North Carolina on Friday became the first state authorised to begin sending out ballots, formally launching the 2026 US midterms as President Donald Trump’s administration fights to impose sweeping restrictions on the practice. America's midterm elections opened Friday in a fog of confusion over ma»»»

AMMAN — The value of certificates of origin issued by the Amman Chamber of Commerce (ACC) reached JD1.031 billion during the first eight months of 2026, marking a 20.7 per cent increase compared with JD854 million recorded in the same period of 2025.According to statistical data released by the cha»»»

Ibrahim Pasha Street in Cairo’s historic Korba district will become pedestrian-only, with cars barred from entering once redevelopment work is completed, as part of a project to restore building facades, upgrade utilities and preserve the area’s architectural character. Local Development and Enviro»»»

Astronomers used infrared imaging to cut through dust and reduce the effect of city light Abu Dhabi: Astronomers have photographed part of the Milky Way from the heart of Abu Dhabi, using infrared imaging and digital processing to reveal dense star fields despite the city’s light pollution. The Int»»»

On April 18th and May 2nd next year - France will be voting to elect a new president to replace Emmanuel Macron. The country's latest opinion polls predict a victory for Marine le Pen of the Far-right National Rally.  Although the election is still over seven months away, many potential candid»»»

Once so deeply unpopular he had to give up running for a second term in office, former French president François Hollande has slipped back into the conversation ahead of next year’s Elysée Palace race, hoping voters put off by squabbling candidates will come to see him as a safe – if unexciting – p»»»

‘Ride Safely’ campaign urges users to wear helmets, follow designated tracks Dubai: Electric scooter riders in Dubai could face a Dh300 fine for dangerous riding that puts themselves or others at risk, Dubai Police has warned as part of a new road safety awareness campaign. The “Ride Safely” campai»»»

DOHA: Hamad Port continues to ensure the efficient, steady flow of essential goods into Qatar, handling more than 90,000 tonnes of grain between May and July this year. The volume reflects the strength of the country’s food security system and its role in maintaining market stability, underpinned b»»»

DOHA: Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi held a telephone call with Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the UAE HE Sheikh Shakhbout bin Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan. The call discussed bilateral relations and w»»»

DOHA: His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani has sent a cable of congratulations to Prime Minister of the Italian Republic HE Giorgia Meloni, on the occasion of her government becoming the longest-serving government in the history of the Italian Republic, wishin»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani has sent a cable of congratulations to the Prime Minister of the Italian Republic, HE Giorgia Meloni on the occasion of her government becoming the longest-serving government in the history of the Italian Republic, wishing her continued succe»»»

Nine defendants received life terms and seven were acquitted in the 28-person trial Dubai: A Cairo Criminal Court on Saturday sentenced famous TV producer and presenter Sarah Khalifa and 11 other defendants to death by hanging in a high-profile case involving an organised network accused of manufac»»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, HE Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi held Saturday a telephone call with Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the UAE, HE Sheikh Shakhbout bin Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan. The discussion during the»»»

New Sever Bay terminal will become the largest northern oil port in the world, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Saturday. “Sever Bay will eventually become the largest northern oil port in the world,” Putin said during a videoconference marking the launch of the Vostok Oil project.Vostok Oi»»»

The AfD enters the Saxony-Anhalt election with a ten-point plan for rapid reform as the political establishment resorts to surveillance, raids, ban proposals, and economic threats to stop it. A few days before the September 6 state election in Saxony-Anhalt, the AfD is on the verge of becoming the »»»

At the moment, Greenland and Africa look to be of the same size The world is about to change… literally, when a resolution passed at the UN General Assembly is acted upon. The resolution, backed by African countries, pushes for the maps to represent more accurately the relative size of contents. Th»»»

WASHINGTON, United States — The price of diesel — the vital fuel used for road hauling, agriculture and construction — hit a new record Friday in the United States, a motorists' association said, amid disruption from the US war with Iran.The price is now $5.85 a gallon, up from $3.71 a year ago, th»»»

AMMAN — Jordan’s free zones have developed into a major economic force supporting the Kingdom’s efforts to expand its productive capacity, attract high-value investment and strengthen its presence in global markets, according to Vice-President of the Jordan Free Zones Investors Association, Amer Ja»»»

BAGHDAD — Drivers formed long lines outside fuel stations in Baghdad on Saturday as gasoline supplies dropped in oil-rich Iraq due to import disruptions caused by the Middle East war.Despite being OPEC's second largest oil producer, Iraq imports oil derivatives because its refineries do not produce»»»

In a show to kick off a new season, we explore the rise of women archaeologists – and how they are helping to transform our understanding of ancient societies. In the last 30 years, women have come to make up more than half of the profession. At the same time, advances in technology&»»»

Tunis, Sep. 5, 2026 (TAP) - The weather will be generally clear to partly cloudy on Saturday night, according to the National Institute of Meteorology.the wind will be relatively strong in the far south and light to moderate elsewhere. The sea will...»»»

Russian forces struck a dry cargo vessel carrying Western-supplied military equipment for the Ukrainian military at the port of Chernomorsk in Ukraine’s Odessa region, Russia’s Ministry of Defense said on Saturday. The strike was part of continued Russian attacks on Ukrainian logistics hubs, defens»»»

Hezbollah issued a statement to comment on the ongoing Israeli aggression against Lebanon, stressing that the authorities’ claims that their fruitless direct negotiations and the ill-fated framework agreement with the enemy are achieving gains are refuted and rendered meaningless by the continuatio»»»

Washington: The US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced that its forces attacked three Iranian crude oil tankers today, after Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) launched ballistic missiles toward two US Navy warships that were patrolling territorial waters. In a post on the social media»»»

Hungary’s weather is about to change several times within just over a week. A cold front crossing the country on Saturday will bring a temporary drop in temperatures for Sunday, before summer heat quickly returns. From the middle of next week, however, a much more significant change could arrive, b»»»

Tunis, September 5, 2026 (TAP) — The Tunisian Federation of Travel and Tourism Agencies (FTAV) held a meeting of the Travel Agencies and Airlines Workshop team to discuss the main challenges facing travel agencies in their dealings with airlines and...»»»

Tunis, Sep. 5, 2026 (TAP) - Tunisia is participating in the International Food and Technology Expo (INFTEXPO 2026), held September 4-6, 2026, in Amman, Jordan.Tunisia's Ambassador in Amman Moufida Zribi attended the opening of the exhibition, where...»»»

Algiers: Rescuers were working on Saturday to free a 10-year-old boy who fell into an 80-metre-deep well in southwestern Algeria, civil protection authorities said. The rescue operation has drawn widespread attention across the country, and social media has been awash with calls to save the boy, wh»»»

Starlink licence opens up market spanning consumers, businesses and government entities The UAE market is gaining significant commercial and strategic importance for Starlink following its receipt of a General Space Services Licence from the Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Auth»»»

Tunis, September 5 (TAP) — Tunisia’s annual inflation rate reached 5.4% in August 2026, according to the National Institute of Statistics (INS) in its monthly bulletin on the Household Consumption Price Index.The INS attributed the inflation rate to...»»»

Doha: The Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs (Awqaf) has launched an upgraded version of the Mushaf Qatar digital application, an integrated platform dedicated to serving the Holy Quran through recitation, memorization and contemplation. The launch is part of the ministry's efforts to advan»»»

Improvements on Al Qiyadah Intersection towards Abu Hail completed Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority tweeted on Saturday that it had completed traffic improvements on a local road network, cutting waiting time during peak periods by up to 15 per cent on those paths. One of the projects that are»»»

Russian President Vladimir Putin said he would discuss with the military ways to improve Russia’s air defense system against enemy attacks. “I will definitely speak with... the General Staff and the Defense Ministry. I will give them instructions to look into how this works,” Putin said during the »»»

DOHA: The Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs (Awqaf) has launched an upgraded version of the Mushaf Qatar digital application, an integrated platform dedicated to serving the Holy Quran through recitation, memorization, and contemplation. The launch is part of the ministry's efforts to adva»»»

Move comes after the Iranian military organisation fired on American warships The US military said Saturday it had struck and destroyed three oil tankers linked to Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps after the Iranian military organisation fired on American warships. "Following Iran’s failed attacks,»»»

Doha, Qatar: Taking slow breaths with longer exhalations is commonly associated with relaxation, but new research suggests the technique may also influence how people weigh rewards when making risky decisions. A study led by researchers at the German Institute of Human Nutrition Potsdam-Rehbrücke (»»»

My previous article examined how a water-law permit can affect property value: how a source with valid permits differs from one without them, and why official recognition as natural mineral water is an important condition for market access. This article adopts a different register. It is not about »»»

The experimental technology, developed by Russia's Giredmet Institute (Rosatom), produces high‑purity germanium (HPGe) crystals. Purity reaches at least 7N (99.99999%) — detector‑grade qualityThe process combines zone refining in a controlled atmosphere with silicon/nitrogen getters and special C‑C»»»

Tunis, Sep.5 (TAP) - An exhibition was organised, Friday at the City of Culture in Tunis, to mark the 70th anniversary of the National Guard. The exhibition was inaugurated by Interior Minister Khaled Nouri, and was attended by Secretary of State...»»»

Doha: Qatar General Electricity and Water Corporation "KAHRAMAA" has achieved a new milestone by winning the Arab Corporate Social Responsibility Award 2026, presented by the Regional Network for Social Responsibility (RNSR), in recognition of its pioneering efforts and innovative initiatives in th»»»

Athens: An F-4 Phantom military aircraft crashed Saturday at a base outside Athens during an airshow, Greek news agency ANA reported. The circumstances of the crash were unclear, as was the fate of the two pilots aboard, local media said. The aircraft had just taken off when it suddenly lost altitu»»»

The reception was held by Sultan bin Saeed Al Mansoori to mark his son Mohammed’s wedding Dubai: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, attended a wedding reception at Dubai World Trade Centre on Saturday. Sheikh Mohammed wa»»»

Major repairs of Osh—Kara-Suu road are entering their final stage, with all work scheduled for completion in November. Currently, more than 100 pieces of heavy machinery are being used at the site. According to site supervisor Nursultan Abdyldabekov, the total length of the section undergoing renov»»»

Airport disruptions, long-haul suspensions and evolving UN diplomacy explained As Saturday draws to a close, the six-month-old US-Iran conflict shows no sign of easing, with fresh violence in Yemen, disputed reports of new strikes near Iran's Kharg Island, and a mounting diplomatic push at the Unit»»»

Floods have now claimed more than 1,250 lives and left thousands missing The UN and its humanitarian partners launched a $49.6 million flash appeal on Friday to deliver emergency assistance to more than 84,000 people affected by last week’s catastrophic floods in Nepal. On 26 August, a glacier on t»»»

Monza: Title-chasing George Russell topped the times for Mercedes ahead of Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton in Saturday's third and final free practice at the Italian Grand Prix. The two Britons, who lie second and third in the championship 59 points adrift of leader Kimi Antonelli of Mercedes, finished th»»»

A correspondent for the semi-official Fars news agency on Saturday reported hearing explosions of unknown origin near Iran's Kharg Island in ‌the Gulf, ⁠a key oil terminal. The state-affiliated Nournews said there were unconfirmed reports ‌from local sources that an Iranian tanker ‌had been targete»»»

AMMAN — Total individual indebtedness in Jordan reached JD14.312 billion at the end of the first quarter of 2026, up from JD14.1 billion in the same period of 2025 and JD13.951 billion at the end of the fourth quarter of last year, according to Central Bank of Jordan (CBJ) data cited by Al Mamlaka »»»

Kyrgyzstan has secured the right to export raspberries, tayberries, and currants to China. Erlist Akunbekov, the Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry, reported. According to him, access to the Chinese market for these berries is being granted under agreements signed dur»»»

Pratt & Whitney will invest USD 25 mln to expand its aerospace components plant in Niepołomice, southern Poland. The project, scheduled for completion in 2028, will create more than 120 jobs and increase production capacity for precision tubes and ducts used in commercial and military aircraft engi»»»