Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov reaffirmed during a meeting at the United Nations that there is no alternative to a diplomatic solution to the Gulf crisis, according to a statement issued by the Russian Foreign Ministry. The two top diplomats discu»»»

UAE presidential adviser calls for substantive Gulf-Iran talks to prevent another outbreak Dubai: Any settlement of the Iran war must deliver lasting peace rather than a temporary pause before fighting erupts again, Dr Anwar Gargash, Diplomatic Adviser to the UAE President, has said, calling for su»»»

French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday denied a report by Spanish newspaper El Mundo that the US Central Intelligence Agency had warned European governments of possible Russian drone attacks from the Mediterranean. He also said in a primetime TV interview that France will send troop»»»

Pope Leo XIV's visit to France is forcing Emmanuel Macron into a delicate diplomatic balancing act. As both the head of the Catholic Church and the head of the Vatican City State, the pontiff requires the French president to navigate the country's secular traditions carefully. There will be no priv»»»

Catholic influencers gathered hundreds of young people for an evening of prayer at Paris's Saint-Sulpice church ahead of Pope Leo XIV's visit, highlighting how social media is becoming a new tool for evangelisation. As youth baptisms rise in France, creators say their goal is to turn online engagem»»»

Tunis, Sept.25 (TAP) - Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad Mohamed Ali Nafti met, Thursday in New York, with Malta's Minister for Foreign and European Affairs Chris Fearne, on the sidelines of his participation in the 81st...»»»

Beirut, SEPT 25 (SANA)– Minister of Transport Yarub Badr called on Syrian and Lebanese businessmen to expand cooperation beyond transit trade and work toward establishing a joint base for production, marketing and logistics, capitalizing on the economic resources, expertise and export capabilities »»»

Bulgaria had no chance to raise reservations or propose changes to a UN declaration supporting Ukraine, President Iliana Yotova said in a Facebook post, explaining why she was not present when the statement was adopted in New York. Information emerged yesterday that Bulgaria was among the countries»»»

Foreign Minister Velislava Petrova has signed a draft Council of Ministers decision proposing the recall of Bulgaria’s Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the United Arab Emirates, Ivan Yordanov, the Foreign Ministry said. The move starts the constitutional procedure for recalling the a»»»

The State Committee for National Security of Kyrgyzstan (SCNS) detained two individuals in Chui region on suspicion of attempting to illegally transport gold bars out of the country. Security service officers seized 3.3 kilograms of gold valued at over 40.5 million soms, the agency reported. Accord»»»

MoU will assess integrated platforms and sensors for underwater surveillance Dubai: EDGE Group and German shipbuilding and defence company TKMS have agreed to explore the joint development of underwater surveillance and protection capabilities as the UAE and Germany deepen cooperation in defence an»»»

François Picard is pleased to welcome Kyrylo Berkal, Deputy Commander of Ukraine's Third Army Corps, He sees Ukraine’s struggle centred on human potential, adaptation and will. While Ukraine is outnumbered, outgunned and sometimes outflanked, their answer is to make human initia»»»

Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) President H E Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani met with Syrian Olympic Committee (SOC) President Firas Moualla at Bayt Qatar in Nagoya, Japan, yesterday. The meeting focused on strengthening cooperation between the OCA and SOC and supporting the continued development of»»»

The Ministry of Justice has published a complete list of registered political parties in Kyrgyzstan. The list includes 306 political organizations. The document is 128 pages long. It contains the names of the parties, their leaders and the membership composition at the time of state registration. T»»»

Heavy rainfall is expected in the mountainous and foothill areas of Issyk-Kul and Batken regions on September 25–26. As a result, there is a risk of mudflows and flooding in low-lying areas. Residents and relevant services are urged to take into account the possible consequences of the bad weather »»»

The government’s goal is to turn Bulgaria into an important pillar of the stability and future of the European Union, with a developed industrial sector and sustainable public finances, Prime Minister Rumen Radev said at the opening of a high-level conference “Building Resilience Together: Bulgaria»»»

DOHA: The British Chamber of Commerce Qatar (BCCQ) marked a significant milestone in its development at its Celebration Evening recently, bringing together more than 150 members and sponsor partners at Park Hyatt Doha. The evening marked the Chamber’s progress since its transition from the Qatar Br»»»

Revolut Business, the global fintech serving more than 850,000 business customers, has published new data showing a sharp increase in corporate spending on artificial intelligence, with Romania’s mid-market segment recording 440% year-on-year growth. Across Revolut Business customers globally, tota»»»

Tunis, Sept.25 (TAP) - The weather is sometimes very cloudy on Friday with temporarily stormy showers expected in the south-east, gradually reaching coastal regions at the end of the day.The wind is blowing north in the north and east in the midland...»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli forces infiltrate outskirts of Kfar Shouba, besiege farm sheltering several shepherds, and open fire in the area: Al-Manar correspo»»»

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has confirmed its forecast of 8.7 percent economic growth for Kyrgyzstan in 2026. The forecast is contained in the bank’s September Regional Economic Prospects report. The 2027 forecast also remains unchanged at 7 percent. Fixed capital in»»»

Roles span pilots, engineering, technology, cargo, customer service and internships Dubai: Emirati students, graduates and experienced professionals will be able to explore a wider range of careers across aviation, technology, engineering, cargo and customer-facing roles when Emirates Group returns»»»

Flights between Iran and the United Arab Emirates have been suspended, following tighter US sanctions on Iran's aviation industry. The move effectively cuts Tehran off from Dubai, one of the region's most important commercial hubs. There are also huge backups near Iran's border with Turkey, as over»»»

He helps children with congenital heart disease access earlier diagnosis, specialist care Dubai: At 15, while many teenagers were focused on school and friends, Dubai-based student Youssef Ben Mlouka was asking a very different question, why should a child’s chances of receiving life-saving heart t»»»

The government’s goal is to turn Bulgaria into an important pillar of the stability and future of the European Union, with a developed industrial sector and sustainable public finances, Prime Minister Rumen Radev said at the opening of a high-level conference “Building Resilience Together: Bulgaria»»»

DOHA: Qatar Chamber (QC) recently participated in the opening of the 22nd Malaysia International Halal Showcase (MIHAS 2026), held in Kuala Lumpur from 23 to 26 September, with the Chamber’s delegation headed by QC Board Member, Dr Mohamed bin Jawhar Al-Mohammed. The participation aimed to strength»»»

The Hague, Sept. 25 (SANA) Dutch Minister of Foreign Trade and Development Cooperation Sjoerd Sjoerdsma said stronger ties with Syria serve mutual interests and contribute to regional security and stability, particularly on migration-related issues. In a post on X on Friday, Sjoerdsma said Dutch su»»»

DOHA: QNB Syria, a subsidiary of QNB Group, a leading financial institution in the Middle East and Africa, has launched a syndicated financing facility in collaboration with Al Baraka Bank Syria and the Commercial Bank of Syria to finance the final phase of the ‘Qasioun Journey’ project in Damascus»»»

Zero-tolerance policy under spotlight as Air India suspends co-pilot over alcohol An Air India co-pilot has been suspended after failing an alcohol test before a flight from Zurich to Delhi on September 6, according to media reports. The first officer was removed from the aircraft shortly before de»»»

DOHA: The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI) is expanding its digital services through its mobile application, enabling business owners, auditors and company representatives to complete a range of business-related transactions quickly and efficiently. The latest services highlighted by the Mi»»»

SWIFT is a global cooperative connecting over 11,500 institutions across 200 countries Dubai: Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) has activated its SWIFT Business Identifier Code, ADSEAEADXXX, formally joining the global financial messaging network in a move aimed at deepening its ties with interna»»»

Tunis: The State of Qatar participated in the 41st coordination meeting of the various agencies under the Arab Interior Ministers Council, held at the Council’s General Secretariat headquarters in the Republic of Tunisia. The State of Qatar’s delegation to the meeting was led by Lieutenant Colonel »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani sent a cable of congratulations to his brother the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, on the occasion of the anniversary of the pledge of allegiance.»»»

Damascus, SEPT 25 (SANA)– Syria’s Finance Minister Mohammad Yosr Bernieh held a remote meeting with officials from the Abu Dhabi Fund for Development as part of efforts to reopen communication channels with development partners and build on the positive engagement between the United Arab Emirates a»»»

Doha: The Qatari Forum for Authors, affiliated with the Ministry of Culture, hosted a seminar discussing author and illustrator Noura Ahmed Al Sowaidi’s Kaya: Princess of the Savanna Plains. Speaking at the seminar, Al Sowaidi shared that her passion for writing for children and youth spans over 14»»»

DOHA: Sidra Medicine, a member of Qatar Foundation, has released the findings of its latest Pediatric Oncology Report 2025, to coincide with World Cancer Research Day and Cancer Awareness Month. Developed through Sidra Medicine’s pediatric oncology and translational research programmes, the report »»»

New York: Qatar participated yesterday in a high-level ministerial event titled “Call to Action for Palestinian Children in the West Bank and Gaza,” held on the sidelines of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. Minister of State for International Cooperation H E Mary»»»

Site near the Spanish border draws millions of pilgrims annually Paris: Pope Leo XIV will visit the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes this weekend as part of his four-day apostolic journey to France, which is the first official papal state visit to the country in 18 years. The site near the Spanish »»»

Starbucks plans to close 250 North American stores later this week. It is the second big round of store closures under Starbucks Chairman and CEO Brian Niccol, who joined the company in 2024. Last September, Starbucks closed 627 stores in North America and Europe. In a letter to employees, Starbuck»»»

Hungarian President Andras Baka warned Thursday that the UN faces a “crisis of trust,” saying the organization too often fails to act when powerful countries and their allies violate international rules. According to Anadolu, Baka told the UN General Assembly that “no country should be above the la»»»

Bulgaria’s presidential election campaign officially started at midnight on September 25, with voting for the country’s seventh president and vice president scheduled for October 25, according to the Central Election Commission (CEC), which registered 27 presidential and vice-presidential tickets. »»»

Pope Leo XIV flies to France on Friday for the Vatican's first state visit to the European nation in 18 years, with artificial intelligence and young believers near the top of his agenda. President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte will be on the tarmac to greet the 71-year-old p»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov handed UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres a report on the staging of the Bucha massacre by Ukraine and demanded that the UN Secretariat conduct a thorough investigation into the incident, the Russian Foreign Ministry said on Friday. "Lavr»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli artillery shells Kfar Shouba, Zibqine and Wadi Al-Slouqi in southern Lebanon: Al-Manar reporter 25-09-2026 09:53 AM Latest News Urg»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Lebanese Army force starts opening road between Touline and Burj Qalaway in southern Lebanon: Al-Manar correspondent 25-09-2026 10:36 AM La»»»

Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps Major General Ahmad Vahidi lauded Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian’s address to the UN General Assembly, saying his declaration that Iran is not afraid of war echoed the “loud and steadfast voice” of the Iranian nation. In a message issued followi»»»

Family reunions, surprise gifts and an unforgettable proposal in the skies For Emirates cabin crew, every flight brings new passengers, destinations and stories. But some moments become unforgettable for reasons that go far beyond the journey itself. Over the years, crew members have shared emotion»»»

Damascus, SEPT 25 (SANA)– The Embassy of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in Damascus held a reception on Thursday evening to mark the Kingdom’s 96th National Day at Dama Rose Hotel in Damascus.Saudi vision strengthens international presenceIn a speech during the ceremony, Saudi Ambassador to Syria Ghaz»»»

New York: Prime Minister of the Republic of Haiti H E Alix Didier Fils-Aime met yesterday with Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs H E Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi on the sidelines of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. During th»»»