Asirom extend its 15% discount to motor insurance policies for drivers certified in defensive driving
Asirom believes that road safety education and risk awareness are key factors in improving road safety and reducing road accidents. For this reason, the company encourages the adoption of a defensive driving style, rewarding drivers who choose to develop their driving skills and invest in their own»»»
Civil Protection units on high alert ahead of severe weather
Tunis, Sept.21 (TAP) - Civil Protection units are on alert to address the severe weather expected as from September 23, Lieutenant Colonel Khalil Mechri, Deputy Director of Operations and Monitoring at the National Civil Protection Office said...»»»
Israeli Occupation Forces Shell Western Daraa Countryside
Israeli occupation forces shelled the Abidin and Al-Raqad valleys in western Daraa countryside early Monday and opened machine-gun fire toward nearby areas, with no casualties reported. SANA news agency reported several artillery shells struck the two valleys as Israeli forces simultaneously target»»»
Syria’s Latakia Port converts vessel into livestock carrier for 8,000 animals
Latakia, Sept. 19 (SANA) A vessel has been converted at Syria’s Latakia Port into a specialized livestock carrier capable of transporting around 8,000 animals, in a project carried out by Syrian technical teams using the port’s workshops and infrastructure. The Transporter vessel was converted into»»»
Targovishte Expands Foster Care Support for Children in Need
Foster parents in Targovishte bring both experience and an innovative spirit, professionals involved in foster care emphasized here Monday during a discussion on the development of the service in the region. The discussion was part of the national “Foster Me” initiative by the Bulgarian News Agency»»»
Urgent needs of the paper industry: competitive energy and access to raw materials
In the first half of 2026, the corrugated board market grew by approximately 0.5% to 235,192 tonnes, while domestic production of paper for corrugated board fell by more than 6% to 240,277 tonnes. “Demand for packaging is stabilizing, while Romanian production is losing ground. Romania risks becomi»»»
Sensor-equipped wire makes human debut, identifying stroke clot type in real time
Paris: A thin wire equipped with electrical sensors has made its human debut, enabling researchers to identify the characteristics of a stroke clot and map its composition in real time as it is being removed. The so-called Clotild was developed by medical technology company Sensome. The wire enters»»»
Vujic meets with new UNICEF chief in Serbia
BELGRADE - Serbian caretaker Justice Minister Nenad Vujic met on Monday in Belgrade with the newly-appointed UNICEF chief in Serbia Christina de Bruin to discuss further cooperation. Congratulating de Bruin on her appointment, Vujic said he believed the cooperation between his ministry and UNICEF w»»»
Russia’s Strikes on Ukraine’s Steel Industry Cripple Forge of its War Machine - Analyst
Strikes that damaged three of Ukraine’s largest steel plants effectively “strip the country of the ability to produce weapons and ammunition using their own resources,” military analyst and retired Russian Navy Captain First Rank Vasily Dandykin tells Sputnik. The hits on three of Ukraine’s largest»»»
Irish regulator hits Google with €403m GDPR fine over invasive location tracking
Google has been slapped with a €403m fine by the Data Protection Commission (DPC) in Ireland on Monday (21 September) over breaches of EU data protection law (GDPR). But consumer groups said Irish authorities have been too slow to act, in a decision that took over six years after initial complaints»»»
US, China Fail to Agree on Extending Trade Truce: FT
The United States and China failed to reach an agreement on extending their trade truce, with rare earth supplies among the points of contention, the Financial Times (FT) reported, citing US sources following talks between US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng in Ne»»»
Djuric to attend UNGA session in New York
BELGRADE - Serbian caretaker FM Marko Djuric will be in New York from September 21 through 25 for the 81st UN General Assembly session. During the visit, Djuric will have a series of bilateral and multilateral meetings with FMs and other officials of UN member states and attend events that will acc»»»
Five takeaways from Germany's regional elections after far-right gains
Sunday's elections in two German states resulted in the defeat of the country's ruling CDU, a result described as a “disaster” by Chancellor Friedrich Merz. In Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, in the northeast of the country, the far-right AfD became the strongest party while the hard-»»»
Dubai Miracle Garden Season 15 opening date announced: Here’s when the attraction will reopen
Seasonal flower paradise to reopen soon with combo tickets and family activities Dubai: Dubai Miracle Garden will reopen for its 15th season on October 8, 2026, the popular Dubai attraction has announced. The world-renowned floral destination will welcome visitors for its new season with its signat»»»
Amir to address UNGA 81st session on Tuesday
DOHA: His Highness Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani will address the opening of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York on Tuesday, as world leaders gather for the annual high-level debate. His Highness is leading the State of Qatar's delegation»»»
Israeli Army: Sirens sounded in Malkiyeh area upon misidentifcation - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Civil Protection on high alert ahead of severe weather
Tunis, Sept.21 (TAP) - Civil Protection units are on alert to address the severe weather expected as from September 23, Lieutenant Colonel Khalil Mechri, Deputy Director of Operations and Monitoring at the National Civil Protection Office said...»»»
Saudi FM discusses regional issues with Kuwait, Egypt and Türkiye counterparts
Riyadh, Sept. 21 (SANA) Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan held separate phone calls on Monday with his counterparts from Kuwait, Egypt and Türkiye to discuss regional developments and efforts to address rising tensions. The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement posted on X th»»»
Gargash urges new mindset and direct Arab-Iran dialogue to shape regional future
Presidential adviser says diplomacy needed to shape region’s future and stability Dubai: Arab countries and Iran need to engage in a direct dialogue over the future of the region rather than leaving strategic discussions largely to Tehran and Washington, Dr Anwar Mohammed Gargash, Diplomatic Advise»»»
Anwar Gargash offers condolences to Sheikh Mohammed over Sheikh Ahmed’s passing
Gargash extends condolences to Sheikh Mohammed, Sheikh Hamdan and Al Maktoum family Dubai: Dr Anwar Mohammed Gargash, Diplomatic Adviser to the UAE President, has extended his sincere condolences to His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and»»»
Jumblat says he would back negotiations if they lead to Israel's withdrawal
Former Progressive Socialist Party leader Walid Jumblat said Monday he would support the ongoing diplomatic efforts and the framework agreement if and only if they lead to an Israeli withdrawal from south Lebanon. Jumblat told reporters after he met with President Joseph Aoun in Baabda that he woul»»»
Qatar Media Corporation signs joint agreement with QU
Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Media Corporation (QMC) and Qatar University (QU) have signed a joint cooperation agreement in the fields of media, scientific research, and professional training. The agreement was signed by HE Sheikh Khalid bin Abdulaziz bin Jassim Al-Thani, QMC CEO, and Dr. Omar Al Ansari,»»»
AI safety measures failing to keep pace with technology: UN experts
New York: The model for managing artificial intelligence (AI) risks "is unravelling," United Nations experts warned in a report published Monday on an incident at OpenAI in July. During the incident, two OpenAI systems escaped their confined testing environment, accessed the internet and broke into»»»
Secretary-General of Ministry of Foreign Affairs meets Ambassador of Indonesia
Doha, Qatar: Secretary-General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, HE Dr. Ahmed bin Hassan Al Hammadi met on Monday with Ambassador of the Republic of Indonesia to the State of Qatar, HE Syahda Guruh Langkah Samudera. The meeting discussed bilateral cooperation relations and ways to support and dev»»»
Minister of Justice meets Somali Counterpart
Doha, Qatar: Minister of Justice and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs HE Ibrahim bin Ali Al Mohannadi met Monday with Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs of the Federal Republic of Somalia HE Hassan Moalim Mohamud Sheikh Ali during his visit to the State of Qatar. During the meeting»»»
UNCTAD to continue supporting Tunisia in fields related to international economic changes
Tunis, Sept.21 (TAP)- The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) will continue to support Tunisia in two areas related to international economic changes, said Ramzi Louati, Chargé d'Affaires at Tunisia's Permanent Mission to the...»»»
Any New Aggression Against Iran Will Widen War — IRGC
Iran has already prepared for a prolonged war and is now even more ready for such a scenario, Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps spokesperson general Hossein Mohebbi said. "If a new aggression takes place, there will definitely be significant changes in our defense and our counteroffensive… We will »»»
UAE corporate tax risk can begin with one ordinary business decision
Transfer pricing begins with who does the work, signs the deal and carries the risk A group wins its first significant contract in a new market. The client is ready to sign. On Tuesday, someone asks a practical question: which of our companies should be on the contract? Sign up for our daily busine»»»
Syria, Arab banks discuss cooperation, licensing new banks
Amman, Sept. 21 (SANA) Central Bank of Syria Governor Mohammad Safwat Raslan discussed with representatives of several Arab banks expanding banking cooperation, opening new channels for joint work and licensing new banks in Syria. Raslan held a series of bilateral meetings on the sidelines of the A»»»
UK hit by new air traffic outage, cancelling flights
London: UK flights faced fresh disruption Monday, with some cancelled due to a technical issue at the nation's air traffic control agency -- the second such outage in two weeks. The National Air Traffic Services (NATS), plagued by several incidents in recent years, apologised for the latest inciden»»»
Macut meets with members of 2027 UEFA European U-21 Championship organising committee
BELGRADE - Serbian caretaker PM Djuro Macut met on Monday in Belgrade with members of the organising committee of the 2027 UEFA European Under-21 Championship, to be co-hosted by Serbia and Albania. "The upcoming championship is another major sporting event which will confirm Serbia’s readiness to »»»
Number of pensioners receiving payments below minimum pension decreases - | 24.KG
In 2025, the minimum pension in Kyrgyzstan was 7,100 soms, yet 37 percent of pensioners received less than this amount. As Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Daniyar Amangeldiev reported at a meeting of the Committee on Industrial Policy, Transport, Fuel and Energy Complex, and Architectur»»»
Hungary public holidays 2027: Six long weekends
Anyone already planning trips, holidays or time off in Hungary next year can start marking their calendar: Hungary public holidays 2027 will produce six guaranteed long weekends, including a four-day Easter break. Several other public holidays, however, will fall on Saturdays or Sundays, while the »»»
In Chile, even beloved hot dogs feel the economic squeeze
It is lunchtime in downtown Santiago, and dozens of businesses around the Plaza de Armas are serving up one of Chile's most democratic specialties: the "completo." For decades, the country's version of the hot dog has been one of the most affordable foods enjoyed across social classes. But as the c»»»
Fast food from US and China catches on in both countries
China and the United States are divided on many issues, from tariffs and technology to Taiwan. But there is one thing tying them together: fast food. American restaurant and beverage chains are expanding rapidly in China, drawn by the potential customer pool in a country with four times the U.S. po»»»
Spain coach De la Fuente gets new deal after World Cup success
Madrid: Spain's World Cup-winning coach Luis de la Fuente is to sign a new contract keeping him in the role until 2032, the Spanish football federation (RFEF) announced on Monday. "Luis de la Fuente will extend his contract through the next two European Championships, in 2028 and 2032, as well as t»»»
MENA investment platform earns top marks in 2026 Extel survey
EFG Hermes retains No. 1 corporate access ranking as analysts earn top sector honours London: Strong investor demand for access to MENA companies and sector expertise has helped EFG Hermes secure leading positions in the 2026 Extel Emerging EMEA Research Survey, including the top ranking in Corpora»»»
Syrian Airlines adds direct flights to Copenhagen and Vienna
Damascus, Sept. 21 (SANA) Syrian Airlines will launch direct flights to Copenhagen on Monday, Sept. 21, followed by flights to Vienna on Tuesday, Sept. 22, as the national carrier expands its European network. The new routes will bring the number of Syrian Airlines’ direct European destinations to »»»
US futures climb as oil prices drop and investors await expected Trump-Xi meeting
U.S. futures are climbing as oil prices decline and investors await an expected meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping this week in Washington, which could cover trade, artificial intelligence and geopolitics. Futures for the S&P 500 gained 0.7% on Monday, while t»»»
Trump shattered Canada's old US relationship, Carney is building a new one in Europe
For nearly four decades, Canada built its economy around closer integration with the United States. President Donald Trump has turned that dependence into leverage, imposing tariffs, threatening Canada's sovereignty and openly seeking to pull Canadian industrial production south. Canadian Prime Min»»»
UAE to host largest UN crime congress in Abu Dhabi, pushes cross-border justice and AI safeguards
Abu Dhabi Declaration highlight of UN Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice Dubai: Crime no longer stops at any border, and the UAE says the response cannot either. As Abu Dhabi prepares to host the 15th United Nations Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice from September 26 »»»
Indian PM Modi offers condolences on death of Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum
Modi offers heartfelt condolences to Al Maktoum family and Dubai Ruler Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday offered his condolences to His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, following the death of Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Ma»»»
Trump tells Aoun he admires his 'decisive leadership'
U.S. President Donald Trump has said that it was an “honor” to him to welcome President Joseph Aoun to the White House for a “truly historic visit,” the Lebanese presidency said on Monday, citing a letter sent by Trump. Aoun had visit the White House on July 21. “At a time when the Middle East is w»»»
Indonesia doing 'everything' but struggling to curb fires
Pontianak, Indonesia: Dozens of planes and thousands of personnel fighting huge forest fires in Indonesia are struggling to contain them, authorities said Monday, while neighbouring Malaysia stepped up efforts to combat toxic haze. "From the air to the ground, all forces continue to move. Everythin»»»
Israeli forces raid town of suspected Palestinian gunman
Israeli forces on Monday raided the hometown of a Palestinian man suspected of shooting dead an Israeli settler in the occupied West Bank the day before, local authorities said. Sunday's shooting occurred near the Israeli settlement of Neveh Tzuf, north of Ramallah, on the eve of the Jewish holiday»»»
Israeli fire kills three, including child in Gaza
Gaza health officials said Israeli fire killed three people, including a woman and a child, and injured several others across the Palestinian territory on Monday. Officials at Nasser hospital in the southern city of Khan Younis said the body of a child, Ismail Al-Bardawil, was brought to the medica»»»
Tens of thousands of German auto workers protest to save jobs
Frankfurt, Germany: German automotive workers held nationwide protests on Monday, calling for government and management action to protect jobs and factories as the car industry hits crisis point. Growing Chinese competition, compounded by weak domestic demand and US tariffs, has thrown the German c»»»