Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli artillery targets Al-Mansouri town, South Lebanon: Al-Manar reporter 17-09-2026 16:13 PM Latest News Urgent News Iran’s FM Discusse»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Iran’s FM Discusses Regional Developments with Turkish, Pakistani Officials 17-09-2026 16:20 PM Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has held se»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe IRGC: We shot down the 53rd US Army MQ-9 drone over Qeshm Island this morning 17-09-2026 16:17 PM Latest News Urgent News Iran’s FM Discuss»»»

Shops to shut early, official fuel cut 50% and foreign travel curbed as war bites Dubai: Pakistan has rolled out sweeping fuel-conservation and austerity measures, including early closure of markets, deep cuts in fuel for official vehicles and restrictions on government travel, as the Middle East w»»»

Violent protests have erupted in Serbia’s breakaway region of Kosovo and abroad after a Hague-based special tribunal convicted former politician and paramilitary commander Hashim Thaci of war crimes. In its ruling on Wednesday, the tribunal sentenced Thaci, a commander of the ethnic Albanian Kosovo»»»

The government has approved changes to tuition fees at two higher education institutions, the Council of Ministers' press office announced on Thursday. The decision concerns the Technical University of Sofia and the Nikola Vaptsarov Naval Academy in Varna. The Technical University of Sofia will be »»»

Stephan Kaluza’s first UAE solo exhibition opens in Downtown Dubai Dubai: A German artist’s exploration of how nature is transformed, fragmented and reshaped by human intervention opened in Dubai on Thursday, bringing together a series of large-scale oil paintings that move between photorealism and»»»

BELGRADE - Serbia-US relations have made a step forward, entering a strategic stage, Serbian caretaker FM Marko Djuric said on Thursday, adding that he hoped 2027 would be a year of a record scope of Serbia-US cooperation in the economy, education and the military sector. Djuric was speaking at an »»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - German, French and UK military aircraft have been spotted flying near the Russian border, according to flight data analyzed by Sputnik on Thursday. A German air force aircraft took off from the German Nordholz airfield at around 6:12 a.m. (GMT) and as of 8:50 a.m. it was spotted »»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The initiators of the falsification in the Bucha were the Western sponsors of Kiev, who were dissatisfied with the negotiation process on Ukraine, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Thursday. "The initiators of the falsification were the Western sponsors»»»

The government has adopted a decision appointing former ombudsman Maya Manolova-Naydenova as chair of the Commission for Consumer Protection (CCP) until the expiry of the current mandate, the government information service said on Thursday. The CCP is a specialized state body responsible for enforc»»»

More than EUR 14 million has been allocated by the Government for the construction and renovation of schools, nurseries and kindergartens, the creation of sports grounds and gymnasiums, as well as the renovation of student dormitories, the Cabinet's press service said on Thursday. The activities ar»»»

DOHA: The Ministry of Municipality has launched eight new electronic services for the Animal Resources Department, allowing livestock breeders and project owners to complete licensing, registration, and inspection procedures online instead of visiting service centres. The new services cover the ful»»»

Saudi Arabia's civil defense agency on Thursday said one person was killed when shrapnel from an intercepted Houthi drone crashed down over Taif governorate that lies east of Mecca. "The fall of shrapnel from a downed drone in Taif governorate resulted in one death, two injuries, and material damag»»»

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The US armed forces must be prepared for possible confrontation in new areas, including near-Moon space, Chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dan Caine said. "Our task, my friends, is to adapt right now, so the joint force is prepared to fight, endure and win in global cont»»»

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Afghan militant Mohammad Sharifullah, who provided support to terrorists worldwide, including training those responsible for the 2024 Crocus City Hall attack in Russia, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison in the United States, the US Department of Justice's Office of Pub»»»

New migration rules restrict partners and children as Canberra targets ‘visa hopping’ Australia is making it significantly harder for international students to bring their families with them, under sweeping new migration rules that could change the calculations of thousands planning to study in the»»»

Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar says the government will submit legislation allowing the tax authority to investigate politicians’ wealth, potentially going back 20 years, including officials whose mandates ended within the past five years. NAV could investigate politicians’ wealth Magyar ann»»»

Capalo AI, a sustainable technology company specializing in optimization, trading, and route-to-market services for battery energy storage systems (BESS) and hybrid assets, has officially entered the Romanian market. The company is now registered as a Balance Responsible Party (BRP/PRE) with Romani»»»

Sydney: Researchers in Australia are developing a "smart", self-healing coating that could dramatically extend rust protection for steel structures, including buildings, bridges, and cars. The powder-like particles, designed by nanoarchitects at Australia's University of Queensland (UQ), can turn w»»»

A century of curation, now delivered same-day and complimentary for a limited time Dubai: Jashanmal Group, one of the leading trading, distribution and retail companies in the Middle East with more than 100 internationally curated brands and 30+ exclusive labels, today announced the launch of same-»»»

President Iliana Iotova has awarded the Order of the Madara Horseman, First Class, to the Ambassador of Cyprus to Bulgaria, Haralambos Kafkarides. The distinction recognizes the diplomat's significant contributions to strengthening and developing bilateral relations. The ceremony took place on Thur»»»

New mobility plans aim to boost connectivity, traffic flow and traveller experience Dubai: Mattar Al Tayer, Director General, Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), and Paul Griffiths, Chief Executive Officer of Dubai Airports, discussed ways to»»»

Access VetMed, the association of European manufacturers of generic and value-added veterinary medicines, presented a new market analysis at its Annual General Meeting, which is taking place today in Thurles, County Tipperary, Ireland, hosted by the Duggan Veterinary Group and bringing together rep»»»

GENEVA, Sept. 17, 2026 (TAP) – Tunisia is committed to consolidating the transparency of its trade regime and the openness of its trade policy, which is based on diversifying its trading partnerships and developing its integration into regional and...»»»

The Aiкol Manas monument removed from Ala-Too Square in Bishkek is proposed to be transferred free of charge into state ownership for the Toktogul district administration. The relevant draft resolution has been prepared for consideration by the Bishkek City Council. According to the explanatory not»»»

Damascus, Sept. 17 (SANA) Syria’s General Authority for Supply and Procurement has issued a tender to sell 200,000 tonnes of second- and third-grade durum wheat deemed surplus to the country’s milling requirements.The wheat is owned by the Syrian Grain Establishment. Bids are due by October 20, wit»»»

Romanian agriculture has the potential to support Europe’s growing sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) market while creating additional opportunities for farmers and contributing to the European Union’s decarbonization objectives. This opportunity was the focus of an expert panel discussion hosted by t»»»

Travel and tourism contribution rises 3% as UAE pushes sustainable tourism growth Dubai: The UAE travel and tourism sector contributed about Dh251.3 billion to the national economy in 2025, up 3 per cent from a year earlier, while international visitor spending reached about Dh209 billion, undersco»»»

All reports of suspected election-related offences must be acted on promptly and thoroughly so that evidence capable of standing up in court can be collected, acting Prosecutor General Vanya Stefanova said on Thursday. She was speaking at a national meeting of the Interior Ministry leadership on th»»»

Indonesia: Indonesian rescuers formally called off a search on Thursday for eight people, including five journalists sent to cover a volcanic eruption, nearly two weeks after their speedboat went missing in waters between Java and Sumatra islands, an official said. "The national search and rescue s»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Sports Investments (QSI) announced that it has completed the acquisition of KAS Eupen, formalising QSI’s full ownership of the Club, following its takeover of KAS Eupen’s sporting operations in December 2025. "Since then, QSI and KAS Eupen have been working closely together to bu»»»

Doha, Qatar: Assistant Chairman of the General Authority of Customs for Customs Affairs, HE Talal Abdullah Al-Sheebi received the Non-Resident Liaison Officer to the State of Qatar for the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), Rizwan Ahmed at the Authority’s headquarters to discuss avenues for stre»»»

Hindu group complained over Islamic greetings in inspirational video New Delhi: An inspirational video by an Indian Police Service officer about her journey into the civil services has triggered a controversy in West Bengal after Hindu groups objected to her use of Islamic greetings — and she was t»»»

Metra’s gold digital-finance business joins Nasdaq-listed ATIF Metra Group, GoldCoin Labs Limited (“GoldCoin Labs”) and ATIF Holdings Limited (Nasdaq: AUC) (“ATIF” or the “Company”) marked a capital-markets milestone with a bell-ringing celebration attended by international guests at Nasdaq MarketS»»»

The Bank of England kept interest rates on hold Thursday while indicating that it could raise them soon in order to dampen inflationary pressures emanating from the fallout of the Iran war. The decision was widely anticipated, with six members of the Monetary Policy Committee voting to keep rates u»»»

The State Agency for National Security (SANS) has drawn up instructions for additional cybersecurity measures to be implemented at all strategic facilities in Bulgaria in connection with the October 25 presidential election, SANS Chairman Plamen Tonchev said on Thursday. He was speaking at a nation»»»

Dubai Police, flydubai partner, extending Esaad benefits to vistors across 10 sectors Dubai: Passengers arriving in Dubai on flydubai will be able to purchase Dubai Police’s Esaad Card at a special price, giving them access to discounts and offers across 10 sectors under a new partnership announced»»»

The will of Iran and its allies to destroy Israel “has not disappeared” but “has simply weakened,” Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Thursday. “Even though we have accomplished the bulk of the work, there is still work to be done -- and we will do it. We will eliminate Hamas and, ab»»»

Smartree ended the first half of 2026 with 7% growth compared to the same period of the previous year. The positive performance was reflected across all of the company’s business areas, amid increased interest from organizations in streamlining and digitizing HR processes. HR digitalization is evol»»»

The Government press office announced that Ivan Ivanov has been appointed as the Chair of the State Agency for Refugees under the Council of Ministers, effective September 18, 2026. The Government adopted a decision to relieve Ivan Ivanov from his position as chair. Ivan Ivanov was appointed as the»»»

New York: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia emphasized that adherence to international law and the Charter of the United Nations is a fundamental pillar for the maintenance of international peace and security and the protection of civilians in situations of armed conflict. This came in a speech delivered»»»

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At 31, Jamie Beaton has turned passion for learning into an extraordinary academic journey For most people, finishing a degree marks the end of a long academic journey. For Jamie Beaton, it seems to be an invitation to begin another one. At 31, the New Zealand-born entrepreneur has collected qualif»»»

A woman identified as B.Zh., 46, has been detained in Osh on suspicion of offering a bribe, knowingly making a false report of a crime and hooliganism, police reported. According to investigators, the woman repeatedly offered 9,000 soms to an investigator of the city police department, demanding th»»»

Hasakah, Sept. 17 (SANA) On the balconies of Rabab Issa’s home, vegetables hang beneath the late-summer sun. Weeks of drying are nearly over. Soon, they will be packed away for winter. September, Issa says, is al-mouneh month. Al-mouneh is the traditional Levantine practice of preserving seasonal p»»»

French President Emmanuel Macron, Lebanese President Joseph Aoun, King Abdullah II of Jordan and senior military officials from their countries and partner nations, such as Britain and the United States, met Thursday in Paris to discuss international support for the cash-strapped Lebanese army. The»»»

Yatta, Palestinian Territories: Palestinian herder Mohammed Emar has set up a fully functional home for his family where his daughters can even sing karaoke. Only it is inside a cave after the Israeli army demolished his two houses. In the occupied West Bank's arid region of Masafer Yatta, Emar mad»»»

Cairo: Egyptian Minister of Foreign Affairs Badr Abdelatty discussed a number of regional issues of mutual concern and ways to strengthen bilateral relations during a phone call with his Algerian counterpart, Ahmed Attaf. The Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement Thursday that th»»»

Prime Minister Rumen Radev took part in the Interior Ministry's national meeting on preparations for the upcoming October 25 presdiential elections, using the occasion also to outline key priorities for the Ministry. He said that tackling corruption, combating abuse of power and dismantling the oli»»»