tuesday that Munich, Germany, will host the 2028 UEFA Champions League final, while the Camp Nou in Barcelona, Spain, will stage the 2029 showcase. The 2028 final will take place at the Allianz Arena, which previously hosted the 2025 title match-where Paris Saint-Germai»»»
BCT Governor calls for monetary cooperation to become a genuine tool for resilience
Tunis, Sept. 15 (TAP) - Central Bank of Tunisia (BCT) Governor Fethi Zouhaier Nouri has called for monetary cooperation to become a genuine instrument of resilience and advocated for a new generation of central bankers.Speaking at 8th Meeting of the...»»»
Opinion | Plan “710”: Can BenGvir Succeed in Emptying Gaza?
Israeli National Security Minister Itamar BenGvir has put forward the “Disengagement 710” plan as the political platform and central electoral programme of his party, Otzma Yehudit (Jewish Power). The name itself is a symbolic reference to the Hamas attack on Israeli communities on October 7, 2023»»»
How Europe became an accessory to CIA torture
Throughout the summer, a major scandal has been brewing in Lithuania. In late July, the country suffered a landmark defeat in the European Court of Human Rights in a case brought by Abd al-Rahim al-Nashiri, a Saudi national held in secret detention and brutally tortured for four years in CIA black »»»
September 15: Bulgarian Schools Open Doors for New Academic Year
September 15 marks the start of the new school year in Bulgaria. Many addressed teachers, school principals, students and parents on the occasion on Tuesday. Education Minister Georgi Valchev said schools play a key role in helping children gain knowledge, confidence, critical thinking and responsi»»»
Murapol expects increase in sales of premises in Q3
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Archicom aims for gross margin of 30-40%
Archicom aims to maintain a gross sales margin of 30–40% and spend PLN 500–600 mln on land in 2026. It invested about PLN 140 mln in H1 and has secured potential land purchases worth around PLN 500 mln. The developer maintained its full-year targets of selling 3,200–3,500 apartments and handing ove»»»
New boss takes over for Blik
Piotr Puchalski of BNP Paribas Bank Polska has been appointed CEO of Polski Standard Płatności (PSP), the operator of the Blik mobile payment system. He will take office on January 11, 2027, succeeding Dariusz Mazurkiewicz, who resigned in July after leading the company since 2017. Puchalski spent »»»
Study: 30% of residents believe children without adequate study space
Polish apartments are struggling to keep pace with changing lifestyles and growing possessions, according to a Nieruchomosci-online.pl survey. Thirty percent of residents say their homes do not provide suitable study conditions for children. The most common problems are insufficient space, limited »»»
Orlen looking for alternative sources of oil
Orlen said crude oil deliveries to its refineries remain uninterrupted despite supply disruptions in Saudi Arabia linked to the Middle East conflict. Reuters reported that the company is seeking alternative supplies from the North Sea, the United States and Kazakhstan after attacks disrupted Saudi »»»
PSE: wind farm capacity at 11,557 MW, PV at 27,896 MW as of July
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Four Polish companies form Polish SatCom Alliance
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327 investment projects secure incentives worth JD711m in H1 2026 — ministry
AMMAN — A total of 327 investment projects benefited from incentives and exemptions during the first half of 2026, representing expected investments of around JD711.2 million, according to the Ministry of Investment’s performance report released on Tuesday.The projects, including new ventures and e»»»
Jordan secures zero-tariff treatment for over 60% of exports to US market
AMMAN — Minister of Industry, Trade and Supply Yarub Qudah said Jordan has reached an understanding with the United States that will keep more than 60 per cent of Jordanian exports to the US market subject to zero tariffs, while the remaining exports will face an additional tariff of just 10 per ce»»»
Mohamed bin Zayed directs $8m in UAE aid to support Chad’s most vulnerable communities.
Funding will target communities most at risk of hunger, malnutrition and food insecurity Abu Dhabi: Under the directives of UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the UAE, through the UAE Aid Agency, has allocated $8 million to support Chad in addressing the El Niño climate »»»
Dubai RTA to conduct strategic drill at aerial taxi vertiport on September 16: What residents should know
Dubai vertiport drill to test emergency response and coordination Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced a strategic drill at the city’s Aerial Taxi Vertiport (VDX) on Wednesday, September 16. The exercise will run from 9am to 12pm and will involve several government and emergenc»»»
Watch: Boeing 737 falls apart mid-flight after take-off as passengers panic
Sepehran 737 makes emergency return to Mashhad after engine malfunction A Sepehran Airlines Boeing 737 flying from Mashhad to Iran's Kermanshah was forced to make an emergency landing shortly after take-off after a tyre reportedly came off one of its wheels, causing an engine malfunction and severe»»»
Machine Voting Rules Set for October 25 Presidential Election
The Central Election Commission (CEC) has set the terms and procedure for machine voting in Bulgaria's presidential election on October 25, the commission said Tuesday. Machine voting will be conducted in all voting sections except those in the country with fewer than 300 voters; sections where vot»»»
Zelensky Can't Stop NABU and SAP From Tearing His Corrupt Cabinet Apart
Volodymyr Zelensky has repeatedly tried to get rid of Ukrainian anti-corruption bodies NABU and SAP, over which he has no control, experts tell Sputnik, commenting on a corruption scandal in Ukraine involving former Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko. “NABU and SAPO are organizations of external »»»
Qatar Central Bank announces the acceptance of “Himyan” and “mada” cards in Qatar and Saudi Arabia
Riyadh: Qatar Central Bank, in cooperation with the Saudi Central Bank (SAMA), is pleased to announce the commencement of acceptance of the national payment card “Himyan” in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Saudi national payment network “mada” card in the State of Qatar, marking a new milestone»»»
UAE–India Defence Industry Forum begins in Abu Dhabi
Event showcases Indian capabilities, links firms to UAE’s growing defence hub The UAE–India Defence Industry Forum commenced today in Abu Dhabi, reflecting ongoing efforts to strengthen defence and industrial cooperation, while exploring opportunities to develop new partnerships between companies i»»»
Russia Hits Tanker With Fuel, Lubricants for Ukrainian Troops at Izmail Port — Military
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian armed forces struck a tanker carrying fuel and lubricants for the Ukrainian military at the port of Izmail, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Tuesday. "As a result of drone strikes, a vessel of the 'tanker' type in the port of Izmail — which had delivered fuel and lubr»»»
One more warm day until cold front splits Hungary in two
Hungary is set for a dramatic weather divide this week as a wavy cold front crosses the country, bringing a sharp drop in temperatures to the west while summer-like warmth lingers in the east. Wednesday will bring us one more warm day According to a forecast video from the meteorologists at Hungaro»»»
Yemeni Military Source: We Categorically Deny Any Threat Targeting the city of Mecca or Any Other Holy Sites
A Yemeni military source told Al-Masirah TV that the losses among the Saudi enemy’s mobilizations in the Al-Jawf front over the past four days have reached approximately 275 killed, wounded, and captured. “85 vehicles and armored vehicles belonging to the Saudi enemy’s mobilizations were burned or »»»
Cabinet Presents Its Approach to Development of Transport Infrastructure
A press conference was held at the Council of Ministers on Tuesday to present the Cabinet's approach to the development of transport infrastructure. The event was opened by Prime Minister Rumen Radev and attended by representatives of professional organizations of architects, engineers, financial i»»»
Minister of State at Ministry of Foreign Affairs meets Sudan's Minister of Foreign Affairs
Doha: Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi met Tuesday with Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of the Sudan HE Moheiddin Salem, who is visiting the country. The meeting discussed cooperation relations between the two count»»»
Inquiry blasts hospital for failure to protect babies after nurse Lucy Letby convicted of 7 murders
Inquiry finds ‘complete failure’ to protect babies at Letby hospital An appeals court judge issued a scathing report Tuesday that found dysfunctional management and a “complete failure” to protect babies at the British hospital where neonatal nurse Lucy Letby was convicted of murdering seven newbor»»»
High fuel prices challenge the German government
PoliticsGermanyHigh fuel prices challenge the German governmentSabine KinkartzChancellor Friedrich Merz wants to provide relief to motorists. But exactly how this is to happen remains unclear. https://p.dw.com/p/5MezIIn Germany, a liter of fuel now costs about three euros — that is over €11 for a g»»»