WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Oil prices could rise to $150 per barrel if major energy infrastructure amid escalation in the Middle East gets damaged, media reported on Thursday, citing Bank of America analysts. If attacks continue and passage through the Strait of Hormuz gets further restricted, oil pric»»»

The parliamentary transport and communications committee approved at first reading a bill ratifying the Air Services Agreement between the Bulgaria and Mongolia, signed on November 21, 2025, in Sofia. The bill was submitted by the Council of Ministers on August 21, 2026. The document was presented »»»

During a hearing before Parliament's Transport and Communications Committee on Thursday, Transport Minister Georgi Peev said that the Ministry of Transport has not accepted the findings of an economic balance analysis for the concession of Vasil Levski Sofia Airport and has sent dozens of technical»»»

TUNIS, September 10, 2026 (TAP) – A cruise ship carrying around 5,500 tourists docked at the Port of La Goulette on Thursday, with about half of the passengers joining guided tours to Tunis and Sidi Bou Said.Cruise tourism in Tunisia is gaining...»»»

Dorian JonesAnxiety over a looming global food crisis is mounting as Ukraine and Russia intensify their attacks on Black Sea cargo ships, slashing grain exports that feed a quarter of the world. https://p.dw.com/p/5L0PQAdvertisementUkraine and Russia are attacking cargo ships in the Black Sea in a »»»

NEW YORK: The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) held a special session to pay tribute to the memory of HH the late Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. The session was chaired by President of the 81st session of the General Assembly, HE»»»

The Interior Ministry, the State Agency for National Security (SANS) and the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) are carrying out a joint operation to investigate suspected improper spending of NHIF budget funds, the NHIF press office said Thursday. The Deputy Director of the National Police Dire»»»

A massive attack by Yemeni’s Houthis on Saudi Arabia has become the first serious test for the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement – a defense pact between Riyadh, Ankara, and Islamabad established just a month ago. We’re no longer talking about a future security architecture in abstract terms. Rather, a»»»

Damascus, Sept. 10 (SANA) The United States reaffirmed its support for Syria’s reintegration into the global financial system during talks in Damascus between Syrian Finance Minister Mohammed Yisr Barnieh and a U.S. Treasury Department delegation on strengthening financial cooperation between the t»»»

In tonight's edition: aid groups are warning that funding cuts are forcing dozens of health clinics in Sudan to close. Also, an AI and Africa conference has kicked off in South Korea's capital. Finally, we take a look at the Rwanda Space Agency as Paris hosts its very first international space summ»»»

Medium-sized passenger bus collided with another vehicle in Al Sultani area Dubai: Five people were killed and 17 others injured on Thursday when a passenger bus collided with another vehicle on Jordan’s Desert Highway, the Public Security Directorate said. The crash involving a medium-sized passen»»»

The French Football Federation on Thursday pulled its support for Gianni Infantino's bid for re-election as the head of international football body FIFA. Infantino has been under fire from national and regional football institutions for weeks over his handling of a red-card case and his now-abandon»»»

Tehran turns up pressure on Hormuz, betting war costs could hurt Trump before Nov vote Dubai: Donald Trump says the Iran war could end “immediately after” America’s November 3 midterm elections. Tehran appears to have its own reason for watching that date closely. With less than two months until Am»»»

Young UAE achievers shine on prestigious list of top students worldwide Sharjah/Abu Dhabi: Three students from universities in the UAE have been named Global Winners at the 2026 Global Undergraduate Awards (GUA), the world's leading academic awards programme for undergraduate coursework, the organi»»»

Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed will represent UAE President at New Delhi visit On behalf of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, will lead the UAE delegation at the 18th BRICS Summit in»»»

At least five people died and dozens were unaccounted for Thursday after a ferry caught fire off the Philippine island province of Palawan, with 43 passengers and crew rescued so far. Coast guard teams continued search and rescue operations as officials worked to establish what happened. A fire bur»»»

Dubai bets on long-term growth, global connectivity and ATM to rebuild travel momentum Dubai: The emirate is confident of a tourism rebound as the city prepares to host Arabian Travel Market (ATM) next week, with the emirate banking on its long-term strategy, global connectivity and close public-pr»»»

MP Ali Ammar of Hezbollah on Thursday responded to a statement released by the U.S. Embassy in Beirut, lamenting that “day by day, the United States’ blatant interference in Lebanese affairs is intensifying and Lebanon’s sovereignty is crudely violated -- whether through statements from the U.S. Em»»»

More than 200 artists, writers, academics, former ministers and other public figures have joined the Initiative Committee backing Andrey Gyurov for president and Georgi Kandev for vice president. The committee was formally established Thursday at the Toplotsentrala cultural center in Sofia, 45 days»»»

The British Museum on Thursday opened its doors for the first public display of the 1,000-year-old Bayeux Tapestry outside of France. The museum has so far sold a record-breaking 100,000 tickets to see the tapestry, which depicts the Norman conquest of England under William the Conqueror. London's »»»

People’s views of 9/11 and its aftermath have also been shaped by policies later New York: When the planes crashed and the buildings fell on that sunny September morning 25 years ago, the shock waves of dismay and grief went far past downtown New York City, rural western Pennsylvania and just outsi»»»

More than 30% of the HVAC equipment currently in operation in Romania is over 15 years old and, over the coming years, will undergo an extensive process of modernization or replacement. The market is estimated at approximately EUR 3.3 billion, with the commercial and office building segments accoun»»»

The European Central Bank raised interest rates Thursday to cool inflation that is being fed by high oil prices from the Iran war. The decision was supported by a stronger-than-expected economy that suggests businesses can weather the higher borrowing costs. The central bank for the 21 EU member co»»»

Leaders focus on strategic partnership, peace efforts and regional stability Berlin: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and His Excellency Frank-Walter Steinmeier, President of the Federal Republic of Germany, today discussed ways to build on the longstanding ties between»»»

Elite police teams worldwide invited to compete in Dubai from Jan 23-27, 2027 Dubai: Dubai Police has opened registration for the UAE SWAT Challenge 2027, inviting police tactical teams, special intervention units and rapid response forces from around the world to take part in the eighth edition of»»»

BusinessEuropeECB raises interest rates to fight off inflation jumpEmilio Reynoso with AP, AFPThe European Central Bank raised borrowing costs and warned that inflation could remain high for an extended period. Energy markets and geopolitical tensions are still major concerns. https://p.dw.com/p/5M»»»

BELGRADE - Serbian caretaker First Deputy PM and Finance Minister Sinisa Mali said on Thursday Specialised EXPO 2027 Belgrade would completely transform Serbia's perspective and represent an opportunity for the country to show the entire world what it could offer. At a panel held as part of the BEL»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - There are no substantive talks about the possibility of an energy truce with Ukraine right now, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Thursday. "There are no substantive discussions," Peskov told reporters when asked if the Kremlin was currently considering the possibility of c»»»

Excited visitors queue outside British Museum, with some workers donning period costumes London: London’s Bayeux Tapestry exhibition opened Thursday to a British public gripped by “mania” as the medieval artwork depicting the Norman conquest of England goes on display outside France for the first t»»»

The aim of the possible restructuring of Bulgaria's agricultural administration is to streamline the general administration, but not at the expense of specialized units, Agriculture and Food Minister Plamen Abrovski said on Thursday. He made the statement during a tour of wineries in the Melnik, Pe»»»

Doha, Qatar: President of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana HE Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali left Doha on Thursday, after an official visit to the country. His Excellency and the accompanying delegation were seen off at Doha International Airport by Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE»»»

New York, Sept. 10 (SANA) Global shipping is facing an unprecedented convergence of security threats across some of the world’s busiest waterways, with vessels and seafarers increasingly caught up in geopolitical conflicts, a senior International Maritime Organization (IMO) official said Thursday. »»»

The Bulgarian government and representatives of the restaurant industry have clashed over food and service prices, wages and calls for the return of a preferential VAT rate for restaurants. The dispute followed criticism from Deputy Prime Minister Atanas Pekanov, who questioned why prices at Bulgar»»»

RTA conducts 1.6 million inspections, with illegal transport violations falling 57% Dubai: Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) carried out more than 1.6 million inspections across the emirate’s passenger transport sector in the first half of 2026, as authorities stepped up efforts to improv»»»

Washington, Sept. 10 (SANA) U.S. President Donald Trump said he expects the war with Iran to end after November’s midterm elections, even as renewed attacks near the Strait of Hormuz and escalating fighting in Yemen raise concerns over regional security and global energy supplies. Trump told report»»»

Algeria said Thursday it was cutting diplomatic ties with the United Arab Emirates following years of tension, with Algiers accusing Abu Dhabi of interfering in national and regional affairs. "Algeria has decided to cut diplomatic relations with the United Arab Emirates, following the exhaustion of»»»

Doha, Qatar: Assistant Director of the Department of School and Student Affairs at the Ministry of Education and Higher Education Fatima Yousuf Al Obaidli affirmed the pivotal role of teachers in the country's education system, considering the launch of the Student Behavior Management Policy and it»»»

Security and screening procedures air travellers encounter today were built layer by layer Taking a commercial flight from a US airport generally requires a boarding pass to get anywhere near a gate, security screening controlled by the federal government and careful attention to the contents of ca»»»

In this edition, one of the world’s leading campaigners against the increasing influence of Big Tech describes it as “generational injustice against children”. Baroness Beeban Kidron abandoned her thirty-year career as a world-renowned filmmaker, to challenge Big Tech, though she says it’s not nece»»»

Israeli strikes targeted Thursday Nabatieh al-Fawqa, al-Mansouri and the region between Zebqine and Shihine. Overnight into Thursday, artillery shelled Zawtar al-Sharqiyeh, Wadi al-Hujair, and Wadi Slouqi, and Israeli forces detonated houses and infrastructure in al-Mansouri, Mays al-Jabal, Bani Ha»»»

Damascus, Sept. 10 (SANA) Fallout from the U.S.-Israeli-Iranian war is disrupting global aluminum supplies, cutting production in the Gulf and pushing prices higher as concerns grow over tightening supplies of the metal widely used in transport, construction, packaging and power infrastructure. Emi»»»

PARIS - Serbia is seeking deeper involvement in the European space ecosystem and wants to have its place in that sector, Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said on Thursday at the International Space Summit in Paris. "Space does not belong only to large countries, nor are the largest states the onl»»»

DOHA: The Real Estate Regulatory Authority (Aqarat) has unveiled the new identity of the Qatar Real Estate Forum 2026 as preparations are completed for the fourth edition of the event, held under the patronage of Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin »»»

Arab Finance: Gulf investments in Egypt remain long-term and are continuing, supported by confidence in the country’s growth prospects and resilience to regional developments, Tarek El Shazly, CEO of Gulf Egypt for Hotels and Tourism, said. Speaking at the Cityscape 2026 summit, El Shazly noted tha»»»

According to internal sources, Péter Szijjártó was never particularly fond of career diplomats — some say because he himself was a political appointee, installed without any diplomatic training. Rather than the slow, convoluted machinery of traditional diplomacy, he preferred direct, results-driven»»»

Oslo: Norway's capital Oslo said Thursday it had banned smart glasses in schools, saying the move was aimed at preventing children becoming "extras in Meta's data collection". The ban applies throughout the entire school day and at all levels of education, the municipality said in a statement. "We »»»

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Tougher trafficking penalties come with expanded treatment options for drug dependency Oman’s new anti-narcotics law introduced the death penalty for drug smuggling in aggravated cases and fines of up to OMR60,000 for trafficking-related offences, while expanding treatment and rehabilitation option»»»

Bulgaria can be proud of its achievements in the space sector, as every nation must contribute to the development of the European space ecosystem, Prime Minister Rumen Radev told journalists in Paris on Thursday. The Prime Minister is visiting Paris at the invitation of President Emmanuel Macron to»»»

Bin Touq says Madhya Pradesh offers opportunities for UAE companies in key sectors Dubai: The UAE and India are seeking to deepen investment and business ties in sectors including the new economy, tourism, entrepreneurship, food industries, agriculture and logistics as their strategic economic part»»»