Oil surges as Hormuz talks collapse and Saudi-Houthi conflict escalates Brent crude traded near $105.70, up 1.02% a barrel early on Tuesday (Sept. 15) as Gulf Arab states postponed talks with Iran on reopening the Strait of Hormuz and Saudi Arabia launched retaliatory strikes against Yemen’s Houthi»»»

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 technology to threaten social order. "Hostile forces" were abusing generative AI technologies to "fabricate political rumours and spre»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT), represented by Qatar Digital Academy, is organising the second edition of the Executive Leadership Programme in Artificial Intelligence, “AI Business Strategy & Innovation,” in collaboration with Microsoft. »»»

Tribune News Network Doha With support from donors in Qatar and in cooperation with Somalia’s Ministry of Health and Social Care and Well Care Specialised Hospital, Qatar Charity (QC) has launched the “Creating Smiles” initiative to provide free treatment to Somali patients with cleft lip and palat»»»

Tribune News Network Doha ExxonMobil Qatar has reaffirmed commitment to advancing education and STEM learning in Qatar by supporting a new training facility at Teach For Qatar, a dedicated hub for professional development, innovation and community learning. Building on a longstanding strategic part»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC) is launching its 2026 Patient Safety Campaign from September 17 to 23, 2026, as part of Qatar Patient Safety Week and in conjunction with World Patient Safety Day, observed annually on September 17. This year’s observance is being hel»»»

Beirut, Sept. 15 (SANA) Syrian Assistant Transport Minister for Land Transport Affairs Mohammad Rahhal and an accompanying delegation met on Monday Lebanese Minister of Public Works and Transport Fayez Rasamny in Beirut for talks on restoring rail connectivity between Syria and Lebanon. The meeting»»»

London: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defense Affairs HE Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan bin Ali Al-Thani met on Monday with HE Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi, Member of Parliament and Chairman of the Defense Committee in the UK House of Commons, at the British Parliament building»»»

A protest was held on Monday evening outside the building of the Bulgarian National Television (BNT) in support of Georgi Angelov, host of the “History.BG” programme, who was taken off air. At the beginning of the protest, organizer Iliyan Vasilev said that the programme has been broadcast for 12 y»»»

The spokesman for the Yemeni Armed Forces Brigadier General Yahya Saree announced via Telegram, “A short while ago, the Yemeni Armed Forces successfully confronted two Saudi combat formations—comprising Typhoon and F-15 aircraft—that had taken off from the Saudi enemy’s airbases in Khamis Mushait a»»»

The Central Election Commission (CEC) has received registration documents from eight political parties and 27 nomination committees seeking to participate in the Bulgarian presidential elections on October 25, CEC said on Facebook on Monday. The parties that have submitted documents are Vazrazhdane»»»

Top UAE, Egyptian diplomats review efforts to bolster regional security, stability Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, discussed developments in the region and ways to strengthen efforts aimed at consolidating regional security and stability d»»»

Tunis, Sept. 14 (TAP) - Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad, Mohamed Ali Nafti, met on Monday Markku Lampinen, who presented a copy of his credentials as the new Ambassador of Finland to Tunisia.Nafti highlighted the strong...»»»

Cairo is seeking to upgrade its relationship with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to “sectoral dialogue partner” status, as Egyptian diplomacy also focuses on escalating tensions around the Strait of Hormuz, the Red Sea and Yemen, as well as efforts to end the conflict in Sudan. »»»

Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) Chairperson Islam Azzam has issued a decision requiring companies and entities licensed to provide consumer finance and financing for medium, small, and micro enterprises to implement, within two months, FRA Board of Directors Decision No. 133 of 2026, issued la»»»

Yemen’s Houthis captured the Hanish archipelago in the southern Red Sea, strengthening their control of a major maritime shipping route after hundreds of government-allied forces withdrew, government and Houthi officials said on Monday. The group officially known as Ansar Allah deployed on the isla»»»

The summit was marked by several notable events and could herald significant changes in BRICS members’ relations, India-China Economic and Cultural Council Secretary-General Mohammed Saqib tells Sputnik. Indian PM Narendra Modi’s call to restructure the global governance system, including a UNSC re»»»

Residents in Najran urged to seek shelter and follow official safety instructions Riyadh: Saudi Arabia’s National Early Warning Platform has announced that the danger has passed in Najran Province, following an emergency warning issued earlier for the region. Residents have been urged to continue f»»»

A NATO fighter jet took flight after a flock of birds was confused with drones, the Lithuanian authorities have reported. There have been a number of incidents of Ukrainian UAVs crossing the airspace of Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia or crashing in those countries as Kiev has intensified its long-ra»»»

Slovak investment firm Finax has surpassed PLN 1 bln in assets under management in Poland, where it now serves 19,000 clients. Poland has become one of the company’s most important European markets. More than 10,000 clients use its pan-European pension product, OIPE, which holds PLN 380 mln, while »»»

Poland remains well positioned to compete for investment, but must protect its advantages through competitive costs, skilled labor and a stable business environment, according to Łódź Deputy Mayor Adam Pustelnik. He highlighted Poland’s geographic location, economic resilience and workforce as key »»»

The AI boom that has powered markets and unleashed a flood of investment is showing signs of strain. Calls to slow the development of powerful models fuel doubts over whether the sector's promised profits can justify its staggering costs. Calls to rein in the development of ever more powerful AI mo»»»

Rasha Abdel Aal, Head of the Egyptian Tax Authority (ETA), said the rules and parameters governing the proposed tax sukuk, including their rate of return, are currently being finalised ahead of their planned launch as a financing instrument for taxpayers in the domestic market within weeks. Abdel A»»»

Europe increasingly recognises Palestinian statehood as a political objective while watching the territory required for it being steadily eroded. European governments oppose settlement expansion, settler attacks, land confiscation and the E1 project; a growing number have recognised the State of Pa»»»

AMMAN — Minister of Industry, Trade and Supply Yarub Qudah said on Monday that the visit marked an important step towards strengthening the strategic partnership between the two countries, opening new prospects for trade, investment and tourism as part of efforts to diversify markets and attract hi»»»

AMMAN — The national Industrial Production Index (IPI) rose 0.21 per cent during the first seven months of 2026 compared with the same period last year, reaching 88.53 points, up from 88.35 points during the corresponding period of 2025, according to the Department of Statistics (DoS).Acting Jordan»»»

The Danube city of Silistra, a regional centre in northeastern Bulgaria, celebrated its city day, the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, on Monday. The celebrations began with a divine liturgy. At a ceremonial meeting of the Municipal Council, the honorary title of Citizen of Silistra was p»»»

Publication looks at life at sea, pearl merchants, and Dalma Island The history of pearl diving in Abu Dhabi, from the lives of divers and merchants to the vessels and tools they used, is being explored in a new book launched at the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair. The National Archives and Libra»»»

With its air defenses operating at 5% of capacity at best, Ukraine can do little to stop Russia from dismantling the Ukrainian military capability, infrastructure and logistics, military journalist Aleksey Borzenko tells Sputnik. Systematic elimination of gas stations hampers the Ukrainian military»»»

Egypt’s Minister of State for Military Production Salah Gamblat said the ministry is committed to implementing President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi’s directives to strengthen international cooperation, expand partnerships with global companies, and benefit from advanced expertise and technologies to deve»»»

E20 Investment, a UAE-based investment group, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with EDAFA Venture, a regional venture capital company, to explore cooperation and investment opportunities in agriculture, aquaculture, food security, and related technologies, while supporting startups de»»»

TUNIS, September 14, 2026 (TAP) – Recent developments in Yemen, efforts to contain the crisis and prospects for strengthening Tunisian-Yemeni relations were discussed Monday during a phone call between Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration and...»»»

A police officer in Gyöngyös, Hungary, has received a suspended prison sentence after admitting that he and a colleague beat a defenceless man, breaking his jaw, nose and facial bones. The second officer denies the charges and will face further proceedings in January. Officer admits to assault in c»»»

The co-chair of Yes, Bulgaria, Bozhidar Bozhanov, has requested documents concerning five people convicted of drug-related offences who were subsequently pardoned, the party's press office said Monday. Bozhanov has submitted two requests for information, one to the General Directorate for the Execu»»»

TUNIS, September 14, 2026 (TAP) – Tunisia is participating from September 13 to 15 in MICAM Milano, the leading international trade fair for the footwear industry, held in Milan, Italy.The event provides industry professionals with a platform to...»»»

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The National Council for Tripartite Cooperation (NCTC) discussed on Monday several proposals concerning employment, social protection and support measures, with social partners failing to reach agreement on two Labour Code amendments. One bill, submitted by Democratic Bulgaria MPs led by Svilen Tri»»»

Bulgaria will support Italy in establishing a centre to combat hybrid attacks, Defence Minister Dimitar Stoyanov told journalists at Bezmer Air Base, where he welcomed Italian Defence Minister Guido Crosetto. The proposal was discussed during a meeting between the two sides at the air base. "I firm»»»

Doha, Qatar: Apple is rolling out iOS 27 today, September 14, bringing one of the biggest updates to the iPhone in recent years, led by a major AI-powered overhaul of Siri alongside new customisation and Apple Intelligence features. The update will be available for the iPhone 11 series and newer, m»»»

The tablets were hidden inside a cargo van after arriving in Libya through a seaport Dubai: Libyan authorities have seized about 100,000 ecstasy pills smuggled into the country from Europe, with each tablet moulded in the likeness of former Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi. Images released by a securi»»»

The first local race for purebred Arabian camels for the 2026-2027 season continued for the eighth day, organized by the Camel Racing Committee and running until September 18, with a large turnout from fans of this traditional sport. The race competitions take place over 12 consecutive days in the »»»

Rome: Air traffic over Sicily's Catania Airport was temporarily suspended following volcanic activity at Mount Etna that spewed ash plumes across the airspace. "Arrivals and departures at Catania Airport are suspended," the airport said in a statement on its website. The airport, that usually servi»»»

US President Donald Trump has claimed to have brokered a deal whereby both Russia and Ukraine will refrain from targeting each other’s diesel-related infrastructure. Trump, who demanded that Vladimir Zelensky stop targeting Russia’s diesel production facilities, claimed in a Truth Social media post»»»

Strikes have continued on railway infrastructure facilities in western Ukraine used for transporting military cargo from Europe, the Russian Ministry of Defense reported on Monday. "Strikes continue on railway infrastructure facilities in the western regions of Ukraine used for transporting militar»»»

Poland recorded a current account deficit of PLN 10.4 bln in July 2026, according to the National Bank of Poland. Exports rose 12% y/y to PLN 135.5 bln, while imports increased 14.3% to PLN 143.5 bln, producing an PLN 8.0 bln goods deficit. Computer equipment remained the strongest export category,»»»

Lapse detected only after they had boarded Munich-bound flight without immigration checks Dubai: Three Italian nationals managed to fly out of India from Delhi airport without undergoing mandatory immigration clearance after a series of passenger-handling failures allowed them to move from a domest»»»

A memorial stone plaque in the naval town on the Kola Peninsula includes 155 names. At least 70 of them were added in 2026. A memorial site in Polyarny on the Kola Peninsula, which was built in 2024, is being expanded as more local men are killed in the war of aggression against Ukraine. The memori»»»

New Delhi: India approved the export of electricity to Nepal on Monday to help its neighbour overcome shortages caused by extensive damage to its hydropower projects from catastrophic floods last month. The August 26 flood, triggered by a glacial mountain collapse on the China-Nepal border, killed »»»

The incident involving a bus carrying recruits resulted in a number of deaths and injuries Abu Dhabi: The UAE has expressed its solidarity with Jordan following an incident involving a bus carrying a number of recruits that resulted in deaths and injuries. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Af»»»