The deadly collapse of a multistory building in Gaza has drawn new attention to the hardships facing Palestinians there nearly a year after a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas promised to kickstart reconstruction. But as talks faltered, plans for rebuilding stalled. Israel bars entry of almost all»»»

It's been a week since Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels stormed down the Red Sea coast, extending their reach to a key maritime chokepoint and threatening Saudi Arabia's oil exports. The Houthis' biggest land grab in years reignited Yemen's 12-year civil war and pushed up global fuel prices. It al»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe From Archive: Ayatollah Sayyed Mojataba Khamenei Visits Pager Attacks Victims 18-09-2026 15:19 PM Ayatollah Sayyed Mojtaba Khamenei visitin»»»

E-commerce and B2B model connects Korean cosmetics to UAE’s diverse market UAE-based Bellavest is developing a business model connecting South Korean cosmetics brands and manufacturers with consumers and businesses in the UAE, with the wider GCC and India forming part of its broader market strategy»»»

Victims were suspects’ mother, two sisters and two brothers, whose bodies found in well Dubai: Two brothers have been arrested after five members of their family, including their mother, two sisters and two brothers, were found dead in a deep well in Tehran, with reports citing financial disputes a»»»

The US has made major progress in negotiations to establish a military base in Poland, President Donald Trump has announced. His remarks came as Russia warned that it would retaliate if the territory of Poland or the Baltic states were used for a NATO attack against the country. Poland, which borde»»»

The Council of Ministers hosted a press conference dedicated to corruption in Bulgaria. Several key figures from the cabinet spoke at the event on Friday. Prime Minister Rumen Radev reported that as part of a comprehensive anti-corruption drive, high-profile and potentially flawed public procuremen»»»

Democratic Bulgaria Co-chair and MP Ivaylo Mirchev said Friday that the Security Council at the Council of Ministers had been called to prevent a Consultative Council for National Security (CCNS) meeting with the President. He said the threats facing Bulgaria were clear and had already been identif»»»

Networking, expert insights and flexible study options for career-focused professionals For graduates and professionals ready for their next career step, advanced degrees and specialised qualifications can build the skills to progress, switch fields or take on leadership roles. Gulf News LevelUP br»»»

A severe contraction in foreign direct investment (FDI) and persistent high debt financing costs are exposing the fragility of Romania’s economic growth model, even as sovereign rating agencies maintain the country’s investment-grade floor. By Ovidiu Poșircă Official data from the National Bank of »»»

HUTA, Ukraine - Speaking at a Carpathian Initiative summit in Ukraine, Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said on Friday he believed expanding the relations with countries in the wider Carpathian region would "mean a lot to Serbia." "It is a very important initiative for us, because we were always »»»

Russia has opened accreditation for journalists covering the 3rd Russia–Africa Summit and Economic and Humanitarian Forum, as well as the 8th Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) Summit. The Russia–Africa events will bring together government officials, business leaders, and representatives from Af»»»

New York man says he showered and wore a new shirt before being dismissed A New York man’s first day at a new job lasted just 2.5 hours after he was told he was being dismissed over alleged “hygiene issues” — a reason he strongly disputes. Chris Smalls, a Manhattan resident, said he had been unempl»»»

Patients are travelling to Dubai for gene therapies unavailable in home markets Dubai: Dubai is emerging as a medical value tourism destination for patients with rare and complex diseases, with international families travelling to the emirate not simply for healthcare, but because specialised exper»»»

Bulgaria will decide whether to join the Council of Europe Convention establishing an International Claims Commission for Ukraine for compensation from Russia once the financial and institutional implications of membership are clear, Foreign Minister Velislava Petrova-Chamova said during question t»»»

Speaking to journalists at the Council of Ministers on Friday, Defence Minister Dimitar Stoyanov and Interior Minister Ivan Demerdzhiev said that the government has acknowledged a shortage of anti-drone systems and the need for additional funding to purchase them. Measures are also being taken, the»»»

Bulgarian Chief of Defence Admiral Emil Eftimov will attend the annual conference of the NATO Military Committee, which will be held in Copenhagen, Denmark, from September 18 to 20, the Defence Ministry said on Friday. The forum traditionally brings together the chiefs of defence of NATO member sta»»»

Starting at 8 p.m on Friday, a section of Auezov Street in Bishkek—stretching from Chui Avenue to Sagymbai Manaschi Street—will be closed to traffic. The City Hall announced. The contractor will completely replace the road surface at its own expense as part of warranty obligations. According to pre»»»

Israeli forces on Friday seized control of a position established by the Lebanese Army on the outskirts of the southern town of Deir Mimas following the withdrawal of the Lebanese troops, Al-Jadeed TV said. The Israeli army had earlier hurled six stun grenades at the entrance of Deir Mimas, demandi»»»

The Sofia City Prosecutor’s Office has charged former environment minister Borislav Sandov with abuse of office for assigning control powers to a non-governmental conservation group in the Petrohan case, the Prosecutor’s Office said. On February 8, 2022, according to the evidence gathered, he excee»»»

Officer stepped in after vehicle carrying several families broke down An Abu Dhabi Police officer has been honoured after stepping in to help a group of families whose bus broke down while they were travelling to the Ghuwaifat border crossing. First Policeman Ali Abdulhadi Al Hajri was recognised b»»»

The number of migrants arriving in Europe by sea has fallen sharply, but the number of people dying or going missing continues to rise, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) reported. Since the beginning of 2026, around 60,000 migrants and refugees have arrived in Europe by sea, 39 per»»»

Court rejects worker’s denial saying a final criminal judgment had established the assault Abu Dhabi: A domestic worker has been ordered to pay Dh10,000 in compensation to a mother after assaulting her three-year-old child, leaving scratches on his chest and beneath his jaw. The ruling by the Abu D»»»

Manila: The Philippine Coast Guard said on Friday it confiscated 12.5 tonnes of ammonium nitrate and 130 cases of dynamite aboard a vessel sitting at port in Palawan province. The explosive substances were found on Sunday alongside materials used in detonations inside two trucks on a ferry that car»»»

Food SecurityIndiaIndia: Are food safety rules too much to swallow?Murali Krishnan in New DelhiRecent raids at India's luxury hotels and a wider crackdown on its food companies have renewed the debate about food safety standards and their enforcement in the country. https://p.dw.com/p/5MpssConsumer»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian Foreign Ministry said on Friday that it had summoned UK Charge d'Affaires in Moscow Danae Dholakia. “On September 18, UK Charge d'Affaires in Russia Danae Dholakia was summoned to the Russian Foreign Ministry," the ministry said in a statement. The ministry has lodged»»»

BEIJING (Sputnik) - Right-wing forces in Japan are using artificial intelligence technologies to filter historical archives, seeking to whitewash responsibility for war crimes and distort historical truth, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun said on Friday. There is a growing trend to den»»»

A bomb attack at a mosque in Pakistan’s restive north-west has killed at least 15 people, with more than 50 reported injured as they gathered for Friday prayers. An explosive-laden car was rammed into the entrance of a mosque at a police headquarters in Kohat, in the province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa »»»

Wizz Air is set to return in October, while several major carriers remain suspended Dubai: When will international airlines return to the UAE? After months of suspensions and restrictions linked to the US-Iran war, carriers are gradually rebuilding their schedules — but the return is staggered, wit»»»

Romania’s political parties have begun negotiations over a new government after Siegfried Mureșan’s nomination for prime minister, with fiscal policy, public-sector reform and the country’s economic direction emerging as central points of contention. Mureșan appeared on Friday alongside PNL leader »»»

Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu said on Thursday that France will cut public spending by €54 billion next year to reduce the country's deficit. The announcement comes seven months ahead of the country's presidential election, and the government is wary of a new wave of demonstrations wit»»»

Techmart World expands reach after a two-month Swiss Military power bank rollout Dubai: Techmart brings the future of battery technology to the Middle East with solid-state batteries. Solid-state battery technology, widely seen as one of the next advances in energy storage, is beginning to reach ev»»»

A tanker was struck in the Strait of Hormuz on Friday, causing a fire that was extinguished, according to the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO). "The CSO of a vessel has reported a tanker being hit by an unknown projectile, causing a fire onboard which has since been extinguished," t»»»

Hundreds of thousands of Iranians rallied Friday in a government-organized show of defiance after months of war, pledging their readiness to take up arms in the biggest such demonstration since the United States and Israel attacked in February. Iran's government has sought to rally the people and s»»»

Nature and EnvironmentGermanyAre electric cars really bad for the environment?Martin KueblerSome German politicians are calling for a delay to the EU plan to phase out gas-powered vehicles, saying cars must be judged on the entire carbon footprint. But the full picture still says EVs are more clima»»»

BusinessGermanyGermany's electric car boom cuts fuel tax revenueAstrid Prange de OliveiraThe rapid shift to electric vehicles in Germany is cutting fuel tax revenue. As EV sales surge, policymakers face growing pressure to find new ways to fund roads and transportation infrastructure. https://p.dw.»»»

Nov. 3 election includes votes for governor and state legislature in most states Henrico: In-person voting for this year’s midterm elections begins Friday, ushering in the final six weeks for Americans to decide who they trust to lead Congress through a cost-of-living crisis, a prolonged war in Ira»»»

Interior Minister Ivan Demerdzhiev said investigators had uncovered links between companies that won almost all of Bulgaria's public procurement contracts for highway guardrails and expenses related to 36 flights taken by MP and political party leader Delyan Peevski. Demerdzhiev made the allegation»»»

GERB and the We Continue the Change (PP) party have criticized the government's newly announced measures to ease the impact of high fuel prices, arguing that the package will not reduce inflation and could instead add to price pressures. GERB-SDS MPs Temenuzhka Petkova, Aleksandar Ivanov and Vladis»»»

Prime Minister Rumen Radev said the government is working to dismantle Bulgaria’s oligarchic model and conduct a comprehensive fight against corruption, stressing that the executive branch cannot deliver justice but must gather admissible evidence for the judiciary. “This is the first, but not the »»»

Recognition marks a milestone as Bloomfields expands across the UAE holiday homes sector Bloomfields Holiday Homes has been recognised as Dubai’s Leading Short-Term Rental Management Company 2026 at the 33rd World Travel Awards ceremony held in Dubai, marking a significant milestone for the UAE-bas»»»

BREAKING NEWSHoward Buffett takes the chair while Greg Abel remains Berkshire chief executive Dubai: Warren Buffett has stepped down as chairman of Berkshire Hathaway after 56 years, completing a leadership transition at the company he has led for more than half a century. Berkshire said on Friday,»»»

Heated argument between two passengers escalates into a physical fight inside the cabin Dhaka: A fight broke out between two passengers aboard a Biman Bangladesh Airlines flight after a heated argument escalated into a physical confrontation inside the aircraft cabin. Video circulating widely on so»»»

Six red flags, smarter passwords and simple checks to stop scams before they start Cybercrime does not need to be sophisticated to work anymore, it just needs to catch you at an emotional moment. This was the core message from Prof. Dr. Shankar Karuppayah's cybersecurity researcher and Deputy Direc»»»

Gargash recalls years of learning from Sheikh Mohammed’s wisdom and drive to achieve Dubai: Dr. Anwar Gargash, Diplomatic Adviser to the UAE President, paid a personal tribute to His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai after receiving a »»»

NAGOYA: Qatar's women's volleyball team concluded their campaign in the group stage of the 20th Asian Games 'Aichi-Nagoya 2026' with a 3-0 defeat to Hong Kong on Thursday, in the third and final round of Group D. Hong Kong secured victory in all three sets, winning 25-9, 25-8 and 25-12 in a match t»»»

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President blames TTP-linked militants as Kohat police complex rocked by explosion Kohat: An explosion at a historic police headquarters in northern Pakistan on Friday killed at least eight people and wounded 35 more, officials said, with the country's president swiftly blaming a militant group. A s»»»

Arab Finance: Elsewedy Electric has opened a new subsidiary office in China as the energy and infrastructure solutions provider seeks to expand local procurement, pursue joint projects, and deepen its technical cooperation in the country, as per an emailed press release. The move establishes a perm»»»

High-profile and potentially flawed public procurement tenders, as well as intra-department transfers, will be subject to review, while individuals suspected of acting as fronts for others will also be investigated as part of a comprehensive anti-corruption drive, Prime Minister Rumen Radev said Fr»»»