The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) and the Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (CBUAE) renewed the currency swap agreement between the UAE Dirham (AED) and the Egyptian Pound (EGP), during a signing ceremony held at the CBUAE headquarters on Tuesday, September 29, 2026. The swap agreement has a n»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) Director Sergei Naryshkin on Wednesday described his contacts with the leadership of the CIA as good. "They are good," Naryshkin said in a comment to Russian media.CIA Director John Ratcliffe visited Moscow on August 25. Kremlin spokesma»»»

Damascus, Sept. 30 (SANA) The price of 21-karat gold in the Syrian market rose by SYP 50 per gram Wednesday from the previous day, according to a bulletin issued by the General Authority for Precious Metals Management. The authority set the selling price of 21-karat gold at SYP 16,300 ($133.61) per»»»

From September 30 to October 1, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic, Jeenbek Kulubaev, will pay a reciprocal official visit to the Republic of Ghana at the invitation of Ghana’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa. The visit will include »»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah denies claims by Syrian Interior Ministry linking the Lebanese resistance group to alleged cell dismantled in Yarmouk Basin: Meda»»»

U.S.-sponsored negotiations between Lebanon and Israel are expected to resume in Tampa, Florida, ahead of the upcoming Israeli elections, a local media report said. The report published Wednesday on MTV claimed that the new round of talks is tentatively scheduled for October 20. "Discussions in Tam»»»

BELGRADE - The Serbian dinar's official median exchange rate against the euro is 117.5167 dinars for one euro on Wednesday, which is a slight change relative to Tuesday, the National Bank of Serbia said. The dinar is down by 0.1 pct against the euro m-o-m, down by 0.3 pct y-o-y and down by 0.2 pct »»»

From passive anti-drone shields to modular bomb shelters, the INNOPROM exhibit spotlights the Pautina system, mobile electrical substations and KUB-M civil defense shelters, the state corporation says. Pautina complex:Type: modular passive physical protection system Designed for: shielding faciliti»»»

Romanian households continued to accumulate financial assets in 2025, but inflation and losses on securities significantly weakened the result, according to the Allianz Global Wealth Report 2026. Gross financial assets held by Romanian households rose by 5.4% to EUR 268.6 billion, down sharply from»»»

At European level, 48% of the banks included in the study focus their AI investments on operational efficiency or staff productivity, whilst 30% cite customer experience or fraud prevention as the main driver of investment. The area in which the technology is applied influences the results achieved»»»

The total area of Kyrgyzstan’s state forest fund is 2.54 million hectares, of which 799,500 hectares are covered by forest, the Ministry of Natural Resources reports. Forest protection, conservation and management in the country are carried out by 40 forestry enterprises, one forest-hunting enterpr»»»

It is planned to import high-quality strawberry planting material from California to Kyrgyzstan. Cooperation in this area was discussed during a working visit by Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Minister of Agriculture Erlist Akunbekov to California. During the visit, he toured the F»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli force advances towards the western outskirts of Mais Al-Jabal, occupation soldiers torch properties in the area: Al-Manar reporter »»»

Hundreds of New York meetings expanded UAE partnerships and strengthened global presence Dubai: Dr Anwar Mohammed Gargash, Diplomatic Adviser to the UAE President, has praised Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan for leading an intensive diplomatic and economic drive during the UN General Assembly i»»»

Prime Minister Nawaf Salam has told U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio in their Monday meeting in Washington that the implementation of the framework agreement with Israel should be "reciprocal." Salam told MTV that disarming Hezbollah is "a Lebanese demand above all else". He said he told Rubio "»»»

The Constitutional Court (CC) on Wednesday rejected a challenge to amendments giving Parliament the power to elect and dismiss the chair of the State Agency for National Security (SANS), the Court’s press office said on Wednesday. The case was initiated at the request of 59 MPs from the 51st Nation»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian armed forces have liberated the settlement of Shabelnoye in the Kharkov region, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Wednesday. "During decisive offensive operations within the encirclement, the settlement of Shabelnoye in the Kharkov region has been liberated," the m»»»

Iran’s meme followed Abbas Araghchi’s meeting with UN chief Antonio Guterres Iran has used a popular Bollywood character to take a swipe at the United Nations, with the Iranian Embassy in India sharing a meme comparing the world body to two very different fictional characters. The embassy posted th»»»

Withdrawal celebrated by Iran-backed groups, but concerns raised among some other Iraqis Baghdad: The US military announced on Wednesday that it has completed the withdrawal of its troops from Iraq, ending a 12-year mission to fight the Daesh (Islamic State) group. The last US troops left the last »»»

A 26-year-old man suspected of distributing synthetic drugs through stashes has been detained in Bishkek, the Main Internal Affairs Department of the capital reports. According to police, officers received information about drug trafficking in Pervomaisky district. During an operation, a man identi»»»

A US-led coalition deployed in Iraq more than a decade ago to fight jihadists concluded its mission on Wednesday, a move celebrated by the country’s leaders, but which some fear will embolden pro-Iran armed factions. Coalition troops deployed to Iraq and Syria in 2014 to fight the Daesh group, whic»»»

Doha, Qatar: Strong winds are expected to affect some areas of Qatar, with high waves forecast in offshore waters, according to the Qatar Meteorology Department. In a social media post, the department said northern offshore areas are expected to experience waves ranging from 5 to 9 feet from this e»»»

Manama: The State of Qatar, represented by the Administrative Control and Transparency Authority, participated in the 12th meeting of the Anti-Corruption Ministerial Committee of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, held in the Kingdom of Bahrain. President of the Administrative Control an»»»

An official familiar with the talks confirmed to Reuters that Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and his team met with Qatari mediators in Doha yesterday evening. According to the official, Araghchi received the US response to the “seven-day proposal” while in Doha and will discuss it in Tehra»»»

ASG & Partners partnership strengthens cross-border advisory capabilities globally Dubai: Water & Shark, a global advisory firm serving sovereign institutions, royal families, ultra-high-net-worth individuals, family offices, and multinational enterprises across more than 12 countries, today announ»»»

Damascus, Sept. 30 (SANA) Director of the Expatriates and Refugees Affairs Department at the Foreign Ministry Nahla Othman denied reports that Germany plans to deport large numbers of Syrian refugees, saying talks with Berlin are underway on possible changes to residence status for Syrians who have»»»

The Ministry of Education of Kyrgyzstan, with support from the UN World Food Programme (WFP), has launched a hot meal programme in 35 more schools, 16 kindergartens and 12 vocational technical lyceums across the country. The expansion of the programme was made possible through WFP support for renov»»»

Authorities expand radiation monitoring from workplaces to drinking water and homes Abu Dhabi: Around 27,000 workers exposed to radiation as part of their jobs are covered by a UAE national registry that tracks their radiation exposure and helps authorities identify unusual levels. The National Dos»»»

One took the train while the other drove. The train arrived about four minutes earlier. Abu Dhabi: Same start point. Same end destination. Two ways to get there. Two friends set out from Dubai to Abu Dhabi to put Etihad Rail's new passenger service to the test. Dmitrii Mednikov took the car, and hi»»»

October rates reflect global oil shock, but UAE petrol remains below many major markets Dubai: UAE residents filling a typical 60-litre fuel tank will pay up to Dh124.80 more than they did in February, after October fuel prices rose sharply as elevated international energy costs fed through to the »»»

US forces are withdrawing from their remaining bases in Iraq on Wednesday, completing a pullout agreed under former president Joe Biden as fears grow over the security vacuum it could leave. Iraqi officials and analysts warn the departure could embolden Iran-backed militias and give Islamic State g»»»

Continue the Change (CC) called on Wednesday for stronger action against drug dealing affecting children. MP Marin Tihomirov presented the parliamentary group’s proposals in a declaration read from the parliamentary rostrum. Tihomirov cited official figures showing 1,626 registered cases of acute i»»»

Doha, Qatar: A delegation from the Public Works Authority ‘Ashghal’ headed by the President of the Authority HE Eng. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Al-Meer and with the participation of a number of senior officials from the Authority, concluded an official visit to the Republic of Singapore. The visit is a»»»

The U.S. military announced on Wednesday that it has completed the withdrawal of its troops from Iraq, ending a 12-year mission to fight the Islamic State group. The last U.S. troops left the last air base where they had been present in northern Iraq under an agreement between Baghdad and Washingto»»»

Tunis, Sept. 30 (TAP)- The remains of Leïla Ben Salem will be repatriated on Wednesday on board a Tunisair flight, Tunisia's embassy in Canada said on Tuesday evening, following the completion of administrative and legal formalities and with the...»»»

The survey will track digital revenues, technology use and Abu Dhabi’s economic growth Statistics Centre – Abu Dhabi (SCAD) has launched the Digital Economy Survey to strengthen the measurement of digital economic activities and provide a clearer picture of the contribution of technology, artificia»»»

The agreement covers the return of religious and historical artifacts taken to Bulgaria during World War I, while Greece will hand over remains identified as those of the medieval Bulgarian ruler. Bulgaria and Greece have signed a memorandum of understanding providing for the transfer of historical»»»

A FlyDubai aircraft signaled an emergency and, after some time, made an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia. The initial version, which was reported by many media outlets, was that the incident might have been a hijacking or seizure of the aircraft, but this version was ruled out after the landing. A»»»

Iranian authorities said on Wednesday they received the formal U.S. response to their proposal to end the Middle East war, state media reported, days after U.S. President Donald Trump rejected the plan. "At today's cabinet meeting, the American side's proposal was presented to President Masoud Peze»»»

The approach is straightforward — swap out some metal components for high-temperature polymer composites, then add homegrown electronic fuel injection. Key features:Hybrid construction uses injection molding and printing for less-loaded parts, while highly loaded components remain metalDevelopers s»»»

Sea-air surveillance leads to hot pursuit west of Lakshadweep Dubai: An Iranian boat carrying more than Rs30 billion ($338 million/more than Dh1.2 billion) worth of heroin and methamphetamine has been intercepted in the Arabian Sea, with five Pakistani nationals detained in what Indian authorities »»»

Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan Adylbek Kasymaliev met with Russia’s Commissioner for Human Rights Yana Lantratova, the Cabinet’s press service reported. The sides discussed the rights and interests of Kyrgyz citizens living and working in Russia, as well as migration and social »»»

Europe is facing more immediate cyber threats, but whether its member states are prepared to deal with it collectively is becoming a question harder to answer. Even as drone threats, such as Russia’s bomb plot at the Leipzig-Halle airport in Germany in August, dominated European headlines in Septem»»»

Flydubai has confirmed reports that a fight broke out between pilots aboard a flight from the United Arab Emirates to Israel. The aircraft’s security system was activated, prompting a number of media outlets to initially report that the plane may have been hijacked. The aircraft made an emergency l»»»

Bulgaria is moving toward a tourism model focused on quality rather than low prices, Tourism Minister Ilin Dimitrov said, citing positive signals from several important markets. Dimitrov pointed to a sharp increase in interest from Poland, expectations that Germany will add about 150,000 airline se»»»

The country must exit the EU’s excessive deficit procedure by 2030 to meet its eurozone target, Finance Minister Alexandru Nazare says Romania plans to join the eurozone by 2035, but achieving this goal will require the country to leave the European Union’s excessive deficit procedure no later than»»»

Iotova–Valchev ticket leads with 41.4%, while more than one in five voters remain undecided The first Market LINKS poll ahead of Bulgaria’s presidential election on October 25 shows a clear lead for the ticket of Iliana Iotova and Kiril Valchev, while a significant share of voters have yet to decid»»»

MANAMA: The State of Qatar, represented by the Administrative Control and Transparency Authority, participated in the 12th meeting of the Anti-Corruption Ministerial Committee of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, held in the Kingdom of Bahrain. President of the Administrative Control an»»»

Vazrazhdane MP Angel Yanchev called for Minister of Culture Evtim Miloshev's immediate resignation over the renovation of the Monument to Freedom on Shipka Peak in a parliamentary declaration. He said Miloshev was directly responsible for the renovation. Yanchev said Prime Minister Rumen Radev's go»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Lebanese Army soldier among 4 people injured in Israeli drone strike that targeted Nabatieh Al-Fawqah: Al-Manar reporter in southern Lebano»»»