Fifteen bodies were found by the Israeli army in the tunnels of the Ali al-Taher ridge, an Israeli military source told the Maariv newspaper on Friday, hours after Israel announced that it had taken “operational control” of the area and its tunnels. Israel's military said overnight that troops had »»»

Hungary Airlines is reshaping its cargo fleet, with one Airbus A330 set to leave the airline’s operation while a Boeing 777 freighter has joined its rapidly expanding network. The carrier is also preparing to launch live-animal and temperature-sensitive cargo services later this year. Airbus A330 t»»»

BusinessAfricaHow can African retailers compete with Shein and Temu?Antonio CascaisShein and Temu are expanding across Africa with low prices and vast product ranges. Businesses and unions warn the growth could come at a cost for local jobs. https://p.dw.com/p/5LQR9Shein and Temu have gained a sign»»»

New Delhi: India and Japan will face off this month in their first-ever Twenty20 men's international cricket match against each other, India's cricket board announced Friday. The match will be held at Japan's Sano International Cricket Ground on September 22, celebrating 75 years of diplomatic rela»»»

Volkswagen's sweeping restructuring announced Thursday underlines the force of the China shock hitting Germany's economy as the world's biggest car market, short years ago a major profit center, rapidly becomes a major competitive challenge. The stiff headwinds from China facing Germany's largest c»»»

Hamas called on Arab and Muslim countries on Friday to oppose a proposal from two Israeli ministers to remove Palestinians from the Gaza Strip and send them abroad. "Escalating statements by ministers in the Israeli government regarding the continued adoption of plans to displace the Palestinian pe»»»

From Gaza to Sudan, UAE humanitarian efforts increasingly focus on long-term recovery The UAE will tomorrow mark the International Day of Charity, a global occasion that highlights the country’s deeply rooted culture of giving and the evolution of its charitable and humanitarian efforts from respon»»»

US President Donald Trump has said he intends to present Europe with a belated bill for billions of dollars Washington spent arming Ukraine under his predecessor, Joe Biden. In a post on Truth Social on Thursday, Trump renewed his criticism of the scale of the Biden administration’s support for Kie»»»

The devotional hit revives interest in Neem Karoli Baba, linked to Jobs and Zuckerberg Dubai: A Hindi film made on a reported budget of just Rs2 crore has emerged as one of the surprise success stories of 2026. Hanuman Ansh, directed by Vishal Chaturvedi, has reportedly collected a net of Rs 72.88 »»»

With just two months to go before the US midterm elections, the battle for votes is in full swing. Our reporter Fanny Allard has been to the state of Louisiana, where a redistricting row is playing out with far-reaching implications for racial equality. On April 29, the US Supreme Court issued a la»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe American Automobile Association: Diesel price in the United States hits record high of $5.85 per gallon 04-09-2026 15:45 PM Latest News Urg»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Spokesperson for the Army, Brigadier General Akrami-Nia: The destruction of the enemy’s air defense systems in the war that lasted 40 days »»»

France on Friday allocated more than €1 billion in aid to support farmers recovering from droughts after a brutal, record-breaking summer. The allocation includes €520 million for rapid payments to ‌help farmers deal with weather damage and a €235 million recovery ​fund to buy seeds, plants an»»»

Children pay tribute to ‘superhero’ dad as family carries his conservation mission forward Twenty years after the sudden death of Steve Irwin stunned millions around the world, his daughter Bindi has remembered the man behind the exuberant Crocodile Hunter persona simply as her family’s “superhero”»»»

The Communications Regulation Commission (CRC) complies with the law and the Instruction on Cooperation with the Interior Ministry and the State Agency for National Security (SANS) when carrying out inspections, the Commission said on Friday in a statement addressing public claims of an "informatio»»»

The farm produces about seven bottles of donkey milk a week, all distributed for free Beirut: If there were hotel stars for donkeys, Hussein Amhaz’s farm in eastern Lebanon might have a strong claim to five. His 24 donkeys have their own care team, special food, regular cleaning and a veterinarian »»»

PRESS REVIEW – Friday, September 4: Italy's Giorgia Meloni becomes the longest-serving prime minister in Italy's postwar history. While she's celebrated by the rightwing press, the leftwing press say her leadership is a fiasco. Also, is Europe gearing up for a chaotic winter? Concern is mounti»»»

This week, FRANCE 24's media show Scoop looks at the murder of anti-corruption journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia. Press freedom groups are furious after Maltese businessman Yorgen Fenech was acquitted of involvement. Caruana Galizia was an outspoken critic of the government and described »»»

Confronted by an intransigent Iranian government that has refused to back down in the face of a massive military campaign, President Donald Trump appears to have settled on a dual-prong approach that combines economic pressure with the potential of a devastating escalation in force. Having launched»»»

The Sultan of Oman will visit Britain for a three-day state visit next month as the Arab nation that controls the southern shore of the Strait of Hormuz comes under pressure from both the U.S. and Iran. King Charles III and Queen Camilla will host Sultan Haitham bin Tarik at Windsor Castle from Oct»»»

From Gaza to Sudan, UAE humanitarian efforts increasingly focus on long-term recovery The UAE will tomorrow mark the International Day of Charity, a global occasion that highlights the country’s deeply rooted culture of giving and the evolution of its charitable and humanitarian efforts from respon»»»

A fire broke out on Friday at a photovoltaic park opposite the Bobov Dol Thermal Power Plant, near the Kyustendil-Dupnitsa road, police spokesperson Katya Tabachka told BTA. No injuries have been reported, while the cause of the fire and the exact extent of the affected area have not yet been estab»»»

The programme of Prime Minister Rumen Radev's Government is an electoral rather than a governing platform, Democrats for Strong Bulgaria (DSB) said in a position circulated by the party's press office on Friday. According to DSB, the programme envisages widespread centralization, lacks specifics on»»»

Diesel hit a new record price in the U.S. on Friday, soaring to an average of $5.85 a gallon for the first time ever as the six-month war with Iran disrupts the world's flow of fuel. Because diesel is used for many freight and delivery networks, higher diesel prices mean higher transportation costs»»»

President Joseph Aoun thanked the "United States under the leadership of President Donald Trump" in a statement Friday after the Red Cross transferred to Lebanon four more people detained by Israel, a day after a first person was freed. Aoun in a statement expressed his gratitude "for all the effor»»»

A bodyguard of Free Patriotic Movement chief Gebran Bassil is also a State Security member and the brother of a detainee in the case of the Hezbollah-linked ring that allegedly planned attacks against the forces of Syria's new government, MTV reported on Friday. In his confessions, the bodyguard re»»»

US president did not specify which countries he believed should pay Washington: US President Donald Trump said on Thursday he will ask Europeans to repay the American aid provided to Ukraine under the administration of his predecessor Joe Biden. Trump has long demanded that Europeans shoulder more »»»

DOHA: A plane belonging to the Qatari Armed Forces arrived in the Republic of Colombia, carrying a fully equipped field hospital provided by the Qatar Fund for Development, to support the Colombian people and alleviate their suffering in the face of the aftermath of the earthquake that struck the c»»»

Madrid: Spain registered its joint-highest temperature for September on record with 45.7C measured in a southwestern town as exceptional heat hits the country, weather agency AEMET said on Friday. Thursday's reading in the municipality of El Granado equalled the 45.7C recorded in Montoro in 2016, a»»»

Motorists urged caution as brief, intense rains and blowing dust sweep parts of UAE Dubai: Rain has begun falling in parts of the UAE, with a downpour reported in Al Dhaid in the Emirate of Sharjah on Friday, according to NCM. The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) had earlier issued an alert for»»»

Driving while distracted in any form carries a Dh800 fine and four traffic points Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi Police have released footage showing a traffic accident that led to a series of collisions after drivers became distracted and a vehicle stopped in the middle of the road. The video was published »»»

The Hungarian saga of Russian-backed Basket Plus appears to be coming to an abrupt end, just months after the discount chain opened its first and only Hungarian shop in Budapest. Basket Plus emptied its shelves in Budapest The Besence Street store unexpectedly closed at the beginning of August, wit»»»

Patiala, India: India has gone to great lengths to give its athletes a taste of the accommodation at the Asian Games, temporarily housing them in shipping container-style units to replicate the lodgings in Japan. Nagoya and Aichi will stage the Games from September 19 to October 4 but in a bid to c»»»

Monza, Italy: Charles Leclerc topped the times ahead of his team-mate Lewis Hamilton as Ferrari registered a clear 1-2 to dominate Friday's opening practice on home soil at the Italian Grand Prix. Leclerc, sporting a special livery to celebrate Michael Schumacher's first Monza win 30 years ago, clo»»»

Hormuz remains subdued as US tightens pressure on Iran; UAE flights face disruption The US-Iran conflict remained tense on Friday, with Washington keeping military, economic and covert options open against Tehran while maritime security risks around the Strait of Hormuz remained severe. South Korea»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Araghchi Challenges Jordan’s Account of Iran’s Retaliatory Strikes: “How Long Should We Have Waited?” 04-09-2026 15:35 PM Iranian Foreign M»»»

Cairo: The League of Arab States has condemned the continued Iranian attacks on Kuwait, the latest of which was a missile and drone attack carried out against the country yesterday. The League stressed its unequivocal rejection of the continued violation of the sovereignty, security and territorial»»»

Marinela Panait has been appointed, with effect from 1 September 2026, as CEO of Pasteur Filiala Filipești, the company responsible for the Farmavet Group’s production of medicines and veterinary products. In her new role, she will also manage FNC Nutriție Pietroiu, a company fully owned by Pasteur»»»

Attempts to resolve the war in Ukraine by military means increase the risk of dangerous escalation, Prime Minister Rumen Radev said at the Council of Ministers on Friday in response to a question about an attempted drone attack at Leipzig Airport in Germany and sanctions against Russia. Radev said »»»

Doha, Qatar: The National Planning Council (NPC) has issued the Export Unit Value Index (EXUVI) for the second quarter of 2026. The index recorded an increase of 17.64 percent compared to the corresponding quarter of 2025 (Q2 2025), and a rise of 6.45 percent compared to the first quarter of 2026 (»»»

DOHA: The National Planning Council (NPC) has issued the Export Unit Value Index (EXUVI) for the second quarter of 2026. The index recorded an increase of 17.64 percent compared to the corresponding quarter of 2025 (Q2 2025), and a rise of 6.45 percent compared to the first quarter of 2026 (Q1 2026»»»

Network International says one integration can help UAE merchants expand across Gulf Dubai: UAE businesses looking to expand across the Gulf will be able to accept payments in multiple GCC markets through a single integration under a new regional payments service launched by Network International. »»»

Israeli troops have driven Hezbollah fighters from tunnels under the strategic Ali al-Taher ridge in southern Lebanon, Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz alleged on Friday. Israel’s armed forces have occupied swathes of southern Lebanon since launching a new campaign against the Shiite group in M»»»

ANG | Forbes Global Properties Romania is entering a new stage of development with the launch of four specialized business lines – Retail, Office, Land and Logistics – further strengthening its position as an integrated real estate advisory platform in Romania. The expansion reflects ANG’s strategy»»»

The State is working actively to extend the tourist season by improving air connectivity, increasing promotion and organizing more events outside the peak summer months. A connectivity and promotion fund is also planned to help attract more tourists to Bulgaria, Tourism Minister Ilin Dimitrov told »»»

The Radev cabinet's programme for governance of Bulgaria until 2030 does not provide for the necessary level of consumption as a key driver of growth, said Plamen Dimitrov, President of the Confederation of Independent Trade Unions in Bulgaria (CITUB), at a press conference on Friday, presenting CI»»»

Bulgarian Defence Minister Dimitar Stoyanov and Slovak Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Robert Kalinak discussed the development of bilateral defence relations, the Bulgarian Defence Ministry said in a press release on Friday. The meeting took place during Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fic»»»

Bulgaria and Slovakia are preparing to deepen their cooperation in nuclear energy, with the two countries planning to establish a joint commission to exchange scientific expertise, experience and legal knowledge related to major nuclear projects. The initiative was announced by Bulgarian Prime Mini»»»

The ruling Progressive Bulgaria coalition appears divided over the results of its flagship food-price initiative, “Care Basket,” with Agriculture Minister Plamen Abrovski calling the program an “absolute success” while parliamentary Agriculture Committee Chairman Yavor Gechev says it has fallen sho»»»

Could Europeans awaken next Monday to another shock bellwether moment? German voters could for the first time since World War II give an outright majority to a far-right party in regional elections. We ask about the AfD's push in Saxony-Anhalt and a charismatic lead candidate whose campaign st»»»