PRESS REVIEW – Monday, September 14: The New York Times released an exclusive report titled “How Iran’s hard-liners prevailed and sabotaged the US peace deal”. Also: Trump says AI fears are "exaggerated", but reports show a different reality. The New York Times spoke to anonymous regime insiders wh»»»

Saudi Arabia launched dozens of airstrikes on western Yemen on Monday after Iran-backed Houthi rebels attacked military facilities in the kingdom. The renewed fighting around the Red Sea comes as the wider US-Iran war threatens vital shipping routes across the region. Yemen's Houthis said on Monday»»»

Yemen's Houthis launched a fresh barrage of missile and drone attacks on Saudi military targets on Monday, as Iran denied any involvement in the country's revived civil war. Speaking with FRANCE 24's Mark Owen, Dr H. A. Hellyer, Senior Fellow in Geopolitics, International Security, and Middle East »»»

In this edition: children have died after a school fire broke out in the M23 rebel occupied city of Bukavu, Democratic Republic of Congo. Also, Senegal looks to the skies as it seeks to develop its home-grown satellite industry. And finally, we wonder about the future of African cities. How wi»»»

Lagos (AFP) – Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote on Monday launched what is slated to be Africa's biggest initial public offering (IPO), aiming to raise $1.6 billion in part to expand his mega oil refinery into the world's largest. The Lagos-based refinery, which began operation»»»

In this edition of Perspective, FRANCE 24’s Stuart Norval speaks to Dan Wang, a China expert whose book ‘Breakneck:  China’s Quest to Engineer the Future’ is a New York Times bestseller. It takes a close look at Chinese life and draws from Wang’s own ten years of living there. Wang says the Ch»»»

Twelve European countries on Monday called for the European Union to step up its presence in the Arctic, as melting ice opens new maritime routes while growing tensions with Russia and the United States increasingly put the region in the geopolitical spotlight. Twelve European countries meeting in »»»

Turkish police on Sunday swooped on gay bars and the homes of LGBTQ activists, arresting at least 60 people in raids authorities said were aimed at boosting traditional family values, officials and activists said. Turkey's LGBTQ community has frequently been targeted by the government, with Preside»»»

Cairo: The State of Qatar, represented by the Public Prosecution, participated in the sixth meeting of the Arab Association for Prosecutors, held in New Alamein City in the Arab Republic of Egypt. The Public Prosecution delegation to the meeting was headed by First Attorney General and Director of »»»

Damascus, Sept. 14 (SANA) Minister of Public Works and Housing Mustafa Abdul Razzaq discussed with Ömer Bulut, Türkiye`s Deputy Minister of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change, and his accompanying delegation prospects for cooperation in housing, reconstruction and urban planning. During a»»»

London: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defense Affairs HE Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan bin Ali Al-Thani met on Monday with HE Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi, Member of Parliament and Chairman of the Defense Committee in the UK House of Commons, at the British Parliament building»»»

Command of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy, Rear Admiral Brigadier General Ali Azmaei, indicated that the supertanker “Al Gaya” (IMO number 9325336), which intended to pass through the prohibited area in the southern Strait of Hormuz, exploded after striking naval mines. Attempts to cont»»»

A protest was held on Monday evening outside the building of the Bulgarian National Television (BNT) in support of Georgi Angelov, host of the “History.BG” programme, who was taken off air. At the beginning of the protest, organizer Iliyan Vasilev said that the programme has been broadcast for 12 y»»»

The spokesman for the Yemeni Armed Forces Brigadier General Yahya Saree announced via Telegram, “A short while ago, the Yemeni Armed Forces successfully confronted two Saudi combat formations—comprising Typhoon and F-15 aircraft—that had taken off from the Saudi enemy’s airbases in Khamis Mushait a»»»

Visitors get curated itineraries, operator listings and coastal safety guidance The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has unveiled the Abu Dhabi Islands and Water Sports Guide, a new digital platform designed to help visitors discover and explore the emirate’s more than »»»

Top UAE, Egyptian diplomats review efforts to bolster regional security, stability Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, discussed developments in the region and ways to strengthen efforts aimed at consolidating regional security and stability d»»»

New AI-powered tools streamline rental regulation and boost investor confidence Sheikh Ammar bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Crown Prince of Ajman and Chairman of the Executive Council, launched a package of digital services offered by the Ajman Municipality & Planning Department in the field of rental regul»»»

Tunis, Sept. 14 (TAP) - Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad, Mohamed Ali Nafti, met on Monday Markku Lampinen, who presented a copy of his credentials as the new Ambassador of Finland to Tunisia.Nafti highlighted the strong...»»»

Doha: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani and HH Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al-Nahyan, held a telephone conversation. Discussions during the call»»»

Doha: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani, and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Turkiye HE Hakan Fidan held a telephone conversation. Discussions during the call dealt with bilateral cooperation and the means to enhance»»»

Rome: AS Roma returned to the summit of Serie A on Monday, earning a 2-0 victory against Torino to maintain a perfect 100% winning record four games into the season, with in-form Netherlands striker Donyell Malen netting his sixth goal of the season for the Giallorossi. Ex-Aston Villa forward Malen»»»

Cairo is seeking to upgrade its relationship with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to “sectoral dialogue partner” status, as Egyptian diplomacy also focuses on escalating tensions around the Strait of Hormuz, the Red Sea and Yemen, as well as efforts to end the conflict in Sudan. »»»

Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) Chairperson Islam Azzam has issued a decision requiring companies and entities licensed to provide consumer finance and financing for medium, small, and micro enterprises to implement, within two months, FRA Board of Directors Decision No. 133 of 2026, issued la»»»

Yemen’s Houthis captured the Hanish archipelago in the southern Red Sea, strengthening their control of a major maritime shipping route after hundreds of government-allied forces withdrew, government and Houthi officials said on Monday. The group officially known as Ansar Allah deployed on the isla»»»

TUNIS, September 14, 2026 (TAP) – The Tunisian National Railways Company (SNCFT) announced that normal operations of the international Annaba-Tunis train service will resume as of Tuesday, September 15, 2026.The company had announced Sunday evening...»»»

The summit was marked by several notable events and could herald significant changes in BRICS members’ relations, India-China Economic and Cultural Council Secretary-General Mohammed Saqib tells Sputnik. Indian PM Narendra Modi’s call to restructure the global governance system, including a UNSC re»»»

Residents in Najran urged to seek shelter and follow official safety instructions Riyadh: Saudi Arabia’s National Early Warning Platform has announced that the danger has passed in Najran Province, following an emergency warning issued earlier for the region. Residents have been urged to continue f»»»

A NATO fighter jet took flight after a flock of birds was confused with drones, the Lithuanian authorities have reported. There have been a number of incidents of Ukrainian UAVs crossing the airspace of Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia or crashing in those countries as Kiev has intensified its long-ra»»»

Poland’s retail park market is increasingly concentrated outside major metropolitan areas, with towns below 50,000 residents dominating both existing stock and new development, according to Cushman & Wakefield. In these towns, 36% of consumers visit retail parks at least weekly, compared with 24% i»»»

Slovak investment firm Finax has surpassed PLN 1 bln in assets under management in Poland, where it now serves 19,000 clients. Poland has become one of the company’s most important European markets. More than 10,000 clients use its pan-European pension product, OIPE, which holds PLN 380 mln, while »»»

Most Poles oppose treating non-alcoholic beer like alcoholic beverages, according to a survey commissioned by industry group Browary Polskie. Some 71% of respondents oppose a ban on sales of alcohol-free beer, while 57% believe its advertising should remain legal. Consumers increasingly view 0.0% b»»»

Damascus, Sept. 14 (SANA) President Ahmad al-Sharaa will be the keynote speaker at the Arab Media Summit 2026, which opens Tuesday at Dubai World Trade Centre, the Presidency’s Media Directorate told SANA. The media directorate said President al-Sharaa will take part in a special session titled “Sy»»»

The world: - National Day of Costa Rica. Independence Day (1821); - National Day of Guatemala. Independence Day (1821); - National Day of Salvador. Independence Day (1821); - National Day of Nicaragua. Independence Day (1821); On this date in Bulgarian history: 1946: 28th Ordinary National Assembly»»»

Washington: US President Donald Trump said Iran wants to reach an agreement quickly and badly, adding that he would decide whether the United States would engage in negotiations with Tehran and stressing that Washington was open to the option. In a post on Truth Social on Monday, Trump said that Ir»»»

London: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defense Affairs HE Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan Al-Thani visited the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst in the United Kingdom, where His Excellency and the accompanying delegation were received by Commander of the Academy Brigadier Ni»»»

The AI boom that has powered markets and unleashed a flood of investment is showing signs of strain. Calls to slow the development of powerful models fuel doubts over whether the sector's promised profits can justify its staggering costs. Calls to rein in the development of ever more powerful AI mo»»»

Vienna: Saudi Minister of Energy Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman announced Monday the discovery of an estimated 114 million tons of ore containing high concentrations of rare earth minerals and promising uranium deposits at the Jabal Sayid project in Madinah. Speaking at the 70th IAEA General Conferenc»»»

Tunis, Sept. 14 (TAP) - The project to develop Tunisia’s National Cooling Action Plan (NCAP) was officially launched on September 11, 2026, in Tunis, during the first meeting of its steering committee, the National Agency for Energy Management...»»»

The leaderships of Hezbollah and the Amal Movement, represented by the Head of Hezbollah’s Executive Council, Sheikh Ali Damoush, and the Head of Amal Movement’s Executive Bureau, Dr. Mustafa Al-Foani, held a meeting during which they discussed the latest developments on the Lebanese scene light of»»»

The Tisza government has submitted a child protection bill that would remove references to homosexuality and transgender identity from Hungary’s controversial 2021 legislation, while introducing new rules targeting sexual exploitation, harmful content and political advertising aimed at children. Th»»»

MOSCOW: The Kremlin on Monday welcomed U.S. President Donald Trump's call on Ukraine to halt strikes on Russia's fuel-producing facilities. "Any call on Kiev to stop attacks on civilian economic infrastructure can only be welcomed," said Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov. "Any countries can use their»»»

Rasha Abdel Aal, Head of the Egyptian Tax Authority (ETA), said the rules and parameters governing the proposed tax sukuk, including their rate of return, are currently being finalised ahead of their planned launch as a financing instrument for taxpayers in the domestic market within weeks. Abdel A»»»

Europe increasingly recognises Palestinian statehood as a political objective while watching the territory required for it being steadily eroded. European governments oppose settlement expansion, settler attacks, land confiscation and the E1 project; a growing number have recognised the State of Pa»»»

AMMAN — Minister of Industry, Trade and Supply Yarub Qudah said on Monday that the visit marked an important step towards strengthening the strategic partnership between the two countries, opening new prospects for trade, investment and tourism as part of efforts to diversify markets and attract hi»»»

AMMAN — The national Industrial Production Index (IPI) rose 0.21 per cent during the first seven months of 2026 compared with the same period last year, reaching 88.53 points, up from 88.35 points during the corresponding period of 2025, according to the Department of Statistics (DoS).Acting Jordan»»»

The Danube city of Silistra, a regional centre in northeastern Bulgaria, celebrated its city day, the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, on Monday. The celebrations began with a divine liturgy. At a ceremonial meeting of the Municipal Council, the honorary title of Citizen of Silistra was p»»»

Publication looks at life at sea, pearl merchants, and Dalma Island The history of pearl diving in Abu Dhabi, from the lives of divers and merchants to the vessels and tools they used, is being explored in a new book launched at the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair. The National Archives and Libra»»»

A new Ipsos survey reveals a country gripped by pessimism, with soaring prices the top worry for French voters ahead of the April 2027 presidential election. Candidates from far-right leader Marine Le Pen, to the far-left's Jean-Luc Mélenchon are racing to make&nb»»»

In France, Marine Le Pen has launched her presidential campaign with a rally in Hénin-Beaumont this Sunday, despite wearing an electronic tag following her recent conviction. On FRANCE 24, international affairs editor Oliver Farry explains why she remains the frontrunner in the polls despite her we»»»