Israel on Monday accused Hezbollah of repeatedly violating a ceasefire agreement in recent days, as Lebanese state media reported 11 killed in overnight Israeli strikes in a southern village. "Repeated drone attacks. Weapons storage. Terror infrastructure. Command centers embedded in civilian areas»»»

Emaar founder predicts market balance in 2027 as new supply arrives, rules out discounts Dubai: Dubai property prices could see a more balanced market in 2027 as a wave of new housing supply comes through, Mohamed Alabbar, founder of Emaar Properties, said, while stressing that his company is resis»»»

Hungary’s new government is reviewing state contracts worth thousands of billions of forints involving companies owned through private equity funds, potentially putting some of the biggest business deals of the previous era under scrutiny. The Tisza government has begun examining contracts signed u»»»

Israeli airstrikes overnight killed 11 people in a south Lebanon village, including two infants, Lebanese state media said Monday, a day after separate raids left seven dead. Israel has been intensifying strikes in the southern Nabatieh area after it said Thursday it had seized the strategic Ali al»»»

Damascus, Sept. 7 (SANA) Syria and Uzbekistan discussed Monday ways to strengthen bilateral relations and expand economic and investment cooperation between the two countries. Nada al-Aswad, Director of the Afro-Asian and Oceanian Affairs Department at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriate»»»

A joint press conference held by the prosecution service and the General Directorate Border Police here on Monday reported that the shipment of drugs that was seized on September 4 may be worth more than EUR 15 million. The shipment was comprised of about 110 kg of a powdery substance that tested p»»»

Geneva: The United Nations rights chief demanded Monday accountability for swelling numbers of deaths in US immigration custody, and urged Washington to halt deportations to places where people face "irreparable harm". "Four more people have died in US immigration custody since (June), for a total »»»

Geneva: The United Nations rights chief warned Monday that artificial intelligence could pose an "existential threat to humanity", demanding immediate action to reduce the risks. Speaking before the UN Human Rights Council, Volker Turk warned that humans currently faced "unfamiliar, even unpreceden»»»

October 23 event to see women entrepreneurs, changemakers connect, collaboration Gulf News, in association with BeingShe, is set to host She Means Business on October 23, 2026, bringing together some of the UAE’s leading women entrepreneurs, founders, executives and changemakers for a day of conver»»»

Reflects group commitment to partner with global brands delivering meaningful innovation Al Fahim Motors has officially launched the All-New Li L9 Livis, introducing the flagship intelligent EREV SUV to the UAE market. As the authorised distributor of Li Auto in the United Arab Emirates, Al Fahim M»»»

The Egyptian singer is set to take the stage at Etihad Arena on November 28 Abu Dhabi is getting ready for a night of Egyptian pop as Ramy Sabry heads to Etihad Arena this November. The singer will perform live on November 28, giving fans in the UAE a chance to see him take the stage for a highly a»»»

Strategic partnership drives record trade, energy and industrial investment Abu Dhabi: The UAE and Germany share strong and diverse relations that have continued to grow over 54 years of cooperation across politics, economy, investment, energy, industry, technology, innovation, education, culture a»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Baghaei: Regional countries should not be distracted from the real enemy, which is the Israeli enemy 07-»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Iran’s Baghaei: Security breakdown in Hormuz a result of US aggression in the region 07-09-2026 12:00 PM Latest News Urgent News Iran’s Bag»»»

The Russian Armed Forces have struck Ukrainian storage sites for unmanned aerial vehicles and components for them, the Russian Ministry of Defense reported on Monday. "Operational-tactical aviation, strike unmanned aerial vehicles, missile troops and artillery of the troop groupings of the Russian »»»

London, Sept. 7 (SANA) Marine fuel markets are heading toward a supply shortage in the third quarter as disrupted tanker traffic and refinery damage from wars in the Middle East and Eastern Europe prompt refiners to prioritize diesel, gasoline and jet fuel over fuel oil. Reuters reported Monday, ci»»»

Arab Finance: Saudi Arabia-based PayTabs Group has agreed to acquire Amazon Payment Services’ operations in the Middle East and North Africa in a deal valued at more than $100 million, as per an emailed press release. Under the agreement, PayTabs will integrate Amazon Payment Services’ MENA operati»»»

Berlin: A fire caused damage at an electricity substation in Berlin Monday and authorities were investigating whether it was caused by sabotage or a technical fault, German police said. It comes as authorities hunt a suspected militant climate activist accused of a string of attacks on substations »»»

Sheikh Mohammed shares lessons from six decades of leadership in message to his son Dubai: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has written a deeply personal message to his son, Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al »»»

Starting September 8, traffic will be temporarily restricted on a section of Gandhi Street (formerly Muromskaya Street) in Bishkek. The restrictions are being introduced due to repair work on a section between Akhunbaev Street and Gagarin Street. Residents and visitors to the capital are advised to»»»

The race offers a glimpse into Roum’s rural heritage and cultural traditions Donkeys dressed in colourful bows, sunglasses and crocheted flowers took centre stage as Roum in southern Lebanon hosted its annual summer donkey race, continuing a tradition that dates back to 1964. Among the participants»»»

"Everything is possible" was the campaign slogan of the Alternative for Germany (AfD) in Saxony-Anhalt, where the far-right party has won a landslide election victory, although they appear short of a majority in the state parliament. Ulrich Siegmund, who is in pole position to become the state lead»»»

​Poland's foreign minister ‌on Monday called Germany's far-right AfD party's victory "a very worrying sign" after the anti-migration party surged into first place in the Saxony-Anhalt state ‌elections. However, it was not immediately clear whether the Russia-friendly party would be able to for»»»

Romania needs more strong companies listed on the stock exchange, more domestic capital channelled into the economy and a broader investor base, Financial Supervisory Authority (ASF) President Alexandru Petrescu said in a message marking 25 years since OMV Petrom listed on the Bucharest Stock ...»»»

Three in four Romanians (75%) believe that the state pension will not provide them with a decent living, while 60% are concerned about the income they will have after retiring, reveals a survey published by Banca ...»»»

Romania's manufacturing sector recorded its strongest improvement in operating conditions in two years in August, with the BCR Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) rising to 51.1 from 50.1 in July, according to data from BCR and S&P ...»»»

Voluntary pension plans (Pillar III) had assets worth RON 9.14 billion at the end of July 2026, up 40% year-over-year, according to a report by the Financial Oversight Authority ...»»»

Last week, the Bucharest Stock Exchange (BVB) saw its market capitalisation fall by over 4.74 billion lei (-0.66 per cent), whilst the value of share trading rose by over 336.36 million lei (+74.6 per cent), according to data published by the ...»»»

European chief financial officers (CFOs) are more pessimistic than at any point in the past four years, amid heightened geopolitical and economic uncertainty, mounting margin pressure, and rising energy costs, according to the ...»»»

According to the latest MKOR Consumer Sentiment Romania study, only 8.7% of Romanians managed to put money aside over the past year. The rest either covered only basic expenses, dipped into their savings or borrowed ...»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) general index witnessed a very marginal decline, decreasing by 0.99 points, or 0.01%, at the start of Monday's trading, reaching 9732 points. The market data showed positive performance in Banks and Financial Services (+0.13%), and Telecoms (+0.07%). In turn,»»»

Hogwarts, Diagon Alley and Forbidden Forest teased for Yas Island expansion Somewhere, a Hogwarts letter is being drafted with a Yas Island address on it. Miral and Warner Bros. Discovery Global Experiences have confirmed what Potterheads across the region have been not-so-quietly hoping for: Three»»»

Ground surveys, aerial imaging and 3D mapping are being used in operations across Rasuwa Kathmandu: The UAE Search and Rescue Team has continued its field operations in Rasuwa area of the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal, as part of the UAE’s humanitarian efforts to support the Nepalese authori»»»

Almambet Shykmamatov, Chairman of the State Tax Service (STS) of Kyrgyzstan, held a working meeting with representatives of Sign—a digital infrastructure developer backed by YZi Labs (formerly Binance Labs). According to the STS press service, the parties discussed prospects for cooperation in the »»»

The opening of the automobile bridge across the Tumen River will give new impetus to relations between Russia and the DPRK, the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of the DPRK Pak Thae Song said. The ceremony marking the completion of construction of the automobile bridge on the border with the DP»»»

Damascus, Sept. 7 (SANA) The price of 21-karat gold in Syria fell by 50 Syrian pounds per gram on Monday compared with Sunday, according to the General Authority for Precious Metals Management. The authority’s daily bulletin put the selling price of 21-karat gold at 16,100 Syrian pounds ($131.97) p»»»

Moscow, Russia: An avalanche in Russia's rugged Caucasus mountains has killed 11 climbers, with six more missing, rescue services said on Monday. The avalanche tore down a mountainside in the Bezengi Gorge on Sunday and struck a group of 33 alpinists, Russia's emergencies ministry said. "Unfortunat»»»

Emirati travellers urged to exercise caution and follow local safety instructions Dubai: The UAE has urged its citizens in Indonesia to exercise caution as volcanic ash from Mount Anak Krakatau affects Jakarta and surrounding areas, disrupting flights and forcing the closure of several airports. Th»»»

Central Bank says no claims for withdrawn notes will be accepted after the cut-off Dubai: Oman’s central bank has given the public until the end of business hours on September 21 to exchange old banknotes, warning that no claims for their replacement will be accepted after the deadline. The Central»»»

Bulgaria continued to record one of the strongest increases in retail trade in the European Union in July, despite a slight monthly decline. Eurostat data show that the volume of retail sales in the country was 5.6% higher than in July 2025. The result puts Bulgaria well ahead of the EU average, wh»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli forces open machine gun fire towards Byout Al-Seyyad village in southern Lebanon: Al-Manar correspondent 07-09-2026 11:05 AM Latest»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Relations between Russia and North Korea are at an unprecedentedly high level, with Russia and North Korea cooperating in virtually all areas, Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin said at a ceremony on Monday that marked the end of construction of a cross-border road bridge. »»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The deployment of US ground‑based US intermediate-range and shorter-range missile systems in Europe, in particular in Norway, will nullify the prerequisites for a constructive dialogue with the United States on strategic stability, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakha»»»

Shipping data on traffic through the Strait of Hormuz showed on Monday that vessel movements remained sharply reduced, with only a handful of ships transiting the strategic waterway amid heightened tensions between Iran and the United States. An average of 10 commodity ships transited the strait pe»»»

Damascus, Sept. 7 (SANA) Syria on Monday launched a $1.5 million economic empowerment project aimed at helping vulnerable rural women build sustainable livelihoods through vocational training, small-business support and improved access to markets. The 18-month “Seed Initiative” will directly suppor»»»

Cholpon cinema in Cholpon-Ata has been reopened following renovation. Originally built in 1982, the building had never undergone a major overhaul until now. The Russian-Kyrgyz Development Fund (RKDF) had previously allocated $1.5 million for the restoration of cinemas across the country’s regions. »»»

Plunder case thrusts Marcos cousin into a high-stakes test of Philippine justice MANILA: The Philippine Ombudsman has filed a ₱7.4 billion ($117.9 million) plunder case against former House Speaker and incumbent Leyte Rep. Ferdinand Martin Romualdez, escalating a sprawling corruption investigation »»»

DXB topped the connectivity ranking with a hub score nearly 40% ahead of its closest rival Dubai: Dubai International Airport has ranked as the most connected airport across Asia-Pacific and the Middle East in 2025, retaining the top position in a regional index covering 315 airports. Sign up for o»»»