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»»»

The leaderships of Hezbollah and the Amal Movement, represented by the Head of Hezbollah’s Executive Council, Sheikh Ali Damoush, and the Head of Amal Movement’s Executive Bureau, Dr. Mustafa Al-Foani, held a meeting during which they discussed the latest developments on the Lebanese scene light of»»»

The Tisza government has submitted a child protection bill that would remove references to homosexuality and transgender identity from Hungary’s controversial 2021 legislation, while introducing new rules targeting sexual exploitation, harmful content and political advertising aimed at children. Th»»»

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»»»

Sweden was bracing for a protracted struggle to form a government on Monday after election results showed a thin and uncertain lead for the left-wing opposition, while the far-right Sweden Democrats lost ground for the first time since entering parliament 16 years ago. Sweden faced political uncert»»»

Vienna, Sept. 14 (SANA) Syria, represented by Atomic Energy Commission of Syria, is participating alongside delegations from 182 countries in the 70th General Conference of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in the Austrian capital, Vienna. The conference opened Monday and runs through S»»»

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»»»

Poland’s largest residential developers posted strong results in H1 2026, with sales, revenue and profits rising sharply. Atal sold more than 1,500 units, up 110% y/y, while revenue nearly doubled and net profit rose 182%. Dom Development recorded its best-ever first half, selling almost 2,400 unit»»»

Islamabad: Pakistan's central bank on Monday kept its benchmark policy rate unchanged at 11.5 percent, with officials citing unchanged inflation trajectory while warning of external geopolitical tensions and weather-related disruptions citing a broadly unchanged inflation outlook and rising risks f»»»

Evening rush brings heavy congestion on key Dubai-Sharjah corridors Dubai: Heavy evening traffic is slowing motorists across key Dubai-Sharjah routes on Monday, with Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road (E311), Sheikh Zayed Road (E11) and Al Maleha Street among the busiest corridors, according to live Go»»»

Occupied Jerusalem: The Jerusalem Governorate has warned of attempts by the so-called "Temple" groups to establish a "new Jewish religious foothold" in the vicinity of the Al-Aqsa Mosque, and to Judaize the "Gate of Mercy" as occurred with the Western Wall. It considered that the rituals carried ou»»»

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 »»»

A second explosion at an EMCO ammunition facility within a month has renewed questions about security at Bulgaria's military-industrial sites, the possibility of external interference and whether the state should take a more active role in protecting facilities considered strategically important. T»»»

Investigators have found no evidence so far of third-party involvement in the deaths of six men whose bodies were discovered in the Petrohan and Okolchitsa areas in February, prosecutors and forensic experts said Monday while presenting the findings of two major expert reports. The investigation re»»»

Ivaylo Kalushev fits the profile of a predatory, seductive sexual abuser by 100%, criminal psychologist Rosen Yordanov said during a joint briefing by the Ministry of Interior and the Prosecutor's Office on the latest findings in the Petrohan case. Yordanov, who led the expert psychological analysi»»»

BELGRADE - Serbian caretaker Minister of European Integration Nemanja Starovic met with Austrian Ambassador to Belgrade Enno Drofenik on Monday to discuss Serbia’s progress in the EU accession process and opportunities for further advancement of cooperation between the two countries. "Starovic brie»»»

In recent hours, a number of Israeli attacks were recorded in Southern Lebanon. Al-Manar’s correspondent reported artillery shelling with several shells targeting Hibbariyeh, as well as shelling between Arnoun and Kfar Tebnit. Israeli occupation forces also fired several bursts of gunfire in the vi»»»

DOHA: The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT), represented by Qatar Digital Academy, is organising the second edition of the Executive Leadership Program in Artificial Intelligence, 'AI Business Strategy & Innovation',in collaboration with Microsoft. The program will be hel»»»

The trade unions raised with the government the possibility of providing financial assistance to citizens in response to rising fuel prices. "We discussed the need for additional compensation measures," Confederation of Independent Trade Unions in Bulgaria President Plamen Dimitrov told reporters a»»»

Forensic experts and a prosecutor gave a briefing here on Monday to reveal additional details concerning the Petrohan-Okolchitsa multiple murders case - a high-profile criminal case in which five men and a 15-year-old boy met a violent death between February 1 and 8, 2026. Their bodies were found a»»»

Sofia Mayor Vassil Terziev had an agreement with Ivaylo Kalushev for the latter to provide security at Vitosha Nature Park, criminal psychologist Rosen Yordanov said at a news conference at the Palace of Justice, where he presented the conclusions of a psychological assessment in the Petrohan case.»»»

Ivaylo Kalushev fired the shots at Okolchitsa, Associate Professor Dr. Aleksandar Aleksandrov, head of the Clinic of Forensic Medicine and Deontology at Sofia's Aleksandrovska University Hospital, said at a news conference at the Palace of Justice concerning the investigation into the deaths of six»»»

The professional holiday of the Interior Ministry's General Directorate for Fire Safety and Civil Protection was marked across Bulgaria on Monday. In Sofia, the ceremony was attended by Interior Minister Ivan Demerdzhiev and the General Directorate's head, Chief Commissioner Alexander Dzhartov. In »»»

Tesla is set to enter Bulgaria with three major energy storage projects in Stara Zagora, Tvarditsa and Veliko Tarnovo, according to former GERB MP Delyan Dobrev, who said the American company has reached agreements to invest in the Bulgarian market. Speaking on Radio Focus' "Morning in Focus" progr»»»

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said a meeting of foreign ministers of regional states scheduled in Oman to discuss arrangements for safe commercial navigation through the Strait of Hormuz was canceled at Saudi Arabia’s request. Addressing reporters at a weekly press conference o»»»

Damascus, Sept. 14 (SANA) The price of 21-karat gold in the Syrian market fell by SYP 100 per gram on Monday compared with Sunday, according to the General Authority for Precious Metals Management. The authority’s bulletin put 21-karat gold at SYP 16,000 ($131.15) per gram for selling and SYP 15,70»»»

Russia supports calls the Kiev regime to halt attacks on civilian economic facilities, Kremlin Spokesperson Dmitry Peskov says. Other statements by Dmitry Peskov:Any countries can contribute to a settlement in Ukraine by influencing Kiev and pushing it toward flexibilityThe situation on oil markets»»»

OVERVIEW Presidential election preparations and the campaign dominate the media on Monday. Coverage focuses on the registration of initiative committees, the return of machine voting, the strategies of the main candidates and parties, and the controversy over pardons granted by President Iliana Iot»»»

Lisbon: Portugal’s Public Security Police (PSP) on Sunday warned of a growing number of irregular migrants arriving in Lisbon and Porto by bus and train from other European cities. Authorities said the trend points to an increase in secondary migration movements within the Schengen Area, as migrant»»»

Xiengyod - Wikimedia Commons Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs Hussein Issa affirmed the Egyptian government’s keenness to develop cooperation with Thailand across various sectors, especially economic, industrial, educational, and cultural fields, noting that the state prioritizes attracti»»»

An Iranian cargo vessel was struck off Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday, killing one person and wounding four, Iranian state media said. Tehran blamed a “terrorist enemy” for the attack, which came as threats to shipping intensified around the Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb straits. An Iran»»»

Damascus, Sept. 14 (SANA) U.S. officials and business leaders on Monday highlighted investment and private-sector partnerships as a key next step in expanding economic ties with Syria, as a large American business delegation held a series of ministerial meetings in Damascus.U.S. Deputy Assistant Se»»»

Under the new agreement, Shell will supply MET with LNG from its US portfolio over a multi-year period, further strengthening MET Group’s access to flexible US LNG supply. The transaction represents the latest step in the growing strategic relationship between the two companies. In July 2024, MET a»»»

The conclusion that there was no outside involvement in the Petrohan multiple murders case remains unchanged, Deputy Sofia Appellate Prosecutor Natalia Nikolova said at a news conference at the Palace of Justice. Nikolova assured reporters that work on the case had not stopped over the past seven m»»»

Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan Adylbek Kasymaliev took part in the 18th meeting of the Interagency Commission on Combating the Financing of Criminal Activities and Money Laundering, the Cabinet’s press service reported. The meeting was attended by experts from the Eurasian Group»»»

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»»»

Loss of key Hezbollah ridge near Lebanon's Litany River fuels power struggle in Tehran The loss of the "Ali al-Taher heights" in southern Lebanon — also known as "Hezbollah Heights" — to Israeli forces has triggered a fierce political fight in Tehran. Ali al-Taher ridge overlooks Nabatieh in southe»»»

Doha, Qatar: Diabetes Qatar organised the “Girls’ Prevention Camp” at its headquarters on September 12, with the participation of 22 girls aged 12 to 14. The camp was held as part of Diabetes Qatar’s efforts to raise health awareness and encourage girls to adopt healthy lifestyles from an early age»»»

The Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) provides a highly convenient platform for voicing facts that Western elites hide from the public, Russia's Permanent Representative to the organization, Dmitry Polyansky, told Sputnik. Russia "will use concrete examples to demonstrate »»»

Pavilions, shows and rides set to expand as Global Village readies new season Dubai: UAE's beloved family attraction Global Village will reopen on October 14 for its 31st season, with the popular Dubai attraction set to run until May 2027, Gulf News can reveal. The multicultural family destination »»»

Airlines resume some services, while several international carriers remain suspended Dubai: UAE travellers face another day of mixed flight operations on Monday, with delays and cancellations reported at Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah airports as airlines continue to adjust schedules amid heightened »»»

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»»»

Oil above $107, wider security risks: key impacts for UAE residents now A planned Gulf-Iran meeting on the Strait of Hormuz has been postponed, while oil remains above $107 a barrel and security risks have widened from the Gulf to the Red Sea. For UAE residents, the main issues to watch are flights»»»

Kazakhstan plans to launch cross-border QR payments with Kyrgyzstan, Deputy Chairman of the National Bank of Kazakhstan Binur Zhalenov told on the sidelines of the Central Asia FinTech Summit. According to him, QR payments will allow people to pay for goods and services through their familiar banki»»»

Drinking water supply will be suspended in parts of Bishkek on September 16 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Bishkekvodokanal announced. The outage will affect the area bounded by Dostoevsky, Ankara, and Auezov streets and the railway line, as well as Altyn Ordo, Kara-Zhygach, and Politseysky Gorodok residen»»»

Motorists face slow-moving traffic on parts of E311, E611 and other major roads Dubai: Motorists travelling between Sharjah and Dubai should expect delays on parts of the main highways, with traffic conditions varying across the two emirates. Morning traffic between Sharjah and Dubai was moving rel»»»

Share: Iran reports commercial vessel struck in Strait of Hormuz HERE IS THE LATEST: Iranian state media said early Sunday that 1 person was killed and 3 were injured after one of their commercial vessels was struck near the Strait of Hormuz. Yemen’s Houthis, a group backed by Iran, have in recent »»»

Missiles fly 250 kilometers toward eastern waters, signaling South Korea as target SEOUL, South Korea: North Korea said Monday it conducted a joint live-fire drill involving missiles, artillery and drones that it claimed demonstrated “the huge destructive power of concentration fire.” The official »»»

UAE hotels continue hiring as Gulf expansion raises race for skilled hospitality talent Dubai: UAE hospitality hiring remains active despite a changing travel market, with hotels and resorts continuing to recruit across frontline operations, specialist functions and increasingly technology-enabled »»»

Attacks on ships and Saudi pipeline keep supply fears elevated above $100 Oil prices fell in early trading Monday after a sharp weekly advance, but remained elevated as fresh reports of attacks on shipping and a temporary shutdown of a major Saudi pipeline kept supply concerns at the forefront. The»»»