US approves $24.3 billion sale of 48 F-35 warplanes to Saudi Arabia
The United States on Thursday said it had approved a $24.3 billion sale of 48 F-35 stealth warplanes to Saudi Arabia. Israel has previously voiced concerns about Riyadh buying F-35s, despite a push to normalise relations. The United States has approved a $24.3 billion sale of 48 F-35 stea»»»
At least 37 suspected illegal miners die in custody in central Nigeria
Nigerian authorities launched an investigation Thursday after 37 suspected illegal miners died in a civil defence detention facility in central Niger state, with conflicting accounts blaming either a disease outbreak or overcrowding and poor ventilation. The governor of a central Nigerian state sai»»»
Iran War Updates: 2 ships attacked in Hormuz as Trump says next move could be to “annihilate” regime – Ya Libnan
Share: HERE IS THE LATEST: A U.K. navy agency said a second tanker was hit by a projectile in the Strait of Hormuz early Friday, hours after reporting another vessel coming under attack in the vital waterway. Iran claimed to have struck a ship attempting an “illegal crossing” of the strait. Preside»»»
More US Troops Have Died amid Iran War than Pentagon Has Disclosed Publicly: Washington Post
More American service members have died in the Middle East during the ongoing Iran war than the Pentagon has disclosed publicly, according to six U.S. officials familiar with the Defense Department’s internal casualty accounting data, The Washington Post reported. Five of the officials said there h»»»
Israeli artillery targets south of Khan Younis in Gaza: reports - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Russian Military Must Be Ready to Respond Quickly to Potential External Threats – Putin
MOSCOW, (Sputnik) - The Russian armed forces and security agencies must be prepared to respond quickly and effectively to potential external threats, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Friday. Speaking at a meeting of the Military-Industrial Commission, Putin said that the agenda included dis»»»
German government agrees fuel tax cut: sources
Berlin races to ease pump pain amid global supply shocks and oil route attacks Germany is poised to cut taxes on fuel for vehicles under an agreement within the country's coalition government, sources said Friday, as Europe's biggest economy grapples with surging prices because of the Middle East w»»»
Syria, Uzbekistan sign MoU to establish joint economic and trade committee
Tashkent, Sept. 18 (SANA) Minister of Economy and Industry Nidal al-Shaar and Uzbek Minister of Investment, Industry, and Trade Laziz Kudratov signed a memorandum of understanding in Tashkent on Friday to establish a joint economic and trade committee. The agreement establishes a framework for regu»»»
MMDC discusses nation accession progress, operational readiness
Jeddah: The Multinational Maritime Defense Coalition (MMDC) discussed operational updates; the progress of nations joining the coalition; and the definition of capability contributions from participating countries, during a meeting convened at the Western Fleet Command in Jeddah, all aimed at suppo»»»
Brazil police arrest suspected serial killer wearing woman's disguise, carrying a baby
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil: Brazilian police arrested a suspected serial killer linked to at least 16 deaths on Friday in Rio de Janeiro, catching the fugitive disguised as a woman and carrying a baby. He claims to have killed more than four times that number. The suspect was arrested Sunday after a 30»»»
Bulgaria Recalls UAE Ambassador Over Peevski Flight Allegations
Bulgaria has urgently recalled its ambassador to the United Arab Emirates, Ivan Yordanov, following allegations that a company owned by his father was involved in financing private flights taken by Delyan Peevski. Foreign Minister Velislava Petrova has summoned Yordanov to Sofia and ordered an insp»»»
Brazil police nab suspected serial killer disguised as woman
He claims to have killed more than 80 people Brazilian police said Friday they had captured a suspected serial killer linked to at least 16 deaths since May, who was arrested while disguised as a woman and carrying a baby. He claims to have killed more than four times that number. Get updated faste»»»
Lebanese Army: An Israeli occupation force approached a newly established army observation post on the outskirts of Deir Mimas and threw sound bombs in its vicinity - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Lebanese Army: We reinforced the observation post in Deir Mimas after an Israeli force approached it, leading to a state of alert on both sides - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Lebanese Army: Communications via the MCG4L military coordination group led to the Israeli force leaving the observation post in Deir Mimas - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Lebanese Army: Our troops have returned to their main post in the town of Deir Mimas following the departure of the Israeli force - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Dubai Mallathon concludes second edition with record turnout
Community-wide challenge advances Dubai’s 2033 sports and quality of life goals Under the patronage of Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, the second editio»»»
Nigeria miners struggled to breathe in cell before 37 died: survivors
Tinubu orders urgent inquiry into deaths of suspected illegal miners in custody Survivors of a Nigerian disaster that saw 37 suspected illegal gold miners die while in the custody of a paramilitary civil defence group recounted their panic on Friday as they struggled to breathe inside the cell. Pol»»»
Economy Ministry Says Over EUR 300 Mln in Fuel Aid Has Stabilizing Effect on Social Sector, Economy
A position issued by the Economy, Investments and Industry Ministry on Friday in response to statements by opposition leaders notes that the more than EUR 300 million in government assistance provided in response to rising fuel prices to support public transport, bus operators, agricultural produce»»»
Social workers protest for pay rise in Budapest, Péter Magyar meets the demonstrators
Social sector workers demonstrated outside the Prime Minister’s Office in Budapest on Friday, demanding an immediate 25 per cent pay rise and improved working conditions. Péter Magyar then went out and met them to hear their demands. Demonstrators call for higher wages and better working conditions»»»
Photos Shows Yemeni Crowds Rallying in Saada in Support of Armed Forces - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Suspect held for four days after video appears to show theft inside Egyptian mosque
Two audio units were reported stolen after officers traced the mosque caretaker Cairo: Egyptian police have arrested a man after a widely circulated video appeared to show him stealing equipment from a mosque in Matrouh governorate. The footage, which has gone viral onsocial media, prompted securit»»»
Russia votes in parliamentary election as war in Ukraine drags on
Polls opened in Russia's Far East on Friday as the country began three days of voting for its parliamentary election, the first since Moscow launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The Kremlin's main party, United Russia, is poised to keep its grip on power alongside other parties aligned with»»»
Bulgaria: Former Minister Borislav Sandov Charged in Petrohan CaseOpinions
Former Environment and Water Minister Borislav Sandov has been charged with official misconduct in the “Petrohan” case, the Sofia City Prosecutor’s Office announced. The charges concern actions taken on February 8, 2022, when Sandov was serving as environment minister. According to prosecutors, he »»»
Financial Experts Warn Prices Will Keep Rising in Bulgaria: "They Can't Be Stopped"Opinions
Financial experts say Bulgaria has limited ability to contain rising prices as higher oil and energy costs continue to put pressure on consumers. “There is no way for the state to counter rising oil and energy prices. We have to learn to live with these prices,” financial analyst Max Baklayan said »»»
Turkiye cracks down on Israel-tied fraudsters, detains 175 suspects
Ankara: Turkish Justice Minister Akin Gurlek announced a major operation against an Israeli-linked international fraud network that swindled foreign nationals through fake foreign exchnge (forex) and cryptocurrency investment schemes, with 175 suspects detained in coordinated raids across Istanbul »»»
UAE participates in 4th China Air Transport Association Conference
AI governance, safety and sustainability top UAE agenda at Beijing aviation meet Saif Mohammed Al Suwaidi, Director-General of the General Civil Aviation Authority, affirmed that artificial intelligence holds significant potential to drive comprehensive transformation across the civil aviation ecos»»»
Israeli artillery fires phosphorous shells at Al-Qantara town, South Lebanon: Al-Manar reporter - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Allegation Should Be Examined on Basis of Facts, Documents, Evidence, Green Movement Says on Charges against Borislav Sandov
Every allegation should be examined on the basis of specific facts, documents and evidence, rather than through public insinuations, the Green Movement political party said in its position on the charges brought by the Sofia City Prosecution Office against Borislav Sandov. The party’s statement sai»»»
Israeli media: A serious espionage case involving spying for Iran from within the Israeli military is currently under investigation - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Europe takes the risk at NATO’s Copenhagen meeting
At NATO’s first high-level summit since Ankara, the bloc’s new, Europe-centric incarnation is taking shape. But it’s ordinary Europeans who stand to lose their future, and potentially their lives. READ MORE: Europe’s military future is starting to take shape NATO’s Military Committee is meeting in »»»
Gates used foundation wealth to pressure governments to promote vaccination, Angela Merkel says
Bill Gates turned the vast financial resources of his foundation into political leverage, using its wealth to pressure governments to spend more on vaccination, former German Chancellor Angela Merkel has said. In the Meckel & Matthes podcast released by Handelsblatt earlier this month, Merkel warne»»»
Two Notaries Face Disciplinary Proceedings over High-Profile Illegal Residential Community Project
Disciplinary proceedings have been launched against two notaries in connection with transactions involving illegal residential development in the Baba Alino area, near Varna, Justice Minister Nikolay Naydenov said during parliamentary Question Time on Friday. The Baba Alino case first came to publi»»»
Zelensky launches new Carpathian Eight alliance with Hungary on board
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has announced a new regional cooperation format bringing Ukraine together with seven European countries, including Hungary, as well as the European Union. First C8 summit held in Ukraine Zelensky announced the launch of the Carpathian Eight, or C8, on 18 Septe»»»
Regulator warns against Qanat Al Amal over unlicensed financial activities
Investors urged to verify firms before signing agreements or transferring funds Abu Dhabi: The Capital Market Authority has warned investors against dealing with Qanat Al Amal Services and Call Centres, saying the company is not licensed to conduct financial activities or provide services regulated»»»
The world is just enough: Ursula von der Leyen goes Bond villain
As a historian who also happens to be German, that was my spontaneous reaction to Ursula von der Leyen’s annual grand – and always grandiloquent – “state of the union” address to the European Parliament in Strasbourg. It’s not really a “union,” of course, and not really a “parliament,” either: tech»»»
3 more bodies recovered in Indonesia Java Sea sunken ship search
Jakarta: The death toll from a Java Sea shipwreck has risen to nine after Indonesian Navy search and rescue teams recovered three additional bodies from the sunken vessel on Friday. Indonesian Navy spokesperson First Admiral Tunggul said naval divers entered the sunken vessel and found the bodies o»»»
Lebanon reportedly proposes int'l observation post in Ali al-Taher
Lebanon, through its negotiating delegation, is currently considering incorporating the Ali al-Taher hills and surrounding towns into an expansion of the first pilot zone, a Western diplomatic source told Asharq al-Awsat newspaper. The proposal entails establishing an international observation post»»»
Aldar launches Yas Riva Reserve, a waterfront villa community with villas starting at Dh8.5 million
292 villas from Dh8.5m go on sale September 26, with 45 on the waterway Aldar has launched Yas Riva Reserve, a gated villa community on the northeast waterfront of Yas Island, adding to a growing string of low-rise developments the company has rolled out across the destination in recent years. The »»»
Laura Napolitano, Italian Cultural Institute Bucharest: Contemporary Italian design is much more plural than the traditional image of “Made in Italy”
Part of Bucharest Design Festival’s Professional Format, the exhibition FRANCO RAGGI. Nomadic Digressions on Design, presented by Francesca Molteni together with Muse Factory of Projects and Franco Raggi, in collaboration with the Italian Cultural Institute in Bucharest, aimed to highlight design c»»»
NEPI Rockcastle seals €200 million sale agreement for Ozas shopping centre, Lithuania, marking exit from the Baltic region
The disposal marks the Group’s exit from the Baltic region and releases capital for redeployment into high-growth markets in CEE where NEPI Rockcastle holds leading position as well as the expansion into the newly entered Spanish market. The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions an»»»
Competition investigations in the age of WhatsApp, Signal and Telegram: why ‘Delete’ might be a costly mistake
The transition to digital communication has fundamentally transformed the way in which companies conduct their business. Commercial discussions, negotiations and information exchange are increasingly taking place via electronic means of remote communication. Authors: Cătălin Suliman (partner), Bian»»»
Cabinet Reports Anti-Corruption Measures
The Council of Ministers hosted a press conference dedicated to corruption in Bulgaria. Several key figures from the cabinet spoke at the event on Friday. Prime Minister Rumen Radev reported that as part of a comprehensive anti-corruption drive, high-profile and potentially flawed public procuremen»»»
tbi bank strengthens presence in the travel segment through a new partnership with Karpaten Turism
Under the new partnership, Karpaten Turism customers can access financing for periods ranging from 4 to 60 months, depending on the purchase value and applicable terms. For amounts of up to RON 4,000, the cost can be split into 4 equal instalments, offering greater flexibility in budget planning an»»»
Israeli Force Advances toward Outskirts of Deir Mimas near a Newly Established Lebanese Army Position but Subsequently Withdraws
Al-Manar’s correspondent reported that a hostile force advanced before noon today toward the outskirts of the town of Deir Mimas, near a newly established position set up by the Lebanese Army at the town’s edge. The Lebanese Army sent reinforcements from its position in Bourj El Mlouk toward the ne»»»
Hungary scraps EUR 73 billion motorway deal linked to Orbán-era allies, launches criminal complaints
Hungary’s government says it will terminate the country’s 35-year motorway concession, launch criminal complaints and seek to return the operation of much of the motorway network to the state. The government argues that the contract is legally questionable and places excessive financial risks on ta»»»
Hajj Hassan: Let no one bet on Hezbollah weakness, we would rather die than bow
MP Hussein al-Hajj Hassan of Hezbollah on Friday warned against betting on “the weakness of Hezbollah and the Resistance.” “We would rather die than bow," he announced. He added that Hezbollah is counting on Iran’s confrontation against the U.S. in the region. “The equation of 'oil for oil' and 'ba»»»
flydubai builds pilot pipeline for its expanding fleet
Cadets will train in Europe and the US before progressing towards flydubai flight decks Dubai: flydubai is expanding the training pipeline for its future pilots through new partnerships with Egnatia Aviation and Skyborne Airline Academy, giving cadets a route from initial training towards becoming »»»
Education Ministry Unveils Package of Measures on School Discipline
The Education Ministry is proposing a package of measures to improve school discipline through earlier intervention, stronger individual support and a system of incentives and sanctions, Deputy Education Minister Tanya Pancheva told a news conference at the Ministry on Friday. The proposed model se»»»
Why growing SMEs need financial leadership before the pressure builds
Cash flow, governance and funding become harder to manage as SMEs expand Small and medium-sized enterprises play an important role in economic growth, employment and innovation. Across the UAE and the wider Middle East, many SMEs have been built by entrepreneurs who identified an opportunity, under»»»