PoliticsGermanyHigh fuel prices challenge the German governmentSabine KinkartzChancellor Friedrich Merz wants to provide relief to motorists. But exactly how this is to happen remains unclear. https://p.dw.com/p/5MezIIn Germany, a liter of fuel now costs about three euros — that is over €11 for a g»»»

Tunis, Sept. 15, 2026 (TAP) - The weather on Tuesday night will be temporarily cloudy and highs will range between 18 and 22°C in the north-west and centre-west and between 23 and 28°C elsewhere, may reach 30°C in the south-west, according to the...»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Reuters: Saudi Arabia has informed European customers of the cancellation of oil shipments scheduled for September 15-09-2026 19:23 PM Late»»»

A Lebanese prosecutor on Tuesday requested that former president Michel Aoun be indicted over the 2020 Beirut port blast that killed more than 200 people, a judicial official told AFP. The prosecutor at Lebanon's Court of Cassation asked the judge overseeing the case, Tarek Bitar, to "press charges»»»

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - A decline in US dollar reserves has been observed following a reduction of Russia's and China's holdings of the currency, US Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent acknowledged on Tuesday. "We have seen a diminishment in the reserve assets, and that is just through the decre»»»

Public warned not to share passport, biometric or payment data on fake portals The Consulate General of Pakistan in Dubai has issued a public advisory warning Pakistani citizens, particularly those living overseas, against unauthorised websites misusing the name of the National Database and Registr»»»

Doha: Qatar’s updated requirements for subdividing private residential villa land allow eligible plots to be divided into parcels as small as 400 square metres, giving owners greater flexibility to develop their properties while potentially increasing residential land supply over the coming years. »»»

Doha: The State of Qatar has strongly condemned the ongoing incursions by Israeli settlers into Al Aqsa Mosque, including the latest raid carried out under the protection of Israeli occupation forces, adding that it is a flagrant violation of international law and international humanitarian law, an»»»

VRDNIK - Serbia's caretaker Minister of Mining and Energy Dubravka Djedovic Handanovic met on Tuesday with Masdar CEO Mohamed Jameel Al Ramahi to discuss cooperation on renewable energy projects. They met on the sidelines of the RES SERBIA 2026 conference in Vrdnik, northern Serbia. "Masdar has pro»»»

Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babis will pay an official visit to Bulgaria on Wednesday at the invitation of his Bulgarian counterpart, Rumen Radev, the Bulgarian Government Press Service said on Tuesday. The two Prime Ministers will discuss opportunities for deepening bilateral partnership, as well »»»

Digital Direct Umrah service streamlines booking for local and overseas pilgrims Pilgrims within Saudi Arabia and those travelling from overseas can arrange Umrah packages online through Direct Umrah, a digital service launched by the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah. The ministry provides a shared booki»»»

A new Pentagon Inspector General Report revealed that Operation Epic Fury cost an estimated $33.4 billion between February 28 and June 30, 2026, leading to critical munitions shortages. “Operation Epic Fury (OEF) was launched by U.S. forces on February 28, 2026, as a joint U.S.-Israeli campaign aga»»»

Award began as first Arab prize of its kind dedicated to excellence in journalism Dubai: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, stressed that the Arab Media Award continues to keep pace with developments in the industry a»»»

THESSALONIKI - Football Association of Serbia (FSS) Secretary General Branko Radujko said on Tuesday in Thessaloniki everyone at the FSS was proud of the enormous trust placed in Serbia by UEFA, which has decided that the 2029 Europa League final will be played at the National Stadium in Belgrade. »»»

Hungary and Ukraine have recently reached an agreement in order to restore the rights of the Hungarian minority in Ukraine. The agreement defines basic rights in language, education, social and political, and cultural spheres. The Ukrainian side undertook to expand the range of rights of the Hungar»»»

Fifth edition adds new categories, 97 competitions and five festivals at Al Wathba The Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA) has launched the fifth edition of the Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Agricultural Excellence Award (2026–2027), during a press conference held in Abu Dhabi on Tu»»»

TechnologyGlobal issuesWhy AI researchers warn humanity could face extinctionThomas LatschanCould artificial intelligence pose an existential threat to humanity? Some leading researchers are warning against an unregulated race toward AI superintelligence. https://p.dw.com/p/5MZxqSome researchers ar»»»

TUNIS, September 15, 2026 (TAP) – Tunisie TradeNet (TTN) announced on Tuesday the launch of elfatoora.tn, a web-based e-invoicing portal primarily targeting companies and professionals with a low volume of invoices.The portal offers a simple,...»»»

WhatsApp messages showed the buyer acknowledging the Dh600,000 debt and promising payment Al Ain: A man who bought 10 camels for Dh600,000 and took possession of them without paying has been ordered by an Al Ain court to settle the full amount after admitting the debt and acknowledging it in WhatsA»»»

Prince Abdulaziz says Jabal Sayid could become one of the world’s key rare-earth sites Dubai: Saudi Arabia has identified an estimated 110 million tonnes of ore containing high concentrations of rare-earth elements and promising levels of uranium at a site in the Medina region, a discovery the king»»»

The EU’s latest efforts to regulate cross-border labour aims to making recruitment for businesses easier, but may not be doing enough to fill in the gaps on worker protection. As part of its labour mobility scheme, the EU commission has set out plans for more harmonised labour polices, greater enfo»»»

While previous crises were temporary shocks, the current economic and logistics landscape is shaped by changing consumption patterns, currently reflected in more cautious consumer spending and softer demand across several sectors. “However, we remain optimistic, a confidence reflected in our new in»»»

The Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs, represented by the Department of Islamic Research and Studies, has issued its first book in the series "In Clear Arabic Language," titled "Arabic: Present Horizons and Future Prospects: Towards Cultural Reconstruction and Reviving the Components of Identit»»»

The financial limit of the Road Infrastructure Agency for this year has been exhausted, Prime Minister Rumen Radev said at the Council of Ministers on Tuesday during a presentation of a new approach to the development of transport infrastructure. The event was attended by Transport and Communicatio»»»

Geneva, Sept. 15, 2026 (TAP) - The reconfiguration of global value chains constitutes an opportunity for Tunisia to strengthen its integration into the international economy and diversify its markets, thanks notably to its geographical position, its...»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Iranian media: Moments ago, the third MQ-1 drone belonging to the terrorist U.S. army was intercepted and destroyed today by fire from the »»»

In September 2026, the company passed the 84,000-user mark in the B2C segment, on top of access to approximately 2 million users through its B2B white-label solution for businesses looking to offer cashback and coupon functionality to build customer loyalty. In parallel, over the past three months »»»

Speaking at a presentation of a new approach to the development of transport infrastructure on Tuesday, Regional Development and Public Works Minister Ivan Shishkov said the Government had inherited a situation in which no major infrastructure projects were ready to start and no motorway constructi»»»

Draft law sets rules to safeguard, return or dispose of lost assets Sharjah: The Sharjah Executive Council has discussed a draft law regulating lost and abandoned property in the emirate, as part of efforts to strengthen public services and ensure property is handled, safeguarded and returned to it»»»

Industry leaders urge stronger airline-government ties, better connectivity, smarter data Dubai: Tourism across the region can recover quickly after conflict, but rebuilding traveller confidence will take coordinated action from airlines, governments, destinations, and the wider travel industry, sp»»»

Police have reportedly detained billionaire property businessman Dániel Jellinek and Norbert Szivek, the former chief executive of Hungary’s Hungarian National Asset Management Inc. (MNV), in connection with a long-running investigation into alleged corruption surrounding state-owned Volán bus comp»»»

Airport shuttles and integrated bookings among initiatives being explored Abu Dhabi: UAE's national carrier Etihad Airways and Etihad Rail have agreed to explore ways to link air and rail travel across the United Arab Emirates, including shuttle services connecting Abu Dhabi's Zayed International A»»»

Two-week Eager Lion exercise sharpens joint response to regional threats The United States and Jordan have launched the 2026 edition of the Eager Lion military exercise, with more than 200 personnel taking part in the two-week drills at Fort Carson in Colorado. US Central Command (CENTCOM) and the »»»

Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri received a phone call from the Foreign Minister of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Abbas Araghchi. According to the Lebanese official’s press office, the two men discussed the latest developments in Lebanon and the region, as well as efforts aimed at stabilizin»»»

TUNIS, Sept. 15, 2026 (TAP) - On the occasion of the new school year, the Fidaa Foundation reaffirmed that supporting the children of the homeland martyrs is not only a social commitment, but also a national duty and a token of recognition to those...»»»

GENEVA, Sept. 15, 2026 (TAP) - Tunisia has made “considerable progress” in recent years in economic transparency while strengthening its integration into the international trading system, a World Trade Organisation (WTO) expert said, describing...»»»

Oil tops $100 as Red Sea, Hormuz disruptions threaten trade and energy flows The Middle East conflict is putting renewed pressure on two of the world’s most important shipping routes, while fresh fighting in Yemen and attacks on Saudi Arabia are raising concerns that the war could spread further. F»»»

Doha: The Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) index closed lower on Tuesday, losing 50.18 points, or 0.51 percent, to settle at 9,773.75 points. During the session, 123,356,997 shares were traded with a total value of QAR 274,200,305.117 across 17,458 transactions across all sectors. Shares of 12 companies »»»

A senior Spanish naval officer stationed with NATO in the UK became the subject of a counterintelligence investigation over his relationship with a British woman who was born in Soviet Russia, The Telegraph has reported. The unnamed officer eventually had his security clearance revoked and was ostr»»»

Until now, the role of businesses has been limited solely to the building of the infrastructure, Minister of Transport and Communications Georgi Peev said here on Tuesday. In his words, this approach must change so that the private sector participates in the entire process from the very beginning, »»»

Al Sharaa says UAE’s development experience offers lessons for Syria’s new phase Dubai: Syrian President Ahmed Al Sharaa said the UAE has become one of Syria’s most important regional reference points, praising President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan as “a brother” and saying he w»»»

Recognition highlights excellence in patient safety and quality care Abu Dhabi: National Ambulance has won the Global Recognition Award 2026 for excellence in emergency medical services, clinical governance, quality of care and patient safety. The recognition, which covers outstanding organisations»»»

Vienna: The State of Qatar has called for intensified international efforts to completely eliminate nuclear weapons, describing the goal as both a humanitarian responsibility and a moral imperative amid rising armed conflicts, nuclear arms competition and the growing use of force in international r»»»

Rome: Italy has extended temporary border controls on air and sea travel from Spain for an additional 15 days, the country's interior ministry said. Italian Interior Minister Matteo Piantedosi notified the European Commission and his counterparts in other EU members of the decision, which followed »»»

MP Ali Ammar, a member of the Loyalty to the Resistance Bloc, stated that he had hoped the Prime Minister would not adopt a policy of turning a blind eye to the history of Israeli aggression against Lebanon—aggression that preceded the emergence of the Resistance. Ammar emphasized that the Resistan»»»

Doha: The Ministry of Social Development and Family organized a national workshop to enhance vocational rehabilitation for priority groups in the State of Qatar. The workshop was sponsored by Her Excellency Ms. Bathina bint Ali Al Jaber Al Naeemi, Minister of Social Development and Family, in coope»»»

Toronto, Canada: Canada will remain a crucial partner for the United States in "key areas," Prime Minister Mark Carney said Tuesday as he addressed a meeting of top global investors. Carney told the Canada Investment Summit that the North American neighbors had always maintained close ties, "even a»»»

New rule lets eligible Indian travellers explore Uzbekistan visa-free for a month Indian citizens holding valid multiple-entry business or tourist visas issued by select countries can stay in Uzbekistan for up to 30 days without obtaining an Uzbekistan visa, the Embassy of India in Tashkent has ann»»»

China urges US to ‘stop preparing for war’ in space Washington: The United States has weapons deployed in space, the US Space Force said on Monday, confirming the presence of such capabilities in orbit for the first time. “The US has on-orbit space control weapons capable of defending the Joint For»»»

Banks cannot impose charges on payments ​via UPI transactions below Rs 2000 The sheer convenience of carrying out transactions within seconds is what made UPI or Unified Payments Interface a big hit among Indian consumers. But off late there has been a lot of confusion on whether these transactions»»»