An Iranian cargo vessel was struck off Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday, killing one person and wounding four, Iranian state media said. Tehran blamed a “terrorist enemy” for the attack, which came as threats to shipping intensified around the Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb straits. An Iran»»»

US President Donald Trump brushed aside a report that Iran ​acquired satellite images of a base in Jordan from Chinese entities before a July attack that killed three US troops. Oman postponed a meeting set for Monday with Iran and other regional countries to discuss the Strait of Hormuz, sett»»»

Etihad says flights are full as it expands, but fuel prices could pressure fares next year Dubai: Etihad Airways CEO Antonoaldo Neves has one major concern as the airline heads into the final months of 2026: jet fuel prices. Demand is not keeping him awake. Fuel is. Sign up for our daily business n»»»

Damascus, Sept. 14 (SANA) U.S. officials and business leaders on Monday highlighted investment and private-sector partnerships as a key next step in expanding economic ties with Syria, as a large American business delegation held a series of ministerial meetings in Damascus.U.S. Deputy Assistant Se»»»

Rogue attacks, a ‘phantom’ leader and a push for war expose deep divisions in Tehran Dubai: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian was in Iraq in early July, attending funeral ceremonies for Iran’s slain supreme leader, when extraordinary news arrived from the Strait of Hormuz. Iranian forces had atta»»»

C The request was prompted by the latest explosion at an EMCO ammunition storage facilty near Dryanovo (central Bulgaria), which occurred a month after an explosion and fire at another company site near Belitsa, in the central Bulgarian Municipality of Tryavna, DB said. The party said the grounds f»»»

Former Israel Defense Forces (IDF) chief of staff Dan Halutz has accused Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of concealing warnings ahead of the October 7 attack and laid ultimate responsibility for the deadly security failure on him. Halutz was responding to a Haaretz report alleging that UA»»»

A small group of senior Tisza figures reportedly challenged Péter Magyar’s leadership style and campaign strategy just five months before the 2026 election, with some fearing the conflict could derail the party’s campaign. A confrontation inside Tisza According to an investigation by Hungarian news»»»

BELGRADE - The Serbian dinar's official median exchange rate against the euro is 117.3607 dinars for one euro on Monday, which is a slight change relative to Friday, the National Bank of Serbia said. The dinar is steady against the euro m-o-m, down by 0.2 pct y-o-y and down by 0.1 pct relative to t»»»

Gaza’s youngest already face an extremely precarious entry into the world Khan Younis: As monitors beep and doctors consult near them, two tiny newborns lie silently side-by-side, sharing a single incubator in a southern Gaza hospital running short on space and supplies. Gaza’s youngest already fac»»»

At the same time, nearly 10,800 homes were completed in Bucharest–Ilfov in the first six months of this year, an increase of 53.6% compared with the same period last year. Nationally, housing completions rose by around 30% in the first half of the year. Excluding Bucharest–Ilfov, the strongest incr»»»

Ansarallah military spokesperson Yahya Saree said the movement will continue targeting Saudi military positions until what he described as the aggression against Yemen ends and the blockade on Ansarallah-controlled areas is lifted. Ansarallah military spokesperson Yahya Saree said the movement will»»»

Berlin: The United States secured a record-extending 12th FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup title after defeating France 97-79 in the final in Berlin on Sunday. The USA delivered a dominant second-half performance to overcome a spirited French side and claim another Women’s Basketball World Cup cha»»»

Nikkhil on Revolutionaries, patriotism & why he refuses to separate politics from art For a filmmaker who gave us Kal Ho Naa Ho, Nikkhil Advani has certainly kept audiences guessing. His filmography has swung from romance and family drama to terrorism, war, history, patriotism and social injustice.»»»

Sydney, Australia: A surfer in his fifties was rushed to hospital on Monday after being bitten by a shark in Western Australia, the state government and local ambulance service said. Authorities said they received a report of a "shark incident" around 9:45 am (0145 GMT) at Glenfield Beach, just ove»»»

Damascus, Sept. 14 (SANA) U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Jacob McGee on Monday encouraged American companies to invest in Syria, saying the country offers significant opportunities across a wide range of sectors. “We encourage U.S. businesses to invest in the Syrian market, which offers s»»»

Warsaw-bound locomotive hit just after train carrying British ex-PM passed through Kyiv: Poland and Ukraine denounced on Sunday Russian strikes close to the Polish border that hit a Warsaw-bound train near a frontier checkpoint just after another train carrying several EU officials and British ex-P»»»

Hungary’s Prime Minister Péter Magyar has pledged a substantial increase in family allowance next year, while also promising a new constitution and electoral law by 2030. ‘A large-scale increase’ in family allowance Péter Magyar has promised a major increase in Hungary’s family allowance in 2027, a»»»

Paris, France: Ferran Torres was on target as champions Paris Saint-Germain finally got their Ligue 1 campaign up and running with a 1-0 win at Brest on Sunday. Prior to their trip to Brittany, Luis Enrique's double Champions League-winning side had managed just two points from their opening three »»»

Damascus, Sept. 14 (SANA) A U.S. Chamber of Commerce delegation comprising representatives of 50 companies and more than 80 participants from a range of sectors is holding a series of ministerial meetings in Damascus on Monday, in the latest sign of expanding economic engagement between Syria and t»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian aerospace forces have destroyed temporary deployment points of the Ukrainian armed forces in the Kharkov and Sumy regions using FAB‑500 aerial bombs and missiles, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Monday. Intelligence officers have discovered temporary deployment p»»»

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has appealed to regional governments and indirectly to “Israel” for assistance as Saudi-backed forces suffer major battlefield setbacks, Israel Hayom reports, citing diplomatic officials in the region. Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has appealed to governmen»»»

The conflict in Yemen intensified on Sunday, as government forces launched attacks against Iran-backed Houthi rebels along the Red Sea and Houthis fired into neighboring Saudi Arabia, which supports Yemen's government. The Yemeni government vowed to send more forces to the Red Sea coast and one off»»»

President Donald Trump said Sunday that he will look into requests from families of Sept. 11 victims to release records that could shed light on Saudi Arabia's alleged role in the attacks 25 years ago. Several families have long alleged that a group of extremist religious leaders in Saudi Arabia ga»»»

Occupied Jerusalem, Sept. 14 (SANA) Israeli Culture Minister Miki Zohar threatened on Sunday to revoke the citizenship of filmmakers Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor after their Gaza documentary won the Special Jury Prize at the Venice Film Festival. The film, “Naza,” features testimonies from Israeli»»»

U.S. President Donald Trump has called on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to halt strikes on Russian oil refineries and other infrastructure used to produce and distribute diesel, saying the attacks are causing a global shortage. He spoke after diesel prices in the U.S. hit a record on Frida»»»

Israel's demolition on Thursday of a tunnel network used by Hezbollah as a command center in southern Lebanon, near the border, represents a significant setback for the Iran-backed group. Experts said that while Hezbollah is far from defeated, the group was now exposed after two fierce wars with Is»»»

S&P expects prudent fiscal policy, strong revenues and a substantial net asset position Dubai: Ras Al Khaimah has retained its A/A-1 credit rating from S&P Global with a stable outlook, with the agency expecting the government to maintain prudent fiscal and economic policies while preserving a subs»»»

Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar participated in the International Space Summit, held in Paris, France, on September 9 to 10, 2026. Qatar’s delegation was led by the Minister of Communications and Information Technology H E Mohammed bin Ali Al-Mannai. The Summit brought together Heads of State and G»»»

Hungary has just wrapped up a busy week of diplomacy, with developments involving Ukraine, the Baltic states, the Visegrád Group and EU enlargement. But another significant meeting is already scheduled for Monday in Budapest – and a visit of this kind has not taken place in Hungary for nearly seven»»»

The Korean People’s Army staged a joint long-range artillery and missile drill, demonstrating a growing mix of strike systems, reports KCNA. The KPA exercise involved:Tactical ballistic & cruise missilesLarge-caliber thermal-pressure multiple rocket launcherMultiple types of attack dronesIntegrated»»»

She turned a wardrobe full of unworn clothes to a pre-loved fashion, consignment business Dubai: The clothes were still wearable. They simply were not being worn. For Jessica Coote, that was the problem. After moving to Dubai in 2024, the British expat has found herself with a wardrobe full of clot»»»

Doha, Qatar: World No.1 Mostafa Asal survived a spirited challenge from Switzerland’s Yannick Wilhelmi to advance to the quarter-finals of the 2026 Qatar Classic yesterday. The reigning World Champion was pushed hard during the high-intensity 48-minute encounter before he eventually secured an 11-5»»»

Luanda, Angola: Angola’s Barra do Dande Ocean Terminal is emerging as a strategic piece of infrastructure in the country’s drive to strengthen energy security, expand its downstream petroleum industry and develop a regional logistics hub, objectives that could create significant opportunities for Q»»»

Doha, Qatar: Al Sadd will look to carry their flying Qatar Stars League form into the AFC Champions League Elite when they begin their Asian campaign against Iran’s Esteghlal FC at Basra International Stadium today. The QSL champions have won all four of their matches this season as they defend the»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) has included the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine in National School Vaccination Campaign, marking a major step in the country’s efforts to prevent HPV-related cancers, particularly cervical cancer. The inclusion of the vaccine aligns with the Min»»»

Airlines resume some services, while several international carriers remain suspended Dubai: UAE travellers face another day of mixed flight operations on Monday, with delays and cancellations reported at Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah airports as airlines continue to adjust schedules amid heightened »»»

Ikramidin Aitkulov, lawyer of Kamchybek Tashiev, has asked the Prosecutor General’s Office to investigate the actions of judges of the Bishkek City Court in an appeals case. He said the appeals court found Tashiev guilty under Article 195 of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic, «Obstruction of»»»

Trump's ex-ally argues Iran war aids Israel’s edge while eroding US influence in Gulf Conservative US commentator Tucker Carlson has said President Donald Trump has painted a grim picture amid uncertainty over the US-Iran war outcome and the prospect of an escalation that may include the use of nuc»»»

Oil above $107, wider security risks: key impacts for UAE residents now A planned Gulf-Iran meeting on the Strait of Hormuz has been postponed, while oil remains above $107 a barrel and security risks have widened from the Gulf to the Red Sea. For UAE residents, the main issues to watch are flights»»»

Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova ridiculed Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski’s delusion that Poland could defeat Russia quickly in the event of an armed conflict. “Russophobia of the brain,” Zakharova wrote on Telegram.Sikorski had fantasized that Poland would rapidly pr»»»

"The grace period with the neo-communists is over. We are picking up the gauntlet and fighting!" wrote Viktor Orbán late on Saturday evening on his Facebook page. In a video attached to the post, containing excerpts from his speech delivered at the Kötcse picnic, the Fidesz president and former pri»»»

Shortly after Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi bid farewell to Chinese President Xi Jinping at Cairo Airport on 2 September, he called Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. The timing and substance of the call were significant. They discussed regional security and coordination between Cair»»»

Injured F-15E officer survives 100 mph fall, evades capture in Iran mountains A badly wounded US Air Force colonel climbed a 7,000-foot ridgeline in Iran to evade Iranian forces after his F-15E fighter jet was shot down, according to an interview aired by CBS News’ “60 Minutes.” The officer, identi»»»

Share: Iran reports commercial vessel struck in Strait of Hormuz HERE IS THE LATEST: Iranian state media said early Sunday that 1 person was killed and 3 were injured after one of their commercial vessels was struck near the Strait of Hormuz. Yemen’s Houthis, a group backed by Iran, have in recent »»»

Missiles fly 250 kilometers toward eastern waters, signaling South Korea as target SEOUL, South Korea: North Korea said Monday it conducted a joint live-fire drill involving missiles, artillery and drones that it claimed demonstrated “the huge destructive power of concentration fire.” The official »»»

UAE hotels continue hiring as Gulf expansion raises race for skilled hospitality talent Dubai: UAE hospitality hiring remains active despite a changing travel market, with hotels and resorts continuing to recruit across frontline operations, specialist functions and increasingly technology-enabled »»»

Paris, France: Edouard Mendy, 34, the Senegal national team goalkeeper, announced through his social media handles his retirement from international football on Sunday. "Jerejef (Thank you) Senegal," Mendy posted in Wolof, the principle language of the country, above a video montage showing his gre»»»

Oman defers Iran-Gulf talks amid push for regional consensus and stability Tehran, Iran: Following the postponement of a scheduled meeting between Iran and Gulf nations slated for Monday in Oman, Iranian state media reported that the measure was executed upon the direct solicitation of select neigh»»»

Attacks on ships and Saudi pipeline keep supply fears elevated above $100 Oil prices fell in early trading Monday after a sharp weekly advance, but remained elevated as fresh reports of attacks on shipping and a temporary shutdown of a major Saudi pipeline kept supply concerns at the forefront. The»»»