TNN/Agencies Tokyo Qatar’s men’s basketball team made a winning start as the 20th Asian Games ‘Aichi-Nagoya 2026’ began on Thursday. The continental sporting extravaganza in Japan has more participants than the Olympics with over 17,000 athletes and officials are expected to take part in 43 sports »»»

President Joseph Aoun stated Thursday that the Lebanese state has "received the appeals of our people in Nabatieh, Tyre and Arab Salim.” “I wish to tell them: We have heeded your calls and stand by your side; we certainly cannot remain distant from you. We must exert every effort to support and ass»»»

Israel said Thursday it demolished key tunnels built by Hezbollah beneath the strategic Ali al-Taher ridge in southern Lebanon. "This is strategic terrorist infrastructure that was built over two decades, with Iranian funding and planning," said a joint statement by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyah»»»

The rise of the price of fuel is an issue for both the United States and Iran in this conflict. US president Donald Trump has conceded that prices will not fall before the midterm elections where the US voters could hold him to account. Meanwhile in Iran where many communities have been bombed sinc»»»

Once in a generation, sometimes once in a lifetime, a singular event blindsides the entire planet. 25 years on, does the memory of the Nine-Eleven attacks against New York's Twin Towers, the Pentagon and in Pennsylvania fade into history or is it still as raw and vivid as on that sunny September mo»»»

Washington (United States) (AFP) – President Donald Trump ⁠promised a $5,000 "Trump dividend" ​payment to every US adult on Wednesday if his Republicans retain control of the House of Representatives and the Senate in the November 3 midterm elections. The pledge has raised numer»»»

As New York marks 25 years since the terrorist attacks on September 11th, New York’s Muslim community has become increasingly part of the fabric of the city. One sign of that is the election of Zohran Mamdani as the city’s mayor last November. Another is the state's largest mosque, due to open its »»»

France's government on Thursday condemned the return of expelled Russian commentator Xenia Federova to conservative TV channel, CNews, for alleged Kremlin ties. Federova was formally expelled from France in August over claims she was a Kremlin agent and accusations that she spread Kremlin propagand»»»

The space sector is booming. The global industry expected to reach a value of €2 trillion mark by 2040. But behind this spectacular growth lies major geopolitical challenges, particularly for Europe. In this edition, FRANCE 24’s Charles Pellegrin speaks to Kai-Uwe Schrogl at the International Space»»»

Strike action by international carriers and heavy goods vehicles from Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina is planned for September 14, the Foreign Ministry said on its website. Carriers from Montenegro and North Macedonia are also expected to join the strike action. All entry and exit terminals for h»»»

Hungary’s central bank governor has spoken of the pitfalls of euro adoption: this, he says, is how a Hungarian euro can be made to work. Only one criterion met The president of the Magyar Nemzeti Bank emphasised that the aim is not a swift, but a successful euro introduction. In his view, three thi»»»

Despite severe security risks and an ongoing war, retirees, nurses, workers, teachers and students have held sit-ins and protests across Iran since this summer, most often over economic hardship. With prices going up every few hours, salaries and pensions going unpaid for months, and unemployment i»»»

Part of the island of Montserrat, a UK Overseas Territory, was buried by a volcanic eruption in 1995. Today, caution is essential for those venturing on the mysterious island that is full of spectacular Caribbean landscapes. Our colleagues at France Télévisions and FRANCE 24's Florent Mar»»»

AMMAN — Jordan offers investors a stable business environment, a skilled workforce, strong digital capabilities and access to regional and global markets, Investment Minister Tareq Abu Ghazaleh said Thursday.In an interview with CNBC Arabia, Abu Ghazaleh said global developments have made investors»»»

BERLIN — The leader of the United Arab Emirates was on a state visit to Germany on Thursday that resulted in a promise to invest 40 billion euros ($46.5 billion) into Europe's top economy.The money would partly pay for data centres with a capacity of up to one gigawatt, Berlin said, and an "Investm»»»

WASHINGTON, United States — US wholesale inflation picked up more than expected in August, government data showed Thursday, driven by higher energy costs in the month — particularly for diesel — as the US war with Iran continued.Rising prices at the pump are squeezing US households and businesses w»»»

Algeria is severing diplomatic ties with the United Arab Emirates, state media reported Thursday. Algerian President ‌Abdelmadjid Tebboune has in the past accused the Gulf state of trying to meddle in Algeria's internal affairs. Algeria decided to sever diplomatic relations ​with the United Ar»»»

François Picard is pleased to welcome Victor Mallet, Financial Times Senior Editor at the World News Desk. He interprets the emerging tensions between Marine Le Pen and Jordan Bardella as more than a clash of personalities. They reveal a deeper struggle over the political future of France's far-rig»»»

France got a crash course on BAPS, the Hindu sect at the heart of an Eiffel Tower strike this week. But for Indians in France who have been trying to raise awareness of far-right Hindu groups, it comes too late. The sect came under scrutiny in the US more than five years ago. Now French public opin»»»

It is one of the most spectacular acts of sabotage committed since World War II. On the night of September 26, 2022, three of the four pipes of the Nord Stream 1 and Nord Stream 2 gas pipelines exploded on the seabed of the Baltic Sea. 465 thousand metric tons of methane were released into the»»»

Foreign nationals are being tricked into fighting for the Russian army against Ukraine through fake job offers, an Amnesty International report said Thursday, citing interviews with prisoners of war. The average targeted recruit is under 40, living in a poorer country and lured by the "promise of a»»»

Russia’s intensified targeting of Ukraine’s energy infrastructure began in the summer, “prompted by massive drone attacks on Moscow, Moscow region and border areas,” Bureau of Political Analysis head Alexander Mikhailov told Sputnik, commenting on media reports that Ukraine’s air defenses are exhau»»»

DOHA: HH Consort of His Highness the Amir, Sheikha Jowaher bint Hamad bin Suhaim Al Thani, honoured the country's top-achieving female high school students for the 2025-2026 academic year during a reception at Lusail Palace. Sheikha Jowaher praised the students for their academic excellence, commen»»»

More than 1,400 homes planned in a 127,000-square-metre community overlooking Dubai Creek Dubai: Dubai Healthcare City (DHCC) has marked the groundbreaking of Dubai Creek Gardens, a Dh3 billion residential development in DHCC Phase 2 that will bring more than 1,400 homes to an area overlooking Duba»»»

NEW DELHI, (Sputnik) - Russia is ready to team up with Indian partners in the field of unmanned transport systems, Russian Minister of Industry and Trade Anton Alikhanov said on Thursday. "We propose considering cooperation in the field of unmanned transport systems. This sector is developing rapid»»»

UAE hopes Algeria’s decision is temporary and preserve fraternal ties The UAE on Thursday reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining and strengthening relations with all countries in a way that serves shared interests, after Algeria announced its decision to sever relations with the UAE. “In light of»»»

Madrid: Charles Leclerc on Thursday conceded he was at fault when he clashed with Ferrari team-mate Lewis Hamilton during the opening lap at the Italian Grand Prix. Speaking to reporters at the new Madring, ahead of this weekend's Spanish Grand Prix, the Monegasque driver said the pair had discusse»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe IRGC Destroys US Unmanned Vessel in Strait of Hormuz 10-09-2026 20:55 PM The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy said it struck and dest»»»

Luanda, Angola: The Angola Oil & Gas (AOG) 2026 conference and exhibition opened in Luanda on Wednesday with government officials, international energy companies, investors and industry experts gathering to discuss the country’s oil and gas prospects, investment opportunities and the next phase of »»»

DOHA: ​The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) has launched an optional service that allows candidates to take the Food Handler Licensing Examination outside the State of Qatar at accredited examination centres in several countries. ​By enabling the early assessment of prospective workers’ competence »»»

Doha, Qatar: Apple has officially entered the foldable smartphone market, unveiling the iPhone Duo, the company’s first foldable iPhone and one of the biggest changes to the device since the original iPhone was introduced. The new device opens to reveal a 7.6-inch inner display, the largest screen »»»

A system for detecting, locating and countering unmanned aerial vehicles (drones) was presented at the Samel-90 company in Samokov on Thursday, the Defence Ministry reported. The demonstration was attended by representatives of the Ministry of Defence and the Ministry of Transport, the Land Forces,»»»

Doha, Qatar: Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) has achieved a new milestone at the Arab level by winning the Platinum Award for Patient-Centred Care as part of the 7th Edition of the Gold Initiative Certificate Awards, organized by the Arab Hospitals Federation under the theme “Pioneers of Arab Healt»»»

BELGRADE - The head of the Serbian government Office for Kosovo-Metohija Petar Petkovic received France's special Western Balkan envoy Rene Trocaz in Belgrade on Thursday to inform him of the current situation in Kosovo-Metohija. In an Instagram post, Petkovic wrote that they had discussed topics t»»»

Doha-Nevada: Qatar Investment Authority (QIA) today announced its participation in Positron AI's USD 875 million Series C financing, which values the AI inference hardware company at USD 5 billion. The financing was co-led by NEA, Atreides Management, Valor Equity Partners, Andra Capital, Jim Clark»»»

Joint declaration sets out deeper cooperation across strategic sectors and regional Abu Dhabi: At the invitation of the President of Germany, Frank-Walter Steinmeier, the President of the United Arab Emirates, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, visited Germany from September 9 to 11, »»»

Multiple US military aircraft were damaged in an Iranian strike on a key American airbase in Jordan, CBS reported on Wednesday, citing sources familiar with the matter. The attack reportedly took place overnight on Tuesday and targeted Muwaffaq Salti Air Base near Azraq, about 100 km northeast of A»»»

Brussels, Belgium: EU chief Ursula von der Leyen said Thursday she will reveal next week how the European Union plans to shield children from social media dangers with a "delay" on when they can access the platforms. "We do not have to accept addictive social media design," von der Leyen said in a »»»

There are indications of attempts to influence the election of members of the new Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) by senior representatives of the judiciary, Justice Minister Nikolay Naydenov told journalists in Lovech. According to him, no such pressure has been exerted by representatives of the ex»»»

It targets industry, advanced technology, AI, digital infrastructure and energy The UAE has announced plans to invest €40 billion in Germany across strategic sectors including industry, advanced technology, artificial intelligence, digital infrastructure and energy, in a major expansion of the two »»»

BELGRADE - Serbia's 3.5 pct GDP growth in H1 2026 was the highest growth rate in Europe and the best recommendation to foreign investors, President Aleksandar Vucic said at the GLOBSEC BELTALKS 2026: Belgrade Economic Talks conference on Thursday. "According to an IMF forecast, we will have a 4.5 p»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Iran Ready for Rapid Offensive Operations: Commander 10-09-2026 19:16 PM The commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps in Greater »»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - A US reconnaissance aircraft, a Bombardier ARTEMIS II, on Thursday spent nine hours in the air over the Black Sea, circling southern Russia, according to flight data analyzed by Sputnik. The plane took off from Romania's Mihail Kogalniceanu airbase at around 05:45 GMT and started»»»

The removal of long-serving journalist Georgi Angelov as host of History.BG, a Monday evening show of Bulgarian National Television (BNT), was discussed by the electronic media regulator on Thursday and elicited further political statements. Angelov announced his removal in a Facebook post on Wedne»»»

Dubai Police and Digital Dubai launch AI system for smarter workforce planning Dubai: Dubai Police and Digital Dubai have launched an artificial intelligence-powered system designed to improve workforce planning by matching employees’ skills and specialisations with operational requirements and rec»»»

Doha, Qatar: Elegancia Arabia Trading, part of the Contracting and Industries (C&I) operating segment of Estithmar Holding Q.P.S.C., has been awarded the Mechanical Package for the Prince Mohammed Bin Salman Stadium in Qiddiya City, Saudi Arabia, with a contract value of SAR 829 million. The stadiu»»»

BELGRADE - The head of the Serbian government Office for Kosovo-Metohija Petar Petkovic met on Thursday in Belgrade with the Director of the Adriatic and Balkans Unit of the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Thomas Botzios and informed him in detail of obstructions b»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Yemeni Official Underlines Safety of Navigation after Expelling of Pro-Saudi Mercenaries from Coastal Areas 10-09-2026 18:51 PM The head of»»»

Deputy Prime Minister Atanas Pekanov recently put the question in a form most Bulgarians will recognize from their own experience, saying it is not normal for him to sit in a restaurant in Vienna and one in Sofia and find the prices relatively the same when the standard of living is completely diff»»»

A new Consumer Credit Law approved by the government of Rumen Radev could significantly increase the cost of some quick loans in Bulgaria, while removing the current legal ceiling on compensation for late payments. The bill was approved by the Council of Ministers on August 27 and is now expected t»»»