The Russian Armed Forces have struck Ukrainian storage sites for unmanned aerial vehicles and components for them, the Russian Ministry of Defense reported on Monday. "Operational-tactical aviation, strike unmanned aerial vehicles, missile troops and artillery of the troop groupings of the Russian »»»

London, Sept. 7 (SANA) Marine fuel markets are heading toward a supply shortage in the third quarter as disrupted tanker traffic and refinery damage from wars in the Middle East and Eastern Europe prompt refiners to prioritize diesel, gasoline and jet fuel over fuel oil. Reuters reported Monday, ci»»»

Arab Finance: Saudi Arabia-based PayTabs Group has agreed to acquire Amazon Payment Services’ operations in the Middle East and North Africa in a deal valued at more than $100 million, as per an emailed press release. Under the agreement, PayTabs will integrate Amazon Payment Services’ MENA operati»»»

Berlin: A fire caused damage at an electricity substation in Berlin Monday and authorities were investigating whether it was caused by sabotage or a technical fault, German police said. It comes as authorities hunt a suspected militant climate activist accused of a string of attacks on substations »»»

Sheikh Mohammed shares lessons from six decades of leadership in message to his son Dubai: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has written a deeply personal message to his son, Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al »»»

Starting September 8, traffic will be temporarily restricted on a section of Gandhi Street (formerly Muromskaya Street) in Bishkek. The restrictions are being introduced due to repair work on a section between Akhunbaev Street and Gagarin Street. Residents and visitors to the capital are advised to»»»

The race offers a glimpse into Roum’s rural heritage and cultural traditions Donkeys dressed in colourful bows, sunglasses and crocheted flowers took centre stage as Roum in southern Lebanon hosted its annual summer donkey race, continuing a tradition that dates back to 1964. Among the participants»»»

"Everything is possible" was the campaign slogan of the Alternative for Germany (AfD) in Saxony-Anhalt, where the far-right party has won a landslide election victory, although they appear short of a majority in the state parliament. Ulrich Siegmund, who is in pole position to become the state lead»»»

​Poland's foreign minister ‌on Monday called Germany's far-right AfD party's victory "a very worrying sign" after the anti-migration party surged into first place in the Saxony-Anhalt state ‌elections. However, it was not immediately clear whether the Russia-friendly party would be able to for»»»

Privately managed mandatory pension funds had assets worth 246.8 billion lei at the end of July 2026, up 39% compared with the level recorded on the same date last year, according to statistics published by the Financial Supervisory ...»»»

Voluntary pension plans (Pillar III) had assets worth RON 9.14 billion at the end of July 2026, up 40% year-over-year, according to a report by the Financial Oversight Authority ...»»»

Last week, the Bucharest Stock Exchange (BVB) saw its market capitalisation fall by over 4.74 billion lei (-0.66 per cent), whilst the value of share trading rose by over 336.36 million lei (+74.6 per cent), according to data published by the ...»»»

European chief financial officers (CFOs) are more pessimistic than at any point in the past four years, amid heightened geopolitical and economic uncertainty, mounting margin pressure, and rising energy costs, according to the ...»»»

According to the latest MKOR Consumer Sentiment Romania study, only 8.7% of Romanians managed to put money aside over the past year. The rest either covered only basic expenses, dipped into their savings or borrowed ...»»»

On 31 August 2026, the National Bank of Romania’s foreign exchange reserves stood at EUR 64,865 million, compared to EUR 63,230 million on 31 July ...»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) general index witnessed a very marginal decline, decreasing by 0.99 points, or 0.01%, at the start of Monday's trading, reaching 9732 points. The market data showed positive performance in Banks and Financial Services (+0.13%), and Telecoms (+0.07%). In turn,»»»

Hogwarts, Diagon Alley and Forbidden Forest teased for Yas Island expansion Somewhere, a Hogwarts letter is being drafted with a Yas Island address on it. Miral and Warner Bros. Discovery Global Experiences have confirmed what Potterheads across the region have been not-so-quietly hoping for: Three»»»

Ground surveys, aerial imaging and 3D mapping are being used in operations across Rasuwa Kathmandu: The UAE Search and Rescue Team has continued its field operations in Rasuwa area of the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal, as part of the UAE’s humanitarian efforts to support the Nepalese authori»»»

Almambet Shykmamatov, Chairman of the State Tax Service (STS) of Kyrgyzstan, held a working meeting with representatives of Sign—a digital infrastructure developer backed by YZi Labs (formerly Binance Labs). According to the STS press service, the parties discussed prospects for cooperation in the »»»

The opening of the automobile bridge across the Tumen River will give new impetus to relations between Russia and the DPRK, the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of the DPRK Pak Thae Song said. The ceremony marking the completion of construction of the automobile bridge on the border with the DP»»»

Damascus, Sept. 7 (SANA) The price of 21-karat gold in Syria fell by 50 Syrian pounds per gram on Monday compared with Sunday, according to the General Authority for Precious Metals Management. The authority’s daily bulletin put the selling price of 21-karat gold at 16,100 Syrian pounds ($131.97) p»»»

Moscow, Russia: An avalanche in Russia's rugged Caucasus mountains has killed 11 climbers, with six more missing, rescue services said on Monday. The avalanche tore down a mountainside in the Bezengi Gorge on Sunday and struck a group of 33 alpinists, Russia's emergencies ministry said. "Unfortunat»»»

Emirati travellers urged to exercise caution and follow local safety instructions Dubai: The UAE has urged its citizens in Indonesia to exercise caution as volcanic ash from Mount Anak Krakatau affects Jakarta and surrounding areas, disrupting flights and forcing the closure of several airports. Th»»»

Central Bank says no claims for withdrawn notes will be accepted after the cut-off Dubai: Oman’s central bank has given the public until the end of business hours on September 21 to exchange old banknotes, warning that no claims for their replacement will be accepted after the deadline. The Central»»»

Bulgaria continued to record one of the strongest increases in retail trade in the European Union in July, despite a slight monthly decline. Eurostat data show that the volume of retail sales in the country was 5.6% higher than in July 2025. The result puts Bulgaria well ahead of the EU average, wh»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli forces open machine gun fire towards Byout Al-Seyyad village in southern Lebanon: Al-Manar correspondent 07-09-2026 11:05 AM Latest»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Relations between Russia and North Korea are at an unprecedentedly high level, with Russia and North Korea cooperating in virtually all areas, Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin said at a ceremony on Monday that marked the end of construction of a cross-border road bridge. »»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The deployment of US ground‑based US intermediate-range and shorter-range missile systems in Europe, in particular in Norway, will nullify the prerequisites for a constructive dialogue with the United States on strategic stability, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakha»»»

Shipping data on traffic through the Strait of Hormuz showed on Monday that vessel movements remained sharply reduced, with only a handful of ships transiting the strategic waterway amid heightened tensions between Iran and the United States. An average of 10 commodity ships transited the strait pe»»»

Damascus, Sept. 7 (SANA) Syria on Monday launched a $1.5 million economic empowerment project aimed at helping vulnerable rural women build sustainable livelihoods through vocational training, small-business support and improved access to markets. The 18-month “Seed Initiative” will directly suppor»»»

Cholpon cinema in Cholpon-Ata has been reopened following renovation. Originally built in 1982, the building had never undergone a major overhaul until now. The Russian-Kyrgyz Development Fund (RKDF) had previously allocated $1.5 million for the restoration of cinemas across the country’s regions. »»»

Plunder case thrusts Marcos cousin into a high-stakes test of Philippine justice MANILA: The Philippine Ombudsman has filed a ₱7.4 billion ($117.9 million) plunder case against former House Speaker and incumbent Leyte Rep. Ferdinand Martin Romualdez, escalating a sprawling corruption investigation »»»

DXB topped the connectivity ranking with a hub score nearly 40% ahead of its closest rival Dubai: Dubai International Airport has ranked as the most connected airport across Asia-Pacific and the Middle East in 2025, retaining the top position in a regional index covering 315 airports. Sign up for o»»»

Tunis, Sept. 7 (TAP)- The weather on Monday is clear to slightly cloudy in most regions, according to the National Institute of Meteorology. The wind is blowing east, relatively strong in the southeast and light to moderate elsewhere.The sea is...»»»

Eleven mountaineers were killed in an avalanche in Russia’s Kabardino-Balkaria. The regional Main Directorate of the Russian Emergencies Ministry reported. Eleven mountaineers died and six others were hospitalized after an avalanche descended from Mount Mizhirgi in Bezengi Gorge, Kabardino-Balkaria»»»

A landfill near Sofia's Filipovtsi borough is on fire, Lyulin District Mayor Georgi Todorov reported on his Facebook page on Monday morning. The post reads: "Fire and police crews are on the scene, working to bring the fire under control. There is smoke in the Lyulin District and much of Sofia. I a»»»

New system uses biometrics and facial recognition to process passengers in 12-15 seconds Dubai: The General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA) Dubai has officially launched its “Click and Travel” service, allowing passport officers to complete passengers’ entry and departure pro»»»

Former Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has celebrated a major election breakthrough for Germany’s far-right AfD, calling its result in Saxony-Anhalt a “huge night for Germany and Europe” and declaring: “This is just the beginning.” Orbán was quick to congratulate the Alternative for Germany (»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Lebanese Health Ministry says Israeli strike on Kfar Rumman killed 9 people, injured 13 others, including paramedics, women and children 07»»»

Graduates who receive diplomas with honors may be enrolled in the civil service personnel reserve without taking part in a competitive selection process. Myktybek Omurzakov, head of the Human Resources Policy Department of the State Agency for Civil Service and Local Government Affairs, said on Bir»»»

The envoy's latest post highlights his growing bond with India’s rich cultural traditions Japan’s Ambassador to India, Ono Keiichi, has offered a glimpse into his experience of India’s spiritual traditions after taking three full dips in the Ganga during a visit to Rishikesh over the Janmashtami we»»»

US envoys brought new, “more effective” proposals to Kyiv aimed at ending the war with Russia, a senior Ukrainian presidential official said on Sunday. President Volodymyr Zelensky and US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner described talks positively but announced no breakthrough, as Zelensky wa»»»

DOHA: His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani sent a cable of congratulations to President of the Federative Republic of Brazil HE Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, on the occasion of his country's Independence Day.»»»

The warm rapport between Presidents Vladimir Putin of Russia and Prabowo Subianto of Indonesia when they met at the Vladivostok-hosted Eastern Economic Forum (EEF) mirrors the growing strategic nature of the two nations bilateral relations. Bilateral trade hit $5 billion in 2025—up roughly 21-22% f»»»

Kochi-Abu Dhabi flight returns safely after pilots detect falling oil levels in Engine 1 Dubai: An Air India Express Boeing 737 flying from Kochi to Abu Dhabi turned back shortly after take-off after the crew detected a rapid drop in oil quantity in one of its engines. Flight IX 415 was around 50 m»»»

Mynt gets greenlight for up to $1.5B offering, shares to trade as ‘GCASH’ from Oct. 20 MANILA: The Philippines’ most anticipated stock-market debut has cleared a major regulatory hurdle, opening the door for ordinary Filipinos to become shareholders of the company behind GCash. The Securities and E»»»

Kuala Lumpur: Malaysia called off a haze emergency in Sarawak state on Borneo island on Monday but said very unhealthy levels of air pollution remain as a result of forest fires in neighbouring Indonesia. Kuala Lumpur on Friday activated the emergency after obtaining royal consent when pollution le»»»

Regional food platforms are linking farming, processing and distribution across markets As food security, supply chain resilience and population growth become increasingly important priorities worldwide, agribusiness companies are pursuing a new model of growth: cross-border integration. Rather tha»»»

Kyiv: US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner praised the new momentum gained in their talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Kyiv on Sunday, which came as part of US President Donald Trump administration's efforts to end the war in Ukraine. Witkoff and Kushner arrived in Kyiv from »»»