Trump says CNN, MSNOW, Politico banned from White House, citing alleged fake news
Washington: US President Donald Trump said Friday that CNN, MSNOW (previously known as MSNBC) and Politico were banned from the White House "effective immediately," citing what he called fake news in a post on Truth Social.»»»
Qatar rejects claims Gaza aid reached Hamas, says assistance was coordinated with Israel
Qatar says money, food, medicine and fuel entered Gaza with Israeli coordination Dubai: Qatar has rejected reports in Israeli media about the destination of its humanitarian aid to Gaza, saying the claims were false and insisting that assistance was directed to Palestinian civilians through mechani»»»
Ryanair boss apologizes for calling other airlines 'rapists'
BusinessIrelandRyanair boss apologizes for calling other airlines 'rapists'Wesley Dockery with AFP, dpaThe airline CEO had used the term to describe other airlines with high fares. His comments were criticized by officials both in Ireland and the UK. https://p.dw.com/p/5MsQFO'Leary has been Ryanair»»»
German government agrees fuel tax cut: sources
Berlin races to ease pump pain amid global supply shocks and oil route attacks Germany is poised to cut taxes on fuel for vehicles under an agreement within the country's coalition government, sources said Friday, as Europe's biggest economy grapples with surging prices because of the Middle East w»»»
OCA President chairs Executive Board meeting on Asian Games preparations
Nagoya: Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) HE President Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al-Thani chaired the 110th OCA Executive Board meeting in Nagoya, Japan, ahead of the Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026. The meeting reviewed preparations for upcoming OCA events, including the Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games»»»
Qatar takes part in IMO talks on maritime safety and alternative fuels
London: Qatar has taken part in an International Maritime Organization (IMO) meeting aimed at boosting maritime safety. Qatar's permanent delegation to the IMO joined the 12th Sub-Committee on Carriage of Cargoes and Containers (CCC 12), held in London from September 14 to 18. Discussions covered r»»»
MMDC discusses nation accession progress, operational readiness
Jeddah: The Multinational Maritime Defense Coalition (MMDC) discussed operational updates; the progress of nations joining the coalition; and the definition of capability contributions from participating countries, during a meeting convened at the Western Fleet Command in Jeddah, all aimed at suppo»»»
Brazil police arrest suspected serial killer wearing woman's disguise, carrying a baby
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil: Brazilian police arrested a suspected serial killer linked to at least 16 deaths on Friday in Rio de Janeiro, catching the fugitive disguised as a woman and carrying a baby. He claims to have killed more than four times that number. The suspect was arrested Sunday after a 30»»»
The Pentagon is moving forward with mandatory testosterone testing for most male troops
New Pentagon hormone policy sparks debate over science, readiness and risk The Pentagon has rolled out formal guidance for mandatory testosterone testing for male service members 30 and older, a policy that leaves out women for now and faces questions from medical experts about the need and efficac»»»
Bulgaria Recalls UAE Ambassador Over Peevski Flight Allegations
Bulgaria has urgently recalled its ambassador to the United Arab Emirates, Ivan Yordanov, following allegations that a company owned by his father was involved in financing private flights taken by Delyan Peevski. Foreign Minister Velislava Petrova has summoned Yordanov to Sofia and ordered an insp»»»
Qatar International Media Office issues statement in response to false claims and fabricated reports in Israeli media
Doha, Qatar: The International Media Office of the State of Qatar released a statement in response to false claims and fabricated reports in Israeli media. "Reports circulating in the Israeli media about the destination of humanitarian aid provided by Qatar to Gaza are categorically false. These al»»»
Brazil police nab suspected serial killer disguised as woman
He claims to have killed more than 80 people Brazilian police said Friday they had captured a suspected serial killer linked to at least 16 deaths since May, who was arrested while disguised as a woman and carrying a baby. He claims to have killed more than four times that number. Get updated faste»»»
Dubai Mallathon concludes second edition with record turnout
Community-wide challenge advances Dubai’s 2033 sports and quality of life goals Under the patronage of Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, the second editio»»»
Nigeria miners struggled to breathe in cell before 37 died: survivors
Tinubu orders urgent inquiry into deaths of suspected illegal miners in custody Survivors of a Nigerian disaster that saw 37 suspected illegal gold miners die while in the custody of a paramilitary civil defence group recounted their panic on Friday as they struggled to breathe inside the cell. Pol»»»
Justice Ministry welcomes Qatar's accession to Hague Conference on Private International Law
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Justice has embraced the State of Qatar's accession to the Hague Conference on Private International Law (HCCH) as a reflection of the country's keenness to foster international legal and judicial cooperation. Qatar on Thursday deposited its instrument of acceptance of »»»
Photos Shows Yemeni Crowds Rallying in Saada in Support of Armed Forces - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Suspect held for four days after video appears to show theft inside Egyptian mosque
Two audio units were reported stolen after officers traced the mosque caretaker Cairo: Egyptian police have arrested a man after a widely circulated video appeared to show him stealing equipment from a mosque in Matrouh governorate. The footage, which has gone viral onsocial media, prompted securit»»»
The 51% - A Sydney Sweeney ad goes viral: Are we all just being played?
Another Sydney Sweeney ad goes viral – this time promoting a sports betting application almost naked. The campaign sparked fury among female athletes who said it undermines decades of progress in women's sports. Yet is the outrage itself part of the overall marketing strategy and ‘feminist-bai»»»
Far-right politician Éric Zemmour joins 2027 French presidential race
French far-right politician Éric Zemmour said on Friday that he would run in next year's presidential election, joining far-right candidate Marine Le Pen, who was runner-up to President Emmanuel Macron in the last two elections. Zemmour is campaigning on a crackdown on immigration, i»»»
Russia votes in parliamentary election as war in Ukraine drags on
Polls opened in Russia's Far East on Friday as the country began three days of voting for its parliamentary election, the first since Moscow launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The Kremlin's main party, United Russia, is poised to keep its grip on power alongside other parties aligned with»»»
Police Padel Championship 2026 concludes
Doha, Qatar: The 2026 Police Padel Championship, organised by the Qatar Police Sports Federation from 14 to 17 September 2026 at the 1969 Padel Courts at Al Sadd Club, concluded. More than 90 teams representing the Ministry of Interior, the Internal Security Force “Lekhwiya,” and the Qatar Armed Fo»»»
Norway's King Harald laid to rest in CO2-absorbing sarcophagus
Royal mausoleum unveils two-person sarcophagus for King Harald and Queen Sonja Norway's King Harald V has been entombed within a ship-shaped sarcophagus carved from a carbon dioxide-absorbing ancient rock, the palace revealed on Friday. Next to no details of the late monarch's final resting place h»»»
Turkiye cracks down on Israel-tied fraudsters, detains 175 suspects
Ankara: Turkish Justice Minister Akin Gurlek announced a major operation against an Israeli-linked international fraud network that swindled foreign nationals through fake foreign exchnge (forex) and cryptocurrency investment schemes, with 175 suspects detained in coordinated raids across Istanbul »»»
PM Radev, Meridiam Discuss Sofia Airport Concession Payments, Investment
Prime Minister Rumen Radev held a working meeting with the leadership of international investment fund Meridiam, a leading partner in the concession for Vasil Levski Sofia Airport, the Government Information Service said on Friday. The talks focused on the possible resumption of concession payments»»»
Vucic, Zelenskyy discuss issues important for Serbia, Ukraine and region
HUTA, Ukraine - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on the sidelines of a Carpathian Initiative summit in Huta, Ukraine, on Friday to discuss issues important for the two countries and the entire region. "Grateful to President Zelenskyy for the hospit»»»
Ukraine receives EUR 3.3 billion from EU to meet defense needs
Kyiv: The Ukrainian government announced today that it had received a new tranche of EUR 3.3 billion from the European Union (EU), part of the "Ukraine Support" loan, to meet defense needs. Ukrainian Prime Minister, Serhiy Koretskyi stated in a post on Telegram that the country would allocate these»»»
UAE participates in 4th China Air Transport Association Conference
AI governance, safety and sustainability top UAE agenda at Beijing aviation meet Saif Mohammed Al Suwaidi, Director-General of the General Civil Aviation Authority, affirmed that artificial intelligence holds significant potential to drive comprehensive transformation across the civil aviation ecos»»»
Israeli artillery fires phosphorous shells at Al-Qantara town, South Lebanon: Al-Manar reporter - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Russian Weapons, Equipment Considered Among Most Reliable, Effective in World - Putin
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian weapons and equipment are considered to be among the most reliable and effective in the world, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Friday. "Modern and largely unique weapons and equipment are being created, which are rightfully considered among the most reliable and »»»
Israeli media: A serious espionage case involving spying for Iran from within the Israeli military is currently under investigation - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Europe takes the risk at NATO’s Copenhagen meeting
At NATO’s first high-level summit since Ankara, the bloc’s new, Europe-centric incarnation is taking shape. But it’s ordinary Europeans who stand to lose their future, and potentially their lives. READ MORE: Europe’s military future is starting to take shape NATO’s Military Committee is meeting in »»»
UAE President and Indian Prime Minister discuss bilateral ties and regional developments
Phone call focuses on deepening economic ties and bolstering regional stability UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan held a phone call today with Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of India, to discuss opportunities to further strengthen bilateral ties under the Comprehensive St»»»
Syrian megastar Assala returns to Damascus stage for first time after 15-year exile
Syrian singer receives a hero’s welcome at sold-out concert after years abroad Syrian megastar Assala Nasri has returned to Damascus for the first time in 15 years, receiving a warm welcome from thousands of fans at a sold-out concert in the capital. The 57-year-old singer, known simply as Assala, »»»
Qatar condemns attack targeting mosque in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province
Doha: The State of Qatar has expressed its condemnation and denunciation of the attack that targeted a mosque in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province of northwestern Pakistan, and caused multiple deaths and injuries. In a statement issued today, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs reiterated Qatar's firm po»»»
Bank of Japan hikes rates to highest level in 31 Years
Tokyo: The Bank of Japan raised its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to 1.25 percent on Friday, the highest level in 31 years, while signaling that further hikes still remain on the table. The central bank lifted the rate again after bringing it up to 1.0 percent in June, marking the shor»»»
US-Iran war: 5 things UAE residents need to know today
From shipping to flights, four pressure points UAE residents must watch A fresh tanker incident in the Strait of Hormuz has underlined just how fragile the situation remains in the Gulf, even as oil prices ease and diplomatic efforts offer some hope of a way out of the conflict. For UAE residents, »»»
Gates used foundation wealth to pressure governments to promote vaccination, Angela Merkel says
Bill Gates turned the vast financial resources of his foundation into political leverage, using its wealth to pressure governments to spend more on vaccination, former German Chancellor Angela Merkel has said. In the Meckel & Matthes podcast released by Handelsblatt earlier this month, Merkel warne»»»
More than 1,417 worker accommodation buildings surveyed as Dubai raises living standards
Dubai upgrades worker housing with minimum space and new community facilities Dubai: Workers’ accommodation in Dubai must provide a minimum sleeping area of 3.7 square metres per person, under planning standards highlighted by Dubai Municipality as part of a wider programme to improve living condit»»»
Regulator warns against Qanat Al Amal over unlicensed financial activities
Investors urged to verify firms before signing agreements or transferring funds Abu Dhabi: The Capital Market Authority has warned investors against dealing with Qanat Al Amal Services and Call Centres, saying the company is not licensed to conduct financial activities or provide services regulated»»»
The world is just enough: Ursula von der Leyen goes Bond villain
As a historian who also happens to be German, that was my spontaneous reaction to Ursula von der Leyen’s annual grand – and always grandiloquent – “state of the union” address to the European Parliament in Strasbourg. It’s not really a “union,” of course, and not really a “parliament,” either: tech»»»
WikiLeaks’ Julian Assange says he is ‘back’
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has suggested that he is returning to public life, following a hiatus after his release from British custody in 2024. The transparency activist spent five years behind bars while fighting a US extradition request that could have resulted in a lengthy sentence in a h»»»
3 more bodies recovered in Indonesia Java Sea sunken ship search
Jakarta: The death toll from a Java Sea shipwreck has risen to nine after Indonesian Navy search and rescue teams recovered three additional bodies from the sunken vessel on Friday. Indonesian Navy spokesperson First Admiral Tunggul said naval divers entered the sunken vessel and found the bodies o»»»
Thailand plans massive 10 GW expansion in household solar power
Bangkok: Thailand will scale up its residential solar power initiative to a capacity of 10 gigawatts, purchasing excess electricity from participants at 2.20 baht ($0.07) per kilowatt-hour through 20-year agreements, a government official announced Friday. The National Energy Policy Council raised »»»
Vucic meets with Zelenskyy in Huta
HUTA, Ukraine - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in the Ukrainian mountain village of Huta on Friday. Earlier in the day, Vucic attended a Carpathian Initiative summit hosted by Zelenskyy in Huta. Vucic: I had very important, substantial discussion»»»
Tamil Nadu's newborn gold scheme: Who is eligible for one-gram rings?
Eligible babies born in government-run hospitals will receive a one-gram gold ring Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay will launch the state’s one-gram gold ring scheme for newborns on September 28, with 1.28 lakh rings procured for the first phase of the programme, the state government said o»»»
UAE strongly condemns school shooting in Philippines
UAE denounces deadly Philippines school attack, urges rejection of extremism Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates has strongly condemned the shooting at a school in South Cotabato province in the Republic of the Philippines, which resulted in a number of deaths and injuries. In a statement, the Mini»»»
Aldar launches Yas Riva Reserve, a waterfront villa community with villas starting at Dh8.5 million
292 villas from Dh8.5m go on sale September 26, with 45 on the waterway Aldar has launched Yas Riva Reserve, a gated villa community on the northeast waterfront of Yas Island, adding to a growing string of low-rise developments the company has rolled out across the destination in recent years. The »»»
Laura Napolitano, Italian Cultural Institute Bucharest: Contemporary Italian design is much more plural than the traditional image of “Made in Italy”
Part of Bucharest Design Festival’s Professional Format, the exhibition FRANCO RAGGI. Nomadic Digressions on Design, presented by Francesca Molteni together with Muse Factory of Projects and Franco Raggi, in collaboration with the Italian Cultural Institute in Bucharest, aimed to highlight design c»»»
NEPI Rockcastle seals €200 million sale agreement for Ozas shopping centre, Lithuania, marking exit from the Baltic region
The disposal marks the Group’s exit from the Baltic region and releases capital for redeployment into high-growth markets in CEE where NEPI Rockcastle holds leading position as well as the expansion into the newly entered Spanish market. The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions an»»»
Competition investigations in the age of WhatsApp, Signal and Telegram: why ‘Delete’ might be a costly mistake
The transition to digital communication has fundamentally transformed the way in which companies conduct their business. Commercial discussions, negotiations and information exchange are increasingly taking place via electronic means of remote communication. Authors: Cătălin Suliman (partner), Bian»»»