Egypt’s annual urban headline inflation slowed to 14.5% in August 2026, down from 14.9% in July 2026, according to the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE). The decline was mainly attributed to a softening in annual food inflation, which eased to 6.3% in August 2026 from 8% in July. Meanwhile, annual non-fo»»»

Banks and mortgage finance companies participating in the mortgage finance initiative for low- and middle-income customers provided EGP 111.131bn in financing to around 723,604 customers as of July 2026, according to a report issued by the Social Housing and Mortgage Finance Fund. The report showed»»»

The US Federal Reserve’s interest rate hike affects Egypt’s banking sector indirectly through its impact on the global cost of funds, capital flows, exchange rates, and expectations for domestic interest rates. Although Egyptian banks do not automatically adjust their rates in response to Federal R»»»

Egyptian Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy Mahmoud Esmat held talks with the head of Belgian firm Hydrovolta, George Brek, to discuss cooperation on a proposed project to desalinate 10 million cubic metres of water daily by 2050 using existing power plant infrastructure. The meeting at t»»»

Gold prices rose during trading over the past week, with the price of a gram of 21-karat gold, the most widely traded in the local market, increasing by around EGP 110 to reach approximately EGP 6,390. The price of 24-karat gold reached around EGP 7,303 per gram, while 18-karat gold stood at approx»»»

Doha: Qatar National Library (QNL) hosted a panel discussion examining the role of early maritime trade networks in shaping British diplomacy in the region. Titled "Diplomacy and Influence: A Reading of the British Presence in the Gulf," the dynamic session gathered academics, students, and researc»»»

Damascus: The Syrian Ministry of Defense announced that 11 servicemen were killed in an explosion in a Syrian army weapons depot on Friday, near the Ayyash area, west of the Deir Ezzor Governorate. In its statement on Saturday, the Ministry said that it held a funeral procession for the fallen serv»»»

Russian forces struck a tanker in the port of Chernomorsk that had delivered fuel and lubricants for the Armed Forces of Ukraine, the Russian Defence Ministry said. “As a result of the strikes on the port of Chernomorsk in the Odessa region, a tanker-type vessel that delivered fuel and lubricants f»»»

Police acknowledged investigative errors after bank records helped clear Angela Lipps A Tennessee woman who spent nearly six months behind bars after facial-recognition technology helped wrongly identify her as a suspect in a North Dakota bank fraud case is suing the City of Fargo and a police dete»»»

London, Sept. 19 (SANA) EU Tax Commissioner Wopke Hoekstra ruled out the immediate adoption of a unified tax on major technology companies such as Amazon, Google, and Meta, stressing the need to exhaust all avenues toward a global solution before considering a unilateral European move. In remarks t»»»

The government’s goal is to double the number of foreign tourists visiting Bulgaria by the end of its term, from around four million to eight million a year, while maintaining the current level of domestic tourism, Tourism Minister Ilin Dimitrov said on Saturday. Dimitrov participated in the LongSu»»»

Authorities warn drivers as close-following incident caught on camera Sharjah Police have urged motorists to remain alert while driving in order to prevent accidents and avoid endangering their own lives, as well as those of others on the road. The force shared a video on X and Instagram of traffic»»»

“This treaty is mostly for show, but in legal terms it’s much ado about nothing” because “the US already had free access to Greenland and the main responsibility for the defense of Greenland,” Swedish military and geopolitics analyst Mikael Valtersson told Sputnik, commenting on the new US-Denmark »»»

Safari park’s 12 Africa-themed areas reopen after summer closure in May It’s almost time for Sharjah Safari to welcome you for its fifth season – the animal adventure-rich spot is reopening on September 21, Wednesday. The popular family-friendly destination has been closed since May this year. It i»»»

Jakarta: Indonesia extended search operations for an additional seven days to locate over dozens still unaccounted for after a passenger ferry capsized and sank in the Java Sea. The Virgo Transport 8 was carrying 213 passengers and 30 crew when it lost contact with its shipping company after depart»»»

Spielberg: Jorge Martin won Saturday's Austrian MotoGP sprint race to retake the championship lead from Marc Marquez, after Pedro Acosta crashed out with victory in sight. Martin started from pole after edging Marquez in qualifying at the Red Bull Ring, but Acosta swept past the title rivals on the»»»

Russian forces used unconventional assault tactics while liberating the settlements of Gulevo and Maryevka, the Defense Ministry said. The Russian Ministry of Defense released footage showing assault units advancing from multiple directions with support from drones and artillery, destroying Ukraini»»»

MANILA: A security guard, 35, was allegedly shot dead by his neighbor in Ilocos Sur province in the northern Philippines on Saturday, according to local police. Investigators said the victim went to his male neighbor's house at about 137 p.m. The suspect refused to let him in, yet the victim insist»»»

Winning projects span music, young entrepreneurs and clean technology cooperation A UAE-India music exchange, a platform connecting young entrepreneurs and a clean technology innovation corridor are among projects developed by young Emiratis after taking part in learning journeys across India. Sixt»»»

Nagoya/Japan: President of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al-Thani visited the Main Press Centre (MPC) and the International Broadcast Centre (IBC) for the 20th Asian Games "Aichi-Nagoya 2026," accompanied by HE Chair of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), Kirsty»»»

NAGOYA: The 20th Asian Games, Aichi-Nagoya 2026, officially opened on Saturday at Mizuho Park Stadium in Nagoya, Japan, with the competition running through October 4. The continental multi-sport event features around 11,000 athletes representing 45 countries and regions, including Olympic and worl»»»

US President Donald Trump said Friday that his eldest son had repaid a Kremlin-linked Russian businessman who funded two days of lavish wedding celebrations in the Bahamas, after the gift raised questions over foreign influence and ethics. US President Donald Trump said Friday that his eldest son h»»»

The Bulgarian Food Safety Agency has detected an outbreak of influenza A (avian flu) at a livestock facility in the village of Momino Selo, Rakovski Municipality, Plovdiv Region. Around 8,000 mule ducks are raised at the facility, the agency said. A 3-kilometer protection zone has been established »»»

Drive carefully on this Oud Metha road; take alternative routes If you are in the Oud Metha area this evening, please take note - the roads may be a bit more congested than usual. Dubai Police tweeted that there's been an accident on Oud Metha Street after Bu Kadra Bridge, heading towards Al Wasl S»»»

In Tunisia, the summer is ending, but the boating season is still in swing. The boating industry has been quietly growing, despite an overall sluggish economy. Since the sector was reorganized through a trade association in 2024, there have been numerous foreign factories set up and Tunisia has bec»»»

President Emmanuel Macron embarks on a rare and symbolic visit to a remote French territory in the North Atlantic on Saturday, hosting Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney at a time of growing tensions with Washington. This comes after European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen proposed maki»»»

Air France is betting big on luxury to keep wealthy travellers spending with lavish servings of caviar and champagne in first-class cabins as soaring fuel costs and disrupted travel patterns squeeze airlines worldwide. The campaign seems to have paid off, with the Paris-based carrier saying that pr»»»

BusinessGermanyMecklenburg-Western Pomerania: Will economy shape the vote?Dirk KaufmannVoters in the eastern state of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania head to the polls on Sunday, with the Social Democrats and far-right AfD neck and neck. Here's a look at key economic issues that could influence the e»»»

The Progress MS-35 cargo spacecraft has delivered a control workstation for Russia’s Teledroid space robot to the International Space Station. The exoskeleton-style control system will allow astronauts to remotely operate Teledroid during missions outside the ISS. The robot itself will arrive aboar»»»

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The war with Iran has cost the US $43.6 billion, with nearly two-thirds of the bill going toward replenishing depleted munitions stockpiles, according to US Central Command (CENTCOM) figures sent to lawmakers and shared with the media on Friday. The estimate covers costs through September 3. The Pe»»»

The Ukrainian army is suffering 27,000 casualties a month in the conflict with Russia, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has said, offering a rare public assessment of Kiev’s losses. Neither Ukraine nor Russia provides regular updates on its battlefield casualties. Kiev’s Western backers also large»»»

Washington: President of the United States, Donald Trump has signed a bill authorizing imposing new sanctions on Russia over the war in Ukraine. Approved by the US Congress this week, the legislation targets Russia's energy and defense sectors, senior individuals and officials, as well as what is k»»»

Kathmandu: Nepal generated more than 5.09 billion Nepali rupees ($33.11 million USD) from cross-border power sales to India and Bangladesh between mid-August and mid-September, according to official figures released by the Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA). The country exported a total of 565.6 mil»»»

DOHA, QATAR: Lusail International Circuit (LIC) reaffirms its commitment to community engagement and inclusivity by delivering tailored motorsport experiences for attendees of all demographics. In alignment with this strategic initiative, LIC has announced the return of ‘F1 Family Friday’ for the F»»»

Karnataka woman stoned to death; husband and alleged lover arrested A one-and-a-half-year-old child was left clinging to her mother's bruised and beaten body in the Indian state of Karnataka. The 25-year-old mother had been stoned. Two men – her husband and her alleged lover – have been arrested. T»»»

Damascus, Sept. 19 (SANA) Minister of Economy and Industry Nidal al-Shaar issued a decision on Saturday forming the Syrian side of the Syrian-Uzbek Business Council, as part of efforts to organize joint business councils. Under the decision, Ahmad Anas Kalash was appointed Chairman of the Council, »»»

Doha, Qatar: Google confirmed that its Gemini artificial intelligence model accessed the systems of three real companies while undergoing a cybersecurity test, in an unusual incident that highlights the challenges of controlling increasingly autonomous AI systems. The incidents occurred in May duri»»»

Kuala Lumpur: Malaysia’s Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook announced his resignation on Saturday, the decision coming in protest to the conditional pardon granted to former Prime Minister Najib Razak. Loke made the announcement following the party's central executive committee meeting that »»»

Prime Minister Péter Magyar has delivered a sharp response to billionaire Lőrinc Mészáros after the company behind a controversial 35-year motorway concession signalled that it could pursue legal claims over the government’s plan to end the agreement. The latest exchange comes just a day after Buda»»»

Maritime threats, UN warnings and travel advisories unsettle Gulf passengers Dubai: The regional security situation continues to shape daily life, from flight schedules to airport operations across the Gulf. Here's a round-up of today's key developments and what they mean for residents. Regional de»»»

Nagoya: President of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA), HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al-Thani visited the Main Press Centre (MPC) and the International Broadcast Centre (IBC) for the 20th Asian Games "Aichi-Nagoya 2026," accompanied by the Chair of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), HE Kirsty »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Labour, in cooperation with the Building and Wood Workers’ International (BWI), held the second roundtable for the construction, building materials and wood sectors.Representatives of government entities, employers and workers were brought together to discuss ways to st»»»

Tiny coding defect caused six hours of UK restrictions and disrupted UAE services A software defect triggered in a millisecond led to an air traffic control failure that ultimately contributed to more than 2,000 flight cancellations across the UK, investigators have found. The September 8 disruptio»»»

Former Japanese PM Noda continues his early-morning station routine after four decades Former Japanese prime minister Yoshihiko Noda has returned to a familiar routine: standing at a railway station and handing political leaflets to commuters. On September 18, Noda was at Minami-Funabashi Station i»»»

Academy has onboarded 38,643 learners from 260 organisations across tourism sector Abu Dhabi: The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has launched the Visitor Experience (VX) Academy, a destination-wide initiative designed to equip tourism frontliners with the skills and k»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Municipality has intensified its efforts to promote public cleanliness and responsible waste management through field initiatives and awareness programmes aimed at encouraging sustainable practices and waste sorting at source. As part of its waste management infrastruct»»»

The Israeli army said Saturday that it struck Hezbollah infrastructure in south Lebanon after two Israeli soldiers were lightly injured when a Hezbollah explosive device detonated under a military bulldozer in the so-called security zone. "In response, the IDF (Israeli army) immediately struck a nu»»»

Tiny coding defect triggered hours of UK air traffic chaos affecting thousands A software defect that unfolded in a millisecond triggered an air traffic control failure that ultimately led to more than 2,000 flight cancellations across the UK, according to a preliminary investigation. The September»»»

DOHA: Director of the International Organizations Department at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA), HE Sheikha Hanouf bint Abdulrahman Al Thani, affirmed that the State of Qatar's participation in the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) aligns with its policy of supportin»»»