Conflict shifts into Gulf shipping lanes, pushing oil above $100 The six-month US-Iran war has entered a new phase, with the fight moving directly into commercial shipping lanes near the UAE, oil prices breaking above $100 a barrel and Iran facing renewed international scrutiny over its nuclear pro»»»

New US cybercrime unit aids crackdown on global crypto fraud rings US judicial authorities said Wednesday they played a key role in smashing online scam centres in Madagascar that were operated by citizens of China. Late last year the US Justice Department created a unit tasked with fighting online»»»

Iran and the US on Wednesday traded their biggest wave of attacks on shipping since the war began, with Iran saying it struck 10 vessels near the Strait of Hormuz after US forces sank five Iranian oil tankers. Brent crude oil surged above $100 a barrel as fears grew over global energy supplies. Ira»»»

Share: Dialogue with Shiite religious leaders could help secure Hezbollah’s disarmament through the Lebanese state—not to weaken the Shiite community, but to protect it from another devastating war. By : Ya Libnan Editorial Board, Opinion The recent meeting between United States Ambassador Michel I»»»

The government has published the first batch of so-called "three-thousand" government decrees — classified until now — issued over the past 16 years, government communications announced to MTI on Wednesday. The "first package" concerns Századvég, showing what government decisions and commissions fo»»»

A court hearing took place on September 9 in Turkey regarding the criminal case against Kyrgyz citizen Ermek Sabyrzhanov, who had been detained in the country. He was released directly in the courtroom. The hearing was held in the city of Izmir, and he was granted permission to return to his home c»»»

Ministry says paid holiday will also apply to employees in the non-profit sector Dubai: Saudi Arabia has declared Wednesday, September 23, an official holiday for employees in the private and non-profit sectors to mark the Kingdom’s 96th National Day, the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Deve»»»

Kyiv, Chisinau downplay claim Zelensky’s plane nearly hit by Russian drone Ukraine and Moldova on Wednesday played down claims from Norway's prime minister that a plane carrying President Volodymyr Zelensky was almost hit by a drone as it flew to Oslo. Jonas Gahr Store told Norwegian public broadca»»»

86-year-old Yesudas attended Kerala Association of Dallas’ golden jubilee event recently Dubai: Legendary playback singer K J Yesudas has spent much of the past few years away from the public spotlight, making his appearances increasingly rare. His latest return to the stage in Dallas, however, off»»»

UK air traffic chaos deepens as probe launched into major system failure UK air travellers faced more misery Wednesday with nearly 400 flights scrapped across the country, as Britain's air traffic control service scrambled to recover from a technical glitch which it ruled out as a "cyberattack". Af»»»

Bessent vows US crackdown as Southeast Asia scam centres steal billions Washington is escalating the battle against Southeast Asia's scam centres, by going after the people, money, technology and political protection that allow them to thrive. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warned that Washing»»»

Republicans opened their highly unusual midterm convention in Dallas on Wednesday afternoon, a “Trump-a-Palooza” that is putting the president at the center of this fall’s midterm elections — whether the candidates running like it or not. Speaking with FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney, Professor Todd Bel»»»

US President Donald Trump is addressing the Republican Party’s first-ever midterm convention in Dallas, Texas, as the GOP rallies supporters ahead of crucial congressional elections in November. The two-day gathering at the American Airlines Center brings together Republican officials, candidates, »»»

Iran leans on Houthis, Iraqi militias as Hezbollah and Hamas emerge weakened Dubai: Iran is reshaping its network of armed allies across the Middle East, increasingly relying on groups in Iraq and Yemen after Hamas and Hezbollah suffered major losses — and there are signs that these forces are now »»»

Iran widens maritime ‘prohibited zone’ as clash with US sends oil above $100 Iran said it attacked more than a dozen vessels trying to pass through the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, as it announced an expansion of a "no-go" zone outside the strategic waterway it has blockaded for months. The fresh»»»

Putin eager to reach a peace agreement to end the war in Ukraine: Trump Washington, DC: US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday (local time) that Russian President Vladimir Putin is eager to reach a peace agreement to end the war in Ukraine, but argued that deep personal animosity between Putin»»»

Head of Dubai Opera on how she keeps Dubai’s most adaptable stage magical after a decade Dubai: "Our calendar for the 2026–2027 season is looking pretty full!” That’s Lara Ewing with a bright, proud smile as the UAE's iconic cultural landmark Dubai Opera prepares to celebrate its 10th year of exist»»»

Republicans opened their highly unusual midterm convention in Dallas on Wednesday afternoon, a “Trump-a-Palooza” that is putting the president at the center of this fall’s midterm elections — whether the candidates running like it or not. Speaking with FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney, Professor Todd Bel»»»

The Saudi-led coalition in Yemen on Wednesday said the Iran-backed Houthis had launched fresh attacks on the kingdom's south, after the rebels launched an offensive seeking to control the Bab al-Mandab Strait. Speaking with FRANCE 24's Mark Owen, Adam Baron, Fellow at the New America Foundation, sa»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Education Above All (EAA) Foundation, a global foundation for education and development, marked the International Day to Protect Education from Attack. Observed annually on September 9, the day highlights the urgent importance of safeguarding students, teachers, schools, u»»»

QNA Doha Chief Operating Officer of Qatar Airways Abdullah Ali affirmed that the accumulated expertise and lessons learned from managing crises and major events, such as the COVID-19 pandemic and the 2022 FIFA World Cup, formed the core foundation that enabled the carrier to efficiently and adeptly»»»

QNA Doha Qatar Airways Chief Executive Officer Hamad Ali Al Khater confirmed that Qatar’s national carrier is entering a rapid growth phase centered on fleet modernisation and expansion, with plans to take delivery of 138 new aircraft over the next five years to support its expanding global network»»»

Doha: Chief Operating Officer of Qatar Airways Abdullah Ali affirmed that the accumulated expertise and lessons learned from managing crises and major events, such as the COVID-19 pandemic and the 2022 FIFA World Cup, formed the core foundation that enabled the carrier to efficiently and adeptly co»»»

Vienna: The IAEA Board of Governors Wednesday unanimously adopted a resolution to remove the item concerning Syria's "non-compliance" from its agenda, thereby completing all comprehensive technical and legal requirements. The Board decided to close the case concerning Syria's failure to fulfill its»»»

AMMAN — The Securities Commission launched the ESG Code for ASE20 firms on Wednesday under an "apply and explain" approach, with a plan to gradually extend its requirements to other listed companies.Companies comprising the Amman Stock Exchange’s ASE20 index will be required to comply with a new en»»»

DOHA: The Education Above All (EAA) Foundation, in collaboration with its international partners, launched a global visual activation entitled 'The Crosswalk' in both Paris and Geneva, marking the occasion of the International Day to Protect Education from Attack, which falls on September 9 each ye»»»

Capitals, Sept. 9 (SANA) Saudi Arabia, Jordan, the United Kingdom and Denmark on Wednesday welcomed a decision by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Board of Governors to remove the Syria-related “noncompliance” item from its agenda, citing positive developments in the file and Syria’s c»»»

DOHA: Chief Operating Officer of Qatar Airways Abdullah Ali affirmed that the accumulated expertise and lessons learned from managing crises and major events, such as the COVID-19 pandemic and the 2022 FIFA World Cup, formed the core foundation that enabled the carrier to efficiently and adeptly co»»»

A decade of financial marketing rested on one assumption: a prospective client types a question into a search engine, sees ten results, and clicks something. That assumption is dissolving. A growing share of the same questions now go to AI assistants, which do not present ten options. They present »»»

PRESS REVIEW – Wednesday, September 9: British papers are reacting to the sanctions imposed on Israel. Next: Israeli papers discuss Haaretz's October 7 revelatory investigation. Also: CDs are back! Finally, South Park renames itself to South America to mock Trump. An Independent's headline reads, “»»»

A French Foreign Legion soldier kidnapped by Colombian guerrillas escaped after nearly a month in captivity by overpowering a guard, jumping into a river with his hands tied and trekking for four days through the Andes to reach safety»»»

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US President Donald Trump on Wednesday described his conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin as great. On Tuesday, Putin and Trump held an hour-long telephone conversation, during which the Russian president outlined to his US counterpart steps that Washington coul»»»

iPhone Duo opens to 7.6 inches, starts at Dh8,499 and arrives in UAE on October 23 Dubai, UAE: Apple has unveiled its first foldable iPhone, with the new iPhone Duo opening into a 7.6-inch display and carrying a starting price of Dh8,499 in the UAE. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheque»»»

Damascus, Sep.9 (SANA) The Syrian Arab Republic strongly condemned Wednesday the illegal entry of Israeli Occupation Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu into Syrian territory and his tour of Mount Hermon, describing the move as a provocative act and a blatant violation of Syria’s sovereignty, territo»»»

Both watches add new heart sensing and readiness scores, with sales from September 18 Dubai: Apple has introduced the Apple Watch Series 12 and Apple Watch Ultra 4, with UAE prices starting at Dh1,599 and Dh3,199 respectively, bringing new heart-rate sensing, daily readiness scores and faster charg»»»

Doha, Qatar: Apple unveiled its new iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max on Wednesday, introducing a new generation of its flagship smartphones with greater emphasis on artificial intelligence, processing power and on-device privacy. The new phones were presented during Apple’s annual September even»»»

Hungary is finally set to feel the arrival of autumn, with a significant cooling trend expected over the coming days. After temperatures soared to 30–34°C earlier this week — around 7–9°C above the seasonal average — a cold front is now sweeping across the country, bringing cooler temperatures, clo»»»

GENEVA: The State of Qatar affirmed that protecting the dignity, humanity and rights of older persons remains a longstanding priority, regardless of age or changes in their health and cognitive abilities. Delivering Qatar's statement during the interactive dialogue with the Independent Expert on th»»»

VIENNA: The State of Qatar called on members of the Board of Governors of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to vote in favor of the draft resolution to remove the item "Implementation of the Safeguards Agreement in the Syrian Arab Republic" from the Board's agenda, thereby allowing Syri»»»

Vienna: The State of Qatar called on members of the Board of Governors of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to vote in favor of the draft resolution to remove the item "Implementation of the Safeguards Agreement in the Syrian Arab Republic" from the Board's agenda, thereby allowing Syri»»»

Most DeFi protocols burn through their marketing budget before they figure out what actually moves the needle. Web3 marketing firms that specialize in this space know the difference between running a Twitter giveaway and building real token holder conviction. Regulatory gray zones around paid crypt»»»

Moldova’s European integration, support for the country’s Bulgarian national minority and the development of the Taraclia region were among the main topics discussed by Bulgaria's Foreign Minister, Velislava Petrova, and her visiting Moldovan counterpart, Mihai Popsoi, the Foreign Ministry said Wed»»»

UPDATENew Pro models add variable aperture, longer battery life and eSIM-only options in UAE Dubai: UAE consumers will be able to pre-order Apple’s new iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max from Saturday, September 12, with prices starting at Dh5,099 and Dh5,499 respectively. Both phones will go on s»»»

UAE, Arab and Muslim allies hail UK ban on goods from illegal settlements The Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the United Arab Emirates, the Republic of Türkiye, the Arab Republic of Egypt, the Republic of Indonesia, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, State of Qatar, »»»

Difficult choices are made much easier when the spirit of adventure and play intervene in the landscape. Like, why not, moving to Cluj-Napoca. The same happened in the case of imobiliare.ro and the launch of Imopoly, when Sector 7 HUB came into play. As any launch needs buzz, and the real estate ma»»»

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio pledged closer security cooperation with Bogota on the first stop of his three-nation tour of pro-Washington Latin American nations. Rubio hailed the election of Colombian President Abelardo De La Espriella as part of a growing alignment with US interests acro»»»

MOSCOW, (Sputnik) - Iran, Russia and China have demanded guarantees against further attacks on Iranian nuclear facilities, Iran's mission in Vienna said on Wednesday. "China, Iran, and Russia, in a joint statement to the [IAEA] BoG [Board of Governors] today, condemned repeated attacks against Iran»»»

Polya Stancheva has been selected as director of the Bulgarian Cultural Institute in London, succeeding Svetla Dionisieva, who has led the institute since its establishment in 2011, the Culture Ministry said on its website. Iskra Angelova came second in the selection process, while Miglena Rogachev»»»

Two years after her dazzling performance atop the Eiffel Tower for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, Céline Dion is back in the French capital for a series of sold-out concerts – and fans are over the moon. Some 500,000 people are expected to attend the concerts. In the Paris suburb of Nanterre, doz»»»

Employees in Romania spend an average of 53 minutes a day commuting to and from work, although they travel only 17 kilometres, compared with a European average of 45 kilometres – the shortest average distance among the 16 European countries included in SD Worx’s HR & Payroll Pulse survey. In terms »»»