Arab News 11m

Indian FlyDubai pilot Smit Machchhar praised for bravery during cockpit attack

LONDON: Authorities paid tribute to a “brave” Indian pilot credited with averting a catastrophe when he was attacked by a colleague in the cockpit of a FlyDubai passenger jet on Wednesday. The Indian Embassy in Riyadh said the injured captain, Smit Machchhar, was in a stable condition in a hospital»»»

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Arab News 35m

Indian FlyDubai pilot Smit Machchhar praised for bravery after cockpit attack

LONDON: A “brave” Indian pilot who was attacked by his colleague in the cockpit of a FlyDubai passenger jet on Wednesday is in a stable condition in hospital in Saudi Arabia. The Indian Embassy in Riyadh confirmed that the injured captain is Smit Machchhar and that he is being treated in Tabuk. The»»»

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Arab News 43m

Ukraine to present ‘wish list’ for new Russia sanctions under Graham law

WASHINGTON: Ukraine will present the Trump administration and Congress this week with a wish list of Russian companies, vessels and individuals it would like to see hit with US sanctions under a new law signed by President Donald Trump this month, according to a senior Ukrainian diplomat. Denys Sie»»»

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France24 49m

UK PM Burnham reopens divisive debate on rejoining EU

Andy Burnham put the idea of Britain rejoining the EU on the table Wednesday, breaking a taboo for a UK prime minister and reopening the divisive Brexit debate. Speaking with FRANCE 24's Monte Francis, Catherine Barnard, Professor of European Law at the University of Cambridge, says that Burnham "i»»»

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The Peninsula 54m

CENTCOM declares completion of US withdrawal from Iraq

Washington: US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced Wednesday the completion of the orderly departure of US forces and equipment from Erbil Air Base, marking the end of the Operation Inherent Resolve mission in Iraq. In a statement, CENTCOM said the departure from Iraq is part of a planned transitio»»»

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Arab News 59m

What Fatima El-Mansouri’s historic rise means for Morocco

LONDON: In May 1993, the French journalist Anne Sinclair sat opposite King Hassan II on the television program “7 sur 7” and asked whether Morocco would one day have a female prime minister. The King answered with characteristic pragmatism. Nothing in the constitution or in Islamic jurisprudence st»»»

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Arab News 59m

1 in 5 Lebanon households says children go hungry: UNICEF

LONDON: Children are going to bed hungry in at least one in five households in Lebanon, while a similar share of families lack enough safe drinking water, the UN children’s agency said on Wednesday, warning that prolonged conflict and displacement are inflicting deep and lasting harm. UNICEF said t»»»

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Arab News 1h

Human rights groups ask UN panel to help end ICE’s effort to hide locations of detainees

WASHINGTON: Human rights advocates asked a United Nations panel to intervene Wednesday to help end a new US government practice of withholding from families and lawyers the whereabouts of thousands of detainees facing deportation. US Immigration and Customs Enforcement removed the names of detainee»»»

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Arab News 1h

US removes Syria from arms export ban as Trump administration draws closer to new Syrian government

WASHINGTON: The Trump administration is removing Syria from a list of countries that are not allowed to purchase or import US weaponry, a step that is part of a months-long process of easing sanctions on the new government in Damascus and its leaders. In a notice published Wednesday in the Federal »»»

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Al Manar 1h

SANA: Gas Line Explosion at Tishreen Plant Disrupts Operations at Three Power Plants - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe SANA: Gas Line Explosion at Tishreen Plant Disrupts Operations at Three Power Plants 30-09-2026 23:06 PM The Syrian Electricity Company ann»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Italy extends border checks with Spain for another 15 days

Rome: Italy has extended for another 15 days the checks at its air and maritime borders with Spain due to the continuing situation in Ceuta, local media reported Wednesday. According to Corriere della Sera, Italian Interior Minister Matteo Piantedosi decided to extend the checks after a meeting of »»»

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Arab News 2h

Mahmiyah forum seeks to turn reserve needs into research priorities

JEDDAH: As Saudi Arabia expands its network of protected areas and accelerates conservation efforts under Vision 2030, a new initiative is seeking to ensure that scientific research keeps pace with the needs of the Kingdom’s most important natural landscapes. That ambition sits at the heart of the »»»

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Gulf News 2h

Fake jobs. Deepfakes. Stolen data. UAE authorities reveal how criminals are using AI to target victims.

Officials say criminals are using AI to deceive victims and move illicit funds. Dubai: The UAE is stepping up its fight against increasingly sophisticated cybercrime, with authorities warning that artificial intelligence is giving fraudsters new ways to deceive victims, steal data, hijack accounts »»»

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Gulf News 2h

Abu Dhabi and Dubai rank among world’s top cities for opportunity and quality of life

UAE cities post strong performance in global ranking of urban competitiveness Dubai: Abu Dhabi and Dubai have ranked among the world’s leading cities for economic opportunity, quality of life and urban competitiveness, reinforcing the UAE’s position as a major global destination for business and ta»»»

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France24 2h

Press Review - 'Cornell won't, we will': Student journalists 'relentlessly' reporting on university rape

PRESS REVIEW – Wednesday, September 30: The Cornell University gang rape investigation reopens. But first: students and prisoners protest in Iran "in a rare show of dissent". Journalist Evan Gershkovich speaks about his 16 months in a Russian prison. Bonus: what can we do to be less lonely? Fi»»»

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Jordan Times 2h

100 freight, logistics companies from 18 Arab countries convene in Amman

AMMAN — The first Arab Worldwide Freight Alliance (AWFA) conference opened in Amman on Wednesday, bringing together 100 freight and logistics companies from 18 Arab countries to strengthen regional partnerships, improve supply-chain connectivity and explore new markets.The conference also saw the l»»»

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Jordan Times 2h

FinTech Festival highlights investment, digital assets, sustainability

DEAD SEA — The Jordan FinTech Festival 2026 highlighted the growing role of financial technology in attracting investment, supporting sustainable development and creating opportunities in digital assets and tokenisation, industry leaders said.Speaking to the Jordan Times on the sidelines of the fes»»»

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Jordan Times 2h

JSC launches financial legislation examination session

AMMAN — Jordan Securities Commission (JSC) Chairman of the Board of Commissioners, Emad Abu Haltam, on Wednesday launched a financial legislation examination session at the commission’s headquarters, with 39 candidates taking part.The candidates included financial sector professionals and applicant»»»

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France24 2h

Perspective - 'People have been buying into the detoxification of the National Rally', French politics expert says

A French politics observer says the allegations of anti-Semitism against the head of France's far-right National Rally have really damaged the party. Andrew Smith from Queen Mary University of London says people have been buying into the detoxification of the party, despite its legacy as an anti-Se»»»

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France24 2h

Russia ramps up disinformation attacks on French media ahead of 2027 Presidential race

Pro-Russian influence operations have caused a surge of 850% in fake news stories mimicking real media brands, according to a report published this week by disinformation specialist, NewsGuard. Out of the 15 most imitated news outlets, eight are French – including FRANCE 24. The Russian disinformat»»»

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Al Manar 2h

Trump “Hails” US Withdrawal from Iraq, Calls War a Costly “Quagmire” - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Trump “Hails” US Withdrawal from Iraq, Calls War a Costly “Quagmire” 30-09-2026 22:05 PM US President Donald Trump in an interview on the N»»»

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France24 2h

Macron says UK’s return to EU would be ‘excellent news’

Speaking alongside Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Wednesday, French President Emmanuel Macron said that it would be "a good decision" if the UK decided to rejoin the European Union. The two leaders met at the Moncloa Palace in Madrid on the second day of Macron's two-day state visit to Spa»»»

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France24 2h

UK-France 'one in, one out' migrant exchange deal is scrapped

A British-French agreement aimed at reducing the number of people trying to cross the English Channel in small boats has been scrapped, London said Wednesday. The pilot programme was intended to break the business model of "people smugglers" by exchanging undocumented migrants who had made the cros»»»

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Albanian Daily News 2h

EU’s Von Der Leyen Praises Albania’s Progress Toward Membership

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen praised Albania’s progress toward European Union membership during a joint press conference with Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama, describing the country as one of the leading performers in the EU integration process. Von der Leyen, who said she wa»»»

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Arab News 3h

Works by van Gogh and Cézanne up for sale in Sotheby’s $450m auction

LONDON: A dozen Impressionist and post-Impressionist artworks collectively valued at almost half a billion dollars are going up for auction after sitting unseen for decades in a fabled private collection in South America. Sotheby’s auction house said Wednesday that works by Vincent van Gogh and Pau»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 3h

Bulgaria’s President Must Put National Interests Above All Else

Presidential candidate and Vazrazhdane leader Kostadin Kostadinov said that, above all, Bulgaria’s president should be Bulgarian, put the national interest first and look exclusively after the interests of Bulgarian citizens. He made the remarks at an election campaign meeting with supporters in Ak»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Former Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem files for divorce from her husband of 34 years

Divorce filing follows questions over alleged affair and fallout from protest deaths Former Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has filed for divorce from her husband of 34 years. Noem, who was tasked with leading US President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown from January 2025»»»

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RT 3h

Cold peace: Why Japan’s protests against Russia stop short of a rupture

A 15-meter-high bronze memorial towers over the Amur River embankment: a Soviet soldier swings his rifle butt, smashing a Japanese border marker bearing the Imperial Chrysanthemum emblem – a symbol held sacred in Japan. On September 4 – the day following Victory Day over Militaristic Japan and the »»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 3h

Justice Minister, French Ambassador Discuss Judicial Reform, Future Legislative and Constitutional Changes

Justice Minister Nikolay Naydenov and French Ambassador to Bulgaria Marie Dumoulin discussed judicial reform and planned legislative and constitutional changes in Bulgaria, the Justice Ministry said on Wednesday. Naydenov presented Bulgaria's main judicial reform priorities, including the election »»»

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Gulf News 3h

Trump hails Iraq withdrawal as 'victory' for US

Trump celebrates end of US-led mission in Iraq, says it was time to go home US President Donald Trump hailed the withdrawal of US-led coalition forces from Iraq on Wednesday as a "victory" for Washington, despite fears that it will embolden pro-Iran armed factions. "This Day is a victory for the Un»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Saudi music festival MDLBEAST Soundstorm postponed

MDLBEAST Soundstorm was held in Riyadh last year A music festival in Saudi Arabia announced in an email to ticket holders Wednesday that it was being postponed. "We know we said we'd see you at Soundstorm this year, so this isn't the update we wanted to share. With regret, Soundstorm '26 will be po»»»

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Arab News 3h

Trump hails the US military exit from Iraq after 12-year mission

BAGHDAD: The US military announced Wednesday that it completed the withdrawal of all American troops from Iraq, ending a 12-year mission to fight the Daesh group and prompting US President Donald Trump to hail the conclusion of “a very expensive excursion into Hell.” The last US troops left an air »»»

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Daily News Egypt 4h

Egypt, China explore expanded cooperation in pharmaceutical manufacturing, vaccines

The Egyptian Drug Authority (EDA) is seeking to strengthen regulatory cooperation with China and expand partnerships in pharmaceutical manufacturing, vaccines, and technology transfer, according to a statement issued by the authority on Wednesday. EDA Chairperson Ali El-Ghamrawy met with Yang Xing,»»»

Bulgarian News Agency 4h

Innovation Committee Ratifies Amendment for Establishment of Fighter Aircraft Generator Repair Facility at Avionams

The parliamentary Committee on Innovation and Digital Transformation ratified Amendment No. 1 to the Framework Agreement between the Ministry of Economy and Lockheed Martin Global Inc. regarding the F-16 Block 70 Industrial Cooperation Programme, signed on June 1 and June 15, 2026, in Sofia and Was»»»

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Gulf News 4h

UN Crime Congress deepens international dialogue

40 ancillary meetings examine organised crime, cybercrime and more The fifth day of the 15th United Nations Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice – Abu Dhabi 2026 featured high-level discussions on addressing new, emerging and evolving forms of crime, strengthening international partner»»»

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Arab News 4h

UK-France deal aimed at reducing number of migrants crossing Channel in small boats is scrapped

LONDON: A pilot program between the United Kingdom and France that aimed to curb the number of migrants crossing the English Channel in small boats has been scrapped, Britain’s government said Wednesday. In a statement, the Home Office said the so-called “one in, one out” deal is “no longer process»»»

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Arab News 4h

UK PM Burnham reopens divisive debate on rejoining EU

LONDON: Andy Burnham put the idea of Britain rejoining the EU on the table Wednesday, breaking a taboo for a UK prime minister and reopening the divisive Brexit debate. Burnham said his center-left Labour government could go “all the way” and propose membership of the bloc after weighing the “pros »»»

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Arab News 4h

US showcases food products at Jeddah show

RIYADH: The US hosted its first official pavilion at the recently concluded Saudi Food Show, bringing together dozens of US companies and trade associations to showcase American food and agricultural products to importers and food industry professionals in the Kingdom. US Consul General in Jeddah R»»»

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Al Manar 4h

Israeli enemy carries out a new bombing between Houla and Markaba border towns, South Lebanon: 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 enemy carries out a new bombing between Houla and Markaba border towns, South Lebanon: Al-Manar reporter 30-09-2026 20:13 PM Latest»»»

Arab News 4h

Russia warns NATO of a possible nuclear response if Kaliningrad is cut off

BRUSSELS: Russia has warned NATO that it would not hesitate to use nuclear weapons to defend Kaliningrad should any members of the military bloc try to cut off its western exclave from the rest of the country. The warning sent to NATO echoed statements issued by several Russian embassies in Europe »»»

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RT 4h

German coalition party revives push for AfD ban

Germany’s Social Democratic Party (SPD) has called for a formal review that could pave the way for a ban on Alternative for Germany (AfD), as the right-wing party leads national polls following major regional election victories. The push follows the AfD’s sweeping victories in Saxony-Anhalt and Mec»»»

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Arab News 4h

Saudi crown prince warns of regional threats, hails 'indivisibility' of Gulf security

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia will continue efforts to de-escalate regional tensions and pursue diplomatic solutions while responding decisively to any threat to its security, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman said on Wednesday. Delivering the annual royal address on behalf of King Salman at the inauguration»»»

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Arab News 4h

Grynspan pulls ahead in race to lead UN: diplomat

UNITED NATIONS: Costa Rica’s Rebeca Grynspan appeared to be pulling ahead in the race to lead the United Nations after the fourth round of informal polling on Tuesday, a diplomat said. Grynspan, a veteran diplomat who leads the UN trade and development body (UNCTAD) has come top in three of the fou»»»

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Arab News 4h

Who will protect occupied southern Lebanon from controversial land sales?

BEIRUT: A Lebanese government proposal intended to prevent the sale of property in Israeli-occupied areas of southern Lebanon has yet to reach parliament, despite mounting concern that prolonged displacement, economic hardship and uncertainty about the border could leave landowners vulnerable to pr»»»

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Gulf News 5h

Israelis march between once-closed West Bank settlements

The dirt road connecting the settlements was flanked by dozens of uprooted olive trees KADIM, Palestinian Territories Hundreds of Israelis marched Wednesday between newly rebuilt settlements in the northern West Bank to celebrate a Jewish holiday, a symbolic show of their return to an area until re»»»

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Business-review 5h

Forex Expo Dubai 2026, Through ABHFX’s Eyes

The busiest conversations at ABHFX’s booth during Forex Expo Dubai 2026 rarely started with “tell me about your broker.” They started with a number. A leverage ratio. A withdrawal window. A spread on gold. Over two days at Booth 063, September 22 and 23, that was the shape of the crowd, traders who»»»

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Business-review 5h

Insurance Solutions for Multi-Million-Dollar Construction Businesses

At a certain revenue level, off-the-shelf contractor policies stop making sense. A $20 million construction business carries risks that standard small-business coverage wasn’t designed to handle: multi-site exposures, large crew payrolls, and project values that can exhaust a policy limit in a sing»»»

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Business-review 5h

Romanian riders dominate CCI 2* podium at Karpatia Horse Show 2026 as Turkey claims Balkan Cup team title

Following three days of intense competition across three adrenaline-fueled phases—dressage, cross-country, and show jumping—the 11th edition of the Karpatia Horse Show at the historic Cantacuzino Estate in Florești, Prahova, has crowned its champions. A definitive highlight of the event was the exc»»»

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Business-review 5h

Timișoara is attracting major new investments from companies like Ferrero, Kärcher and Dedeman

At the same time, the city is benefiting from a wave of major public investment — the Regional Institute of Oncology (€317 million), the new Dan Păltinișanu Stadium (over €100 million) and the conversion of the former military base in Giroc into a multifunctional cultural and educational centre — a»»»

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