Dubai, Sept. 15 (SANA) UAE Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum said relations between the UAE and Syria are based on friendship, brotherhood and mutual appreciation, following his meeting with President Ahmad al-Sharaa in Dubai. In a post on the X»»»

BELGRADE - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic met on Tuesday in Belgrade with the European External Action Service's Deputy Managing Director for Western Europe Emanuele Giaufret to discuss Serbia-EU relations and the Belgrade-Pristina dialogue. "A good discussion with Emanuele Giaufret about Serbi»»»

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - A conflict involving the Shiite military-political movement Ansar Allah (Houthis) puts the United States at a disadvantage in all cases, Western media reported on Tuesday. Axios reported last week that US President Donald Trump had rejected requests from Saudi Crown Prince Mo»»»

TEHRAN (Sputnik) - The BRICS countries agreed last week to allow Iran to join the New Development Bank as a new member, Iranian government spokesperson Fatemeh Mohajerani said on Tuesday. "During his visit to India, the president [of Iran, Masoud Pezeshkian] took part in BRICS-related meetings, dur»»»

Bulgarian President Iliana Iotova stressed the importance of compromise, unity and peace during a meeting with members of Ruse’s Youth Parliament on Tuesday. At the International Youth Centre, pupils presented their activities and initiatives and discussed young people’s prospects and participation»»»

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman arrived in Cairo on Tuesday ahead of meetings with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, Egyptian state-linked media said, as the kingdom reels from strikes by Yemen's Houthis. The Saudi de facto ruler "arrived in Egypt on an official visit", reported Al-Qa»»»

The US has for the first time acknowledged that it has weapons in space amid ongoing tensions with Russia and China. US Secretary of the Air Force Troy Meink revealed the deployment on Monday during the opening of the Air & Space Forces Association’s 2026 Air, Space & Cyber Conference at National H»»»

A monument to Prince Alexander I of Battenberg (1857-1893) was unveiled in the square of the same name in Ruse on Tuesday. The bust to the Prince, who ruled Bulgaria from 1879 to 1886, was unveiled by President Iliana Iotova and Ruse Mayor Pencho Milkov. Bulgarian President Iliana Yotova and Ruse M»»»

The IFS officer drew attention after appearing with Modi, Putin and Xi at the BRICS Summit A photograph of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping at the 2026 BRICS Summit has become one of the most widely shared images from the mee»»»

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi will travel to Beijing on Wednesday for an official visit, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei announced. According to Baqaei, FM Araghchi will hold talks and exchange views with his Chinese counterpart during the visit on bilateral relations, a»»»

Construction and major renovations of 81 schools in Kyrgyzstan were completed ahead of the 2026–2027 academic year, the press service of the Ministry of Construction said. Of these, 40 schools were built from scratch, while 41 educational institutions underwent major renovations. The completed proj»»»

RAK ties up with Emirates as it courts international travellers back to the emirate Dubai: There is a particular confidence to Ras Al Khaimah right now. The past six months could easily have forced a tourism destination into defensive mode. Instead, the emirate leaned into what it knew it could del»»»

Saudi Arabia vowed on Tuesday to respond "firmly" to attacks by Yemen's Houthis, after the Iran-backed fighters wounded 13 people in the kingdom in an assault using ballistic missiles and drones. The Houthis have been engaged in renewed fighting with Saudi-backed government forces since Yemen's civ»»»

New plans include 350MW solar expansion and a 100MW round-the-clock project Dubai: Masdar is looking to expand its renewable energy footprint in Azerbaijan with a larger solar project, battery storage and a new round-the-clock power development, while a separate 315MW solar project has reached fina»»»

Vice President voices optimism over Syria’s future after meeting Al Sharaa Dubai: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, welcomed Syrian President Ahmed Al Sharaa on Tuesday as a guest of the Arab Media Summit in Dubai, e»»»

YEKATERINBURG (Sputnik) - Russia is actively negotiating with China to launch cross-border routes for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), with a pilot project planned for Blagoveshchensk, Dmitry Yadrov, the head of the Federal Air Transport Agency (Rosaviatsiya), told Sputnik. In early September, Russ»»»

EU leaders have called for a stronger presence in the Arctic as NATO expands its military activities in the region, citing what they describe as a growing security threat from Russia. Moscow has repeatedly dismissed such accusations, saying that NATO is undermining traditional regional cooperation »»»

Hungary’s parliament has elected five new members of the Constitutional Court in a secret ballot, replacing judges whose mandates have ended or are due to expire following recent constitutional changes. New members join the court following constitutional changes and a major reshuffle The new judges»»»

Diverse source markets, connectivity, accessibility will underpin the next phase of growth Dubai: Dubai’s tourism sector is no longer talking about recovery. The focus has shifted firmly towards sustained growth, with the emirate continuing to build on its diverse international visitor base, strong»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Outer space must be free from the deployment of any weapons, Russia will continue to promote this position and expects broad international consolidation on this issue, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Tuesday. On Space DemilitarizationOn Monday, US Secretary of the Air For»»»

24-year-old former Rutgers students died after ending up on tracks at Manhattan station Dubai: An Indian-origin woman and her Nepali-American friend were killed by an oncoming subway train in New York after one apparently went onto the tracks and the other tried to help, according to US media repor»»»

Washington, United States: US President Donald Trump on Monday dismissed fears that artificial intelligence could wipe out humanity, repeatedly calling them a hoax and rejecting global calls to put guardrails around the fast-moving technology. "I am the Hoax Buster, and I'm right now breaking anoth»»»

Paris, France: Nairobi will host the 2029 world outdoor athletics championships, beating off competition from London, Munich and Rome to become the first African hosts, World Athletics announced Tuesday. The 2031 championships will be held in Munich, track and field's governing body said after a co»»»

The Bulgarian government is proposing a broad overhaul of the country’s defense and military command structure, including changes to wartime leadership, the creation of a new Military Council and a new deputy position within the Defense Ministry. The changes are contained in a 56-section draft bill»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent: Israeli aircraft carry out strikes near the Industrial Area in the Gaza Strip 15-09-2026 12:48 PM Latest News Urgen»»»

Dubai, Sept. 15 (SANA) President Ahmad al-Sharaa said Syria is entering a new phase focused on rebuilding state institutions, strengthening economic growth and restoring its regional and international role, during a dialogue titled “Syria of the Future” at the 2026 Arab Media Summit in Dubai. Presi»»»

BELGRADE - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said on Tuesday the Day of Serbian Unity, Freedom and the National Flag, marked on September 15, was reminiscent of the strength that had always lain in the nation's togetherness. "The Day of Serbian Unity, Freedom and the National Flag reminds us of th»»»

Iran rejects US talks as attacks intensify and Brent crude stays above $108 Dubai: Traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has fallen to just four commodity vessels a day as attacks intensify around the strategic waterway and Iran rules out negotiations with the United States, raising the stakes in a »»»

Members of the European Parliament and the National Assembly opened a discussion on Tuesday in Sofia focused on the current state and future of Bulgaria within the framework of the European Citizens' Initiative (ECI). The event was organized by the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC)’s EC»»»

BELGRADE - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic announced on Monday evening he would resign from his post on September 27. "Let me inform you - on September 27, I will resign as president. I will address the people that evening to thank them for the support. I have been president of the Republic for »»»

Deal links Caspian gas assets with a 3,500km network serving regional and European markets Dubai: XRG has completed its acquisition of an equity stake in Southern Gas Corridor CJSC from Azerbaijan’s Ministry of Economy, adding a major export network to its growing portfolio of gas assets across the»»»

Workshops, panels and counselling guide families on study and scholarship choices Students choosing universities today are looking beyond degree titles. They are weighing specialist skills, global exposure, technology and career pathways as higher education expands into new disciplines and responds»»»

Dubai entrepreneur’s women-only app turns ‘sometime’ chats into real-life hangouts Dubai: Mercy Joyce, 29, has lived in Dubai since 2020, and like most newcomers to the city, she joined every women's Facebook group and community chat she could find. The plans were always the same story - enthusiast»»»

President of the Government of Republika Srpska Savo Minić wished for the Serbian tricolour to fly proudly today as a symbol of freedom that was dearly won. “May our tricolour fly proudly today, as a symbol of the freedom we paid dearly for, the unity we preserve and the future we are building. Lon»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Palestinian Prisoners’ Club: Israeli occupation turning West Bank arrest and raid operations into killing field and extrajudicial execution»»»

UAE travellers can use Jaywan online and in stores, with special fares also available Dubai: UAE travellers will be able to use Jaywan cards to pay for Emirates flights from September 16, giving customers another local payment option when booking online or at the airline’s retail stores. Get update»»»

Washington, United States: A US federal judge on Monday postponed implementation of a Trump administration policy that would impose stricter limits on how long foreign students and journalists can study or work in the United States. The preliminary injunction from District Judge Dennis Saylor came »»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe MP Ali Ammar during the government accountability session: The resistance will remain, so long as even an inch of our Lebanese land remains»»»

Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council Major General Mohsen Rezaei said Iran will not enter negotiations with the United States until Tehran’s conditions are met, dismissing mixed signals from US President Donald Trump. “Don’t get distracted by the U.S. president’s mixed signals—from»»»

September 15 is a date that transcends time, one that is never forgotten, President Iliana Iotova said as she officially opened the new school year at Hristo Botev High School in Ruse. "There is no Bulgarian soul or heart that does not carry September 15 deep within. Each of us remembers our first »»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent reports Israeli drone activity over Beirut’s Dahiyeh 15-09-2026 10:57 AM Latest News Urgent News Al-Manar correspond»»»

The US military faces shortages of key munitions due to the Iran war and industrial "bottlenecks" to rebuild stockpiles, a Pentagon watchdog warned in a report published on Monday, contradicting US President Donald Trump's assurances that ammunition supplies are "virtually unlimited". The US Defens»»»

Parliament Chair Mihaela Dotsova Tuesday attended the opening of the new school year at the Hristo Smirnenski Primary School in Berkovitsa, where she studied through seventh grade. In her remarks at the celebration, she said September 15 is like a national holiday for Bulgarians because it marks th»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani sent on Tuesday a cable of congratulations to President of the Republic of Costa Rica HE Laura Fernandez Delgado on the anniversary of her country's Independence Day.»»»

In tonight's edition, Nigeria's Dangote refinery opens itself to public ownership with plans to raise 1.6 billion dollars from retail investors across the continent. Also, President Felix Tshisekedi calls on the National Service to clean up the streets of Kinshasa. And with a month a»»»

Washington, Sept. 15 (SANA) Oil prices settled about 1% higher on Monday as fresh attacks on energy infrastructure in Saudi Arabia and incidents involving vessels in the Middle East raised concerns over potential disruptions to global supplies. Brent and U.S. crude futures initially surged nearly 5»»»

Vienna, Sept. 15 (SANA) International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi said Monday that “historic” progress had been achieved in Syria regarding safeguards issues, saying the development followed Syria’s cooperation and transparency, alongside the efforts of the ag»»»

Lampsar, Senegal: Half smiling through crinkled eyes, Moussa Ndiaye, in his long tunic and skull cap, watched a combine harvest his northern Senegal rice paddy, where he expects a good haul, but not just of grain. His field is part of a study which aims to fight one of the world's major parasitic d»»»

DOHA: His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani sent a cable of congratulations to President of the Republic of Costa Rica HE Laura Fernandez Delgado, on the anniversary of her country's Independence Day.»»»

Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil sued Columbia University on Monday, alleging it failed to address harassment against him and other members of a pro-Palestinian campus group and retaliated against them when they reported it. The university's "deliberate indifference" led to the doxing of multipl»»»