London, Sept 08 (SANA) Oil prices continued to rise on Tuesday as growing risks of prolonged tensions in the Middle East raised concerns over possible disruptions to crude supplies. Reuters reported that Brent crude futures rose 34 cents, or 0.35 percent, to $97.34 per barrel, while U.S. West Texas»»»

Singapore: Oil prices ‌extended gains on Tuesday as risks of a prolonged conflict in the Middle East grew, heightening worries over supply disruption. Brent crude futures climbed 34 cents, or 0.35 %, to $97.34 a barrel. US West Texas Intermediate crude was at $92.63 a barrel, up $1.26, or 1.26%. Br»»»

Iran state media has said a ballistic missile with improved capabilities was demonstrating a new doctrine: Tehran "will take action against any threat, even before it is carried out." The report by Iran's state news agency repeatedly cited comments aired on state TV the day before by the head of Ir»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli occupation forces open machine-gun fire towards the outskirts of Ayta Al-Jabal: Al-Manar reporter in southern Lebanon 08-09-2026 09»»»

A dance performed during the opening ceremony of the 6th World Nomad Games is gaining popularity on social media. Users are recreating the choreography and posting their own versions of the dance online. The choreography was created by dancer Keone Madrid, who has worked with Justin Bieber, Billie »»»

Israel conducted a wave of airstrikes in south Lebanon, killing 13 people including women and children, the Lebanese health ministry said on Monday, in an intensification of violence after a weeks-long lull. Israel's military vowed to continue targeting Hezbollah, accusing the Iran-backed militants»»»

As the expiration deadline for old lease contracts approaches for legal entities, interest amongst landlords and tenants alike has risen regarding when exactly these contracts will expire. The Decisive Date Old lease contracts are subject to the provisions of Law #10 of 2022, which regulates the re»»»

Doha, Qatar: Northwestern University in Qatar’s Hiwar Scholars Seminar returns this fall for its third annual instalment, bringing scholars, journalists and researchers together to discuss issues shaping the region and the wider world. Running from August 30 to November 22, the series features 11 s»»»

The uniform public pay law has strained the political dialogue and has reached an impasse, and the loss of EUR 770 million is a cost for the budget, but it cannot in itself cause a slippage, says Chairman of the Fiscal Council Daniel Daianu.In the introductory chapter of the Fiscal Council's 2025 R»»»

President Nicusor Dan said on Monday that it would be "very healthy" for Romania to adopt a new public-sector pay law this year, preferably alongside the 2027 state budget law.The president made the remarks during a visit to School No. 1 in Curcani, Calarasi County, to mark the start of the new sch»»»

Romania has officially entered stagflation, with economic activity stagnating in 2026 and inflation continuing to have a strong impact on consumption and economic competitiveness, according to a specialist analysis published on Monday.'Estimates of energy price increases this autumn (electricity, g»»»

Four months after the fall of the Bolojan Government, the President is making thought preparations for a new application. The nomination will follow further consultations with the parties. It may be this week, or it may not. What is certain is that it would not go down well at all if S&P’s credit r»»»

The four months without a fully empowered government have been "a failure for everyone," President Nicusor Dan said on Monday as he visited Secondary School No. 1 in Curcani Commune, Calarasi County, to mark the start of the new school year."I chose to come here because it is an example of how a re»»»

The leaders of the PNL and USR deputies, Gabriel Andronache and Diana Stoica, reaffirmed on Monday that they would not vote for a government led by the PSD or one that includes the PSD.They made this clarification at Parliament after being asked whether teamwork was an option?specifically, whether »»»

Tashkent: The State of Qatar participated in the International Conference on ‘Islamic Cultural Heritage in Uzbekistan and Its Role in Global Science’, held in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, from September 7-9, with the aim of developing Oriental and cultural studies through scientific and cultural interacti»»»

Doha, Qatar Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) is organising an awareness event on Thursday, September 10 from 8am to 1pm, at Al Rumailah Hospital to mark World Alzheimer’s Month. The event will provide the opportunity for direct interaction between the public and a multidisciplinary medical team to h»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education has launched the third cohort of the Qatari Teachers Fellowship Programme “Khibrat,” an initiative aimed at strengthening the professional and educational skills of Qatari teachers through exposure to leading regional and international tea»»»

Doha, Qatar: The University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) has signed two memorandums of understanding (MoUs) with The View Hospital and Korean Medical Center (KMC), owned and operated by Apex Health, strengthening the University’s network of healthcare collaborations and expanding oppor»»»

Doha, Qatar: A high-level delegation from Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) visited Syria to sign a strategic cooperation agreement with the Syrian Arab Red Crescent Society (SARCS) and open a QRCS representation office in Damascus. This step is aimed at scaling up bilateral humanitarian partnershi»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar has stressed the importance of dialogue, mediation and humanitarian diplomacy in ensuring conflict-hit children can access essential aid and services. Speaking at the opening of a workshop in Doha, Minister of State for International Cooperation H E Dr Maryam bint Ali Al Misnad s»»»

Doha, Qatar: The General Administration of Endowments at the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs has registered a new will from a benefactor who pledged one-third of her estate as a charitable endowment, covering real estate, shares and financial assets. The endowment will be administered by the »»»

Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council Major General Mohsen Rezaei says Washington has received a clear warning from new missiles of the Islamic Republic. “In recent days, Washington has received a clear warning from Iran’s new missiles,” Rezaei wrote on his X account on Tuesday. “Ec»»»

Abu Dhabi, UAE: Advisor to the Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Majed bin Mohammed Al Ansari engaged yesterday in the plenary session at the third edition of the Hili Forum 2026, convened in Abu Dhabi under the theme “Gulf at Crossroads: Conflict, Con»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE) has stepped up field monitoring of schools at the start of the 2026-2027 academic year, with Undersecretary Dr. Ibrahim bin Saleh Al Nuaimi visiting two schools in Al Jumailiyah to assess their readiness and the smooth start of cla»»»

Prime Minister Péter Magyar told Parliament on Monday that over the past 16 years Hungarians had turned against Hungarians and “those who took an oath to serve the Hungarian people plundered the country”. “The previous regime unleashed destruction” He said the previous regime had unleashed such des»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar is once again preparing to welcome the world’s leading squash stars as the Qatar Classic 2026 brings another week of world-class action to Doha from September 12 to 18. The prestigious PSA World Tour Platinum event will return to the iconic Khalifa International Tennis and Squash»»»

Doha, Qatar: Ambassador of Uzbekistan to Qatar H E Dr. Ashraf Khodjaev has said that Uzbekistan-Qatar relations have evolved into a strategic partnership in recent years. “Uzbekistan’s expanding international engagement is reflected in the rapid development of its relations with the State of Qatar.»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s massive multi-billion-dollar North Field expansion remains completely intact and is set to power a robust long-term surge in Middle Eastern gas supplies through the end of the decade, according to a report by Fitch Solutions. Led by Qatar’s world-scale gas developments alongsid»»»

BusinessUnited States of AmericaTrump threatens to block Bombardier planes from US marketShakeel Sobhan AFP, AP, Reuters, dpaTrump says Bombardier must build aircraft in the US as Canada imposes tariffs of up to 50% on US imports. https://p.dw.com/p/5M7XkBombardier said it supports tens of thousand»»»

Air France extends Dubai flight suspension as airlines adjust Middle East schedules Dubai: UAE travellers are facing another day of mixed flight operations, with delays and cancellations reported from both Abu Dhabi’s Zayed International Airport and Dubai International Airport. While Etihad’s servi»»»

Over the past 16 years, "our own people" turned against the Hungarian nation; the country was plundered by those who swore their oath in Hungarian to serve the Hungarian people — said Péter Magyar, Prime Minister, at Monday's session of the National Assembly, speaking before the agenda. At the begi»»»

L’IMAD’s Dh6.25-a-share AD Ports offer clears key conditions ahead of settlement Dubai: All key conditions attached to L’IMAD’s voluntary cash offer for the remaining shares in AD Ports Group have been satisfied, with settlement expected to take place no later than October 9, 2026. Sign up for our »»»

Dubai’s AI border system cuts processing to 3.4 seconds as DXB handles 25.8m passengers Dubai: Dubai’s AI-powered Red Carpet biometric border clearance system processed 745,188 passengers in the first eight months of 2026, allowing travellers to complete immigration procedures while walking through»»»

Doha, Qatar: Attacks on education have surged by more than 40 percent, with 8,566 incidents recorded globally in 2024–25, underscoring the urgent need to move beyond emergency responses towards prevention, preparedness and community resilience, according to Executive Director of the Protect Educati»»»

The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan has approved a new procedure for the registration of foreign citizens and stateless persons within Kyrgyzstan. The resolution also establishes a list of countries whose citizens are exempt from registering at their place of stay with authorized state bodies an»»»

Prime Minister Rumen Radev will attend the opening of production at the high-tech plant of ZS Europe in Maritsa Industrial Zone, part of the Trakia Economic Zone, the Government Press Service said on Tuesday. Later in the day, Radev will break ground for the new facility of Advanced Medical Care. T»»»

24K rises to Dh534.50 while global gold remains biased higher ahead of key US data Dubai: Gold prices in Dubai moved higher again on Tuesday morning, taking the 24-karat rate to Dh534.50 per gram and pushing 22-karat gold back to Dh495. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.»»»

Hungary says progress has been made in securing minority rights for the Hungarian community in Ukraine’s Transcarpathia region, with Kyiv beginning preparations for the legislation needed to implement previous commitments. Hungarian Foreign Minister Anita Orbán said on Monday that the latest develo»»»

Inside the tough crackdown turning a low‑profile IAS officer into a folk hero A no‑nonsense food safety crackdown in Maharashtra has turned Tukaram Mundhe, a career civil servant, into an unlikely celebrity across India. With graphic inspection videos and strict enforcement, a visible public health»»»

ADQ’s Dh6.25-a-share AD Ports offer clears key conditions ahead of October settlement Dubai: All key conditions attached to ADQ’s voluntary cash offer for the remaining shares in AD Ports Group have been satisfied, with settlement expected to take place no later than October 9, 2026. Sign up for ou»»»

Polish soldiers will take part in exercises in the Arctic, the country's defense minister, Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz, said. He announced that he signed a memorandum on bilateral defense cooperation with Canadian Defense Minister David McGuinty on Monday. "Canada brought 250 companies to Kielce for »»»

François Picard is pleased to welcome Andreza Aruska de Souza Santos, Director of King’s Brazil Institute at the School of Global Affairs, King’s College London and Associate Professor in Brazil and Latin American Studies. According to Aruska, Brazil’s approaching elections can be viewed through th»»»

The European Union on Monday denounced any "glorification" of convicted war criminal Ratko Mladic in Serbia, as thousands gathered in Belgrade for his funeral. FRANCE 24's James Vasina reports.»»»

Ayaz Bayetov has been relieved of his post as Minister of Justice due to transfer to another position, the Presidential Administration announced. According to the administration, Almaz Aiylchiev—currently the Head of the Legal Support Department and Deputy Head of the Legal Support Directorate of t»»»

Yemen’s Houthi movement has stepped up efforts to gain full control of the Bab al-Mandab Strait, which would allow it to restrict maritime shipping in the Red Sea. Controlling these waters would give Tehran more leverage against the US, which is waging a multi-front war against it. To this end, the»»»

Manipuri music icon killed after confronting late-night noise outside Delhi home One of the founding figures of Manipur's rock music movement, guitarist Chongtham Vikram Singh, has died after being attacked outside his residence in South Delhi. The 55-year-old leaves behind his wife and son. Family»»»

Baghaei claims Canada chose to 'appease their bullying neighbour' Tehran: Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Esmail Baghaei on Monday launched a scathing verbal assault against Canada, accusing it of "strategic confusion" and endorsing US-Israel military aggression after Canadian Foreign Ministe»»»

Rising Gulf tensions, new Hormuz curbs and what they mean for UAE residents Iran has threatened to widen the battlefield beyond the Strait of Hormuz, warning US warships and countries helping Washington, while a new “restricted zone” threatens to further complicate shipping through the Gulf. The co»»»

65 standards across eight stages of guest journey to be fully implemented in 2027 Abu Dhabi has launched new “Emirati Hospitality Standards” for hotels and hotel apartments across the emirate, with full implementation to begin in the first quarter of 2027 as part of efforts to embed Emirati culture»»»

Education Ministry tightens food safety rules and pushes healthier choices for pupils Dubai: Dubai: Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Education has banned the sale and marketing of 30 food and drink items in school canteens, including processed meat, chips, cold tea and fizzy drinks, as part of new measur»»»