UAE says engagement since October 7 has focused on de-escalation and regional stability Abu Dhabi: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs underscores that the UAE Government does not comment on media stories or speculation regarding conversations between government leaders. The UAE’s engagement since Octo»»»

Director General assesses emergency readiness as development projects move ahead Sharjah: Sharjah Civil Defence is assessing the current and future safety and emergency response needs of Wadi Al Helo as development projects in the area gather pace. Major General Yousef Obaid Harmoul Al Shamsi, Dire»»»

NATO reconnaissance aircraft had a busy day on Tuesday, keeping watch over Russia’s Murmansk region from both the north and west. In the morning, a Swedish Air Force Gulfstream IV Korpen made multiple circuits over north-eastern Finland, with its sensors collecting data from Russia’s Kola Peninsula»»»

Tunis, Sept. 8 (TAP) - An investigating judge at the Economic and Financial Judicial Division has issued a committal order for journalist Mohamed Yousfi following his questioning, a judicial source told TAP on Tuesday.The judge handling the case had...»»»

Scammers posed as Google and Gemini representatives to steal over 4,100 Bitcoin Washington: A 22-year-old man pleaded guilty on Tuesday to teaming up with friends to steal nearly a quarter-billion dollars in bitcoin from a Washington, D.C., resident — one of the largest cryptocurrency thefts in U.S»»»

Tunis, Sept. 8 (TAP) - Fitch Ratings has affirmed Tunisia’s long-term foreign-currency issuer default rating at “B-” with a stable outlook.It cited the country's diversified economy and resilient external position while flagging high government...»»»

Tunis, Sept. 8 (TAP) - The weather conditions will be favorable on Tuesday night for the development of localised thunderstorms, accompanied by scattered rain and hail in the northwestern and central-western regions, the National Institute of...»»»

Documents reveal what officials knew about Ground Zero air quality, potential health risks New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced on Tuesday the release of tens of thousands of documents showing the city did not disclose all it knew about air toxicity after 9/11. The release comes ahead of the 25t»»»

Passengers face hours on tarmac amid widespread UK flight cancellations More than 400 flights were canceled on Tuesday due to a technical issue in Britain's air traffic control system, the flight monitoring website Flightradar24 reported. Britain’s National Air Traffic Services said a problem had b»»»

Tunis, Sept. 8, 2026 (TAP) - Exercise Phoenix Express, a premier multinational maritime exercise began its 21st iteration at La Goulette Naval Base in Tunisia, September 7 and will last till Sept. 18, 2026, facilitated by U.S. Naval Forces Africa...»»»

Tunis, Sept. 8, 2026 (TAP) - Minister of Equipment and Housing and Acting Minister of Industry, Mines and Energy Salah Zouari on Tuesday said that Tunisia is stepping up efforts to foster the competitiveness of its industrial sector and support its...»»»

Tunis, September 8, 2026 (TAP) – Minister of Equipment and Housing, and Minister in charge of Industry, Mines and Energy, Salah Zouari, said Tuesday that industrial investment grew by 18% during the first months of 2026, alongside the creation of...»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Ayatollah Sayyed Mojtaba Husseini Khamenei: From Sacred Defense to Leadership 08-09-2026 20:05 PM Ayatollah Sayyed Mojtaba Khamenei, Leader»»»

DOHA: Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) and Baladna QPSC(Baladna or the Company), Qatar’s largest dairy and beverage producer, announced the successful completion of Baladna’s capital increase through a rights issue, with the newly issued shares listed and trading on QSE. The issuance comprised the offeri»»»

The Danube has fallen to a historic low in Budapest, with water-level gauges showing just 1 centimetre on Tuesday, according to Időkép. The Danube’s water level is at its lowest ever in Budapest The reading is significantly lower than the levels recorded during the severe drought conditions earlier»»»

Talaat Moustafa Group Holding (TMG Holding) has begun handing over residential units at its Noor development in Capital Gardens City, marking the start of occupancy at one of the group’s largest developments and reinforcing its delivery schedule amid an acceleration in handovers across its portfoli»»»

Ahmed bin Mohammed reviewed preparations for the Arab Media Summit from September 15 to 17 Dubai: Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Second Deputy Ruler of Dubai and Chairman of the Dubai Media Council, has reaffirmed plans to strengthen Dubai’s position as a major media hub and a pla»»»

Leaders aim to boost regional coordination ahead of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2027 His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, has invited Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, Prime Minister of Kuwait, to attend the next edition of »»»

The Ukraine conflict has exposed a German establishment more willing to defend its commitments to Kiev than to consider their cost to Germany. Saxony-Anhalt has delivered its verdict: an overwhelming win for the AfD (Alternative for Germany). Now the parties it defeated may try to preserve their po»»»

Kuala Lumpur: All five people aboard a helicopter that crashed in the Malaysian state of Sarawak have been confirmed dead, according to local authorities on Tuesday. This photo taken on Sept. 8, 2026 shows the site of a helicopter crash in the state of Sarawak, Malaysia. (Bernama/Handout via Xinhua»»»

The move is a symbolic expression of displeasure with Israel by some of its closest allies The United Kingdom on Tuesday banned trade with Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, where it says “settler terrorists” are carrying out “ethnic cleansing” of Palestinians, in a significant tougheni»»»

Four judges were nominated for election to the judges’ quota of the Supreme Judicial Council (SJC), the Council said on Tuesday. The nominations published on its website were those of Radnevo District Court Chair Asen Tsvetanov, Sofia District Court Judge Albena Momchilova, Breznik District Court J»»»

Tunis, Sept. 8, 2026 (TAP) - The Export Promotion Centre (CEPEX) is planning to sign a memorandum of understanding with the Vietnam Trade Promotion Agency (VIETRADE), under the Vietnamese Ministry of Industry and Trade, aimed at establishing an...»»»

The Iranian Army says its air defense has shot down a US MQ-1 drone over the strategic Strait of Hormuz. In a statement on Tuesday, the Army said its air defense forces detected, tracked and targeted the drone in southeastern Iran before striking and destroying it. The Army said the operation was c»»»

A nomination committee backing the presidential ticket of President Iliana Iotova and BTA Director General Kiril Valchev was formed by Bulgarian scientists, cultural figures, athletes, politicians and journalists on Tuesday. The founding meeting was held at the National Palace of Culture in Sofia. »»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) and Baladna Q.P.S.C. (“Baladna” or “the Company”), Qatar’s largest dairy and beverage producer, announced today the successful completion of Baladna’s capital increase through a rights issue, with the newly issued shares listed and trading on QSE. The issuanc»»»

Berlin: Qatar's Minister of Interior and Commander of the Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya) Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani met with Federal Minister of the Interior of the Federal Republic of Germany Alexander Dobrindt, during His Excellency's visit to Germany. The meeting discussed»»»

BELGRADE - Serbia is striving to build the best possible relations with the world's key countries, and strengthening stability and cooperation in the region, as well as EU accession, remain its main foreign policy goals, Serbian FM Marko Djuric said in a discussion with aides of US Congress and Sen»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Official Gazette, in its Issue No. (15) of 2026 issued by the Ministry of Justice today, Tuesday, published the Decision of the Minister of Labour No. (50) of 2026 amending certain provisions of Decision No. (4) of 2015 specifying the controls of the Wage Protection System for work»»»

The European Union is failing to collect data on illegal tobacco trade as uneven country legislation creates gaps where criminal groups can jump in, the European Court of Auditors (ECA) found in a report published Tuesday (8 September). Illegal tobacco trade makes tobacco products cheaper and more »»»

Blending books, tech and play to nurture young readers’ evolving literacy Dubai: Sixty years after UNESCO first proclaimed International Literacy Day, the meaning of literacy continues to evolve. Reading remains the foundation, but literacy today also means knowing how to find information, assess i»»»

Arriving in Brussels armed with hopes for greater EU involvement in the Ceuta border crisis, its mayor-president Juan Jesús Vivas’ message was clear: “If Ceuta sinks, Spain sinks, and Europe sinks.” Speaking to the press on Tuesday (8 September) at the European Parliament in Brussels, the leader of»»»

An extraordinary prehistoric discovery has been made in River Tisza, in Hungary, where water management workers found what is believed to be the skull of a cave bear that lived during the Ice Age. Workers first thought they found an old anchor Staff from the Middle Tisza District Water Directorate »»»

Tunis, Sept. 8, 2026 (TAP) - Ambassador of Tunisia in Beijing Adel Larbi on Tuesday received at the mission's headquarters, Regional Director for the Middle East and Africa of the Chinese electric and hybrid vehicle manufacturer BYD Ivan...»»»

Prince Faisal bin Farhan says Riyadh will use all available means to protect its interests Moscow: Saudi Arabia will use all available means to protect its interests and will not hesitate to defend itself against Houthi attacks, Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan said on Tuesday, while stres»»»

IRGC issued a statement to detail the operation of chasing an advanced submarine belonging to the US Navy in the Strait of Hormuz. The statement of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy addressed the honorable Iranian people, stressing that, by the grace of Almighty God, the IRGC Navy f»»»

Tunis, Sept. 8 (TAP)- A national day of solidarity with jailed, prospecuted and exiled journalists will take place on September 11, President of the National Union of Tunisian Journalists (SNJT) Zied Dabbar said on Tuesday. The union will...»»»

Ajman court overturns convictions in case over romantic and sexual Snapchat content Ajman: An Ajman appeals court has overturned Dh500,000 in fines imposed on a man and a woman over Snapchat communications, ruling that prosecutors had failed to provide conclusive technical or physical evidence link»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli artillery shelling targets the outskirts of Baraachit town, South Lebanon: Al-Manar reporter 08-09-2026 17:45 PM Latest News Urgent»»»

Aida Kasymalieva has been relieved of her duties as Permanent Representative of Kyrgyzstan to the United Nations in New York due to transfer to another position. The presidential press service reported. According to the service, President Sadyr Japarov signed the relevant decree. Ayaz Baetov has be»»»

Tehran says elite Guards seized US drone sub amid heightened Gulf tensions Iran's Revolutionary Guards on Tuesday said they seized an unmanned American submarine in the strategic Strait of Hormuz, which Tehran has blockaded in the months-long Middle East war. "The IRGC naval forces captured one of »»»

Agricultural officials and plant health experts from across the Middle East and North Africa are meeting in Cairo to strengthen regional cooperation against transboundary pests and diseases, as climate change, water scarcity and geopolitical disruptions increase risks to food production and trade. »»»

Even though foster care provides children in need of protection with safety, stability, love and the chance to experience a normal daily life, its development in Bulgaria requires more motivated foster families, professional support and a lasting commitment from the State. This was the main message»»»

On September 8, 2026, the General Prosecutor convened a meeting at the premises of the General Prosecutor’s Office with the participation of heads of prosecution offices, representatives of the High Prosecutorial Council, and the Prosecutors’ Association to address the situation arising from the su»»»

Global policymakers and investors to debate future architecture of financial services Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) has confirmed the programme for the inaugural edition of the Dubai Future Finance Week, a strategic platform being held from Nov 2-6, examining financial trends and econ»»»

Beijing: Minister of Municipality HE Abdullah bin Hamad bin Abdullah Al Attiyah met on Tuesday with Minister of Housing and Urban-Rural Development of the People's Republic of China, HE Ni Hong, during His Excellency's visit to Beijing, China. During the meeting, they discussed ways to enhance coop»»»

Zhyrgalbek Medetkanov has been appointed Deputy Minister of Construction, Architecture, Housing and Communal Services of Kyrgyzstan. The ministry announced the appointment. The relevant order was signed by the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, Adylbek Kasymaliev. Medetkanov replaces Talantbek I»»»

BELGRADE - Serbia and Uzbekistan exchanged 20 bilateral documents in various fields at a ceremony in Belgrade's Palace of Serbia on Tuesday. "The exchanged documents included a Memorandum of Understanding on cooperation in digitalisation, e-government development and the application of modern techn»»»

Tunis, September 8, 2026 (TAP) – Tunisia’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations Office in Geneva expressed Tunisia’s solidarity with Sudan and its people as they endure the current difficult circumstances, voicing concern over the deteriorating...»»»

Bangkok: Ambassador of the State of Qatar to the Kingdom of Thailand HE Abdulaziz bin Mohammed Al Sada attended a meeting hosted by Thai Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior HE Anutin Charnvirakul with Their Excellencies the heads of diplomatic missions and international organizations at Gov»»»