Houthis accused of targeting Mecca as Saudi coalition warns of retaliation
Fighting between Iran-backed Houthis and the Saudi-backed Yemeni govt drags in Riyadh Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: The Saudi-led coalition battling Yemen's Houthis accused the rebels on Wednesday of targeting Islam's holy city Mecca, sparking outrage across the Muslim world and deepening the conflict roil»»»
Foreign minister targets Szijjártó over private jet spending, Fidesz calls complaint frivolous
The foreign minister filed a criminal complaint on suspicion of breach of fiduciary duty causing particularly significant financial harm, following the discovery during an audit that Péter Szijjártó and his delegation had "routinely" used private aircraft or special military planes for their foreig»»»
Trump threatens to not reopen Kennedy Center after board blocks renaming
The Kennedy Center board voted Tuesday to close most of the Washington performing arts complex for safety repairs, hours after a judge again blocked efforts to add President Donald Trump’s name to the building. Trump said the $257 million renovation plan depended on recognising his role in the proj»»»
Bombers carrying Kh-101 missiles flew off Northern Norway
The strategic Tu-95MS bombers were escorted by Su-33 fighter jets and intercepted by a pair of Norwegian F-35s scrambled from Evenes Air Base to monitor the Russian aircraft. The flight, which took place over the Barents and Norwegian Seas early on Tuesday morning, 15 September, lasted five hours, »»»
Mumbai’s iconic Cafe Mondegar loses licence after FDA action
Colaba landmark among four Mumbai eateries facing action over food safety violations Mumbai’s iconic Cafe Mondegar has had its food licence suspended after an inspection by the Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) found several food safety and hygiene violations. The action is part of an »»»
Iran oil exports 'near zero' as US blockade reshapes Gulf trade
Washington’s crackdown on Iran’s 'shadow fleet' ripples through global oil trade Iran’s crude exports have effectively disappeared from the international market as a US naval blockade, tighter sanctions and months of attacks have disrupted the country’s ability to move oil through the Gulf of Oman »»»
US oil stocks surge as Iran war disrupts global energy flows: API reports gains in crude, gasoline, distillate inventories
API figures reveal sharp rise in US crude supplies and refined fuel reserves US inventories of crude oil, gasoline and distillates all rose last week, according to data from the American Petroleum Institute, as the market weighs a prolonged US-Iran war and severe disruptions to Middle East oil ship»»»
Oil prices surge to multi-month highs
WTI outpaces Brent as traders seek alternatives amid Middle East tensions NEW YORK: Oil prices rallied by roughly three dollars at Tuesday's settlement, driven by mounting supply concerns and ongoing uncertainty regarding the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Gains in US West Texas Intermediate (W»»»
'Canada can offer a more reliable route for energy exports to the EU', expert says
Speaking with FRANCE 24's Mark Owen, Dr. Walaa-Eldeen Bakry, Principal Lecturer in Project Management and Finance and Director of Executive Education at Westminster Business School, says that "Carney is deliberately aiming to diversify the Canadian trade policy", explaining that it "can actually of»»»
Official investigative report says Japan nuclear plant operator had falsified earthquake data
Tokyo: An investigative report confirmed Monday that Japanese utility Chubu Electric Power had falsified earthquake data during screening process to restart reactors at the Hamaoka nuclear power plant in Shizuoka Prefecture. The report, released by a third-party committee composed of external lawye»»»
Saudi crown prince seeks Egypt’s backing as Houthi attacks rattle Red Sea oil routes
Pipeline strike, Red Sea attacks force Saudis to weigh war or diplomacy CAIRO (AP) — Saudi Arabia’s crown prince sought backing Tuesday from the president of Egypt, his ally across the Red Sea, as the kingdom faces increased attacks by Yemen’s Houthi rebels on Saudi shipping and infrastructure that»»»
30 missile cities in Iran: What to know
Inside Iran’s fortified ‘missile cities’ anchoring its regional strike power Iran’s missile arsenal remains one of the central pillars of its military strategy against Israel and the US, even after months of intensive strikes that have damaged launch sites, storage facilities and parts of its missi»»»
EC talk highlights how QF’s DIFI boosted Arab families over 20 years
Tribune News network Doha Over the past two decades, Qatar Foundation’s Doha International Family Institute (DIFI) has held a leading national, regional, and global role in placing family issues at the heart of policy agendas – and its impact across these years has been highlighted at an Education »»»
Ignitro marks second anniversary with free digital audit for Qatar businesses
Ignitro Innovative Solutions, a Doha-based digital marketing agency licensed by the Qatar Financial Centre and regulated by Qatar Media City, is marking its second anniversary this October by offering every business in Qatar a free digital presence audit. Founded by Kashif Malik, Ignitro works with»»»
Middle East live: Saudi Arabia vows to hit back ‘firmly’ after Houthi attacks
Saudi Arabia vowed on Tuesday to respond "firmly" to attacks by Yemen's Houthis after the Iran-backed fighters wounded 13 people in the kingdom’s south following a series of drone and missile attacks. Tensions have escalated since the Houthis pushed their offensive in Yemen and began targeting Riya»»»
The Debate - First Hormuz, now the Red Sea? Oil spikes as Saudis sucked into Yemen spiral
First, there was Donald Trump’s surprise decision to strike Iran. Then, came the quagmire of a war without an exit strategy. Now, six months later, with access to the Gulf all but shut… global shipping holding its breath over the other end of the Arabian Peninsula. Saudi Arabia drawn back into Yeme»»»
Nigeria's Dangote refinery launches biggest African IPO
Africa’s richest man Aliko Dangote on Monday launched an IPO for his $19 billion Nigerian oil refinery, seeking $1.6 billion from retail investors across the continent. The offering values Africa’s largest refinery at about $49 billion and has drawn both strong investor interest and concerns over i»»»
Turkey police disperse pro-LGBTQ protesters with tear gas
Turkish police fired tear gas at pro-LGBTQ demonstrators in the western city of Izmir on Monday, as activists protested a nationwide crackdown that saw dozens arrested over the weekend in a campaign authorities described as defending traditional family values. Turkish police fired tear gas on Monda»»»
Visit Qatar and FUN&SUN sign MoU to launch charter flights from Russia
Tribune News Network Doha Visit Qatar signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with TT-Travel LLC (FUN&SUN), one of the leading tour operators on Russian and CIS markets, on the sidelines of the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2026 in Dubai. The partnership will launch a dedicated charter f»»»
Visit Qatar brings Qatari culture, hospitality to Madrid with La Parada activation
Tribune News Network Doha Visit Qatar, Principle Partner of Audi Revolut F1 Team, brought Qatari culture, food and hospitality to Madrid through “La Parada”, a three-day public activation held at Plaza de Santiago from September 9 to 11. The activation welcomed more than 7,000 visitors and featured»»»
Qatar Charity conducts blindness prevention campaign in Senegal
Tribune News Network Doha As part of its ongoing “Ibsar” initiative to combat eye diseases that cause vision loss, and with the support of donors in Qatar, Qatar Charity (QC), in cooperation with Senegal’s Ministry of Health and Social Action, implemented a medical campaign to address treatable bli»»»
Lebanon prosecutor calls for indicting Ex-president, Michel Aoun in Beirut port blast – Ya Libnan
Share: This August 4, 2020 file photo, is the scene of an explosion that hit the seaport of Beirut, Lebanon. Over 220 were killed and 7000 were Injured , after 2,750 Tonnes of Ammonium Nitrate exploded . They were stored there for nearly 7 years. . President Michel Aoun was officially notified abou»»»
Saudi media: Alerts were issued in Abha, Khamis Mushait, and Jizan to warn of danger - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Saudi media: Alerts were issued in Abha, Khamis Mushait, and Jizan to warn of danger 15-09-2026 22:57 PM Latest News Urgent News Saudi medi»»»
Election Commission, Media Council Sign Agreement on Media Monitoring during Presidential Election Campaign
The Council for Electronic Media (CEM) and the Central Election Commission (CEC) have signed an agreement on media monitoring during the election campaign for the upcoming presidential elections on October 25, 2026. The agreement regulates the specialized monitoring to be carried out by CEM. It wil»»»
Trump calls concerns over rogue AI a 'hoax' promoted by a ‘sick conspiracy’
US President Donald Trump on Monday rejected warnings about the risks of artificial intelligence, calling concerns over rogue AI part of a “sick conspiracy” as tech leaders urge greater safeguards. The clash comes as the rapidly advancing technology faces scrutiny over cybersecurity, jobs, data cen»»»
Talented Hungarian footballer Patrik Farkas joins Liverpool FC
Liverpool have signed another Hungarian player, with 19-year-old midfielder Farkas Patrik securing a professional contract with the Premier League club. Farkas returns to Merseyside as a free agent from Blackburn Rovers, having previously spent time in Liverpool’s academy between 2021 and 2022. Fro»»»
327 investment projects secure incentives worth JD711m in H1 2026 — ministry
AMMAN — A total of 327 investment projects benefited from incentives and exemptions during the first half of 2026, representing expected investments of around JD711.2 million, according to the Ministry of Investment’s performance report released on Tuesday.The projects, including new ventures and e»»»
Levant Agricultural Exports Conference calls for stronger agricultural integration
AMMAN — Jordan's exports of vegetables and fruits rose by 18.6 per cent during the first eight months of 2026, reaching around 448,000 tonnes, compared with 378,000 tonnes during the same period last year, Agriculture Minister Saeb Khreisat said on Tuesday.Vegetable exports increased by 19.1 per ce»»»
Machine Voting Rules Set for October 25 Presidential Election
The Central Election Commission (CEC) has set the terms and procedure for machine voting in Bulgaria's presidential election on October 25, the commission said Tuesday. Machine voting will be conducted in all voting sections except those in the country with fewer than 300 voters; sections where vot»»»
One more warm day until cold front splits Hungary in two
Hungary is set for a dramatic weather divide this week as a wavy cold front crosses the country, bringing a sharp drop in temperatures to the west while summer-like warmth lingers in the east. Wednesday will bring us one more warm day According to a forecast video from the meteorologists at Hungaro»»»
High fuel prices challenge the German government
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»»»
Reuters: Saudi Arabia has informed European customers of the cancellation of oil shipments scheduled for September - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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»»»
Prosecutor requests charges for Michel Aoun over port blast
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»»»
Saudi Arabia launches Direct Umrah digital platform for pilgrims
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»»»
Pentagon Report on Operation Epic Fury: Iranian Attacks Damaged or Destroyed Hundreds of Buildings at U.S. Bases in the Middle East
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»»»
Abu Dhabi Agriculture launches fifth edition of Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Agricultural Excellence Award
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»»»
E-invoicing: TTN launches “ELFATOORA” web portal
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,...»»»
CashClub launches a new version of its platform following 20% growth across both business lines
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 »»»
Eager Lion 2026: US, Jordan launch military drills focused on regional security
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 »»»
Russian-born girlfriend spy probe derails Spanish officer’s career – media
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»»»
Iran war: Are Houthis fighting for Iran or pursuing their own goals?
Once a ragtag militia, the group now holds leverage over Saudi Arabia and global shipping Dubai: A militia that began as a relatively small rebel movement in the mountains of northern Yemen now finds itself with the ability to influence an international war, threaten one of the world’s most importa»»»
Qatari national team loses in the football competition to its South Korean counterpart in Asian Games 2026
Nagoya: The Qatar under-23 national team began its campaign in the football competition at the 2026 Asian Games, held in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, with a 4-1 defeat against its South Korean counterpart in the match that took place today at Mizuho Park Stadium. Marwan Sharif scored for the Qatari team in»»»
Radev Backs Major Overhaul of Bulgaria’s Education System
Education system reform is an absolute priority for the government, Prime Minister Rumen Radev said while opening the new school year at Hristo Botev Primary School in the village of Rakovitsa. Radev said the government plans to introduce a “zero grade,” or pre-first grade, for children who face di»»»
Experts Call for Stronger Civic Education and EU Focus in Bulgarian Schools
During a discussion on Tuesday on the current state of the European Citizens' Initiative (ECI) in Bulgaria, experts and volunteers said that civic education and teaching about European institutions should have a stronger presence in schools. The roundtable was organized by the European Economic and»»»
Central Election Commission, Council for Electronic Media Sign Media Monitoring Agreement during Presidential Election Campaign
The Council for Electronic Media (CEM) and the Central Election Commission (CEC) have signed an agreement on media monitoring during the election campaign for the upcoming presidential elections on October 25, 2026. The agreement regulates the specialized monitoring to be carried out by CEM. It wil»»»
UAE family wins 5-day all-expenses-paid trip to the US — here's how you can too
It all began when the Walker family signed up for the Yas Annual Pass rewards programme For one theme park loving family, the Yas Annual Pass rewards programme came with a new adventure: a five-day all-expenses-paid trip to the US, where they visited SeaWorld San Diego and Sesame Place San Diego. T»»»
Chinese manufacturer Kunshan Chemitec Automotive Components explores business setup in Tunisia
Tunis, Sept. 15 (TAP)- A project in its prospection phase which provides for the creation of a production unit worth about three million euros in a first phase was at the centre of a meeting at the headquarters of the Agency for the Promotion of...»»»
DOW Estimates Cost of Operation Epic Fury Against Iran to Be $33.4Bln as of June 29
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The US military campaign against Iran dubbed Epic Fury cost $33.4 billion in 4 months, according to a Pentagon report studied by Sputnik. "The Office of the Under Secretary of War (Comptroller)/Chief Financial Officer (OUSW[C]) estimated the cost of OEF to be $33.4 billion as»»»
MIPIM expands across Cannes as it unveils the biggest evolution in the event's 37-year history
MIPIM 2027 will mark a new chapter for the global urban festival as it expands across Cannes, introducing new official destinations alongside its established home at the Palais des Festivals. From data centers to tech and AI, new stages and forums throughout Cannes will be fully integrated into the»»»
US Spent $22 Bln on Munitions During Operation Against Iran – Report
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The United States spent almost $22 billion on munitions during its military campaign against Iran, according to a Lead Inspector General report reviewed by Sputnik on Tuesday. "The estimate includes $7.4 billion of cumulative obligations (incremental costs) for OEF [Operation»»»