Arab Finance: The Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) has issued its first comprehensive guide to the rules governing consumer finance companies, consolidating the sector’s legislative and regulatory requirements into a single reference, as per a statement. The guide is intended to help existing a»»»

Sunday’s key developments have highlighted the widening fallout from the US-Iran conflict Follow all the latest developments here:A series of developments on Sunday has underscored the widening fallout from the US-Iran conflict, with clashes extending from the battlefield to the Strait of Hormuz an»»»

Two new eruptions were recorded on Sunday, the volcanology agency warned Jakarta: Indonesia halted operations at its main international airport outside Jakarta on Sunday after ash spewed from the Anak Krakatoa volcano more than 150 kilometres away, impacting thousands of passengers. Mount Anak Krak»»»

Russian President Vladimir Putin’s meeting with US presidential envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner lasted 3 hours and 10 minutes and was “substantive, constructive, extremely frank and confidential,” Russian presidential aide Yuri Ushakov told reporters. Putin stressed the need to address all t»»»

US Central Command said American forces struck three Iranian crude oil carriers after Iran launched ballistic missiles toward two US Navy warships in regional waters. CENTCOM said the tankers Downy, Stark 1 and Kylo were disabled or destroyed, claiming they were tied to a network funding the IRGC.“»»»

Two new eruptions were recorded on Sunday, the volcanology agency warned Jakarta: Indonesia halted operations at its main international airport outside Jakarta on Sunday due to ash spewed from the Anak Krakatoa volcano, more than 150 kilometres away. Mount Anak Krakatoa erupted on Saturday, produci»»»

Red Sea route grows more crucial as Hormuz disruption hits oil flows despite recovery Dubai: As the United States battles to keep oil flowing through the Strait of Hormuz, another of the world’s most important energy chokepoints is coming under growing pressure. Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi militants»»»

Humidity will rise overnight, with some coastal areas affected early Monday Dubai: The UAE is set for a partly cloudy Sunday, with convective clouds expected to develop over some eastern areas during the afternoon before generally settled conditions continue through the middle of the week, accordin»»»

Share: PHOTO- Inside the ALI AL TAHER RIDGE BEIRUT/JERUSALEM- Israel’s military has cleared Hezbollah fighters holed up in tunnels under the strategic Ali al-Taher ridge in southern Lebanon, Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said on Friday. Israel ‌had said Hezbollah fighters were embedded in tu»»»

PHNOM PENH: Cambodia's international tourist arrivals plunged 46 percent year on year to 1.99 million in the first seven months of 2026, according to a report from the Tourism Ministry released Saturday. The report identified China, Vietnam, and the United States as the top three inbound tourism ma»»»

Emerging US strategy could reshape regional alliances and Washington’s approach to Iran Dubai: US President Donald Trump is working on what he has privately described as “something much bigger” for the Middle East after the Iran war — an ambitious strategy that could reshape Washington’s approach t»»»

Dar Es Salaam: Tanzania has delivered 52 tons of critical medicines and medical supplies to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) to assist in containing an ongoing Ebola outbreak. The relief package, handed over on Saturday in Dar es Salaam, is valued at 220 million Tanzanian shillings (appro»»»

Tit-for-tat strikes threaten fragile oil flow recovery as both sides signal more attacks Dubai: The US attack on three Iranian oil tankers has opened a more dangerous phase in the battle for the Strait of Hormuz, with Tehran claiming retaliatory attacks on six vessels as Washington tries to sustain»»»

Beijing: The China Metorological Administration (CMA) says it has stepped up satellite-based meteorological support for Nepal, providing satellite imagery and real-time weather tracking to aid search, rescue, and emergency response teams. The administration has been providing Nepal with a range of »»»

Khaled Al Hameidi Doha Qatar is intensifying diplomatic efforts to contain escalating tensions in the region, placing dialogue, international law and the protection of maritime navigation at the centre of its approach as security risks continue to threaten vital waterways and critical infrastructur»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Sogha Exhibitions & Conferences, the organiser of the Qatar International Medical Devices & Healthcare Exhibition & Conference (QMED 2026), has announced that Apex Health has joined the event as a Strategic Sponsor for its third edition following the signing of a strategic»»»

QNA Doha Qatar General Electricity and Water Corporation (Kahramaa) has achieved a new milestone by winning the Arab Corporate Social Responsibility Award 2026, presented by the Regional Network for Social Responsibility (RNSR), in recognition of its pioneering efforts and innovative initiatives in»»»

Rome: Roma pulled off a late turnaround to beat Atalanta 2-1 at the Stadio Olimpico on Saturday to maintain pole position in the top flight Italian football league (Serie A) along with Internazionale Milan who had also overcame Napoli earlier on Sunday 3-2 in an equally nailbiting thriller. Mario H»»»

Russia has the right to strike NATO plants making weapons for Ukraine, but President Vladimir Putin is showing great restraint to avoid a direct clash with the bloc, former American judge Andrew Napolitano has said. Kiev has been launching hundreds of fixed-wing drones deep into Russian territory o»»»

Tunis, Sept. 5 (TAP) - Activists from the “Nafas” movement held a protest on Saturday evening in Tunis’ Olympic district of El Menzah, expressing their opposition to the “deterioration of economic and social conditions and the decline in...»»»

Commander of IRGC’s Quds Force, Brigadier General Esmail Qaani stresses that Hezbollah in Lebanon is a towering tree with deep, divine, and popular roots, and it is an unchangeable reality in dear Lebanon. “Hezbollah will ensure the dignity and independence of Lebanon every day, and it continues to»»»

Speculation abounds over the reason for CIA Director John Ratcliffe’s recent trip to Moscow. Which probably could have been an email. Or a social media post. Just like everything else this administration does. Oooh, don’t tell me! He went to demand that Russian President Vladimir Putin not help Ira»»»

Doha: The Qatar Basketball Federation (QBF) has scheduled the start of the men's general league for the 2026-27 sports season for Oct. 10. In a statement, the federation announced that the first phase of the tournament will run from Oct. 10 to Nov. 9, featuring nine clubs: Al Khor, Al Rayyan, Qatar»»»

Iran’s Khatam al-Anbia Central Headquarters has warned the “terrorist” United States army of ‘more severe blows’ to warships if aggression continues. Lieutenant-Colonel Ebrahim Zolfaqari, spokesman for the Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters issued a statement on Saturday evening, warning the “te»»»

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy won every immediate fight over Ukraine's government reshuffle and still came out of it weaker, a Carnegie Politika analysis argues. The Verkhovna Rada confirmed the last two ministers of the reshuffle, among them Yevhenii Khmara as defence minister with 312 votes. The »»»

Damascus, Sept. 5 (SANA) The 63rd Damascus International Fair concluded on Friday with preliminary economic output exceeding 150 billion Syrian pounds ($1 billion) and approximately 1.4 million visitors, signaling a significant recovery for Syria’s flagship trade event. The fair, held under the slo»»»

Doha: Hamad Port continues to ensure the efficient, steady flow of essential goods into Qatar, handling more than 90,000 tonnes of grain between May and July this year. The volume reflects the strength of the country's food security system and its role in maintaining market stability, underpinned b»»»

Bilbao, Spain: Diego Simeone's Atletico Madrid suffered a brutal afternoon in La Liga as Athletic Bilbao stormed to a convincing 3-0 win. Nico Williams, Robert Navarro and Oihan Sancet's goals gave the Basque hosts a resounding victory at their San Mames stadium. Athletic secured back-to-back wins »»»

Water-dropping planes and helicopters assisted 85 firefighters to contain the blaze A Greek air force jet crashed at an air show north of Athens on Saturday, killing the two pilots, officials said, as thousands of people were in attendance at the event. The crash of the twin-seat Phantom F4 jet occ»»»

Trump deploys war chest in Texas Senate race, testing GOP stronghold status The political group associated with US President Donald Trump is spending $10 million on television and digital advertisements in the Texas Senate race, according to a Saturday filing with the Federal Election Commission. T»»»

Orban said the Ukrainian government had already drafted the legislation required under a June agreement on minority rights, but that the bills still need to pass through Ukraine’s parliament, the Verkhovna Rada. "What we expect is the implementation of the minority agreement negotiated in June, whi»»»

Orban said the Ukrainian government had already drafted the legislation required under a June agreement on minority rights, but that the bills still need to pass through Ukraine’s parliament, the Verkhovna Rada. "What we expect is the implementation of the minority agreement negotiated in June, whi»»»

Their Highnesses exchanged cordial discussions reflecting fraternal ties UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met today with King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of the Kingdom of Bahrain, in the presence of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime»»»

DOHA: Qatar’s strong sovereign fundamentals and substantial financial buffers have been reaffirmed by Fitch Ratings, which has maintained the country’s long-term issuer default rating at ‘AA’, highlighting the strength and resilience of the Qatari economy. The rating reflects Qatar’s exceptionally »»»

Beijing: A 5.8- magnitude earthquake struck Vanuatu Islands at 17:02GMT on Saturday, the GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences said. The epicenter, with a depth of 10 km, was initially determined to be at 19.70 degrees south latitude and 170.12 degrees east longitude.»»»

Lucky Day Draw No. 260905 sees several participants walk away with cash prizes Dubai: Several participants have won cash prizes in the latest UAE Lottery Lucky Day draw held on Saturday. In Lucky Day Draw No. 260905, the winning numbers in the Days section were 20, 7, 22, 4, 25, 21, while 1 was dra»»»

AI agents apparently linked to OpenAI hijacked a German programming website and turned it into a message board where they exchanged tactics for bypassing restrictions and avoiding detection, Reuters has reported. The previously undisclosed incident, which reportedly began in May, adds to a series o»»»

Hungary fuel prices are heading towards their first serious test since the government scrapped the protected-price system earlier this summer. With global oil prices climbing again, Prime Minister Péter Magyar says his government is preparing targeted help for motorists – but this time, it wants a »»»

Lucky Day Draw No. 260905 sees several participants walk away with cash prizes Dubai: Several participants have won cash prizes in the latest UAE Lottery Lucky Day draw held on Saturday. In Lucky Day Draw No. 260905, the winning numbers in the Days section were 20, 7, 22, 4, 25, 21, while 1 was dra»»»

Divisions within the United Nations Security Council over who should be the organisation’s new secretary-general risk prolonged deadlock and a void after current post-holder António Guterres’s term expires on 31 December. According to confidential documents seen by Al Majalla, the United States doe»»»

MOSCOW, September 5 (Sputnik) - Russian President Vladimir Putin has begun a meeting with US special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, the Kremlin said on Saturday. MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian President Vladimir Putin has begun a meeting with US special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, »»»

The blasts occurred Friday afternoon at a base in the town of Viacha At least 14 people are missing after two explosions at a military base in Bolivia that left two dead and more than 80 injured, the base commander said Saturday. The blasts occurred Friday afternoon at a base in the town of Viacha,»»»

Gaza: The death toll from the Israeli occupation's aggression on the Gaza Strip has risen to 73,651 martyrs and 174,575 wounded since Oct. 7, 2023. The Palestinian News Agency (WAFA), quoting medical sources in Gaza, reported that hospitals in the Strip received 17 martyrs in the past 48 hours (5 n»»»

The recent Israeli strike on the Abu al-Duhur airbase in northwestern Syria has sharply raised tensions between Tel Aviv and Ankara. To prevent an intentional or inadvertent slide into direct confrontation, the first step is to clarify and map both actors' interests. Israel does not seek a direct c»»»

Minister of Tolerance highlights ADIHEX as a bridge for global cultural exchange Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, visited the Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition (ADIHEX) on Saturday. Held at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi under the theme ‘A »»»

North Carolina on Friday became the first state authorised to begin sending out ballots, formally launching the 2026 US midterms as President Donald Trump’s administration fights to impose sweeping restrictions on the practice. America's midterm elections opened Friday in a fog of confusion over ma»»»

Once so deeply unpopular he had to give up running for a second term in office, former French president François Hollande has slipped back into the conversation ahead of next year’s Elysée Palace race, hoping voters put off by squabbling candidates will come to see him as a safe – if unexciting – p»»»

‘Ride Safely’ campaign urges users to wear helmets, follow designated tracks Dubai: Electric scooter riders in Dubai could face a Dh300 fine for dangerous riding that puts themselves or others at risk, Dubai Police has warned as part of a new road safety awareness campaign. The “Ride Safely” campai»»»

DOHA: Hamad Port continues to ensure the efficient, steady flow of essential goods into Qatar, handling more than 90,000 tonnes of grain between May and July this year. The volume reflects the strength of the country’s food security system and its role in maintaining market stability, underpinned b»»»

The AfD enters the Saxony-Anhalt election with a ten-point plan for rapid reform as the political establishment resorts to surveillance, raids, ban proposals, and economic threats to stop it. A few days before the September 6 state election in Saxony-Anhalt, the AfD is on the verge of becoming the »»»