The US Federal Reserve’s interest rate hike affects Egypt’s banking sector indirectly through its impact on the global cost of funds, capital flows, exchange rates, and expectations for domestic interest rates. Although Egyptian banks do not automatically adjust their rates in response to Federal R»»»

Gold prices rose during trading over the past week, with the price of a gram of 21-karat gold, the most widely traded in the local market, increasing by around EGP 110 to reach approximately EGP 6,390. The price of 24-karat gold reached around EGP 7,303 per gram, while 18-karat gold stood at approx»»»

Doha: Qatar National Library (QNL) hosted a panel discussion examining the role of early maritime trade networks in shaping British diplomacy in the region. Titled "Diplomacy and Influence: A Reading of the British Presence in the Gulf," the dynamic session gathered academics, students, and researc»»»

London, Sept. 19 (SANA) EU Tax Commissioner Wopke Hoekstra ruled out the immediate adoption of a unified tax on major technology companies such as Amazon, Google, and Meta, stressing the need to exhaust all avenues toward a global solution before considering a unilateral European move. In remarks t»»»

The government’s goal is to double the number of foreign tourists visiting Bulgaria by the end of its term, from around four million to eight million a year, while maintaining the current level of domestic tourism, Tourism Minister Ilin Dimitrov said on Saturday. Dimitrov participated in the LongSu»»»

“This treaty is mostly for show, but in legal terms it’s much ado about nothing” because “the US already had free access to Greenland and the main responsibility for the defense of Greenland,” Swedish military and geopolitics analyst Mikael Valtersson told Sputnik, commenting on the new US-Denmark »»»

US President Donald Trump said Friday that his eldest son had repaid a Kremlin-linked Russian businessman who funded two days of lavish wedding celebrations in the Bahamas, after the gift raised questions over foreign influence and ethics. US President Donald Trump said Friday that his eldest son h»»»

President Emmanuel Macron embarks on a rare and symbolic visit to a remote French territory in the North Atlantic on Saturday, hosting Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney at a time of growing tensions with Washington. This comes after European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen proposed maki»»»

Air France is betting big on luxury to keep wealthy travellers spending with lavish servings of caviar and champagne in first-class cabins as soaring fuel costs and disrupted travel patterns squeeze airlines worldwide. The campaign seems to have paid off, with the Paris-based carrier saying that pr»»»

BusinessGermanyMecklenburg-Western Pomerania: Will economy shape the vote?Dirk KaufmannVoters in the eastern state of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania head to the polls on Sunday, with the Social Democrats and far-right AfD neck and neck. Here's a look at key economic issues that could influence the e»»»

The war with Iran has cost the US $43.6 billion, with nearly two-thirds of the bill going toward replenishing depleted munitions stockpiles, according to US Central Command (CENTCOM) figures sent to lawmakers and shared with the media on Friday. The estimate covers costs through September 3. The Pe»»»

Washington: President of the United States, Donald Trump has signed a bill authorizing imposing new sanctions on Russia over the war in Ukraine. Approved by the US Congress this week, the legislation targets Russia's energy and defense sectors, senior individuals and officials, as well as what is k»»»

Prime Minister Péter Magyar has delivered a sharp response to billionaire Lőrinc Mészáros after the company behind a controversial 35-year motorway concession signalled that it could pursue legal claims over the government’s plan to end the agreement. The latest exchange comes just a day after Buda»»»

Maritime threats, UN warnings and travel advisories unsettle Gulf passengers Dubai: The regional security situation continues to shape daily life, from flight schedules to airport operations across the Gulf. Here's a round-up of today's key developments and what they mean for residents. Regional de»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Aoun Adviser: Don’t Let Lebanon ‘Peace Agreement’ Prove Hezbollah Right 19-09-2026 15:18 PM Jean Aziz, an advisor to the President of the R»»»

The FBI temporarily suspended some cooperation with its Canadian counterpart this month after the country’s public broadcaster instructed journalists not to refer to the 9/11 attacks as terrorism without attribution to experts or authorities, the New York Times reported on Friday, citing officials »»»

The Middle Corridor, which connects China, Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, and Georgia with the Black Sea, could turn Bulgaria into a strategic logistics hub, Burgas Mayor Dimitar Nikolov said during a discussion “The Next 20: A Vision for the Future,” organized by the Citizens for European Development of »»»

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has described a deal for the US to develop a significant military presence on Greenland, as 'a good agreement'. US President Donald Trump announced the deal on Friday, after he spent months seeking to acquire Greenland, citing threats from Russia and China, a»»»

This week, Saudi Arabia has turned to its allies for military support as Iran-backed Houthi rebels tighten their grip on Yemen’s Red Sea coast and the Bab el Mandeb shipping choke point, while drone attacks on the Kingdom’s oil infrastructure deepen an emerging energy crisis. In Russia, voters head»»»

Donald Trump announced Friday he is banning CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House, accusing all three outlets of spreading 'fake news'. The move is almost certain to face legal challenges, and has been denounced by press freedom advocates. The US president's relationship with media outlets »»»

Scientists have identified a previously unknown species of wild cat living at a wildlife sanctuary in Bolivia. The tiny, spotted feline had lived at the sanctuary for years before genetic analysis revealed it as the first new living wild cat species identified in more than a century. A previously u»»»

Damascus, Sept. 19 (SANA) The price of 21 karat gold in Syria increased by 50 Syrian pounds on Saturday compared to Thursday’s rate. According to the latest bulletin issued by the General Authority for Precious Metals Management, the price of one gram of 21 karat gold reached 16,600 Syrian pounds f»»»

Bulgarian agricultural producers should have the opportunity to join cooperatives that can receive funding to develop and expand their activities, Agriculture and Food Minister Plamen Abrovski said in the village of Elenovo, near Nova Zagora, where he earlier on Saturday opened the “From the Garden»»»

“I want GERB to return to where it was. The party should return to the conservative principles on which it was founded in 2009 — zero deficit, support for entrepreneurs, and rejection of populism,” GERB leader Boyko Borisov said in Burgas, adding that in recent years GERB itself had also participat»»»

MR.DIY aims to build a network of at least 1,000 stores in Poland, according to Magdalena Nazarewicz, its European business development director. The retailer currently operates 35 Polish stores and plans to open its 50th in December 2026 at BIG Konstantynów. Expansion will span retail parks and sh»»»

Joint firefighting push aims to curb cross-border haze from Borneo, Sumatra Malaysia will send aircraft and dozens of firefighters to help tackle blazes in Indonesia, Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said on Saturday, after receiving approval from Jakarta. Indonesia has been battling wildfi»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent reports constant activity of Israeli drones over southern Lebanon 19-09-2026 12:48 PM Latest News Urgent News Iran m»»»

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Missiles, launchers and counter-drone radars included in the proposal Washington: The United States approved a potential $2.68 billion sale of air defence equipment to Ukraine on Friday, after Kyiv made repeated pleas for support to fend off Russian attacks. The State Department said in a congressi»»»

Hungary has published the detailed rules for its HUF 20,000 diesel fuel subsidy, clarifying who qualifies, how payments will be made and when motorists can expect their money. The new regulation also sets out the conditions for people who acquired eligible vehicles during the year. As we previously»»»

"The growing range of missiles, a diversifying and highly advanced weapon selection as well as the aircraft’s jamming systems and stealth capabilities enhance combat effectiveness and enable operations even in highly contested environments," said Major General Timo Herranen, Commander of the Finnis»»»

In tonights programme, investigation is ongoing into the death in custody of thirty-seven people, accused of illegal mining in Nigeria. Also,Tunisia is emerging as a major boat-building hub, serving both local buyers and international markets. And finally, we speak to the author of “The Moon W»»»

The US will effectively control Greenland’s security under an agreement reached with Denmark and the self-governing Arctic territory, President Donald Trump has announced. In a Truth Social post on Friday, Trump said the agreement “gives the United States permanent control over security, and all ot»»»

A spate of warnings in recent days about the dangers of AI have sparked mixed reactions: from Donald Trump dismissing the fears as a hoax, to Beijing criticising calls for the US to block its advancement as fearmongering. As President Xi Jinping heads to Washington for talks, FRANCE 24's techn»»»

Washington, United States: US President Donald Trump signed a bill on Friday authorizing new sanctions designed to pressure Russia over its war in Ukraine, after Congress gave its approval after months of delay. Washington is pushing to revive a mediated path towards ending the conflict as Moscow i»»»

Jakarta: Malaysia will send aircraft and dozens of firefighters to help tackle blazes in Indonesia, Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said on Saturday, after receiving approval from Jakarta. Indonesia has been battling wildfires for weeks in Borneo and Sumatra that have blanketed parts of th»»»

Not so long ago, inhabitants of Greenland feared that the US was preparing to invade, after US President Donald Trump repeatedly claimed the US wanted to control the Arctic territory. But Trump now says he has struck a deal with Denmark to give Washington "permanent control" over Greenland's securi»»»

Prime Minister Péter Magyar has condemned violent remarks made about him during a phone-in programme on a privately owned television channel. The controversy centres on Paláver, a political phone-in programme broadcast by Hír TV, a Hungarian commercial television channel owned by Mediaworks company»»»

Los Angeles, United States: A dog who discovered a burglar in his house forgot his duty to protect the home, instead bringing the intruder a series of toys in an effort to play. In home surveillance video ricocheting around the internet, golden retriever Nash can be seen greeting the criminal with »»»

"Peace is possible in a world full of military conflicts, and I will say so from the highest international tribune of the United Nations," President Iliana Iotova said in an interview with Bulgarian National Television ahead of her upcoming address at UN headquarters in New York. For the first time»»»

Kuwait: The price of Kuwaiti oil fell $5.24 a barrel to $114.94 in Friday's trading, down from $120.18 in the previous session, according to the price announced by Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC). In global markets, Brent crude futures fell 95 cents to settle at $103.87 a barrel, while US West T»»»

Cuba suffered a total blackout after the collapse of its electrical grid on Friday. The blackout is the latest of at least six partial or total grid collapses since the beginning of this year, as the island grapples with an ongoing US fuel blockade.  Cuba's electrical grid suffered a total col»»»

Sheikh Humaid says book offers fresh perspectives on leadership, service and daily life Ajman: Turning vision into reality and faith in people into lasting development has defined the leadership of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and »»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Palestinian sources: Israeli settlers fire live ammunition at Palestinian homes during an attack on Al-Mughayyir in West Bank’s Ramallah 19»»»

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Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Woman among 15 Palestians arrested in widespread arrest campaign across occupied West Bank: Palestinian media 19-09-2026 10:16 AM Latest Ne»»»

Russia’s embassy in Budapest has sharply criticised both Hungary and Ukraine over their handling of minority rights in Transcarpathia. The diplomatic mission questioned the transparency of recent agreements between Budapest and Kyiv, arguing that the Hungarian minority’s concerns remain unresolved »»»

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said the era in which US F-35 and F-15 fighter jets could operate without facing the threat of being hunted down has ended. In a message posted on his X account, Ghalibaf described the US fighter jets damage as a new daily reality for Washington. »»»

Washington, United States: Protesters formed a human chain on Friday around the Kennedy Center, the Washington arts hub that US President Donald Trump threatened to demolish unless his name is restored to it. The complex's main building has been shuttered since Wednesday -- temporarily, according t»»»

US President Donald Trump on Friday said he would ban media outlets CNN, MSNOW and Politico from the White House over what he described as unfavourable coverage in his latest test of the US Constitution's First Amendment protection of press freedom.  President Donald Trump said Friday that he »»»