Jordan, a staunch U.S. ally that hosts American forces in the Mideast, has paid a price for its relationship with Washington, which has made the kingdom's military bases a target of repeat Iranian strikes. Hundreds of drone and missile attacks have added to other strains on Jordan that include a sl»»»

75,000 samples in: inside Abu Dhabi's AI wastewater early-warning system Abu Dhabi: Wastewater collected from across Abu Dhabi is being analysed using artificial intelligence to help authorities identify potential public health and environmental risks before they become more serious. The technology»»»

Tunis, Sept. 4 (TAP)- The weather on Friday is slightly cloudy across the country with scattered showers during the afternoon in the far southeast, the National Institute of Meterology said. The wind is blowing north in the north and east in the...»»»

Kyrgyzstan’s Cabinet of Ministers has introduced a temporary special visa-free regime for Chinese citizens working as truck drivers and engaged in international road transportation of petroleum products to Kyrgyzstan. The decision was made to ensure economic security, maintain an uninterrupted supp»»»

Singapore, Sept. 4 (SANA) The number of commodity-carrying vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz fell sharply on Thursday, with just four ships making the transit, according to data from maritime analytics firm Kpler. The figure was down from nine vessels on Wednesday and well below the 10-d»»»

Vice President JD Vance on Thursday rejected the use of the word "war" to describe the U.S. fighting with Iran as he steered clear of predicting that the 6-month-old conflict would be over by November's midterm elections, in which Republicans are trying to hang on to their narrow majorities in Cong»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hormuz Shipping Traffic Keeps Below 10-Day Average 04-09-2026 11:14 AM Vessels near the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman (Augu»»»

The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan has approved the Concept for the Development of Science through 2040. The document sets out long-term priorities for state policy in the field of science and is intended to serve as a foundation for the further development of research, higher education, intell»»»

The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan has amended the rules for passenger transportation by road and the requirements for taxi licensing. The changes will also affect taxi booking information systems. At the request of an authorized agency, they must provide information on the driver’s status — wh»»»

Israel's defense minister on Friday hailed the capture of a strategic highland from Hezbollah as solidifying Israel's "security zone" in Lebanon and vowed that troops would not leave it. "The capture of the Ali al-Taher ridge marks the completion of the phase of securing control in the security zon»»»

Vienna, Sept. 4 (SANA) Jordan and Austria called for continued support for Syria’s recovery and reconstruction as their foreign ministers met in Vienna to discuss escalating regional tensions and efforts to promote stability. Jordanian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi met Aus»»»

SINGAPORE: Oil prices rose in Asian trading on Friday, on track to post their biggest weekly gains since mid-July, as escalating tensions and renewed hostilities between the United States and Iran fueled concerns over supplies from the Middle East. Brent crude futures rose USD 0.15, or 0.2 percent,»»»

Buyers who have paid 50% can now secure mortgages before off-plan home is handed over Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi has completed its first registration of a mortgage on an off-plan property, opening a new financing route for buyers who have paid at least half the purchase price before handover. Sign up for»»»

Ayoub fell into a dry well only 40 centimetres wide while returning home with lunch Dubai: A short journey to deliver lunch to his older brother turned into a race against time for 10-year-old Ayoub, who fell into a narrow, dry well in south-western Algeria. Ayoub had taken food to his brother, who»»»

Twenty Bulgarian Land Forces servicemen continue their work to mitigate the effects of the flooding and restore the impacted areas in the village of Strumyani, reported the Land Forces on their official website. The operations are being led by Senior Lieutenant Valeri Yotov. The military personnel »»»

Prime Minister Rumen Radev welcomed Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico with an official ceremony at St Alexander Nevsky Square in Sofia on Friday. Fico is on an official visit to Bulgaria. He paid floral tributes at the Monument to the Unknown Soldier and then the two government leaders saluted a gu»»»

The glacier collapse that led to devastating flash floods across the Himalayan region of Nepal and its border with the Chinese autonomous region of Tibet on August 26 was preceded by early warning signs, experts say. But monitoring and emergency alert systems in the region are still insufficient to»»»

Rescue teams on Friday pulled two hydropower workers free from a tunnel blocked by mud and debris during the massive flood that swept through Nepal in late August. Officials believe that hundreds of workers remain trapped in tunnels connected to hydropower projects throughout the remote Himalayan r»»»

US sailors and Marines streamed into the Thai resort city of Pattaya Thursday after a record-breaking nine months at sea. Local police said there had so far been no major incidents connected to the 5,000-strong contingent of US service members, though two sailors were sent back to the ship after a »»»

More than 17,700 government employees will benefit, alongside pensioners and families Sharjah: All Sharjah government employees will receive salary increases, including those already on higher salaries, after the emirate approved a broad package designed to raise the minimum decent living level to »»»

President Putin probably talked about Ukrainian attacks against civilian targets in Russia and beyond by perpetrators without military uniforms, ex-Swedish officer and defense politician Mikael Valtersson told Sputnik comenting on Putin’s remarks at the 2026 Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok. B»»»

Rescuers called it a ‘miracle’ after August 26 glacial collapse killed 1,280 people Kathmandu: Two hydropower workers were pulled alive from a tunnel buried by debris in Nepal on Friday, a rare ray of hope on the tenth day of rescue efforts after catastrophic Himalayan flooding. Rescuers cheered as»»»

The Gulf oil producers have offered to fund storage facilities using their own resources Dubai: The UAE and Saudi Arabia have offered to build oil storage facilities in the Philippines using their own funds, in a move that could strengthen Manila’s ability to respond to fuel supply disruptions. Acc»»»

Iliana Yotova has chosen Bulgarian News Agency (BTA) Director General Kiril Valchev as her running mate for the October 25 presidential election, completing the ticket with which she will seek another term as Bulgaria's president. Yotova announced Valchev's candidacy outside Bulgaria Hall in Sofia,»»»

Giorgia Meloni's hard-right government on Friday becomes the longest-lasting in Italy's postwar history -- a notable record that belies considerable challenges ahead of elections next year. FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney speaks with Nathalie Tocci, Director of the Istituto Affari Internazionali in Rome»»»

Minimal fluctuations in the level of the Danube River were recorded over the past 24 hours in the Bulgarian section of the river, the Executive Agency for Exploration and Maintenance of the Danube River in Ruse reported Friday. A 2-centimeter rise was recorded at the gauging station near Silistra,