UK PM says will hold emergency talks on airbase plot
LONDON: British Prime Minister Andy Burnham said Monday he would hold an emergency government meeting after five men were arrested over a suspected bomb plot at an airbase used by the United States. Burnham said during a phone-in on LBC radio station: “I will chair a meeting of Cobra later this aft»»»
Two KAUST graduates earn MIT-KACST fellowship
JEDDAH: Two King Abdullah University of Science and Technology graduates, Rawan Alghamdi and Banan Alhazmi, have received the MIT–KACST Ibn Khaldun Fellowship for Saudi Arabian Women. Alghamdi and Alhazmi are pursuing postdoctoral research in next-generation wireless communications and membrane sci»»»
Petkovic informs new German ambassador of Kurti's escalatory anti-Serb moves
BELGRADE - The head of the Serbian government Office for Kosovo-Metohija Petar Petkovic met on Monday with Germany's new Ambassador to Belgrade Anke Holstein to inform her in detail of all of Pristina's escalatory and unlawful moves carried out by Albin Kurti to the detriment of Serbs in Kosovo-Met»»»
Ukraine Sends Battle-Hardened Foreign Commanders to Chernobyl
Ukraine has sent foreigners with combat experience to the area around the Chernobyl nuclear power plant, Sergey Lebedev, underground coordinator in the city of Nikolayev, told Sputnik. "Among the commanders deployed to the Chernobyl NPP, there are often foreigners who already have combat experience»»»
Reactor of 7th Unit of Tianwan NPP Launched in China - Russia's Rosatom
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The reactor of the seventh unit of the Tianwan Nuclear Power Plant, which was built with Russia’s participation, was launched in China, Russian state nuclear corporation Rosatom said on Monday. "The reactor of Unit 7 of the Tianwan Nuclear Power Plant has been brought to the mini»»»
Riyadh summit puts Gulf-Europe investment in AI and technology in focus
RIYADH: The Gulf-EU partnership is entering a new economic phase that extends beyond traditional trade to focus on investment in technology, artificial intelligence, and clean energy, as well as digital infrastructure and supply chains. The second EU-GCC Summit will be held in Riyadh on Oct. 24, ac»»»
Her retirement request was rejected. Then the Sharjah Ruler stepped in
Sheikh Sultan directs Human Resources Department to address the case from all aspects Sharjah: His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has directed the Sharjah Department of Human Resources to immediately and fully address the case of a wom»»»
Bulgarian FM Petrova, Japanese Ambassador Chikahisa Sumi Discuss Expanding Bilateral Cooperation
Bulgarian Foreign Minister Velislava Petrova and Japanese Ambassador to Bulgaria Chikahisa Sumi discussed opportunities to expand bilateral cooperation and deepen the established strategic partnership between Bulgaria and Japan, the Bulgarian Foreign Ministry said here Monday. Priority areas identi»»»
Zionist artillery targets the two towns of Haddatha and Al-Mansouri, South Lebanon: Al-Manar reporter - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Zionist artillery targets the two towns of Haddatha and Al-Mansouri, South Lebanon: Al-Manar reporter 28-09-2026 17:54 PM Latest News Urgen»»»
Protesters in Brussels press EU on ‘broken promises’ over caged animals
The European Commission is being pressed to deliver an animal cage ban by 2027 after failing to meet previous commitments. Several hundred animal rights activists gathered at the EU’s office for health and food safety in Brussels on Monday (28 September) to encourage a ban on poultry cages and on t»»»
Indian businesswoman in Dubai gets bail in Kerala over alleged multi-crore visa fraud
Court bars her from leaving Kerala, directs passport surrender as hundreds demand refunds Dubai: An Indian businesswoman based in Dubai, who was arrested over an alleged visa and job scam, has been granted bail in Kerala but barred from leaving the state without the court's prior permission, even a»»»
26 letters, six decades of service: Mohammed bin Rashid’s new book arrives on October 1
Book features 26 letters reflecting nearly six decades of public service and leadership Dubai: The Arabic edition of "The Letters" by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, will be available in major bookstores across the UAE from 1st »»»
Constitutional Court to Mark 35th Anniversary with International Conference
Bulgaria's Constitutional Court will hold an international conference at the Central Military Club in Sofia on October 15 to mark its 35th anniversary, the court reported on Monday. The forum will be the conclusion of a series of events marking the development of constitutional justice in Bulgaria.»»»
US-Iran war: What UAE residents need to know today
Tense US-Iran talks keep Gulf on edge as UAE watches skies and sea lanes The Middle East war has entered another uncertain week, with oil prices climbing, shipping through the Strait of Hormuz slowing dramatically and the United States and Iran struggling to reach an agreement to end the conflict. »»»
UAE President attends Etihad Rail station inauguration in Dubai
UAE President travelled aboard Etihad Rail from Abu Dhabi to Dubai ahead of services»»»
Fire near Sliven Localized, No Injuries Reported
A fire that broke out in a villa zone near Sliven and the nearby village of Sotirya has been localized, with no injuries reported and no need for evacuation at this stage, the Sliven Regional Fire Safety and Civil Protection Service told BTA. A spreading fire in the eastern parts of Sliven prompted»»»
China, U.S. agree tariff cuts on $30 billion in imports each
Beijing, Sept. 28 (SANA) China and the United States have agreed on reciprocal tariff reductions covering about $30 billion worth of imports from each side, China’s Commerce Ministry said Monday, following their latest economic and trade talks. Tariffs on around 90% of the products covered would re»»»
Lebanon hopes for new staff-level agreement with IMF
BEIRUT: Lebanon hopes for a new staff-level agreement with the International Monetary Fund, Finance Minister Yassine Jaber has said, adding that a full IMF program still required Beirut to pass a final law to address losses from its financial crisis. Lebanon first signed a staff-level agreement w»»»
SpaceX puts Starship megarocket in orbit for first time
South Padre Island, United States: Elon Musk's Starship megarocket reached orbit for the first time on Monday after blasting off from Texas, in a major milestone for SpaceX's future plans, including trips to the Moon and Mars. The black-and-silver behemoth, standing more than 120 meters (131 yards)»»»
HVD Hotels opens the largest independent conference center on Bulgaria’s Black Sea coast
On September 26, 2026, HVD Hotels officially inaugurated the new Reina del Mar Conference Center, located within the five-star resort of the same name. This new facility expands the group’s expertise in the vacation sector to include conferences, business meetings, corporate events, and incentive p»»»
Hungary's largest bank OTP could quit Russia as potential new deal reshapes plans
Hungary’s largest bank, OTP, is reviewing its strategy in Russia and is considering a complete withdrawal from the country, Chief Executive Officer Péter Csányi has told Bloomberg. The review comes as OTP seeks regulatory approval for its planned acquisition of Baltic banking group Luminor, a deal »»»
180 Sharjah drivers honoured for putting safety first
Annual ceremony recognises drivers, call centre staff and transport partners Sharjah: A total of 180 drivers have been honoured by the Sharjah Roads and Transport Authority for their commitment to road safety, discipline, service quality and customer care. The drivers were recognised at the authori»»»
MoHRE names 11 private-sector sponsors for labour market events
Partnerships support national initiatives aimed at advancing the UAE labour market Abu Dhabi: The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation has announced partnerships with 11 private-sector establishments to sponsor Ministry and labour market events, as part of efforts to strengthen social resp»»»
UAE launches third National Risk Assessment on money laundering, terrorist Financing and proliferation financing
New assessment to guide UAE strategy against financial crime through 2028 Abu Dhabi: The General Secretariat of the National Committee for Anti-Money Laundering, Combating the Financing of Terrorism and Financing of Proliferation has launched the third round of its National Risk Assessment (NRA) on»»»
Justice Minister Opens New Selection for Bulgaria’s European Prosecutor
Justice Minister Nikolay Naydenov ordered a new selection procedure for candidates for Bulgaria’s European Prosecutor, the Justice Ministry said on Monday. Under the EU regulation establishing the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO), each member state participating in enhanced cooperation mu»»»
Trump rejects Iran’s Hormuz proposal, expects more talks
Washington, Sept. 28 (SANA) U.S. President Donald Trump rejected an Iranian proposal to end the conflict and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, but said he expected U.S. negotiators to hold further talks with Tehran this week. Trump announced his rejection on Saturday, saying Iran wanted a deal because i»»»
Heritage tools reflect Jazan’s way of life
JAZAN: A rich collection of heritage tools linked to daily life at home, on farms and at sea can be found in Jazan region, reflecting residents’ skills in using natural materials to make cooking vessels, water containers, furniture and fishing boats. Clay vessels are among the most prominent, inclu»»»
Jeddah food shows connect Saudi firms with global markets
JEDDAH: Saudi food businesses and international companies are using The Saudifood Show and Saudifood Manufacturing expo in Jeddah to expand partnerships, reach customers and explore opportunities in the region’s food market. The opening, at the Jeddah Superdome, was attended by Vice Minister of Ind»»»
Saudi aid agency restores water plant serving 50 Port Sudan neighborhoods
RIYADH: Saudi aid agency KSrelief recently visited a rehabilitated water desalination plant in southern Port Sudan as part of efforts to support water and sanitation services in the northeast African country. The facility has two desalination units with a combined capacity of 3,000 cubic meters of »»»
Saudi schools to expand online safety training
JEDDAH: More than 126,000 pupils, teachers and caregivers across Saudi Arabia are set to receive online safety training over the next three years through an initiative delivered by INJAZ Al-Arab and supported by Google.org. The program will expand Abtal Al Internet, Google’s Arabic-language online »»»
From ‘Bethlehem Kudumba Unit’ phenomenon to ‘It’s A Medical Miracle’: Sangeeth Prathap steps into the spotlight, ‘breaking my comfort zone’
Breaking his comfort zone: the insecure star behind Malayalam cinema’s new hit Dubai: “We conceived it as a very small movie. We thought it would hit the theatre with a good reception, but not such an amazing response. And it’s a massive hit now!” “Small” is doing some seriously heavy lifting there»»»
Khamenei says Nasrallah 'heroic prince of Arabs' who follows prophets in greatness
Iran’s supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei has described slain Hezbollah chief Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah as the "heroic prince of the Arabs and the great symbol of the Resistance Front," in a letter marking two years since his killing at Israel’s hand. “His speeches and initiatives strengthened the heart»»»
Trump administration lowers fuel economy standards at significant environmental cost
The Trump administration released new fuel economy standards Monday that relax regulatory requirements for automakers to control pollution from gasoline-powered cars and light trucks. Fuel economy requirements set out how far new vehicles need to travel on a gallon of gasoline. The change furthers »»»
Israeli strikes kill at least two people in Gaza, officials say
CAIRO: Israeli strikes killed at least two Palestinians and wounded several others on Monday in two separate attacks in the Gaza Strip, health officials in the enclave said. A woman was killed and her husband and others were wounded in one Israeli strike on the rooftop of their building in Gaza C»»»
Supreme leader says Iranian troops defended Strait of Hormuz from enemy
Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, has praised his country’s fighters for allegedly preventing "enemy forces" from "roaming freely" in the Strait of Hormuz. Khamenei said in a message carried by the state broadcaster on Monday that Iran’s enemies now "do not come" closer to the stra»»»
Trump teases ‘more talks’ with Iran
US President Donald Trump said he expects more talks with Iran as soon as this week, reiterating his claim that Tehran desperately wants to “make a deal.” An Iranian security official called Trump’s rhetoric an attempt to manipulate the oil market. Trump made the remarks in a phone interview with A»»»
Netanyahu preparing potential ICC case against Erdogan
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is preparing a potential International Criminal Court (ICC) case against Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, seeking to use it as leverage in their escalating dispute, i24NEWS has reported, citing sources. The move follows Türkiye’s announcement last mo»»»
Closing Bell: Saudi benchmark index slips 0.96% to close at 10,579
JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia’s Tadawul All Share Index fell on Monday, losing 102.66 points, or 0.96 percent, to close at 10,579.18. Trading activity totaled around 191.2 million shares worth nearly SR3.48 billion ($926.5 million), with 52 stocks advancing and 208 declining. The Kingdom’s parallel market, »»»
Albania’s National Security Council Meets Amid Calls for Institutional Coordination
Albanian President Bajram Begaj convened the National Security Council on Monday to discuss the country’s current security situation and strengthen cooperation among state institutions. Representatives of the General Prosecutor’s Office and SPAK, Albania’s Special Prosecutor’s Office, also attended»»»
Edi Rama to Meet Socialist Party Political Leaders
Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama is expected to meet senior political leaders of the ruling Socialist Party this Monday evening at the “Red Villa”. The meeting is expected to focus on an assessment of the “Prania Besnike” initiative and its implementation on the ground over the past two weeks. Whil»»»
Hillwood sells €150 mln portfolio in one of largest transactions of 2026
Hillwood Polska sold a portfolio of four warehouse properties, two in Wrocław and one each in Łódź and Bieruń, to an undisclosed US investor in commercial real estate leased on long-term contracts. The deal, worth EUR 150 mln, covers nearly 200 thousand sq m of warehouse and office space and ranks »»»
Property Forum: automation can be worth twice as much as warehouse
At Property Forum 2026, Marek Dobrzycki, partner at Panattoni Poland, said the value of automation and equipment in modern warehouses can be up to twice that of the building itself, which then becomes a "shell" for tenant infrastructure. Tenants' planned installations and processes increasingly det»»»
Sale of mortgages not slowing down
Poland's mortgage lending remains strong, with banks and credit unions signing over 216 thousand agreements worth PLN 102.45 bln from January through August. In August alone, mortgage value rose 51% y/y to PLN 13.54 bln, and the number of loans grew over 41%. The average mortgage hit a record PLN 4»»»
PlayWay had PLN 74.99 mln net profit in first half of ‘26
PlayWay, a Warsaw-listed game developer incubator, reported H1 2026 consolidated net profit attributable to shareholders of PLN 74.99 mln, up from PLN 64.07 mln a year earlier. Operating profit rose to PLN 89.71 mln from PLN 85.33 mln, EBITDA reached PLN 107.61 mln versus PLN 100.28 mln, and revenu»»»
EDRI Poland wants more than 300 charging points at end of ‘27
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President of Inter Cars: Chinese EVs may lack for parts in Future
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Diesel prices are surging putting further pressure on Europe. Ukraine is only part of the story.
BusinessUnited States of AmericaWhy diesel prices are soaring and what it means for EuropeTimothy RooksTrucks, farms and industry are powered with diesel. Now prices are soaring due to refinery disruptions, supply shortages and geopolitical tensions. A potential US export ban could make Europe's di»»»
Minister of Finance meets Egyptian counterpart, President of AIIB
Doha, Qatar: Minister of Finance HE Ali bin Ahmed Al Kuwari met today with Minister of Finance of the Arab Republic of Egypt HE Ahmed Kouchouk, on the sidelines of the 2026 AIIB Annual Meeting. During their meeting, the two sides discussed bilateral relations and explored ways to further strengthen»»»
Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs meets AIIB President
Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani met with President and Chairman of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) HE Zou Jiayi and several Bank officials. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the 11th Annual M»»»
Justice Minister meets US Ambassador to Tunisia
TUNIS, Sept.28 (TAP) - Justice Minister Leila Jaffel met Monday afternoon at the ministry's headquarters with US Ambassador to Tunisia Bill Bazzi and an accompanying delegation, in the presence of several ministry officials.The meeting reviewed...»»»