Iran Says It is Ready For War and Also Offers Diplomatic Option
Tehran is prepared for a renewed conflict with the US while still leaving the door open for diplomacy after President Donald Trump rejected an Iranian proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said. Iran’s proposal included:Reopening the Strait of Hormuz withi»»»
UK police arrest five for preparing 'terrorist act' as incident near air base probed
Fairford, United Kingdom: British counter-terrorism police were Sunday probing "a major" incident near a base used by the US air force after arresting five men on suspicion of "preparing a terrorist act", police said. Armed officers detained the group in the early hours after a call to emergency se»»»
Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque strengthens its standing as global Emirati landmark
Digital tours and 24/7 access redefine visitor experience at Abu Dhabi landmark The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Centre marked World Tourism Day (WTD), observed annually on 27th September, by organising special cultural tours led by the Centre's cultural tour specialists. The tours highlighted the mos»»»
Qatar Private Sector Nationalisation Award 2026 honours 14 entities, 8 individuals
DOHA: The Ministry of Labour has announced the results of the first edition of the Qatar Private Sector Nationalisation Award 2026, recognising 14 entities and eight individuals across nine key sectors and a range of sectoral and thematic categories. The results were announced at a press conference»»»
Iran played its Hormuz card. But Trump said no. Here’s why
US escorts and oil flows have eased pressure on Washington to accept Tehran’s terms Dubai: US President Donald Trump has rejected Iran’s offer to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within seven days, raising a bigger question after seven months of war: Has Tehran’s most powerful bargaining chip begun to l»»»
Cold mornings, warm afternoons: Hungary braces for huge temperature swings next week
Hungary is heading into a mostly sunny and dry week, with afternoon temperatures climbing to around 25°C in many areas. The catch: mornings will be sharply colder. A stretch of settled early autumn weather is expected across Hungary next week, with plenty of sunshine and little to no rain. Accordin»»»
Poland to spend up to $4.4 billion on US base
Poland could pay up to 17 billion zloty ($4.4 billion)to house a permanent US military base on its territory, the presidential National Security Bureau (BBN) has said. The project, which is currently being discussed with Washington, involves a facility that could house 5,000 troops, the agency told»»»
US and China establish ‘AI incidents’ hotline
The US and China have agreed to establish a direct communication channel for AI-related incidents, creating a limited safety mechanism between the world’s two leading AI powers. The agreement emerged from Chinese President Xi Jinping’s three-day state visit to Washington and was confirmed by both g»»»
US-Iran war: What UAE residents need to know today
Hormuz tensions, Saudi-Yemen conflict and travel disruption keep Gulf on edge Hopes of an immediate breakthrough in the Middle East war have faded after US President Donald Trump rejected Iran’s latest proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, although Tehran says diplomacy remains the only way out »»»
Rogue AI accessed federal websites, posted user images online, ChatGPT says
ChatGPT's AI agents have sidestepped OpenAI policy and posted some users’ images online without permission, the company said on Friday. OpenAI also confirmed reports that the AI agents accessed websites belonging to US federal agencies, but added that they only retrieved publicly available informat»»»
Education Above All Foundation advances education protection and innovative financing at UNGA81
NEW YORK: Education Above All (EAA) Foundation highlighted the protection and continuity of education in crisis situations and innovative financing to mobilize additional resources for education during its participation in the 81st United Nations General Assembly (UNGA81). From September 21 to 24, »»»
Israeli minister calls for West Bank war, annexation of Lebanon, Gaza areas
The Palestinian Authority condemns Smotrich’s call for war in the West Bank JERUSALEM Israel’s far-right finance minister Bezalel Smotrich called Sunday for the annexation of parts of south Lebanon and the Gaza Strip and for Israeli forces to “go to war” against Palestinians in the occupied West Ba»»»
Women found killed in South Africa municipality rise to 11
Four suspects held as authorities hunt links in Ekurhuleni women murder cases Johannesburg: South African police said Sunday that another body had been found in a municipality east of Johannesburg, bringing to 11 the number of women discovered dead there in 10 weeks. Eight of the victims have been »»»
Sheikh Qassem: We mark the second anniversary of the martyrdom of the two Hezbollah secretaries general, a commemoration that honors the martyrs and affirms the continuity and steadfastness of the resistance - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Sheikh Qassem, addressing martyr Sayyed Hasan Nasrallah: You became a symbol of resistance worldwide; your teachings remain, and the path you built will continue, with Palestine and the liberation of our land remaining our priority - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Doha Debates Podcast returns for new season exploring ideas shaping our world
The 20-episode season, launching September 22, builds on questions raised in Doha Debates’ flagship debates and global town halls through long-form conversations. Doha, Qatar: Qatar Foundation’s Doha Debates launches a new season of Doha Debates Podcast on September 22, with 20 episodes airing week»»»
Hezbollah Secretary General Sheikh Naim Qassem’s speech on the martyrdom anniversaries of leaders Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah and Sayyed Hashem Safieddine begins via Al-Manar TV - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs participates in consultative meeting on Somalia
New York: Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi participated in a high-level meeting hosted by the Republic of Türkiye regarding the latest developments in Somalia, on the sidelines of the 81st session of the United Nations General »»»
UDST receives international accreditation in six academic programs
Doha: Doha University of Science and Technology (UDST) has beengranted international accreditation in six academic programs in the Colleges of Computing and Information Technology and Engineering and Technology, by the Accreditation Council for Engineering and Technology. The six programs were appr»»»
UAE to launch regional fraud and money laundering study under MENAFATF Presidency
New UAE initiative to build shared MENA database on fraud typologies Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates intends to put forward a proposal for a regional initiative aimed at studying fraud typologies and associated money laundering, as part of its presidency of the Middle East and North Africa Fina»»»
Ministry of Labour announces winners of the Qatar Private Sector Nationalisation Award 2026
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Labour today announced the 22 winners of the inaugural Qatar Private Sector Nationalisation Award 2026, recognising 14 entities and eight individuals for outstanding contributions to nationalisation across nine key sectors. The results were announced at a press conferen»»»
Minister of State at Ministry of Foreign Affairs meets with UAE counterpart
New York: Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi met on Sunday with Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the United Arab Emirates HE Sheikh Shakhboot bin Nahyan Al Nahyan on the sidelines of the 81st session of the»»»
11th session of Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank meetings kicks off tomorrow in Doha
Doha; The 11th annual meeting of the Board of Governors of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) will kick off in Doha tomorrow /Monday/ under the theme "Infrastructure for Tomorrow: Impact and Innovation," marking the beginning of the bank's second decade. The meeting discussions will co»»»
Banking costs in Hungary have surged far faster than the EU average
The cost of financial services in Hungary has risen dramatically over the past decade and a half, far outpacing the European Union average. A new analysis suggests that inflation and a series of taxes imposed on the banking sector have both played a major role in pushing up household banking costs.»»»
Dubai targets Dh35 billion economic boost with new healthy longevity strategy
Strategy targets 31 per cent annual growth as Dubai seeks global leadership in longevity Dubai: Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, on Sunday approved the Dubai Longevity »»»
CSTO Military Drills Begin in Russia – MoD
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Cooperation-2026 command-staff exercise involving the Collective Rapid Reaction Force of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO), as well as the Search-2026 and Echelon-2026 special exercises, have kicked off at the Chebarkulsky training ground in Russia, the Russi»»»
The connections reshaping travel across Abu Dhabi
New bridges, road upgrades and junction improvements in the city In any city, the value of transit infrastructure is often measured in minutes.... A quicker route to work, a more reliable school run or an easier journey across town can shape daily routines in ways that people notice immediately. Ac»»»
Apple rolls out new child safety and parental control features
Washington: Apple has rolled out a new suite of child safety and parental control features across iPhone, iPad and Mac with the latest iOS 27, iPadOS 27 and macOS 27 updates, giving parents greater control over the apps, websites and content their children can access, as well as when they can use t»»»
Strong competitions for al-Qaya in second local race of purebred Arabian camels
Doha: The open camel foal races were held today as part of the second day of the second local race for purebred Arabian camels for the 2026-2027 season, organized by the Camel Racing Committee and continuing until October 7, amid significant participation from enthusiasts of this heritage sport. Th»»»
The street art transforming Abu Dhabi
More than 400 installations have appeared at over 130 locations The artwork that stayed with Abu Dhabi resident Ahmed Jamal was not found in a gallery. It appeared across a bus shelter, where astronauts and images of space transformed an ordinary wait into something memorable. He recalls how moment»»»
At least 56 dead in heavy rains, thunderstorms in Northern India
New Delhi: At least 56 people have been killed by heavy rain and thunderstorms in northern India. The office of India's relief commissioner said in a statement on Sunday that extremely heavy rain in large parts of Uttar Pradesh had killed at least 56 people and damaged more than 1,000 homes after a»»»
IRGC Navy Seizes Second US Military Underwater Drone - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Saudi Arabia has not ruled out nuclear weapons: US intelligence
Classified assessment says Riyadh has kept open the option of developing nuclear weapons Washington: Saudi Arabia has not ruled out developing nuclear weapons, according to a classified US intelligence assessment that has intensified congressional concern over President Donald Trump’s civilian nucl»»»
Iran’s IRGC announces the seizure of a second US Remus 600 unmanned submarine in the Strait of Hormuz - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Emirates becomes Official Airline Partner of World Police Summit in three-year deal
Three-year agreement will help connect global police and security leaders with Dubai Dubai: The World Police Summit (WPS) and Emirates have announced a three-year strategic partnership that will see Emirates become the Official Airline Partner of the Summit, strengthening its global reach and helpi»»»
Unusually powerful storm pummels northeast US with heavy rain, high winds
A powerful storm unusual for this time of year intensified on Sunday over the northeastern United States, bringing torrential rain and powerful winds that cut off power to tens of thousands of people and killed one person, according to US media. Heavy rain and strong winds battered the northeastern»»»
Was Mojtaba Khamenei pulled from rubble after hospital strike?
US intelligence and cleric’s account fuel questions over Mojtaba Khamenei’s condition Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei was pulled from the rubble of a Tehran hospital after it was hit in an Israeli and US strike, according to a report by the New York Post. Mohsen Heydari, a member of Iran’s A»»»
Two giant pandas sent by China arrive in US
New panda pair revives decades-long China–US wildlife cooperation Two giant pandas sent by China arrived in the United States on Sunday, Beijing's state media said, after a leaders' summit that was heavy on symbolism and light on major breakthroughs. The pandas' transfer had already been agreed but»»»
Algerian Investment Promotion Agency ready to support Tunisian investors
TUNIS, Sept. 27, 2026 (TAP) - During a meeting with a delegation of Tunisian business leaders, organised as part of the Tunisian economic mission to Algeria, Director General of the Algerian Investment Promotion Agency (AAPI) Omar Rekkache affirmed...»»»
Pope Leo visits Lourdes pilgrimage site
After leaving Paris, Pope Leo XIV ended his second day in France in Lourdes, where he prayed at the Grotto of Massabielle, one of the Catholic Church’s major pilgrimage sites. He is the third pope to visit Lourdes, following Benedict XVI and John Paul II. On Sunday, the pontiff is due to celebrate »»»
“A manhunt will begin next week” – Fidesz faction leader predicts political retaliation
János Bóka, leader of Fidesz’s parliamentary group, said on Sunday that recent developments in Hungary amount to political retaliation, predicting that a manhunt targeting members and leaders of his political community could begin as early as next week. In a video published on Facebook on Sunday, B»»»
UAE's integrated judicial system protects justice
Abu Dhabi Congress spotlights UAE’s expanding web of treaties and judicial partnerships Abdullah Sultan bin Awad Al Nuaimi, Minister of Justice and Chairman of the Federal Judicial Council, affirmed that the UAE has established an integrated framework for international judicial cooperation to preve»»»
Volkswagen recalls 4 million cars worldwide over safety concerns
The German automaker giant Volkswagen is recalling some 4 million vehicles worldwide over fears that they could suffer a sudden steering failure. The development comes as the world’s second-largest car manufacturer is grappling with soaring costs and massive worker protests over plans to slash arou»»»
Trump rejects Iran’s ‘unacceptable’ deal
President Donald Trump has rejected Iran’s latest proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and restart nuclear negotiations, calling the terms unacceptable and arguing that Tehran is seeking a deal because it is under growing economic pressure. Iran presented the US with what Foreign Minister Abbas »»»
Russian-born businessman elected to lead International Chess Federation (FIDE)
Russian-born businessman Timur Turlov has been elected president of the International Chess Federation (FIDE). The vote by representatives of 196 nations took place on Saturday after the previous FIDE chief, Russian national Arkady Dvorkovich, resigned under EU pressure. Turlov led in the first rou»»»
US Ambassador Pressed Bulgaria to Buy LNG Through Greek CompanyOpinions
The United States has urged Bulgaria to purchase billions of dollars’ worth of American liquefied natural gas through a specific Greek company, according to an investigation by The Wall Street Journal into US Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle’s meetings in Sofia. Guilfoyle traveled to Bulgari»»»
Presidential Candidate Gurov Starts Campaign Tour in Vratsa, Focuses on Security, Stability, Independence
Presidential candidate Andrey Gurov, nominated by an initiative committee for the October 25 election, began his campaign tour in Vratsa on Sunday. At a meeting with supporters, he said Bulgaria needs a president who defends citizens’ interests and brings the country’s main problems to the centre o»»»
Explained: How Pakistan expats can win Dh1.32m on remittances
UAE and Gulf Pakistanis get major share of Rs16 billion reward scheme Send money to Pakistan, win up to Dh1.32 million Explained: How Pakistan expats can win Dh1.32m on remittances Dubai: Pakistanis in the UAE and other Gulf countries who regularly send money home through banks now have a chance to»»»
UAE jobs: Mal opens new career opportunities for Emiratis in Abu Dhabi
AI-focused Islamic financial platform will hold an open house for UAE Nationals on Oct 19 UAE Nationals looking for careers in technology and financial services will have new opportunities in Abu Dhabi as Mal expands its team and prepares to grow internationally. The Abu Dhabi-based company, which »»»
Election Commissions to Manually Count Machine Voting Receipts as Cross-Check, CEC Spokesperson Says
Section election commissions will manually count machine voting receipts as a cross-check in Bulgaria's October 25 presidential election, Central Election Commission (CEC) spokesperson Stoyanka Balova told Bulgarian National Radio on Sunday. Balova said each section election commission would manual»»»