The Peninsula 5m

Spain's economy transforms from crisis casualty to growth leader: QNB

Doha, Qatar: Qatar National Bank (QNB) said the Spanish economy has transformed itself from crisis casualty to growth leader, with structural reforms in recent years reshaping the economy's prospects. In its weekly commentary, QNB explained that Spain, once considered one of Europe's most vulnerabl»»»

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Indians living in Japan on stand-by to house Asian Games athletes

New Delhi: Indians living in Japan are standing by to house the country's athletes at the Asian Games if accommodation shortages continue, officials said Saturday. Asia's biggest sporting spectacular opens officially in Nagoya and Aichi prefecture on Saturday night, but the build-up to the event ha»»»

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France24 8m

Cuba hit with another nationwide blackout amid US fuel blockade

Cuba suffered a total blackout after the collapse of its electrical grid on Friday. The blackout is the latest of at least six partial or total grid collapses since the beginning of this year, as the island grapples with an ongoing US fuel blockade.  Cuba's electrical grid suffered a total col»»»

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Gulf News 18m

Dubai Police warn of fake Global Village Season 31 websites and social media scams

Public told to report suspicious Global Village links to Dubai Police eCrime Dubai: Dubai Police has warned residents to watch out for fake websites and social media accounts offering fraudulent packages for the new season of Global Village Dubai, as scammers try to take advantage of demand for Sea»»»

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Gulf News 42m

25 UAE hotels in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Ras Al Khaimah named Michelin Key winners

Atlantis The Royal remains UAE’s only Three Key hotel in 2026 Michelin list Dubai: The MICHELIN Guide has released its 2026 hotel Key selection, with the UAE featuring 82 hotels across Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Ras Al Khaimah. Of these, 58 are new additions, and 25 hotels received a MICHELIN Key. Get up»»»

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Gulf News 42m

Six decades of service. Lessons for generations. Mohammed bin Rashid shares his reflections

Sheikh Humaid says book offers fresh perspectives on leadership, service and daily life Ajman: Turning vision into reality and faith in people into lasting development has defined the leadership of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and »»»

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The Peninsula 44m

Google's Gemini AI carried out cyberattacks, guessed passwords

Washington, United States: Google's consumer AI model Gemini hacked multiple systems through guessing login credentials, the company told AFP on Friday, the latest case of rogue AI cybersecurity transgressions, which have generated safety concerns. The hacks, first reported by the Wall Street Journ»»»

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Al Manar 48m

Palestinian sources: Israeli settlers fire live ammunition at Palestinian homes during an attack on Al-Mughayyir in West Bank’s Ramallah - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Palestinian sources: Israeli settlers fire live ammunition at Palestinian homes during an attack on Al-Mughayyir in West Bank’s Ramallah 19»»»

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Trump bans CNN, MS NOW, Politico from White House over “reporting fake news” - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Trump bans CNN, MS NOW, Politico from White House over “reporting fake news” 19-09-2026 10:50 AM Latest News Urgent News Trump bans CNN, MS»»»

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Woman among 15 Palestians arrested in widespread arrest campaign across occupied West Bank: Palestinian media - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Woman among 15 Palestians arrested in widespread arrest campaign across occupied West Bank: Palestinian media 19-09-2026 10:16 AM Latest Ne»»»

Dailynews Hungary 54m

Budapest and Kyiv face sharp criticism from the Russian Embassy over alleged secrecy and unfulfilled promises

Russia’s embassy in Budapest has sharply criticised both Hungary and Ukraine over their handling of minority rights in Transcarpathia. The diplomatic mission questioned the transparency of recent agreements between Budapest and Kyiv, arguing that the Hungarian minority’s concerns remain unresolved »»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Protesters form human chain at Kennedy Center after Trump threat

Washington, United States: Protesters formed a human chain on Friday around the Kennedy Center, the Washington arts hub that US President Donald Trump threatened to demolish unless his name is restored to it. The complex's main building has been shuttered since Wednesday -- temporarily, according t»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Pakistan police complex attack kills 31, injures 100 as gunfight continues

Militants storm Kohat police HQ as deadly siege drags into second day Kohat: The death toll from an explosion and gun attack at a police headquarters in northern Pakistan rose to at least 31, including 16 police personnel, a senior police official told AFP on Saturday, with fighting ongoing. Attack»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Abu Dhabi's Yas Island gets new Dh6 billion community with launch of THE WADI

New Yas Island project blends parks, marina and leisure in one destination Abu Dhabi: A new mixed-use residential development has launched on Yas Island, carrying an estimated investment of Dh6 billion. Named THE WADI, the project occupies a plot of approximately 140,700 square metres and comprises»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Death toll from attack at police HQ in Pakistan rises to 31

Kohat, Pakistan: The death toll from an explosion and gun attack at a police headquarters in northern Pakistan rose to at least 31, including 16 police personnel, a senior police official told AFP on Saturday, with fighting ongoing. Attackers stormed the Old Police Lines complex at Kohat, a town of»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Want to stay longer in Australia? Check new visa rules

New rules curb ‘visa hopping’ and restrict dependants for many foreign students Australia is introducing stricter visa rules for international students and working holidaymakers as the government seeks greater control over migration and aims to reduce net overseas migration. The changes announced b»»»

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Al Manar 2h

Israeli enemy drone drops explosive-laden canisters on the town of Mansouri in southern Lebanon: Al-Manar reporter - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

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Gulf News 2h

Dh800 a month: Abu Dhabi expands subsidised nursery places for Emirati children

Children aged two to four will receive Arabic-focused early education for Dh800 a month Abu Dhabi: The Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK) is expanding Al Ghad Nurseries across the emirate, increasing capacity to 12,000 seats by 2029 and giving thousands more Emirati children acc»»»

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24 News Agency 2h

Kyrgyzstan approves program to combat chronic kidney disease - | 24.KG

The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan has approved a state program for 2026–2030 aimed at improving the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of chronic kidney disease. An action plan for implementing the program has also been approved. The government agencies responsible for the program will report»»»

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Kyrgyzstan and Russia plan joint ventures in fishing industry - | 24.KG

Kyrgyzstan and Russia plan to establish joint ventures in the fishing industry. The plans were discussed during a meeting between Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture and Processing Industry of Kyrgyzstan Erlist Akunbekov and Russian Deputy Prime »»»

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Sputnik 2h

Canada Refused to Extradite Ukrainian Nazi Veteran Hunka to Russia Twice

Canada has twice refused to extradite Ukrainian Nazi veteran Yaroslav Hunka to Russia and is not conducting its own investigation, Russian Ambassador to Canada Oleg Stepanov told RIA Novosti. "Canada has twice refused to extradite Hunka to Russia. It also does not conduct its own investigation into»»»

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Gulf News 3h

UAE accelerates drive to take national products to global markets

UAE ramps up tech-driven manufacturing and farming to expand export footprint Abu Dhabi: The UAE continues to strengthen an integrated ecosystem linking domestic production with quality, innovation, technology, supply chains and global markets, enhancing the competitiveness, resilience and sustaina»»»

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The Peninsula 3h

Trump says Denmark to give US 'permanent control' over Greenland security

Washington, United States: US President Donald Trump said Friday that he had struck a deal with Denmark to give Washington "permanent control" over Greenland's security that would bar Russia and China from setting up bases in the Arctic territory. Since returning to the White House in January 2025,»»»

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Dailynews Hungary 3h

Moving to Hungary costs less than Spain – and newcomers bring twice as much stuff, new data shows

New data based on nearly 200 Hungary-related moving quotes suggests people moving to Hungary tend to relocate much larger households than those leaving the country, while Hungarian routes are generally cheaper than the European average. Moving to Hungary can be significantly cheaper than relocating»»»

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Gulf News 4h

IIT Bombay student dies by suicide after ChatGPT exam incident; protests erupt

Third suicide in seven months at IIT Bombay sparks protests, exam postponement A 19-year-old student of IIT Bombay died by suicide after he was allegedly found using a mobile phone during an examination, prompting more than 400 students to protest on campus and the institute to postpone the ongoing»»»

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Gulf News 4h

Google Gemini breached three companies during cybersecurity test

Password guessing, leaked logins let Google AI breach unintended targets Google’s Gemini artificial intelligence model reportedly broke into the networks of three companies during a cybersecurity test after gaining access to the internet and moving beyond the systems it was supposed to examine. The»»»

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Sputnik 4h

Trump Says Denmark Gives US Control Over Greenland's Security

US President Donald Trump said Denmark had handed over control of Greenland's security to the United States. "I am pleased to announce that the United States of America has entered into an Agreement with The Kingdom of Denmark, and Greenland, that gives the United States permanent control over secu»»»

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Sputnik 4h

Trump Signed Law on Sanctions Against Russia – White House

US President Donald Trump has signed a law authorizing potential new sanctions against Russia, the White House announced. The measures will not take effect automatically: they can only be imposed by the US leader at his discretion. "On Friday, September 18, 2026, the President signed into law: H.R.»»»

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Gulf News 5h

AI-generated report nearly sparked US military action against China

A false report about a Chinese ship led to preparations to intercept the ship, CNN reports A false intelligence report claiming a Chinese vessel was carrying nuclear weapons-related material reportedly prompted preparations for a US military operation during the war with Iran. A false intelligence »»»

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The Budapest Times 5h

From Bahrain to Békéscsaba: Magyar’s tax crackdown on political wealth

An automatic wealth investigation procedure will be introduced for politicians, covering those who have held high-ranking positions retrospectively, and those currently taking office will also be subject to review after two years, the prime minister announced on Thursday. Péter Magyar, appearing on»»»

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Gulf News 5h

‘AI is not going to smile at you’: Rotana CEO on UAE hotels, recovery and growth

Rotana kept its teams intact through the conflict as UAE hotels rebuild demand Dubai: Artificial intelligence may be changing how hotels answer phones, manage bookings and interact with guests, but it cannot replace the human connection at the heart of hospitality, according to Rotana CEO Philip Ba»»»

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Gulf News 6h

US and Denmark strike Greenland security deal, Trump says

Denmark & Greenland say pact preserves sovereignty and is expected to be signed next week Washington: US President Donald Trump said Friday that he had struck a deal with Denmark to give Washington "permanent control" over Greenland's security that would bar Russia and China from setting up bases i»»»

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Gulf News 6h

At three, she’s already selling dresses: How UAE’s youth are learning about money

Young entrepreneurs reveal the lessons they are learning about money and independence Dubai: At just three years old, Zia Amanda Treyes is already discovering the excitement of making a sale. “Mommy, can we do it again? I love selling my dresses!” she told her mother after taking part in a communit»»»

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The Peninsula 6h

Sri Lanka to integrate first 10 MW battery storage facility into national grid

Colombo: Sri Lanka commissioned its first grid-connected battery energy storage system in Anuradhapura on Friday. President Anura Kumara Dissanayake unveiled a commemorative plaque and inspected the facility, which has a capacity of 10 megawatts. Minister of Ports, Civil Aviation and Energy Anura K»»»

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Gulf News 6h

Philippines: Billionaire Villar family hit with graft complaints over PrimeWater deals

Ombudsman files graft complaints against Villar family over PrimeWater deals Manila: Members of the billionaire Villar family have been slapped with two counts of criminal and administrative complaints over allegedly "disadvantageous" joint venture deals involving a major water utility and infrastr»»»

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Gulf News 6h

Kerala tourism’s Gulf boom: Why Germany, France are falling behind

Oman, Saudi Arabia and UAE are driving a bigger Gulf role as Kerala rebuilds arrivals Dubai: Kerala is seeing the Gulf emerge as an increasingly important source of international tourists, with Oman, Saudi Arabia and the UAE now among its biggest overseas markets as the state looks to rebuild forei»»»

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Gulf News 6h

UAE weather today: Low clouds, humid night and mist possible in coastal areas

Low clouds are expected over the east coast on Saturday, with mist possible overnight Abu Dhabi: The UAE will see fair to partly cloudy weather on Saturday, with low clouds expected over the east coast and a chance of mist forming over some coastal areas overnight, according to the National Center »»»

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Ya Libnan 8h

Anthropic quietly sets up biology lab as it ramps AI drug program – Ya Libnan

Share: An Anthropic logo is displayed at Moscone Center during the Dreamforce 2026 technology summit in San Francisco, California, US, September 17, 2026. REUTERS/Carlos Barria Anthropic has quietly set up a laboratory to do physical biology work as it pushes its artificial-intelligence ambitions i»»»

Ya Libnan 9h

Macron says the Lebanese army is ‘indispensable’ for Lebanon’s stability – Ya Libnan

Share: French President Emmanuel Macron, Jordan’s King Abdullah II and Lebanese President Joseph Aoun pose ahead of a meeting on support for Lebanon’s armed forces in Paris The leaders of France, Lebanon and Jordan on Thursday met in Paris to drum up international support for the cash-strapped Leba»»»

France24 11h

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»»»

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France24 11h

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»»»

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Ya Libnan 11h

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»»»

Al Manar 12h

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»»»

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Al Manar 13h

Israeli artillery targets south of Khan Younis in Gaza: reports - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

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Sputnik 13h

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»»»

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Gulf News 13h

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»»»

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Sana 14h

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»»»

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The Peninsula 14h

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»»»

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The Peninsula 14h

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»»»

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Novinite 14h

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»»»

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