TUNIS, September 12, 2026 (TAP) – Tunisia, represented by its Ambassador to Beijing, Adel Arbi, took part in the 28th China Mining Conference and Exhibition, held in Tianjin, northern China, from September 10 to 12, 2026, under the theme “Win-Win...»»»

UPDATEXi, Putin, Modi and Pezeshkian back a joint statement urging maximum restraint New Delhi: Members of the 11-nation BRICS group including China, Russia, Iran and India called for calm in the Middle East at a summit in New Delhi on Saturday, overcoming earlier divisions to issue a joint stateme»»»

The biggest impact is likely to be on flights, journey times and moving goods The Middle East conflict has taken another worrying turn over the past 24 hours, with fresh attacks on Saudi energy infrastructure and Houthi advances in Yemen raising new concerns about shipping, oil supplies and regiona»»»

Saudi Arabia has been forced to shut down its strategic East-West oil pipeline after drone attacks damaged pumping facilities along the route, dealing another blow to the kingdom’s ability to export oil amid the US-Iran war. The Saudi Energy Ministry said on Friday that the pipeline was hit at seve»»»

Coast guard recovers more bodies from burned ferry as DNA identification starts Coron: The death toll from a Philippine ferry fire jumped to 76 on Saturday after the coast guard confirmed the discovery of 41 more bodies aboard the burnt-out vessel. The remains will be transported to a port in Coron»»»

Kinshasa: More than 7,000 Ebola cases have been recorded in the Democratic Republic of Congo's worst outbreak of the deadly disease ever, according to figures from the Congolese authorities. Thought to have been spreading under the radar for weeks, the DRC officially detected the latest outbreak in»»»

Talks cover regional and international issues of mutual interest on the summit sidelines Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, met Dr Masoud Pezeshkian, President of Iran, on the sidelines of the 18th BRICS Leaders Summit in New Delhi, India. During th»»»

Birmingham, United Kingdom: England overcame a major wobble to beat Pakistan by eight wickets in the third Test at Edgbaston on Saturday, sealing a 3-0 series sweep. The home team, chasing just 130 to win, were in deep trouble when openers Ben Duckett and Emilio Gay were dismissed in the first over»»»

Madrid: Championship leader Kimi Antonelli stayed on top for Mercedes ahead of Ferrari's Charles Leclerc in Saturday's extended crash-hit third and final practice ahead of qualifying for the Spanish Grand Prix. The 20-year-old Italian clocked a best lap in one minute and 32.797 seconds to outpace t»»»

Security source says three men were detained while allegedly using drugs Beirut: The Lebanese army arrested Suleiman Hilal Al Assad, a relative of former Syrian president Bashar Al Assad, in the Bekaa region of eastern Lebanon on Friday, along with two other people, according to a Lebanese security»»»

Vienna: The State of Qatar has condemned, in the strongest terms, the Houthi group's targeting of civilian and economic facilities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, as well as the renewed attacks by the Islamic Republic of Iran on the territories of several Arab states. Qatar further affirmed its ful»»»

Karachi: A young Razaullah arrived in the northern Pakistani city of Mardan with his two elder brothers, dreaming to make it big in cricket with his thunderbolt deliveries and powerful hitting. His brother Samiullah did not want his sibling to be a truck loader like him, and instead made sure the t»»»

BRICS has emerged as an important platform for coordination among major emerging economies Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday launched two postage stamps commemorating 20 years of BRICS at the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi The launch came as India hosted the summit under its 2026 chai»»»

A nationwide protest calling for a temporary moratorium on the construction of wind turbines and solar power plants on agricultural land took place in several cities across Bulgaria on Saturday. The protest was organized by the White Swallow and Beledie Han-Bogovtsi associations, covering the regio»»»

UAE aid targets food, shelter and health needs amid Haiti’s deepening crisis Under the directives of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and with the follow-up of Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Dhafra Region and Chairman of the Emirates Red Cr»»»

Record inflows push reserves to $785.7 billion, overtaking Russia to claim No. 4 spot Mumbai: India has become the fourth largest holder of foreign exchange reserves in the world after the record surge in dollar inflows triggered by the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI’s) foreign currency non-resident »»»

Ex-Kerala CM questions ED’s CMRL-Exalogic narrative, vows legal, political fight Kozhikode: Kerala's Leader of Opposition and former Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Saturday broke his silence on the Enforcement Directorate’s move seeking registration of a corruption case against him, his daughte»»»

UAE-India trade soars past $100b as logistics corridors reshape connectivity The UAE and the Republic of India continue to strengthen a growing strategic and economic partnership that serves as an effective model of cooperation within BRICS, underpinned by historic ties, shared interests and major »»»

Damascus, Sep.12 ( SANA) Foreign and Expatriates Minster Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani said that With the attendance and support of more than 40 states from around the world, Syria spoke clearly and responsibly before UN Security Council, rejecting the violation of its sovereignty and Israeli Prime Mini»»»

President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov attended the opening of a bean processing plant in Bakai-Ata district during his working trip to Talas region. At the same time, 60 industrial facilities were launched online across the country. The plant’s construction attracted an investment of 200 million so»»»

New Delhi: Chinese President Xi Jinping joined the leaders of Russia, Iran, India and other BRICS nations in New Delhi on Saturday, seeking common ground on the Middle East war as deep divisions test the 11-member bloc. Xi told the summit that the Middle East war "does not serve the common interest»»»

Saudi Arabia on Saturday said that it has shut down its East-West pipeline as a precaution after multiple attacks on the vital oil conduit earlier this week. Both Baghdad and Riyadh said the attacks originated in Iraqi territory, where Iranian-backed militias operate. Follow our liveblog for the la»»»

Exhibitors from 95 countries, 1,500 events, Balkan Culture as Guest of Honour Thirty-five years have passed since the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair was first launched at the Cultural Foundation, evolving today into one of the leading cultural and knowledge platforms on the international book-fa»»»

Hostile social media content, disinformation campaigns, and a petition calling for their expulsion: in Malaysia, a wave of hate speech has been targeting Rohingya refugees, a Muslim minority driven out of Myanmar. The rising hostility has already led to the eviction of more than 100 people from a v»»»

A fire broke out late Friday night at an EMCO ammunition storage facility near the village of Gorni Varpishta in the Gabrovo region, triggering a series of explosions and prompting authorities to cordon off the area and activate the BG-ALERT emergency system. The first report was received shortly a»»»

US President Donald Trump landed in Ireland on Saturday for talks with Ireland's leaders and a major tournament at his oceanfront golf club in Doonbeg. The weekend visit is just the latest example of how the US leader blends his official duties with his personal interests.  Donald Trump landed»»»

Céline Dion is set to return to the stage in Paris on Saturday for her first full concert in six years, capping a years-long battle with a rare autoimmune disorder and marking a major milestone in the Canadian superstar’s comeback.  Céline Dion is set to make her long-awaited return to the sta»»»

The six-year-old explored modern technologies and asked officers about their work Dubai: As part of its community and humanitarian initiatives, Dubai Police, represented by Hatta Police Station, fulfilled the wish of six-year-old Nay Anas Al Amouri to visit the Smart Police Station in Hatta. The ex»»»

Barcelona: Barcelona coach Hansi Flick warned his players Saturday that any drop in focus could bring them crashing back down to earth after a spectacular start to the season. The Spanish champions have won all five matches they have played across all competitions, scoring 22 goals and conceding ju»»»

NEW DELHI (Sputnik) - China will assume the presidency of BRICS in 2027 and host the association's 19th summit, Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Saturday. "China will assume the BRICS chairmanship in 2027 and host the 19th summit of the association," Xi said at the BRICS summit. BRICS has becom»»»

Kingdom aims to attract AI firms by combining infrastructure, capital and customer access Dubai: Saudi Arabia is working with the private sector to develop more than 14 gigawatts of computing capacity as it builds an integrated model aimed at attracting artificial intelligence companies and helping»»»

DOHA: Media City Qatar and Qatar Satellite Company, Es'hailSat, have launched a new exclusive offering for Media City Qatar's licensed companies, providing them with special packages for a range of world-class satellite services and infrastructure to support their operations and growth. The offer w»»»

Coordinated online groups can distort the picture facing decision-makers, Gargash says Abu Dhabi: Social media, despite its reach and influence, cannot replace effective policies or objective measures of their results, Dr Anwar bin Mohammed Gargash, Diplomatic Adviser to the UAE President, said. Wr»»»

Drones originating from Iraqi territory targeted the pipeline in Riyadh and Medina Abu Dhabi: The UAE has strongly condemned attacks targeting Saudi Arabia’s East-West pipeline in the Riyadh and Medina regions with several drones originating from Iraqi territory, which resulted in injuries to a num»»»

Member of Parliament of Kyrgyzstan Dastan Bekeshev stated that his bill to ban binary options stalled after the first reading due to the influence of organized crime groups on lawmakers. «It passed the first reading. It was blocked before the second reading could take place because organized crime »»»

Nine-year-old Iveya Mireva and 14-year-old Boyan Tasev were honoured on Saturday as the winners of this year's Hedgehogs' Spines children's creative writing competition. President Iliana Iotova and Deputy Minister of Education and Science Senya Terzieva presented the awards at Sts Cyril and Methodi»»»

Doha, Qatar: Media City Qatar and Qatar Satellite Company, Es'hailSat, have launched a new exclusive offering for Media City Qatar's licensed companies, providing them with special packages for a range of world-class satellite services and infrastructure to support their operations and growth. The »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Labour has outlined the steps for recruiting domestic workers through Moawen, its recently launched e-platform. The platform enables users to complete recruitment procedures, deal with licensed recruitment agencies and track applications online, streamlining the process»»»

Airlines are restoring some routes, but major international carriers remain suspended Dubai: UAE travellers face another weekend of mixed flight operations as some delays and cancellations were recorded at Abu Dhabi’s Zayed International Airport and Dubai International Airport, while airlines conti»»»

Minister of Planning and Economic Development Ahmed Rostom said the Egyptian economy has demonstrated exceptional resilience in the face of regional and international challenges, noting that the growth rate rose to 5.1 percent in fiscal year 2025/2026, up from 4.4 percent in the previous fiscal yea»»»

Sheikh Mohammed praises Maktoum’s leadership and quiet commitment to public service Dubai: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has shared a new letter addressed to Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Fir»»»

A group of men and children gathered at a vantage point overlooking their village in southern Lebanon, watching from a distance as Israeli drones descended, carrying boxes laden with explosives to be dropped on houses. It has become a daily ritual for residents of Mansouri, who fled the village wee»»»

Doha, Qatar: Under the patronage of Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani, Doha will host the 6th World Conference on International Arbitration on November 3-4. The conference, organized by the Qatar International Center for Conciliati»»»

Paris, France: Investigators suspect that a train derailment in northwest France which injured 44, one gravely, was the result of sabotage, a police source told AFP on Saturday. A fragment of rail was found on the track, with the possibility of a malicious act being treated as the main line of inqu»»»

Dozens injured as Rouen–Caen service derails near Renault factory Clion: Investigators suspect that a train derailment in northwest France which injured 44, one gravely, was the result of sabotage, a police source told AFP on Saturday. A fragment of rail was found on the track, with the possibility»»»

The Iran-backed Houthis controlled Yemen's entire Red Sea coast on Saturday after capturing three strategic islands in a lightning offensive the previous day, cementing their hold on a vital shipping corridor linking Europe and Asia. The developments are likely to deepen the Middle East war's impac»»»

Abu Dhabi has given her a home built around family, nature, culture, sport, community Dubai: For Sabrina Spillner, home is not defined by one address or a single favourite place. It is a walk along Saadiyat Beach with her children. A run along the Corniche. A morning on Hudayriyat Island. Exploring»»»

President Iliana Iotova is considering convening the Consultative Council on National Security (CCNS) following further explosions at EMCO depots, she told journalists on Saturday. Iotova spoke before taking part in the awards ceremony for the Hedgehogs' Spines children's creative writing competiti»»»

Washington, United States: US President Donald Trump asked the Smithsonian Institution on Friday to install statues of George Washington, in his latest bid to reshape the treasured museum he has faulted over its presentation of American history and values. Trump, who has sought to root out what he »»»

Arab Finance: The UAE and affiliated investment entities have led a $3 billion Series D funding round in Elon Musk’s tunneling startup The Boring Company, with Dubai-based diversified investment firm Shamal Holding also joining the investment. The financing valued the company at $23 billion. The ca»»»