Researchers develop antibodies against Epstein-Barr virus
Washington: Researchers at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center and the University of Washington have developed novel monoclonal antibodies to prevent Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) infection and its complications. Carried by roughly 95 percent of adults, EBV is linked to certain cancers and multiple sclero»»»
Jewish Community in Bulgaria Welcomes Jewish New Year 5,787
The Jewish community in Bulgaria welcomed Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, with an official ceremony at the Sofia Synagogue on Friday evening. A Jewish religious service was held and the national anthems of Bulgaria and Israel were performed. "Tonight, Jews around the world and our Jewish commun»»»
Turkish Military Personnel, Equipment to Transit Bulgaria on Way to Romania
Personnel and military equipment from the Turkish Armed Forces will move along Bulgaria’s national road network on September 13 and 14, the Defence Ministry’s press office said. The personnel and military equipment will be transported to Romania to take part in a military exercise. The military con»»»
Elections in Russia: the 1001 tricks to remove inconvenient candidates
The Russian authorities are using dubious claims to disqualify candidates previously cleared to run in the parliamentary election from September 18 to 20. The war in Ukraine is making the Kremlin even more cautious about who is allowed to campaign. Getting eliminated from Russia’s parliamentary ele»»»
Anthropic blocks scientists using Claude for bioweapons research
Anthropic says it has caught scientists using its AI models for research that could help develop biological weapons, including work aimed at making dangerous pathogens more transmissible and harmful. Five cases of biological researchers using Claude raised serious security concerns, according to a »»»
UAE President concludes state visit to Germany
Sheikh Mohamed departs Munich following a multi-day state visit to Germany Munich: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today departed Munich at the conclusion of a multi-day state visit to the Federal Republic of Germany.»»»
Hungarian oil giant MOL reacted to the government's diesel support decision
Hungarian oil and gas company MOL has backed the government’s new diesel support scheme but warned that reintroducing a fuel price freeze could lead to petrol and diesel shortages within days. The company said the monthly HUF 5,000 (EUR 13.76) support announced by the government was a better soluti»»»
Poor mobile signal for two years? Villagers tie telecom worker to tower
Video shows unusual protest over poor calls, internet before police arrive How angry can a village get about bad mobile reception? In one Indian village, residents were apparently angry enough to tie a telecom worker to a tower. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simp»»»
Suhail auction offers the rarest falcons at Katara International Hunting and Falcons Exhibition
Doha: The activities of the Katara International Hunting and Falcons Exhibition "Suhail 2026" continued on its fourth day, amid a continuous public attendance, with a remarkable variety in participants, products, and accompanying cultural events that combine Qatari heritage, traditional crafts, art»»»
UK economy posts fastest annual growth in 18 months driven by AI sector
London: Official data released on Friday showed the UK economy grew by 1.6 percent year-on-year in July, marking its fastest pace in 18 months and beating expectations of 1.2 percent, driven in part by strong activity in artificial intelligence and related technology sectors. According to the Offic»»»
Israeli warplanes launched raids on the towns of Nabatieh Al-Fawqa and Al-Mansouri, and on Wadi Al-Slouqi: Al-Manar reporter - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli warplanes launched raids on the towns of Nabatieh Al-Fawqa and Al-Mansouri, and on Wadi Al-Slouqi: Al-Manar reporter 11-09-2026 19:»»»
Tusk says EU can forget about global competitiveness at current energy prices
The EU can forget about competitiveness while energy prices remain prohibitively high, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has warned, urging Brussels to avoid policies that push costs higher. Tusk spoke on Thursday at a press conference of the Visegrad Four (V4) – Poland, Hungary, Slovakia, and the »»»
UN to launch global alliance for South-South Cooperation to drive sustainable development
Doha: Speaking to Qatar News Agency (QNA), economist Dr. Abdullah Al Khater emphasized that the primary economic value of the Global Alliance for South-South Cooperation lies in bridging the gap between demand and supply by linking expertise, capital, and market needs through a unified, effective n»»»
Kuwait begins moving Palestinian residency permits from travel documents to passports
Around 8,700 travel document holders are expected to benefit from the new procedures Dubai: Kuwait has begun a new phase in regulating the residency status of Palestinians holding travel documents, with procedures under way to transfer their residency permits to Palestinian passports. The General D»»»
BRICS Turns 20: New Delhi Summit to Shape Next Phase of Expanded Bloc
The 18th BRICS Summit, to be hosted by India in New Delhi on September 12–13, will bring together leaders of the expanded 11-member grouping, along with partner countries and outreach invitees, as the bloc seeks to translate its growing economic weight into deeper cooperation and greater influence »»»
Oman police detain woman following fatal attack on her mother in Muscat
Police say the incident occurred in Al Khoudh and legal procedures are under way Muscat: An Asian woman has been arrested in Muscat after allegedly attacking her mother with a bladed weapon, causing fatal injuries, the Royal Oman Police said. The incident took place in Al Khoudh in Muscat Governora»»»
Meteorology warns of expected low horizontal visibility in some coastal areas at late night
Doha: The Meteorology Department warned of expected low horizontal visibility in some coastal areas late at night. It is expected that the weather on the coast tonight, until 6:00 AM tomorrow, Saturday, will be humid with suspended dust and light fog to fog in some areas late at night. At sea, it w»»»
UAE President meets German business leaders during state visit
Talks focus on investment, technology, energy and opportunities created by new agreements Berlin: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met with German business leaders and company executives as part of his state visit to the Federal Republic of Germany. During the meeting, »»»
The legacy of 9/11: How the War on Terror reshaped the Muslim world
On the morning of September 11, 2001, Americans watched in horror as hijacked planes struck the World Trade Center and the Pentagon and crashed in a field near Shanksville, Pennsylvania. Nearly 3,000 people were killed. Less than a month later, the US went to war in Afghanistan. Two years after tha»»»
What experts wish jobseekers knew before landing in Dubai
From CVs to networking: how to use every day of your Dubai job search The moment you land in Dubai on a job exploration visa, the clock starts ticking from day one. Sixty days, 90 days, or 120 days. That’s it. It may sound simple on paper: fly in, secure an interview, get hired, and convert your vi»»»
Rejected abroad, heard in Dubai: court opens door to fresh divorce claims
Wife can reopen case in UAE if marital harm continued after earlier rejection Dubai: A wife may file a fresh divorce for harm case in the UAE even if an earlier claim brought abroad was dismissed, provided she can prove that the harm continued or reoccurred , Dubai’s highest court has ruled. The ve»»»
Qatar affirms the right to development is a fundamental human right
Geneva: The State of Qatar affirmed that the right to development is a fundamental human right, crowned by the adoption of the Declaration on the Right to Development in 1986, noting that forty years after the adoption of this Declaration, the principles and standards contained therein continue to »»»
Watch: Sheikh Mohamed meets UAE students studying in Germany
UAE President pledges full support for Emirati scholars pursuing studies in Germany Berlin: As part of his state visit to the Federal Republic of Germany, UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met with a number of UAE students studying at universities in the country. During »»»
UAE President meets former Chancellor Angela Merkel during state visit to Germany
Meeting underscores enduring partnership and shared vision between nations Berlin: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met with Her Excellency Angela Merkel, former Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany, as part of his state visit to the country. During the meeting»»»
Qatari national team will face its Australian counterpart in a friendly match next November in preparation for the 2027 Asian Cup
Doha: The Qatar Football Association announced today that the national team will play a friendly match against Australia on November 13 at the Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium. This friendly match is part of the Al-Annabi team's preparations for the 2027 Asian Cup finals, which will be hosted by Saudi Arab»»»
He lent friends his bank card to buy games. It landed him in custody for three weeks
The young man let friends use his card after they told him they wanted to buy games Dubai: A young man spent three weeks in custody after lending his bank card to friends who told him they wanted to buy games, only for investigators to discover that the card had instead been used to purchase drugs,»»»
Philippine coast guard recovers 30 bodies after passenger ferry blaze
Manila: Rescuers recovered 30 bodies on Friday from a ferry that caught fire in Palawan province of the Philippines on Wednesday, the Philippine Coast Guard said.»»»
Macut receives Algerian ambassador
BELGRADE - Serbian caretaker PM Djuro Macut received Algerian Ambassador to Belgrade Moncef Mansri on Friday to discuss enhancement of bilateral relations. "Macut welcomed the new Ambassador and emphasised that the friendship between Serbia and Algeria has deep historical roots and provides a good »»»
'We Bring Together Thoughtful People From Around The World' - Head of Rosmolodezh
The International Youth Festival 2026 will begin on September 11 in Yekaterinburg, bringing together 10,000 young people from 191 countries. The event will include 5,000 Russian participants and 5,000 foreign guests, including 1,000 teenagers aged 14–17. The festival will run until September 17 und»»»
Philippines ferry fire death toll rises to 35, 54 still missing
Coast guard recovers 30 bodies from gutted vessel and says more remain aboard Coron: The Philippine coast guard has recovered 30 bodies from a ferry consumed in a blaze that swept through it "in seconds", a spokeswoman said Friday, adding that more remained on the stricken vessel. The coast guard r»»»
Victims of online harm fear von der Leyen will backtrack on child social‑media ban
“My daughter Marie was a sunny girl. She liked music, dancing and being creative,” said Stephanie Mistre, a French activist supporting victims of the harmful effects social media. “She left us on 16 September 2021. I discovered the morbid reality of my daughter’s life on TikTok only a month after h»»»
French government lowers its economic growth forecast to 0.5% in 2026
Paris: France is facing increasing economic and financial pressures, amid a drop in economic growth forecasts and rising borrowing costs, at the same time as the government needs to take tough measures to reduce the budget deficit and secure financial resources. Roland Lescure, the French Minister »»»
Yemeni Military Spokesman Announces Large-scale Operation against Pro-Saudi Mercenaries
The spokesman for the Yemeni Armed Forces Brigadier General Yahya Saree announced in a statement a large-scale, qualitative military operation “And Allah is More Severe in Might and More Severe in Punishment” along several fronts, to expel the Saudi mobilizations from several districts of the weste»»»
Vance calls Democrats 'party of hatred' as he seizes MAGA spotlight
US Vice President JD Vance launched a virulent attack on the Democratic Party Thursday, accusing them of being the "party of hatred" at day two of the Republican convention ahead of the November midterm elections. With public support for President Donald Trump at record lows, Republican figures are»»»
JVC's paid parking expands - less clutter, but costly for multi-car families, residents say
Residents report fewer abandoned cars and blocked entrances, but higher parking costs Dubai: Since paid parking was rolled out across Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC) in March this year, the majority of the community's residential streets have come under the PARKONIC system. Now a new pocket of the ne»»»
US-Iran conflict: What UAE residents need to know tonight, September 11
Houthis advance towards Bab Al Mandeb as Hormuz remains restricted, oil stays above $100 The US-Iran war is putting pressure on two of the world's most important shipping routes, with Iran-aligned Houthi forces advancing around the Bab Al Mandeb Strait. At the same time, traffic through the Strait »»»
Researchers developing antibodies to prevent one of the most widespread viruses
Washington: Researchers from the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center and the University of Washington in the United States have developed new antibodies that could help prevent infection with the Epstein-Barr virus and reduce its complications, a promising scientific step in combating one of the most com»»»
Why are European banks moving gold out of United States?
BusinessWhy are European banks moving gold out of United States?Arthur SullivanThe Netherlands and France have moved their gold out of US vaults. Part of the reason is fears about the reliability of the US, but equally important is the need to keep gold closer to home in the event of a crisis. http»»»
Tens of thousands of Palestinians perform friday prayers at Al-Aqsa Mosque
Occupied Jerusalem: Tens of thousands of Palestinians performed Friday prayers at the blessed Al-Aqsa Mosque, despite the heightened security measures and restrictions imposed by Israeli occupation forces on worshippers. The Islamic Waqf Department in Jerusalem said that tens of thousands of worshi»»»
US governor signs law to limit children's social media risks
Newsom touts state’s child-safety rules as tougher, more effective than Australia’s California Governor Gavin Newsom signed more than a dozen new laws on Thursday that address various aspects of children's safety online, including one that prohibits social media companies from serving addictive fea»»»
President Iotova Awards State Honour to Greek Ambassador
President Iliana Iotova awarded the Order of the Madara Horseman, First Class, to Greek Ambassador to Bulgaria Alexios Marios Lyberopoulos at a ceremony at the Presidency on Friday, recognizing his outstanding contribution to strengthening bilateral relations. Addressing Ambassador Lyberopoulos, Io»»»
Russia rolls out long-delayed 5G, but not for iPhones
Russia announced Friday that it was rolling out its long-delayed 5G mobile network, but that iPhone users would be unable to connect until Apple coordinated the move with Moscow. The Russian government first announced plans for 5G internet in 2019, but Russia's powerful Security Council blocked the»»»
President Iotova Awards State Honours to Greek, Lybian Ambassadors
President Iliana Iotova awarded the Order of the Madara Horseman to Greek Ambassador to Bulgaria Alexios Marios Lyberopoulos and to Libyan Ambassador Abu Baker Saleh at ceremonies at the Presidency on Friday, recognizing their outstanding contribution to strengthening bilateral relations. Addressin»»»
Highlights From Putin’s Speech at BRICS Summit in New Delhi
Russian President Vladimir Putin said BRICS countries have become a major driver of global economic growth, accounting for more than 40% of global GDP over the past five years. Speaking at the BRICS Business Forum in New Delhi, Putin highlighted the bloc’s growing economic role and criticized attem»»»
Tens of thousands of Palestinians perform Friday prayers at Al-Aqsa Mosque despite restrictions
OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: Tens of thousands of Palestinians performed Friday prayers at the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound, despite the restrictions imposed by Israeli occupation forces on worshippers. The Islamic Waqf Department in Jerusalem reported that tens of thousands of worshippers attended Friday prayer»»»
€9.66bn in deals: UAE-Germany business forum delivers 30 agreements
Business leaders explored investment opportunities and sustainable partnerships in Munich Munich: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today attended the Germany-UAE Business Forum in Munich as part of His Highness’ state visit to the Federal Republic of Germany. The forum »»»
Charred bodies found inside Philippine ferry as 84 remain missing
Firefighters enter gutted vessel after blaze is extinguished; 5 deaths already confirmed Coron: Firefighters found burnt human remains on Friday inside a ferry that caught fire in Philippine waters two nights earlier, leaving five dead and 84 missing, the coast guard said. It was not clear how many»»»
Fire in South-Central Bulgaria Engulfs Houses, Farm Land
A fire has broken out in the south-central village of Dimovtsi, Gurkovo Municipality, affecting agricultural land and houses, Gurkovo Mayor Kancho Papazov told BTA. Six firefighting teams are battling the blazes. The deputy director of the Regional Directorate for Fire Safety and Civil Protection i»»»
Israeli Media: Hezbollah’s Fighting at Ali Al-Taher Was Like the Battle of Karbala
The Israeli army withdrew its forces from Ali Al-Taher Heights in southern Lebanon following a massive bombing operation, positioning occupation troops in rear lines in the Shaqif area, Israeli army radio reported on Friday. The broadcaster said Israeli forces would seek to exercise fire control ov»»»