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UN maritime agency warns global shipping faces mounting security threats

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. »»»

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Gulf News 36m

Illegal passenger transport violations fall 57% in Dubai

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»»»

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Sana 36m

Trump expects Iran war to end after November midterms despite regional escalation

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»»»

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Naharnet 37m

Algeria cuts diplomatic ties with the UAE

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»»»

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Ministry of Education affirms importance of teachers in educational process

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»»»

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Gulf News 41m

From the Lockerbie bombing to 9/11: How attacks on flights defined US air travel

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»»»

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Middle East war disrupts aluminum supplies, pushes global prices higher

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»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Oslo bans smart glasses in schools

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 »»»

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Gulf News 1h

Oman toughens drug law with death penalty for smuggling offences

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»»»

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Gulf News 1h

UAE and India explore new investment opportunities as economic partnership expands

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»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Sheikh Mohammed honours Sheikha Hind in heartfelt message after 47 years together

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»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

France will not support Infantino in FIFA election: federation chief

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»»»

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Sputnik 1h

China, US Discussing Framework Deal on Mutual Tariff Cuts - Commerce Ministry

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»»»

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Naharnet 1h

Netanyahu reportedly warns Aoun to disarm Hezbollah or face escalation

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»»»

Gulf News 1h

111 threat alerts. 17 missile strikes. Zero deaths. How Dubai airport bounced back.

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»»»

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Gulf News 1h

German expats in UAE hail thriving lives, stronger UAE-Germany ties after President’s Berlin visit

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»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Bull gets stuck atop 60-foot water tank — but how did it get there?

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»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Dubai's KHDA unveils roadmap to prepare students for the jobs of tomorrow

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»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Dubai JVC District 16 to introduce paid parking: What residents need to know

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 »»»

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Gulf News 1h

Dubai World Central’s second runway to open by end of 2027

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»»»

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Gulf News 1h

BRICS Summit 2026: Xi, Putin and Pezeshkian head to India as Iran, Ukraine wars test unity

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»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Tax Star reports strong rise in e-invoicing enquiries as UAE businesses race to beat 30 October deadline

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»»»

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Naharnet 1h

Fadlallah: We will not allow this occupation to remain on our land

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»»»

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Inside the UAE ‘flying ICU’ transporting critically ill patients worldwide

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»»»

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Gulf News 2h

6 reasons why it’s worth investing in an Executive MBA

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»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Japan seeks change to new UN world map over Russia 'misconception'

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»»»

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Sputnik 2h

Putin Will Fly to India on Thursday to Attend BRICS Summit - Kremlin

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,»»»

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Gulf News 2h

25 years on: Remembering the 9/11 attacks in pictures

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»»»

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Gulf News 2h

As Dubai Metro turns 17, so does a lifetime of memories

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»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Abu Dhabi Housing Authority warns of fake online housing service accounts

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»»»

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Tanjug 2h

Vucic: Space summit important for Serbia, too, we could have small satellites

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»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Al Taie Center announces new milestone as Dr Abdulsalam Al Taie surpasses 75,000 bariatric procedures in the UAE

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»»»

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Novinite 2h

Bulgarian MP: Ukraine Cannot Return to 1991 Borders

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»»»

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Novinite 2h

Borissov: Gyurov and Kandev Cannot Win GERB Voters

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 »»»

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Novinite 2h

Defense Minister Authorizes Foreign Troop Transit Through Bulgaria

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»»»

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Novinite 2h

Bulgaria Backs Moldova’s EU Bid and Its Bulgarian Community

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 »»»

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Novinite 2h

Varna: Woman Accused of Killing Baby Remanded in CustodyOpinions

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»»»

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Novinite 2h

Teens Beat and Burn Peer With Lighters in PlovdivOpinions

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»»»

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Gulf News 2h

AI-powered Islamic finance platform opens global waitlist

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»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Indonesia rescues six orangutans from fires in a week

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»»»

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DW 2h

India looks to steer BRICS away from anti-Western turn

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»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Allegiance Real Estate claims three honours at the DAMAC Awards H1 2026

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»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Buying iPhone Duo or 18 Pro? These countries have the lowest prices

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 »»»

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RT 2h

Trump vows to hit ‘a lot more’ Iranian tankers

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»»»

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RT 2h

Singapore weighs chemical castration for child sex offenders

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»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Messi to buy second Spanish lower league club

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»»»

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Daily News Egypt 2h

Egypt bans tree felling in nationwide greening drive as cabinet outlines broad policy agenda

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»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 2h

Nearly 40 Odor Complaints Trigger Inspection at Lukoil Neftochim Burgas

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»»»

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The Peninsula 3h

Qatar sets new measures to protect electricity and water networks from construction damage

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»»»

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Al Manar 3h

Lebanese Authority Complicit in Israeli Bloodshed: Hezbollah MP

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»»»

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