Previously undisclosed talks held at US Embassy in Muscat as Yemen conflict escalates Dubai: US officials held previously undisclosed talks with representatives of Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi militants in Oman over the weekend, days after the group seized a strategic stretch of Yemen’s Red Sea coast»»»

Journalist Valeria Veleva announced on Facebook that she was leaving the Initiative Committee of the Iliana Iotova - Kiril Valchev presidential ticket on Wednesday. Earlier in the day, Democratic Bulgaria (DB) slammed the release of personal data of vulnerable people in the Petrohan killings case. »»»

Bulgaria is interested in continuing its cooperation with Skoda Group on future deliveries of new trains, but expects the Czech company to resolve the problems with the trainsets already delivered as quickly as possible, Bulgarian Transport and Communications Minister Georgi Peev said in Sofia on W»»»

Interviewed by BTA, European Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos said she believed that Bulgaria would successfully host a summit on international connectivity. She was speaking on the sidelines of Wednesday's sitting of the European Parliament in Strasbourg. Earlier in the day, European Commiss»»»

DOHA: Minister of Social Development and Family HE Buthaina bint Ali Al Jabr Al Nuaimi said, "By strengthening families, empowering women, supporting priority groups, fostering active and responsible communities, and promoting productive and independent lives, we are building a more cohesive and re»»»

Tunis, Sept. 16, 2026 (TAP) - Tunisia aims to reduce its consumption of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), potent greenhouse gases used in air conditioning and refrigeration, by about 24% by 2030, Minister of Environment Habib Abid indicated on Wednesday in...»»»

Bulgaria's President Iliana Iotova conferred with European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) President Mattias Guyomar in Strasbourg on Wednesday, the head of State's Press Secretariat said. Justice Minister Nikolay Naydenov and Bulgarian judge at the ECHR Diana Kovatcheva also took part in the meeting.»»»

DOHA: The Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs has launched an endowment fund to support diabetes patients, as part of its healthcare endowment programme. The initiative, launched by the ministry's General Directorate of Endowments, aims to develop sustainable endowment resources and direct t»»»

BELGRADE - Serbian caretaker FM Marko Djuric received South Korea's new ambassador to Belgrade Hong Geun Jeong on Wednesday to discuss further advancement of bilateral relations and strengthening of cooperation between the two countries. Welcoming the ambassador and wishing him a successful term in»»»

MOSCOW, (Sputnik) - The Russian armed forces struck a container ship carrying supplies for the Ukrainian military at the port of Chernomorsk, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Wednesday. "As a result of strikes on the port of Chernomorsk, a container ship that had delivered cargo intended to sup»»»

DOHA: CEO of the Qatar Media Corporation HE Sheikh Khalid bin Abdulaziz bin Jassim Al Thani met on Wednesday with Director General of the Gulf Cooperation Council Joint Program Production Institution (GCCJPPI) Sheikh Mubarak Fahad Al Jaber Al Sabah. The meeting discussed aspects of media cooperatio»»»

Family says young man had recently been given a new motorcycle before making fresh demands A young man allegedly assaulted his elderly grandmother and aunt after they refused his demands for an expensive iPhone and Rs300,000, in a disturbing family dispute captured on video in northern India. The i»»»

Terrifying moment caught on camera as snake lands on man carrying a small child Dubai: A family outing at a popular Maharashtra waterfall turned terrifying when a large snake suddenly fell from above and landed on the shoulder of a man carrying a small child. The frightening moment, reportedly film»»»

We’re now living in an “openly hostile world”, European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen told MEPs in her State of the Union speech. “Old relationships have frayed”, war rages on the continent, European industries face pressure from “global competitors”, while “ultranationalists, anti-Euro»»»

Zhang, 43, has a net worth of about $105.5 billion, putting him ahead of Adani Dubai: Zhang Yiming, co-founder of ByteDance, the Chinese technology company behind TikTok, has overtaken Indian billionaire Gautam Adani to become Asia’s richest person, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index. Zh»»»

Bulgaria will prioritize projects that enable the genuine development of international transport corridors, with a focus on the country's entry and exit points. "In some cases, these will be railway projects; in others, road infrastructure; and in others still, the expansion of existing energy infr»»»

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 in Beit Yahoun, South Lebanon: Al-Manar reporter 16-09-2026 18:58 PM Latest News Urgent News Israel»»»

A 16-year-old boy from Győr made statements about violent acts while communicating with an artificial intelligence chatbot. According to Hungarian police, his conversations included threats against groups and individuals, discussions about preparations for attacks and references to weapons that cou»»»

Krasimira Doneva, a judge at the Burgas District Court, has put forward her candidacy to participate in the election of members of the Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) from the judges’ quota, the Council’s press centre said on Wednesday. She said she believes that the Supreme Judicial Council needs m»»»

David Bryce miniature edition going for £2,750 at Abu Dhabi International Book Fair Abu Dhabi: World-leading rare book dealers Peter Harrington will offer an attractive copy of David Bryce's celebrated miniature Quran, one of the most iconic miniature books ever produced, at this year's Abu Dhabi I»»»

Kathmandu, Nepal: The disaster authority in Nepal on Wednesday said it has sharply revised the missing person toll from recent catastrophic flooding and landslides, increasing the count by nearly 1,000 people to a total of 6,150 unaccounted individuals. "We have been collecting details on the missi»»»

A gold mine collapse on Wednesday killed at least 82 people in a remote area in Sudan, a source in the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces reported. The destruction occurred at the al-Zara gold mine, located in West Kordofan province – an area under the control of the RSF, who have been at »»»

For the UN's International Day of Democracy we ask: “how is democracy doing in France and globally?” We also take a look at Le Monde's Ipsos poll on the presidential election as well as studies on the effect US politics is having on democracy globally. Finally, we will break down a common mispercep»»»

French motorists are flocking to gas stations operated by TotalEnergies, where gasoline prices are capped, but its rivals are accusing the oil giant of unfair competition with the government's support. French motorists are clogging TotalEnergies service stations to fill up with discount gasoline bu»»»

A Paris court on Tuesday sentenced a former school aide to one year of house arrest with an ankle tag for sexually abusing nine children – the first conviction since a nationwide scandal erupted over abuse in France's childcare system. Nearly 200 similar cases are under investigation in Paris alone»»»

MOSCOW, (Sputnik) - Russians know what the country is fighting for and what the duty of every citizen is, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday. "We know what Russia is fighting for and what the duty of every one of its citizens is," Putin said in an address to Russians ahead of the up»»»

UNITED NATIONS, (Sputnik) - UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Wednesday named the loss of control over artificial intelligence (AI) among the current existential threats facing humanity. "At a time when the world faces three existential threats -- runaway artificial intelligence, the climate»»»

Damascus, Sep.16 (SANA) The Syrian Arab Republic strongly condemned Wednesday an attempt by the Houthi militia to target Mecca with drones, stressing that any attack on the Holy city, the Qiblah of Muslims, or its surroundings, or any act that puts worshippers, citizens and residents at risk, const»»»

Bulgaria will host a Regional Connectivity Summit aimed at strengthening the country's role as a key gateway between Europe and Asia, Foreign Minister Velislava Petrova said in Strasbourg following the announcement by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in her annual State of the Uni»»»

Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev said Bulgaria considers Russian Patriarch Kirill and businessmen Vagit Alekperov and Iskander Makhmudov matters of national interest, explaining that Sofia maintained reservations about their inclusion in the European Union's 21st sanctions package against Russi»»»

The Council for Electronic Media (CEM) is hosting the 13th annual meeting of the Black Sea Broadcasting Regulatory Authorities Forum (BRAF), taking place in Sofia from September 16 to 18. The main theme of the forum is “Artificial Intelligence in the Media and Regulation.” Attending are representat»»»

Civil society and politicians in Europe have voiced concerns over a wave of arrests targeting LGBTI+ activists and protesters in Turkey, following raids on rights organisations and businesses in several provinces. A least 31 protesters were arrested on Tuesday (16 September) as they showed their su»»»

Prime Minister Rumen Radev and Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babis Wednesday discussed opportunities to deepen bilateral cooperation, as well as current issues on the European and international agenda. Babis paid an official visit at the invitation of his Bulgarian counterpart. Radev welcomed Babis w»»»

Azerbaijan is planning a new energy link connecting Azerbaijan, Georgia, Turkey, and Bulgaria to help transmit green energy to European markets, Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov said. The project was among the issues discussed by Bayramov and Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan during »»»

TUNIS, Sept. 16, 2026 (TAP) - Minister of Equipment and Housing and Acting Minister of Industry, Mines and Energy Salah Zouari on Wednesday received Ambassador of Côte d’Ivoire to Tunisia Malan Niamkey Epanil Benjamin.They discussed ways to boost...»»»

With the help and guidance of Allah, the Yemeni Armed Forces successfully shot down, moments ago, a Saudi enemy armed reconnaissance aircraft of the Wing Loong II type while it was carrying out hostile activities in the skies over Ma’rib Governorate, using a suitable weapon, Spokesman for the Yemen»»»

E611 offers a bit more leeway today Traffic between Dubai and Sharjah is experiencing significant congestion, with the latest supplied maps showing lengthy slowdowns on two of the busiest routes connecting the emirates. The most prominent congestion is on E11, particularly on the Dubai-Sharjah corr»»»

Doha: CEO of the Qatar Media Corporation HE Sheikh Khalid bin Abdulaziz bin Jassim Al-Thani met Wednesday with Director General of the Gulf Cooperation Council Joint Program Production Institution (GCCJPPI) Sheikh Mubarak Fahad Al Jaber Al-Sabah. The meeting discussed aspects of media cooperation a»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Yemeni media: Saudi drones target the Al-Sheikh area in the Munabbih district of Saada 16-09-2026 18:07 PM Latest News Urgent News Yemeni m»»»

BELGRADE - Serbia's caretaker Interior Minister Ivica Dacic said on Wednesday a Hague-based court's conviction of four former leaders of the so-called "Kosovo Liberation Army" was a clear, albeit belated confirmation of what Serbia and the Serbs had been saying aloud for more than a quarter of a ce»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Yemen's Ansar Allah movement, also known as the Houthis, has carried out missile and drone strikes on an Aramco oil facility in the city of Yanbu and the Khamis Mushait air base in Saudi Arabia, the movement's spokesman Yahya Saree said on Wednesday. "The first [military operatio»»»

Damascus, Sept. 16 (SANA) Syria and Egypt held their second government meeting in Damascus on Wednesday, focusing on strengthening bilateral cooperation in economic, trade, investment, energy and other priority sectors. The meeting was chaired by Syrian Foreign and Expatriates Ministry Adviser Moha»»»

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has pointed to Hungary as an example of how democratic backsliding can be reversed, saying the country has returned to the “heart of the European Union” following its April election. A positive example Speaking in the European Parliament in Strasbo»»»

385,700 join safety pledge as UAE reports drop in traffic fatalities Abu Dhabi: The UAE recorded zero traffic-related deaths on the first day of the new school year, the Ministry of Interior said, as 385,700 people took part in the “A Day Without Accidents” initiative this year. The initiative, lau»»»

TUNIS, Sept. 16, 2026 (TAP) - Scaling up multilateral cooperation could increase global GDP by 2.9% and international exports by 17.9% compared with the baseline scenario, according to World Trade Organisation (WTO) economic estimates based on...»»»

Mine’s shafts began collapsing with dozens of small-scale miners underground KHARTOUM A gold mine collapsed in southern Sudan killing at least 82 people, and injured 50, while many more are missing and feared dead under the rubble. A source in the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, which controls t»»»

The practical issues to watch remain travel, shipping, and energy prices Fighting in Yemen, disruption to some of the world's most important oil routes and continuing uncertainty over the Strait of Hormuz are keeping tensions high across the Middle East. There are some signs of diplomacy, but for U»»»

Buying another forklift can feel like the obvious answer when operators regularly wait for equipment. Yet the shortage may exist only during one shift, in one zone, or at a particular point in the workflow. Elsewhere in the same facility, another vehicle could spend long periods unused. That distin»»»

The region must tell a stronger story, adapt to demand, keep investing in experiences Dubai: The GCC’s tourism industry needs to speak with greater confidence about the region’s safety, attractions, and growing range of experiences as international travel continues to recover, according to industry»»»

The Secretary General of the Arab League, Nabil Fahmy, condemned on Wednesday the alleged Houthi attack on Mecca.He spoke after the Saudi-led coalition battling Yemen's Houthis accused rebels of targeting Islam's holy city Mecca, sparking outrage across the Muslim world and deepening the confl»»»