Singapore: Oil prices continued to rise on Monday amid growing concerns about a prolonged disruption to Middle East supplies, stemming from retaliatory attacks between the United States and Iran on ships in the Strait of Hormuz and other areas. Brent crude futures were up 52 cents, or 0.54%, to $96»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Justice, represented by the Center for Legal and Judicial Studies, in cooperation with the Supreme Judicial Council, launched the first training program in legal and judicial sciences for judicial assistants, with the participation of 13 judicial assistants. The four-mo»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Civil Service and Government Development Bureau (CGB), in collaboration with the Drima Orphan Care Center, recently hosted a group of children at the Hamama Nursery Services Center as part of the ‘Pioneers of the Nation’ educational programme. The three-day initiative was designed »»»

Doha, Qatar: Undersecretary of the Ministry of Municipality H E Ali bin Mohammed Al Ali, headed the State of Qatar’s delegation participating in the 42nd meeting of the Committee of Senior Municipal Officials of GCC countries, held virtually on yesterday. The meeting brought together senior municip»»»

UAE has made family wellbeing and child protection key priorities for the Year of Family Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, has announced the issuance of a Family Charter aimed at protecting children from the »»»

Kanat Sagynbaev has been relieved of his post as Minister of Labor, Social Security and Migration of Kyrgyzstan. Almaz Imangaziev has been appointed acting head of the ministry. His candidacy will be submitted to the Zhogorku Kenesh for approval before his subsequent appointment as minister. Imanga»»»

Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated the President of Brazil Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on the Republic's Independence Day. "Relations between Russia and Brazil are developing successfully in the spirit of strategic partnership. Our countries actively cooperate across a wide range of areas»»»

Japan's ancient capital of Kyoto is also considering a ban on short-term lodging Tokyo: Tokyo tourist hotspot Shinjuku will impose a ban on more than half of its holiday rentals including homes on Airbnb, an official said Monday, after a surge in complaints about visitors. Known for its buzzing com»»»

Under the 2021-2027 Environment Programme, EUR 362.52 million has been allocated for measures to improve air quality, the Ministry of Environment and Water told BTA on the occasion of the International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies, which is observed on Monday. To date, EUR 78.36 million has been»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli occupation forces carried out demolition operation in Al-Mansouri: Al-Manar reporter in southern Lebanon 07-09-2026 09:20 AM Latest»»»

Gas service provider Chuigas announced that gas supplies will be suspended from September 8 to 9 due to work on an underground high-pressure gas pipeline. The temporary gas outage will affect Sokuluk village, Shopokov town, and Romanovka, Gavrilovka and Aleksandrovka villages. Chuigas apologized fo»»»

The man has been charged with carrying out various sexual offences between 2019 and 2022 Helsinki: A man goes on trial in Finland on Monday charged with sexually abusing hundreds of children aged nine to 15 on social media platforms including Snapchat. A public presentation of the case was to take »»»

The fire, which raged for more than three hours, destroyed at least 40 kiosks and houses Jayapura, Indonesia: A fire in Indonesia's easternmost Papua region razed a market on Monday and killed 11 people, including six children, police said. The fire was first spotted in the town of Paniai in Centra»»»

Grave digging is not usually a spectator sport, but a professional competition in northern Hungary has managed to attract attention far beyond the country’s borders. Nineteen teams raced against the clock in Nyergesújfalu – and the unusual contest eventually made its way into the mainstream media. »»»

Dh1 now buys 17.02 pesos after a difficult year for the Philippine currency Dubai: Filipinos sending money home from the UAE are getting more pesos for every dirham after the Philippine currency fell to a fresh record low on Monday. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.One »»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent in southern Lebanon reports Israeli shelling of area between Zawtar Al-Sharqiya and Maifadoun in Nabatieh district 0»»»

The central market and a number of retail outlets in Talas will suspend operations on September 10 and 11, the City Hall reported. The restrictions are officially being introduced for sanitation work. Clothing and building materials stores, auto parts shops, tire repair facilities and other retail »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Racing and Equestrian Club (QREC)-sponsored Qatar Arc Trials delivered a day of high-class action at ParisLongchamp yesterday. A stacked nine-race card, comprising seven Group contests run under the Qatar banner, served up an afternoon of exceptional quality, tense tactical b»»»

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The 2026-2027 academic year at primary vocational education institutions (vocational schools) in Kyrgyzstan will begin on September 15, 2026, and end on July 3, 2027. According to the Ministry of Education, the decision was made to determine the optimal length of the academic year at the primary vo»»»

Doha, Qatar: A report on Islamic finance in the State of Qatar, issued by Bait Al-Mashura Finance Consultations, revealed that Takaful insurance companies generated profits attributable to shareholders of QR335m in 2025, representing a growth rate of 2.7% compared with 2024. Qatar Islamic Insurance»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Society of Engineers (QSE) is set to organise the “Engineering Consulting Conference and Exhibition 2026” on October 6 and 7. The event will serve as a platform bringing together consulting firms and relevant stakeholders under one roof to build genuine partnerships and explo»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s banking sector assets remained broadly stable in July, while lending continued to grow and deposits declined, according to the latest banking sector data. Total banking sector assets stood at QR2.194 trillion in July 2026, remaining flat month-on-month and up 2.0% compared with»»»

Doha, Qatar: Al Sadd have made a perfect start to their Qatar Stars League title defence despite entering the season with three key players sidelined by injuries, while newcomers Lusail are quickly showing they can compete at the top-flight level. Three rounds into the season, Al Sadd are the only »»»

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Food Price Index rose by 1.9 percent in August 2026 compared with July, reaching 133.3 points. The main factors behind the increase were unfavorable weather conditions, logistical delays in the Black Sea region and tensions in the Mi»»»

The Department for Drinking Water Supply and Sanitation Development in Kyrgyzstan has actively launched «Universal Access to Water Supply and Sanitation (Phase 1)» program. This initiative aims to provide 130 villages across Osh, Chui, and Issyk-Kul regions with safe drinking water and modern sanit»»»

Russia stopped striking Kyiv at midnight on September 5, hours before Donald Trump's envoys reached the Kremlin. Everywhere else the war carried on as before. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Putin had ordered a three-day halt to strikes on Kyiv. Putin told Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner that »»»

Ukraine's anti-corruption agencies have moved against a criminal organisation they say is headed by an official of the Prosecutor General's Office and protects a network of scam call centres. The National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) and the Specialised Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office announce»»»

The talks will cover regional and global developments and issues of mutual concern Abu Dhabi: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan will begin a state visit to the Federal Republic of Germany on Wednesday 9 September. During the visit, Sheikh Mohamed will meet with German Pr»»»

Doha, Qatar: The second edition of Qatar Event Show 2026 (QES 2026) has concluded at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center (DECC), following three days of dialogue, knowledge exchange and collaboration focused on the future of the events, exhibitions and conferences industry. Supported by Qatar»»»

Doha, Qatar: As the new academic year begins, Aspetar, Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Hospital, is highlighting the importance of a balanced diet for children and adolescents who play sport, whether recreationally or competitively, to safeguard their overall health, support their growth, and help »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC) recorded 447,782 visits to its health centres in August, reflecting continued demand for a wide range of primary healthcare services across Qatar. The latest figures issued by PHCC yesterday show an increase of 67,145 visits, or around 17.6 pe»»»

Doha, Qatar: The 10th Katara International Hunting and Falconry Exhibition (S’hail 2026) is launching Tuesday at Katara Cultural Village, bringing together 14 Arab and foreign countries and running through September 12. This edition is characterized by being the most diverse thus far, with particip»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Royal Thai Embassy launched on September 3, 2026, ‘Thai Restaurant Week 2026: A Taste of Thailand’, an in-store promotional campaign celebrating Thailand’s rich culinary traditions and cultural heritage, in collaboration with 12 Thai restaurants across Qatar. The launch reception, »»»

Volcanic ash from Anak Krakatau forces Jakarta airport closure, disrupting UAE flights Dubai: UAE travellers flying to Jakarta are facing flight cancellations and delays after volcanic ash from Indonesia’s Anak Krakatau forced the temporary closure of Soekarno-Hatta International Airport. Sign up f»»»

The 63rd session of the United Nations Human Rights Council will open today at the Palais des Nations in Geneva. Over the course of five weeks, the Council’s 47 member states will review the human rights situation in countries around the world, hold 37 interactive dialogues with independent experts»»»

Toxic particles from fires and heat threaten human health and fragile ecosystems Wildfires and heatwaves, which generate microscopic airborne pollutants, risk undermining international efforts to improve air quality, protect human health and safeguard nature, the World Meteorological Organisation (»»»

Indonesia flight disruptions add to delays and cancellations affecting UAE travellers Dubai: UAE travellers face another day of mixed flight operations, with multiple delays recorded at Abu Dhabi’s Zayed International Airport and Dubai International Airport, while cancellations continue on some reg»»»

24K jumped from Dh522 to Dh542 early this month before prices changed course again Dubai: Dubai gold buyers saw prices ease on Monday morning, with 24-karat gold falling Dh3.50 per gram from Sunday’s level following another decline in international bullion prices. Sign up for our daily business new»»»

Bidders competed for the prized Gyr Pure Ultra White falcon, which originated from the US An Gyr Pure Ultra White falcon achieved a record-breaking sale of Dh2.1 million (USD 571,000) at the final falcon auction of the Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition (ADIHEX) 2026, making »»»

The authorized capital of State Financial Holding OJSC is set to increase by 3.43 billion soms. This decision was made by the Ministry of Finance, the company’s shareholder. Data from the Kyrgyz Stock Exchange say. Consequently, the State Financial Holding’s capital will rise from 12,556 billion so»»»

Kyrgyzstan has officially handed over the host duties for the World Nomad Games to Russia. The seventh Games will be held in Tatarstan in 2028. The handover ceremony took place on September 6 in Cholpon-Ata during the closing ceremony of the VI World Nomad Games. Chairman of the Cabinet of Minister»»»

Tehran warns ships entering designated area will face sanctions amid escalating standoff with US. Iran's Security Council Secretary Mohsen Rezaei has announced that Tehran will soon establish a restricted zone in the Strait of Hormuz, extending from the US Navy's blockade line through the strategic»»»

Turkiye hopes to return the Russia-Ukraine negotiation process to Istanbul and believes Western countries should support this initiative, a source in the Turkish government told Sputnik. Russia and Ukraine held three rounds of direct talks in Istanbul in 2025. These resulted in a prisoner exchange.»»»

Pyongyang intends to deploy the most powerful strategic assets in key waters and will continue to build up its military strength, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said. "We will deploy the most powerful strategic assets in the most important waters and demonstrate a principled and responsible readin»»»

Several traffic incidents are causing delays on major roads across Dubai and Sharjah Dubai: Motorists travelling between Sharjah and Dubai are facing heavy delays this morning, according to real-time traffic data from Google Maps, with congestion reported on Emirates Road (E311). Traffic is particu»»»

Kyrgyzstan’s U20 national football team has finished its participation in the qualifiers for the 2027 AFC U20 Asian Cup. In their final match, Kyrgyzstan drew 0-0 with South Korea. The match was played at the Dolon Omurzakov stadium in Bishkek. Kyrgyzstan was in Group A alongside South Korea and Le»»»

With la rentrée in full swing in Brussels, European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen will begin her week in Greenland, where she is expected to announce a new €200m funding package on Monday (7 September). The visit follows weeks of tension earlier this year linked to repeated demands by U»»»

Upon his arrival in Cholpon-Ata, the Head of Tatarstan, Rustam Minnikhanov, met with the President of Kyrgyzstan, Sadyr Japarov. Liliya Galimova, head of the press service of the Head of Tatarstan, reported. «I was deeply impressed by the organization of the current Games and the spectacular openin»»»