New York, Sept. 10 (SANA) Global shipping is facing an unprecedented convergence of security threats across some of the world’s busiest waterways, with vessels and seafarers increasingly caught up in geopolitical conflicts, a senior International Maritime Organization (IMO) official said Thursday. »»»

RTA conducts 1.6 million inspections, with illegal transport violations falling 57% Dubai: Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) carried out more than 1.6 million inspections across the emirate’s passenger transport sector in the first half of 2026, as authorities stepped up efforts to improv»»»

Washington, Sept. 10 (SANA) U.S. President Donald Trump said he expects the war with Iran to end after November’s midterm elections, even as renewed attacks near the Strait of Hormuz and escalating fighting in Yemen raise concerns over regional security and global energy supplies. Trump told report»»»

Algeria said Thursday it was cutting diplomatic ties with the United Arab Emirates following years of tension, with Algiers accusing Abu Dhabi of interfering in national and regional affairs. "Algeria has decided to cut diplomatic relations with the United Arab Emirates, following the exhaustion of»»»

Doha, Qatar: Assistant Director of the Department of School and Student Affairs at the Ministry of Education and Higher Education Fatima Yousuf Al Obaidli affirmed the pivotal role of teachers in the country's education system, considering the launch of the Student Behavior Management Policy and it»»»

Security and screening procedures air travellers encounter today were built layer by layer Taking a commercial flight from a US airport generally requires a boarding pass to get anywhere near a gate, security screening controlled by the federal government and careful attention to the contents of ca»»»

Damascus, Sept. 10 (SANA) Fallout from the U.S.-Israeli-Iranian war is disrupting global aluminum supplies, cutting production in the Gulf and pushing prices higher as concerns grow over tightening supplies of the metal widely used in transport, construction, packaging and power infrastructure. Emi»»»

Oslo: Norway's capital Oslo said Thursday it had banned smart glasses in schools, saying the move was aimed at preventing children becoming "extras in Meta's data collection". The ban applies throughout the entire school day and at all levels of education, the municipality said in a statement. "We »»»

Tougher trafficking penalties come with expanded treatment options for drug dependency Oman’s new anti-narcotics law introduced the death penalty for drug smuggling in aggravated cases and fines of up to OMR60,000 for trafficking-related offences, while expanding treatment and rehabilitation option»»»

Bin Touq says Madhya Pradesh offers opportunities for UAE companies in key sectors Dubai: The UAE and India are seeking to deepen investment and business ties in sectors including the new economy, tourism, entrepreneurship, food industries, agriculture and logistics as their strategic economic part»»»

Vice President pays deeply personal tribute to his wife and companion of 47 years Dubai: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has paid a deeply personal tribute to his wife, Sheikha Hind bint Maktoum bin Juma Al Maktoum»»»

Paris, France: France will not support the candidacy of Gianni Infantino, who is running for a new term as FIFA president in March 2027, the French Football Federation (FFF) announced on Thursday. The FFF is aligning itself with the position of other European federations such as Belgium, Italy, Sco»»»

BEIJING (Sputnik) - China and the United States are discussing a framework agreement that would reduce tariffs on $30 billion worth of goods on each side, Huang Ling, a spokesperson for the Chinese Ministry of Commerce, said on Thursday. "The trade and economic teams of China and the US are faithfu»»»

U.S. Ambassador to Lebanon Michel Issa has told President Joseph Aoun that Israel would escalate its attacks on Lebanon if Hezbollah doesn't disarm - and would accept nothing less, Nidaa al-Watan newspaper reported Thursday. The daily claimed that Issa conveyed this message from Israeli Prime Minis»»»

Paul Griffiths says DXB traffic rebounded sharply after an period of disruption Dubai: Dubai Airports withstood 111 threat alerts and 17 missile strikes during the regional conflict this year, with most causing minimal damage and all those injured now fully recovered, its CEO Paul Griffiths said du»»»

Two homes, one bond: expats in fields from HR to horse and camel coaching reflect on ties Dubai: From building thriving businesses to raising families in a new culture, German expats in the UAE say the country has given them far more than they expected when they first arrived. This week, as UAE Pre»»»

Animal spends nearly 2 days stranded above Indian village before rescuers bring in a crane Villagers looked up — and saw something they probably never expected to find on top of their water tank. A bull. The animal had somehow made its way onto a water tank about 60 feet above the ground in a villa»»»

Standards will strengthen academic and career guidance from the early years to graduation Dubai: Dubai’s Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) has launched a new framework to prepare students for future learning, work, and life as technology, artificial intelligence, and the world of emp»»»

Hourly paid parking to start in JVC District 16 from October 15 Dubai: Residents and visitors in Dubai’s Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC) District 16 will have to pay for on-street parking from October 15, with parking services in the area operated by Parkonic. Parking will be charged by the hour, or »»»

Second runway marks the next step in DWC’s expansion towards 150 million passengers Dubai: Dubai World Central’s second runway is expected to open by the end of 2027, marking the next major step in the expansion of Al Maktoum International Airport. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques»»»

Iran and Ukraine wars loom large as expanded 11-member bloc struggles to bridge divisions Dubai: India will host some of the world’s most powerful leaders this weekend as Chinese President Xi Jinping, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian converge on New Delhi for»»»

UAE firms rush to appoint accredited providers ahead e-invoicing mandate Ministry of Finance Approved Accredited Service Provider Tax Star has reported a strong rise in enquiries and sign-ups from businesses looking to get ahead of the UAE's e-invoicing deadline, reflecting growing awareness of the»»»

MP Hassan Fadlallah of Hezbollah on Thursday emphasized that "the Resistance is committed to confronting the presence of the occupation using all available and feasible means and capabilities.” “The enemy is currently attempting to impose a new equation to make the cost of liberation hefty and high»»»

Medical jet has flown across 20 countries, carrying patients needing intensive care A UAE-based aeromedical service has completed nearly 1,000 flying hours across 20 countries and five continents in its first five months of operation, transporting critically ill patients who require specialised car»»»

Attend Gulf News LevelUP to find out how an Executive MBA can boost your career and salary Is experience alone enough to reach the C-suite? For many mid-career professionals, the answer is often no. While years of experience build technical expertise, senior leadership demands a broader understandi»»»

Tokyo: Japan said on Thursday it had asked for the revision of a new world map adopted by the United Nations because it made the disputed Kuril islands appear to belong to Russia. The UN General Assembly voted on Friday to adopt the new map, which makes the African continent larger while also shrin»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian President Vladimir Putin will fly to India on Thursday to attend the BRICS summit, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said. "The president continues to prepare for the upcoming BRICS summit, which will be held in New Delhi, where, in fact, the president will fly out tonight,»»»

The 9/11 attacks killed 2,977 people from 90 countries and changed the world forever On September 11, 2001, 19 Islamist Al Qaida terrorists hijacked four commercial passenger planes in a coordinated attack that changed the course of modern history. Two aircraft were deliberately flown into the Nort»»»

Dubai Metro became a silent companion through school runs to work runs for 17 years I was twelve, the first time I tapped a Nol card at Dubai Airport Freezone metro station, backpack heavier than it needed to be, uniform still creased from my mother's iron, and I didn’t realize I was boarding not j»»»

Public told to avoid intermediaries and unofficial websites for housing services Abu Dhabi: The Abu Dhabi Housing Authority has warned citizens against fraudulent social media accounts and websites claiming to facilitate housing applications, process transactions or help applicants secure housing b»»»

PARIS - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic, who is attending the International Space Summit in Paris, said on Thursday the summit was very important for Serbia, too, and that the country could have its own small satellites. "Today's summit is very important, of course - it is taking place in an era»»»

Milestone highlights decades of innovation in metabolic surgery and patient outcomes Al Taie Center for Laparoscopic and Obesity Surgery has announced a significant milestone in its journey of advancing obesity treatment in the UAE. The founder, Dr. Abdulsalam Al Taie, has now completed over 75,000»»»

MP from the "Progressive Bulgaria" party, Petar Vitanov, said Ukraine cannot realistically return to its 1991 borders, arguing that the war has no military solution and that continued fighting is only producing more casualties and escalation. “I do not think it is objective to think that Ukraine ca»»»

GERB leader Boyko Borissov said presidential candidates Andrey Gyurov and Kandev cannot win over GERB voters, while describing presidential candidate Iliana Yotova as an ideological opponent of his party. Borissov made the comments in Vidin during his first public appearance after GERB decided not »»»

Bulgaria’s Defense Minister Dimitar Stoyanov has authorized the passage of allied and foreign military forces through Bulgarian territory, as well as the deployment of military personnel outside the country to participate in exercises. The decision was announced in Parliament by Speaker Mihaela Dot»»»

Moldova’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mihai Popsoi visited Sofia on Wednesday for talks focused on Moldova’s European integration, the Bulgarian community in the Taraclia region and the further development of bilateral relations. Popsoi was in Bulgaria at the invitation of Bulgarian »»»

The 33-year-old woman accused of killing a one-year-old boy in Varna has been remanded in custody permanently after a court hearing. Alexandrina Toteva was brought to the courthouse in handcuffs, while the court rejected her defense’s request for the proceedings to be held behind closed doors. Tote»»»

Thirteen teenagers between the ages of 12 and 15 have been detained in Plovdiv after a peer was allegedly beaten and burned with lighters during a violent confrontation near a shopping center. According to the city police, the incident took place near the shopping center on Ruski Boulevard. Eyewitn»»»

Abu Dhabi-based Mal aims to take AI-native financial services platform to global markets Abu Dhabi: A new AI-native Islamic finance platform has opened its global waitlist as it prepares to launch financial services across multiple international markets, just three months after receiving In-Princip»»»

Jakarta: Six orangutans including two nursing infants have been rescued from fires raging on Borneo island in the past week, Indonesian authorities and rescuers said Thursday, bringing the total to 15 in a month. The apes were saved from plantations in deep rural West Kalimantan province, on the In»»»

BusinessIndia looks to steer BRICS away from anti-Western turnArthur SullivanThe BRICS summit 2026 takes place in Delhi this weekend. Unlike last year, Putin and Xi are expected to attend. Can India keep the expanded bloc united? https://p.dw.com/p/5MIIUThis year's BRICS host India has to balance w»»»

Recognition caps strong performance across UAE brokerage and international markets Allegiance Real Estate won three awards in a single night at the DAMAC Awards H1 2026, organised by DAMAC in Dubai on September 7. The company was named ‘Top UAE Broker’ and received the ‘Platinum Partner Award – Ira»»»

US prices come out lowest across every model, with the UAE taking second place Dubai: Apple’s new iPhone Duo may start at Dh8,499 in the UAE, but a comparison of official prices across five major markets shows buyers in the US get the lowest listed price for the company’s first foldable iPhone and »»»

President Donald Trump claims that the US has already taken out “about nine” Iranian oil tankers and threatened to attack “a lot more,” as the two countries trade strikes on commercial and military vessels around the Strait of Hormuz. US Central Command has confirmed that it destroyed eight Iranian»»»

Singapore is considering chemical castration for sex offenders amid a rise in reported sexual crimes, particularly those involving children. Police recorded 1,531 molestation cases in 2025, up 7.3% from 1,427 the previous year. The issue was raised in parliament this week, with lawmakers questionin»»»

Barcelona: Argentina icon Lionel Messi has agreed to take over Spanish club Eldense, the second division side confirmed on Thursday. Eldense, based just in-land from Alicante, will become the former Barcelona attacker's second venture into Spanish football ownership having bought fourth-tier Cornel»»»

Egypt has strictly banned the cutting down of trees and ordered a nationwide expansion of its urban greening initiatives, Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly announced during a cabinet meeting in the New Administrative Capital on Wednesday. Madbouly directed the Ministers of Local Development and Envir»»»

The Regional Inspectorate of Environment and Water in Burgas has inspected the main site of Lukoil Neftochim Burgas after nearly 40 reports from residents about the smell of petroleum products and gas across the city on September 9 and 10, the inspectorate said on Thursday. The inspectors checked t»»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister of State for Energy Affairs, HE Saad Sherida Al-Kaabi has issued a decision setting out a comprehensive set of preventive measures to protect Qatar’s public electricity and water facilities from potential damage caused by construction, excavation, demolition, landscaping and o»»»

Hezbollah MP Hasan Ezzeddine accused Lebanon’s ruling political authority of complicity in the Israeli bloodshed caused in southern Lebanon, saying its silence over massacres targeting civilians, including children and women, makes it a partner in “every drop of blood” shed across Lebanon. “The cri»»»