Investment Minister stresses boosting exports, production
Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade Mohamed Farid stressed the importance of supporting existing investments and maximizing the use of available production capacities to increase output, expand local manufacturing and create jobs. He also underscored the importance of boosting exports by exist»»»
Katz vows to force out all of Gaza City if any Israeli abducted
Israel's defense minister threatened Tuesday to force out all of Gaza City's residents and displace a million people in the war-ravaged territory if any Israeli is abducted in the future. Speaking at a memorial for the 1973 Yom Kippur War, Defense Minister Israel Katz also threatened the destructio»»»
Houthis say Saudi Arabia conducts deadly strike on key port city
Yemen's Houthis said Saudi Arabia carried out a deadly strike on a key port city on Tuesday, over a week into the Houthi offensive that has seen them seize control of a strait that is crucial to global energy flows. G7 nations called on the Houthis meanwhile to halt cross-border strikes on Saudi Ar»»»
Two new fire stations to be built in Bishkek next year - | 24.KG
Construction of two new fire stations will begin in Bishkek next year. Emergency Situations Minister Kanatbek Chynybaev said at a meeting of the Zhogorku Kenesh Committee on International Affairs, Defense, Security and Migration. According to him, there are currently 90 fire stations operating acro»»»
Schneider Electric launches Boost Pro energy storage solution for commercial and industrial buildings
Schneider Electric is expanding its energy transition portfolio with Schneider Boost Pro, an energy storage system designed for commercial and industrial buildings. The solution allows companies to manage available energy more efficiently, integrate renewable sources and electric vehicle charging i»»»
As water grows scarce, Syrian farmers test soil-free agriculture
Damascus, Sept. 21 (SANA) On a 60-square-meter project east of Homs, Hassan al-Daher is testing hydroponics as a way to grow lettuce, cucumbers and strawberries on limited land and with far less water than conventional farming. His experiment reflects growing interest in soil-free agriculture in Sy»»»
Lebanon needs international force after peacekeepers leave, PM tells UN chief
Prime Minister Nawaf Salam told United Nations chief Antonio Guterres on Monday that Lebanon needed a U.N.-sponsored international force to stay in the country's south after the current U.N. peacekeeping mandate expires. The U.N. Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), which currently counts around 7,50»»»
Argentine judge charges 7 Iranians, one Lebanese over 1994 attack on Jewish center
An Argentine judge on Monday formally charged seven Iranians and a Lebanese citizen for their alleged involvement in the 1994 bombing of a Jewish community center in Buenos Aires. The decision marks another step toward a possible trial in absentia over the attack on July 18 that year, which killed »»»
Electro-Alfa International strengthens presence in nuclear sector by completing acquisition of Elcomex
Electro-Alfa International (BVB: EAI), a leading Romanian manufacturer of electrical equipment and provider of EPC services and energy infrastructure solutions, listed on the Bucharest Stock Exchange, announces the completion of the acquisition of Elcomex and the strengthening of its capabilities i»»»
76 percent of Kyrgyz businesses cite labor shortage as main growth constraint - | 24.KG
A shortage of workers is the main constraint on increasing productivity, 76 percent of Kyrgyz businesses surveyed said. The findings were presented in a survey by the National Institute for Strategic Initiatives. High costs were cited as the main constraint by 56 percent of respondents, while 44 pe»»»
UNESCO marks International Day of Nomadic Heritage - | 24.KG
Today, September 22, UNESCO is marking the International Day of Nomadic Heritage for the first time. The day is intended to draw global attention to the rich cultural heritage of nomadic peoples, their contribution to the development of human civilization and intercultural dialogue, and the transmi»»»
CATL starts trial production at Debrecen battery plant
CATL Debrecen began trial production at its newly built battery cell factory on 22 September 2026 after completing the regulatory and technical requirements needed to launch operations. The trial phase will be used to set up, optimise and validate production equipment and manufacturing processes be»»»
Bulgaria Marks 118th Anniversary of Independence with Ceremonies in Veliko Tarnovo
The national flag was raised in a military ceremony at Tsarevets Fortress in Veliko Tarnovo on Wednesday to mark the 118th anniversary of Bulgaria’s independence. Parliament Chair Mihaela Dotsova reviewed the honour guard formed by cadets from the National Military University. “Independence must be»»»
Qatar welcomes the start of Autumn on September 23
Doha, Qatar: Autumn will astronomically begin in Qatar on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, marking the autumnal equinox, the Qatar Meteorology Department (QMD) said. According to QMD, the sun will be directly above the equator on the equinox, when day and night are approximately equal in length. The »»»
Municipality ministry launches digital auctions for abandoned vehicles and equipment
DOHA: The Ministry of Municipality, represented by the Joint Committee for the Removal of Abandoned Vehicles, Machinery and Equipment, has launched auctions for abandoned vehicles and equipment through the 'Court Auctions' application. The auctions were launched on Sunday, in cooperation with the S»»»
Dinar-to-euro exchange rate at RSD 117.4177
BELGRADE - The Serbian dinar's official median exchange rate against the euro is 117.4177 dinars for one euro on Tuesday, which is a slight change relative to Monday, the National Bank of Serbia said. The dinar is steady against the euro m-o-m, down by 0.2 pct y-o-y and down by 0.1 pct relative to »»»
EU Warmongers Scramble to Steal Frozen Russian Assets Before 2027 Elections - SVR
The European Union is weighing proposals, at the expert level, to forge a new supranational structure where Russian assets could be “hidden” after being removed from Euroclear, the depository under Belgian jurisdiction, the Russian Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) said in a statement. The SVR str»»»
MENA companies seek global investor attention in London
EFG Hermes conference brings 125 listed companies and more than 420 investors London: More than 420 investors representing 181 investment institutions are meeting with executives from 125 listed companies from across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) this week, as regional businesses seek to »»»
India warns tourists against job hunting in Malaysia on visa-free entry
Advisory urges Indians to avoid fraudulent agents, carry proper documents The High Commission of India in Kuala Lumpur has issued an advisory cautioning Indian nationals travelling to Malaysia against taking up employment while on tourist visas, citing a sharp rise in such cases in recent months. A»»»
Azamat Akeneev: Kyrgyzstan’s economy is growing faster than labor productivity - | 24.KG
Kyrgyzstan’s high economic growth rates have yet to be matched by a comparable increase in economic efficiency. From 2021 to 2025, the country’s economy grew by an average of about 10 percent a year, while average labor productivity growth stood at 5.7 percent. Azamat Akeneev, an expert at the Nati»»»
AfD is Germany’s new ‘people’s party’ – co-leader
The right-wing Alternative for Germany (AfD) has replaced Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s Christian Democratic Union (CDU) as the ‘people’s party’ in Germany, AfD co-leader Alice Weidel has said. Her comment came after the CDU suffered a crushing defeat in Sunday’s regional election in Mecklenburg-West»»»
India and Hungary deepen ties at first V4+India meeting
India and Hungary are seeking to deepen bilateral and regional cooperation after Hungarian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Anita Orbán met Indian External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar in New York. The two ministers held bilateral talks and also took part in the first-ever V4+»»»
QFZ signs strategic MoU with Emerson to advance industrial automation capabilities
NEW YORK: Qatar Free Zones Authority (QFZ), and Emerson, a global leader in industrial automation and engineering services, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to advance cooperation in industrial automation and technical services, with the establishment of a regional operations center »»»
West Trying to Preserve Its Weakening Economic Position Through Dishonest Means - Lavrov
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The West is trying to preserve its weakening economic position through dishonest means, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Tuesday. "We can clearly see how the West is trying, through openly unscrupulous methods, to maintain its rapidly declining position in the globa»»»
Pope Leo urges responsible AI development to promote peace
Pope called for AI to be guided by wisdom, human dignity, and the common good Dubai: Pope Leo XIV has called for the responsible development of artificial intelligence (AI), saying technological progress should be guided by human values and used to promote peace in a world facing conflict and divis»»»
Unelected EU leader fumes over Russia’s vote
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas has lashed out at the results of Russia’s parliamentary election, dismissing it as a “veneer of democracy.” The senior EU official, a noted Russia hawk who was appointed, not elected, to her post in 2024, made no mention of the 1,600 drones Ukraine launched into »»»
Nafti calls on Arab states in New York to regain spirit of initiative and unify positions
Tunis, Sept. 22, 2026 (TAP) - Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad Mohamed Ali Nafti called on Arab states to regain the spirit of initiative regarding various issues at regional and international levels, and endeavour to find...»»»
Pezeshkian Heads to UN with a Message of Strength and Grievances: ‘We Will Firmly Defend Our Positions’
President Masoud Pezeshkian departed for New York on Tuesday with a pledge to firmly defend Iran’s positions and convey the nation’s strength to the world at the 81st United Nations General Assembly, vowing to make the voice of the Iranian people heard despite what he described as attempts to silen»»»
Oil rebounds from 12-day low as markets await possible U.S.-Iran talks
London, Sept. 22 (SANA) Oil prices rose on Tuesday, recovering after several days of losses as investors awaited possible talks between the United States and Iran on the sidelines of the U.N. General Assembly meetings in New York this week. Brent crude futures for November delivery rose 22 cents, o»»»
Minister of State for Foreign Affairs meets IGAD Executive Secretary
New York, USA: The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs HE Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi met with the Executive Secretary of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) HE Dr. Workneh Gebeyehu, on the sidelines of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York.The meet»»»
Al-Manar correspondent in southern Lebanon reports Israeli artillery shelling of the outskirts of Zibqine in Tyre district - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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 Israeli artillery shelling of the outskirts of Zibqine in Tyre district 22-09-2026 11:37»»»
Two people fined 11,000 soms for littering in mountains - | 24.KG
Authorities in Bishkek and Alamedin district have identified two people who left waste while spending time in a mountainous area. Administrative measures were taken against the offenders. According to the regional department of the State Service for Environmental and Technical Supervision for Bishk»»»
Cabinet Chairman of Kyrgyzstan to pay working visit to China - | 24.KG
Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan Adylbek Kasymaliev will pay a working visit to Hangzhou, China. During the visit, Adylbek Kasymaliev will hold meetings with Li Qiang, Premier of the State Council of the People’s Republic of China, as well as with the heads of various companies an»»»
QSE index opens 0.40% lower
Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) Index opened Tuesday's trading session down 38.05 points, or 0.40%, at 9,521, weighed by losses across five sectors. QSE data showed gains in the Insurance sector, which rose 0.46%, and the Industrials sector, up 0.18%. Meanwhile, the Banks and Financial »»»
Polo strengthens to Category 4 hurricane off Mexico
Mexico City: Polo reached Category 4 strength off Mexico's Pacific coast on Tuesday, the US National Hurricane Center (NHC) said. The forecast rules out the hurricane making landfall for now, but predicts heavy rains and risk of flooding, landslides, strong winds and high waves in coastal states. "»»»
Six-year-old Chinese girl sets world record with Rubik’s Cube
Lian Yunzhi broke the women’s 3x3 average world record twice in September Beijing: A six-year-old Chinese girl has set a new women’s world record for solving a 3x3 Rubik’s Cube in just over four seconds, state media reported. Young speedcuber Lian Yunzhi broke the women’s 3x3 average world record t»»»
Kyrgyzstan and Belarus to waive registration requirement for 30 days - | 24.KG
The Zhogorku Kenesh Committee on International Affairs, Defense, Security and Migration approved in the first reading a bill to ratify an agreement between Kyrgyzstan and Belarus on the procedure for citizens of the two countries to stay in each other’s territory. The agreement was signed in Minsk »»»
Your phone could connect to satellites by 2029, Space42 says
UAE firm pairs satellite links and AI to boost autonomous vehicles and remote coverage Abu Dhabi- The Abu Dhabi based space technology company Space42 is developing a direct-to-device satellite connectivity that works with ordinary, unmodified smartphones under the formally established Equatys, a d»»»
Parliament Chair Dotsova: Independence Is the Most Brilliant Act of Bulgarian Diplomacy
“Independence is the most brilliant act of Bulgarian diplomacy, demonstrating the foresight of Bulgarian statesmen and their determination to shape the future,” Parliament Chair Mihaela Dotsova said in her address marking the 118th anniversary of Bulgaria’s declaration of independence at the Tsarev»»»
"We Continue to Defend Our Independence Today," Continue the Change Says
“Defending independence is not something confined to the past. It continues today – dependencies have never worked in favour of our development,” Continue the Change (CC) said Wednesday on Facebook on the occasion of the 118th anniversary of Bulgaria’s declaration of independence. "118 years ago, i»»»
FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 showcased at Qatar House
Doha, Qatar: The Organising Committee for the FIBA Basketball World Cup Qatar 2027 is hosting a series of promotional days at Qatar House in Nagoya, Japan. Held on the sidelines of the 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026, the initiative aims to raise awareness about the upcoming tournament and showc»»»
Will Germany have enough gas this winter?
BusinessGermanyWill Germany have enough gas this winter?Dirk KaufmannGermany's gas storage sites are far less full than in recent years. Officials say supplies are secure, but analysts warn that a cold winter or import disruptions could push prices higher. So how secure is the supply? https://p.dw.»»»
Romania’s growth model is losing speed as productivity gains weaken – ING analysis
Romania’s potential economic growth has fallen to around 2% from 3.5-3.75% before the pandemic, with weaker productivity gains becoming a larger constraint on the economy despite still-strong investment, according to an analysis by ING Chief Economist for Romania Valentin Tătaru. The author argues »»»
Bulgaria’s Foreign Minister: Europe Needs Leadership That Builds Trust
Europe needs leadership capable of building trust and producing concrete results as military conflicts, geopolitical competition and growing uncertainty continue, Foreign Minister Velislava Petrova said at the “Her Power @ UNGA81” forum in New York, organized by the American publication Foreign Pol»»»
UK and US make first-ever torpedo test from uncrewed vessel
The United Kingdom and the United States have for the first time test-fired a torpedo from an uncrewed underwater vessel, the UK government said Monday, marking a step forward in AUKUS efforts to develop autonomous naval technology. Britain and the United States have for the first time test-fired a»»»
Amir sends congratulations to president of Mali
DOHA: His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani sent a cable of congratulations to President of the Transition and Head of State of the Republic of Mali, HE General Assimi Goita, on the occasion of his country's Independence Day.»»»
Etihad Rail Dubai-Abu Dhabi tickets now on sale ahead of September 30 launch
BREAKING NEWSNew 57-minute Dubai-Abu Dhabi rail link opens bookings before launch Dubai: Etihad Rail tickets for journeys between Dubai and Abu Dhabi are now on sale on the official website - eithadrail.ae, giving commuters their first chance to book seats on the new passenger rail service connecti»»»
Gold prices steady in Syrian market as global bullion slips
Damascus, Sept. 22 (SANA) Gold prices were unchanged in the Syrian market Tuesday, with a gram of 21-karat gold holding at Monday’s level, according to the General Authority for Precious Metals Management. The authority’s latest bulletin put the selling price of a gram of 21-karat gold at 16,700 Sy»»»
Qatar down China for second straight handball win as beach volleyball teams shine at Games
Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s handball team continued their strong start in their quest for a fourth straight Asian Games gold, beating China 30-25 for their second consecutive win in Aichi yesterday. Left-back Marzo Frankis scored eight goals, while left wing Ahmad Madadi added seven as the defending champ»»»
Eight wounded in shooting by Turkiye school, suspect detained: official
Istanbul: A gunman opened fire outside a high school in western Turkiye on Tuesday, wounding eight people, and was detained shortly afterwards, the local governor's office said. The suspect, who opened fire at around 7:59 am (0459 GMT) in Turgutlu, an area west of the resort city of Izmir, was deta»»»