One in four Egyptian senior leaders sees no CEO-ready successor, Atruk Athar survey finds
One in four senior leaders surveyed in Egypt believed no member of their senior team was ready to step into the top role, according to the Leadership Pulse 2026 survey conducted by Atruk Athar Consultancy. The finding highlighted the need to strengthen leadership development, the firm said, as it h»»»
Rulers of the Emirates, and Sheikhs offer condolences to Mohammed bin Rashid on passing of Ahmed bin Rashid
Their Highnesses reflected on the late Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid’s record of service UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Their Highnesses the Supreme Council Members and Rulers of the Emirates today offered their condolences to His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al »»»
ING Bank Śląski to launch POLSTR-based mortgages
ING Bank Śląski will introduce mortgages linked to the POLSTR one-month compounded benchmark on September 28, 2026. Borrowers can choose variable rates, calculated using the benchmark plus the bank’s margin, or rates fixed for an initial five years. After that period, customers can select another f»»»
Nearly 22% of Poles struggled to pay bills on time
Some 21.7% of Polish adults struggled to meet financial obligations on time over the previous 12 months, according to a survey commissioned by debt management company Kruk. Among those affected, 67.6% described their difficulties as temporary, while 15.4% considered them serious. Overall, 46.7% rat»»»
Polish troops test Wilk unmanned logistics platform
Stohid Technology completed initial field trials of its Wilk unmanned ground platform with Poland’s 10th Opole Logistics Brigade near Opole. Soldiers tested transportation, deployment, off-road mobility, and equipment delivery ahead of commercialization planned for 2027. Developed in Poland, Wilk d»»»
US looksmaxxer 'Clavicular' charged with rape
He could face up to 20 years in state prison if convicted of rape A prominent online "looksmaxxing" influencer known as "Clavicular" is facing rape charges in the northeastern US state of Massachusetts, according to court records. Braden Eric Peters, 20, is charged with rape, drugging a person for »»»
Vucic, Macron meet in New York
NEW YORK - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic, who is attending the UN General Assembly session in New York, met with French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday. "When, between two meetings, you literally run into a friend. With President Macron, in passing, as both of us were on the way to our ne»»»
Sea taxis, floating recreation and marine delivery approved as Kuwait business activities
New activities include marine training, sea delivery services and floating recreation Dubai: Kuwait has approved seven new commercial activities, including sea taxi services, marine training and floating recreational activities, as it expands the scope of businesses covered by the country’s economi»»»
Modern China Through the Eyes of the Balkans
Academics, diplomats, researchers, and experts from Albania, China, Italy, and North Macedonia gathered in Tirana on September 18 for the international conference "Observing Contemporary China from the Balkans: Dialogue and Reflections." The event, also attended by Albanian Daily News’ chief editor»»»
Spotlight - Trump admin's hardline deportation policy an 'attempt to break the global refugee and asylum system'
François Picard is pleased to welcome Washington Post national security reporter Adam Taylor. The Forbidden Stories consortium, involving France 24 and 25 other media outlets, has spent six months investigating the thousands of people abruptly deported from the United States to third countries»»»
Youth hackathon brings university talent into Jordan’s fintech ecosystem — CBJ
AMMAN — University students from across Jordan on Tuesday took part in a one-day fintech hackathon, developing technology-based solutions to real-world financial challenges ahead of the Jordan Fintech Festival 2026.The Youth Hackathon, conducted by Ahli Fintech in partnership with the Crown Prince »»»
Abu Dhabi students address tobacco, nicotine use
346 youth-created pieces place students at the forefront of shaping health messages Students across Abu Dhabi schools have produced 346 creative pieces, from short videos and podcasts to digital designs and social media content, delivering messages they crafted themselves on the risks of tobacco an»»»
Trump at UN calls for all countries to quit ICC
Trump escalates clash with Hague tribunal, denouncing it as anti-American US President Donald Trump called Tuesday for all nations that are part of the International Criminal Court to quit the body, calling it "out of control." "The United States is equally opposed to the out-of-control institution»»»
UNGA chief calls for Security Council reform
NEW YORK: UN General Assembly President Khalilur Rahman has called on the Security Council to fulfilits responsibility for maintaining international peace and security. Speaking at the opening of the 81st session of the General Assembly in New York, Rahman said the Council needed to become more rep»»»
Finnish president tells Western Europe to calm down
Finnish President Alexander Stubb has pushed back against warnings from fellow European leaders that Russia could attack NATO in the near future, saying Helsinki’s intelligence sees no evidence of an imminent military threat. Moscow has repeatedly dismissed claims that it intends to attack NATO. Ru»»»
White House launches ‘Trump TV.’ What is it?
The White House has launched a round-the-clock livestream dubbed “TRUMP TV: The Essentials Station,” featuring presidential speeches, announcements and curated administration highlights amid an escalating dispute with several major US news organizations. The stream went live at 7 PM ET on Monday on»»»
UAE businesses urged to strengthen legal and risk systems
Companies advised monitoring insurance exposure and use AI as maritime risks evolve Dubai: UAE businesses exposed to shipping, energy and logistics are being urged to strengthen legal and risk-management systems as continuing maritime uncertainty raises the prospect of higher insurance costs, contr»»»
Vucic meets with von der Leyen in New York
NEW YORK - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic met with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Tuesday during the UN General Assembly session in New York and expressed the belief Serbia would accelerate on its path to EU membership. "In a brief discussion with Ursula von der Leyen, I »»»
‘Your power isn’t so super’: Guterres challenges world powers in final UN address
UN chief calls for a world built on interdependence as he prepares to leave office United Nations: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres pleaded for "a world built on interdependence" as he made his final address Tuesday to a yearly gathering of world leaders convening to face a formidable menu of »»»
Péter Magyar and two ex-ministers face immunity requests
Hungarian immunity rights have returned to the spotlight after prosecutors asked parliament to suspend the immunity of two former government ministers, while a separate request has also been filed concerning Prime Minister Péter Magyar. The three requests relate to separate criminal investigations »»»
Iraqi travel agencies scramble after US ban on Iran airlines
Several Iraqi travel agencies said on Tuesday the U.S. ban on Iranian airlines could severely disrupt their business, forcing them to explore alternatives, such as hours-long land routes to Iran. U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Monday that Iranian airlines will "shut down" on September 2»»»
Hurricane Polo reaches top category 5 off Mexico's Pacific coast
Mexico City: Hurricane Polo reached maximum category 5 strength off the Pacific coast of Mexico on Tuesday but is expected to stay at sea, the US National Hurricane Center said. The storm intensified from category 4 as it swirled off southwest Mexico with maximum sustained winds moving at 160 mph (»»»
Hundreds on hunger strike in Roumieh as amnesty stalled
Hundreds of inmates at Lebanon's central Roumieh Prison have been on hunger strike for 10 days over the stalled implementation of an amnesty law supposed to benefit them, a judicial official told AFP on Tuesday. Lebanon's parliament last month passed the sweeping amnesty law, the first since 1991 a»»»
World leaders gather at UN amid wars, AI fears and global divisions
World leaders are gathering at the United Nations this week against a backdrop of wars in the Middle East and Ukraine, rising fears over artificial intelligence and mounting economic and climate pressures. The annual General Assembly will test whether the 193-member body can still bring countries t»»»
Top TV networks – including Fox – revolt in solidarity with media banned by Trump
The top five US television networks staged a revolt on Monday when they effectively boycotted coverage of President Donald Trump to protest his decision to ban three news outlets from the White House. "No administration should restrict a news organization because it objects to its reporting," »»»
CEER unveils Saudi Arabia's first two electric vehicles
Doha, Qatar: Saudi Arabia has revealed the EXOBOT, the flagship electric vehicle from CEER, the Kingdom's national automotive brand, at the CEER Manufacturing Complex in King Abdullah Economic City. The EXOBOT sedan and SUV are the first two vehicles, which are part of a portfolio of seven models t»»»
Food industry urges government to end price margin cap in Hungary
Hungary’s food producers and retailers are jointly calling on the government to abolish the country’s price margin cap immediately, arguing that the measure has outlived its original anti-inflation purpose and is now distorting the market. The debate puts Prime Minister Péter Magyar’s new governmen»»»
Djuric meets with Samoan deputy PM
NEW YORK - Serbian FM Marko Djuric, who is attending the 81st UN General Assembly session in New York, met with Samoan Deputy PM Mulipola Anarosa Ale Molioʻo on Monday. They discussed strengthening of political dialogue, as well as stepping up cooperation, especially in information technologies and»»»
British Columbia sues OpenAI over Canada school shooting
Cites company’s failure to report violent activity on its ChatGPT service Toronto: British Columbia filed a lawsuit Monday against OpenAI in California over the company’s failure to report violent activity on its ChatGPT service by the person who committed a mass school shooting in the western Cana»»»
B+N to lease 1,500 sqm at Globalworth’s Green Court D for its new Bucharest headquarters
Globalworth, one of the leading office investors in Central and Eastern Europe, announces the signing of a lease agreement with B+N Integrated Facility Services, part of the international facility management company LIWO Group, which operates across nine European countries. B+N will occupy approxim»»»
Tolekan Ismailova’s lawyers to challenge security forces’ actions at UN - | 24.KG
The defense of Tolekan Ismailova, head of the human rights organization Bir Duino-Kyrgyzstan, said they had exhausted all domestic legal remedies in Kyrgyzstan and would begin preparing a complaint to the UN Human Rights Committee. The decision followed the Bishkek City Court’s ruling on September »»»
First online auction of abandoned vehicles set for September 28
Doha, Qatar: The Supreme Judiciary Council has announced that the first electronic auction of abandoned vehicles, machinery and equipment will be held on Monday, September 28, 2026, from 4pm to 7pm through the “Court Mzadat” application. The Ministry of Municipality, represented by the Joint Commit»»»
Mamdani Doubles Down on Netanyahu Criticism: “Architect of Genocide” Must Face Accountability
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani further criticized Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, as a war criminal who has to face accountability over the genocidal war on Gaza. “When it comes to Benjamin Netanyahu, I have described him as I believe him to be — a war criminal and an architect of a horri»»»
Qatari parachuting team wins gold at World Cup League Championship
Switzerland: The Qatari parachuting team 'Target Team' won the gold medal after securing first place in the team competitions at the final of the World Cup League - SWCS Locarno Final, held in the Swiss city of Locarno, with the participation of 35 teams representing 16 countries. The Qatari achiev»»»
US networks halt Trump coverage in revolt over White House ban
Washington, United States: US television networks staged an extraordinary revolt Monday when they effectively boycotted coverage of President Donald Trump in protest at his decision to ban three leading outlets from the White House. CNN, MS NOW and Politico also went to court after Trump on Friday »»»
11 hurt as teen opens fire outside Turkiye school
Turgutlu, Turkiye: A teenager opened fire outside a high school in western Turkiye on Tuesday, wounding 11 people before being detained by police, a minister said. The incident happened around 8am (0500 GMT) in Turgutlu in Manisa province, near the western resort city of Izmir, the regional governo»»»
The inconvenient truth: What Alisher Usmanov’s de-sanctioning tells us about the EU
The EU is divided over a deal to de-sanction Russian businessman Alisher Usmanov. Ambassadors from EU member states failed on Monday to agree on whether to de-sanction the tycoon, amplifying deep divisions on attitudes towards Russia within the bloc. According to Euronews, France has pushed for Usm»»»
China says opposes 'illegal' US sanctions on Iran airlines
China said on Tuesday it opposed "illegal" U.S. sanctions on Iranian airlines, a day after Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent threatened potential measures in a televised interview. Bessent told CNBC that "all the Iranian airlines will be shut down around the world" in a matter of days under the weig»»»
Houthis say Saudi Arabia conducts deadly strike on key port city
Yemen's Houthis said Saudi Arabia carried out a deadly strike on a key port city on Tuesday, over a week into the Houthi offensive that has seen them seize control of a strait that is crucial to global energy flows. G7 nations called on the Houthis meanwhile to halt cross-border strikes on Saudi Ar»»»
Municipality ministry launches digital auctions for abandoned vehicles and equipment
DOHA: The Ministry of Municipality, represented by the Joint Committee for the Removal of Abandoned Vehicles, Machinery and Equipment, has launched auctions for abandoned vehicles and equipment through the 'Court Auctions' application. The auctions were launched on Sunday, in cooperation with the S»»»
MENA companies seek global investor attention in London
EFG Hermes conference brings 125 listed companies and more than 420 investors London: More than 420 investors representing 181 investment institutions are meeting with executives from 125 listed companies from across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) this week, as regional businesses seek to »»»
AfD is Germany’s new ‘people’s party’ – co-leader
The right-wing Alternative for Germany (AfD) has replaced Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s Christian Democratic Union (CDU) as the ‘people’s party’ in Germany, AfD co-leader Alice Weidel has said. Her comment came after the CDU suffered a crushing defeat in Sunday’s regional election in Mecklenburg-West»»»
India and Hungary deepen ties at first V4+India meeting
India and Hungary are seeking to deepen bilateral and regional cooperation after Hungarian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Anita Orbán met Indian External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar in New York. The two ministers held bilateral talks and also took part in the first-ever V4+»»»
Al-Manar correspondent in southern Lebanon reports Israeli artillery shelling of the outskirts of Zibqine in Tyre district - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent in southern Lebanon reports Israeli artillery shelling of the outskirts of Zibqine in Tyre district 22-09-2026 11:37»»»
FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 showcased at Qatar House
Doha, Qatar: The Organising Committee for the FIBA Basketball World Cup Qatar 2027 is hosting a series of promotional days at Qatar House in Nagoya, Japan. Held on the sidelines of the 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026, the initiative aims to raise awareness about the upcoming tournament and showc»»»
UK and US make first-ever torpedo test from uncrewed vessel
The United Kingdom and the United States have for the first time test-fired a torpedo from an uncrewed underwater vessel, the UK government said Monday, marking a step forward in AUKUS efforts to develop autonomous naval technology. Britain and the United States have for the first time test-fired a»»»
Qatar down China for second straight handball win as beach volleyball teams shine at Games
Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s handball team continued their strong start in their quest for a fourth straight Asian Games gold, beating China 30-25 for their second consecutive win in Aichi yesterday. Left-back Marzo Frankis scored eight goals, while left wing Ahmad Madadi added seven as the defending champ»»»
GTA participates in conference on fiscal policies and economic development
Doha, Qatar: The General Tax Authority (GTA) participated in the Fifth International Conference on Fiscal Policies and Economic Development in Qatar, organised by Qatar University in cooperation with the Authority, under the theme “Tax Transformation: Its Impact on Taxpayers and Tax Authorities”. T»»»
Turkish president calls for UN Security Council reform, end to veto privilege in Bloomberg article - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Turkish president calls for UN Security Council reform, end to veto privilege in Bloomberg article 22-09-2026 10:13 AM Latest News Urgent N»»»
Smart ring maker Oura targets $2.2 billion in US listing
The smart-ring maker plans to offer 50 million shares priced between $40 and $44 each Smart ring maker Oura Inc and a couple of its investors are looking to raise as much as $2.2 billion through a US initial public offering, according to a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission on Monda»»»