Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels captured more strategic islands in the southern Red Sea, government and Houthi officials said Monday, strengthening their control of a major maritime shipping route. The capture of the islands of Greater and Lesser Hanish is the latest in the rebels' swift advance »»»

Tunis, Sept. 14 (TAP)- A cocaine trafficking network operating in Greater Tunis, mainly Berges du Lac, La Marsa and Gammarth, was dismantled by the National Guard, a seurity source told TAP. The operation was conducted following intelligence;...»»»

Damascus, Sept. 14 (SANA) The price of 21-karat gold in the Syrian market fell by SYP 100 per gram on Monday compared with Sunday, according to the General Authority for Precious Metals Management. The authority’s bulletin put 21-karat gold at SYP 16,000 ($131.15) per gram for selling and SYP 15,70»»»

Kyrgyzstan has proposed switching the Torugart road border crossing point—specifically the section on the Chinese side—to a 24-hour operating schedule. This issue was discussed during the annual meeting of border customs officials from the Kyrgyz Republic and the PRC, held on September 7–8 in Urumq»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian armed forces have taken control of the settlements of Shirokoe and Shevchenkovo in the Kharkov region, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Monday. "The settlement of Shirokoe in the Kharkov region has been liberated," the ministry said in a statement.Additionally, th»»»

Newly declassified footage has revealed US troops operating deep inside Iran during an April mission to recover two American airmen whose F-15E Strike Eagle was shot down near Isfahan. More than 90 US service members were ultimately deployed on the ground, while several hundred personnel were in th»»»

Etihad will add 15 new A330s from 2027 as it expands First and upgrades cabins Dubai: UAE's national carrier Etihad Airways, on Monday, unveiled a new generation of cabins and a broader guest-experience strategy, including four-seat First cabins, fully lie-flat Business suites and upgraded Economy »»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent reports constant Israeli drone activity over Beirut’s Dahiyeh 14-09-2026 12:54 PM Latest News Urgent News Al-Manar c»»»

Damascus, Sept. 14 (SANA) Syria launched a new specialized economic magazine aimed at improving access to reliable data and analysis for investors and policymakers, as the country seeks to strengthen economic decision-making and address gaps in specialized financial journalism. Al-Iqtisadiyya, publ»»»

Kyrgyzstan plans to increase the livestock number within an agro-holding to 10,000 heads in order to supply meat to the market without intermediaries and contain prices. First Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Erlist Akunbekov announced at a meeting of a parliamentary committee. According»»»

Officers from the Interior Ministry’s Service for Combating Illicit Drug Trafficking have disrupted the activities of a group involved in the distribution and sale of drugs, the ministry reported. A 36-year-old foreign national was detained in Osh region. Officers found 1 kilogram and 5 grams of ha»»»

Russia supports calls the Kiev regime to halt attacks on civilian economic facilities, Kremlin Spokesperson Dmitry Peskov says. Other statements by Dmitry Peskov:Any countries can contribute to a settlement in Ukraine by influencing Kiev and pushing it toward flexibilityThe situation on oil markets»»»

Murder, gang rape and conspiracy case registered 6 years after celebrity manager’s death Dubai: Six years after Disha Salian fell to her death from a Mumbai high-rise, the case that police had treated as a suicide has taken a dramatic turn, with India’s Central Bureau of Investigation registering a»»»

OVERVIEW Presidential election preparations and the campaign dominate the media on Monday. Coverage focuses on the registration of initiative committees, the return of machine voting, the strategies of the main candidates and parties, and the controversy over pardons granted by President Iliana Iot»»»

RTA reveals estimate of hike in land value near stations; RailX Dubai conference in 2027 Dubai: The study on Dubai's proposed Airport Express Line, connecting Al Maktoum International Airport and Dubai International Airport, will take at least a year to complete, according to Dubai's Roads and Tran»»»

DET says connected data and digital infrastructure will shape smarter travel systems Dubai: Dubai is charting a new course for global tourism, using artificial intelligence to redesign entire travel systems instead of simply refining existing processes. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Ch»»»

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Doha, Qatar: Alexander Zverev held off Ben Shelton to win the US Open on Sunday, September 13, 2026, claiming the second Grand Slam title of his career months after winning the French Open. The 29-year-old then touched hearts as he paid tribute to his mother for refusing to let diabetes define his »»»

Free Patriotic Movement chief Gebran Bassil on Monday marked on his X platform account the 44th anniversary of the assassination of president-elect Bashir Gemayel. “Bashir was martyred because he refused encroachment on Lebanon the 10,452 square kilometers, and this is also our cause,” Bassil added»»»

ANTWERP, - The Serbia men's national 3x3 basketball team lost 21-14 to France in the 2026 FIBA 3x3 Europe Cup third place game in Antwerp on Sunday evening. With an incredible 17 points, Lorenzo Thirouard-Samson excelled for France, who had only three players available. Earlier, Serbia lost 20-14 t»»»

The average salary in Kyrgyzstan for the period of January—July 2026 (the data are released with a one-month delay) reached 54,864 soms. This was announced at a press conference held by the National Statistical Committee. It is noted that in July of this year (compared to July 2025), the average mo»»»

Lisbon: Portugal’s Public Security Police (PSP) on Sunday warned of a growing number of irregular migrants arriving in Lisbon and Porto by bus and train from other European cities. Authorities said the trend points to an increase in secondary migration movements within the Schengen Area, as migrant»»»

The deadlock within Albania’s High Prosecutorial Council (KLP) over the selection process for a new Prosecutor General is continuing, with another candidate calling for the recusal of a KLP member. Prosecutor Arta Marku, who has once again expressed her intention to compete for the position of Pros»»»

Kyrgyzstan’s gross domestic product reached 1,396,798.8 trillion soms in January—August 2026, according to a preliminary estimate by the National Statistical Committee. Compared with the same period in 2025, GDP increased by 11 percent. Services accounted for more than 49.2 percent of total GDP, go»»»

Riga: Latvia’s Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs on Sunday dismissed Welfare Minister Reinis Uzulnieks after the minister was detained by police on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol. The dismissal followed the police detention over the alleged drunk-driving incident. According to the»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Civil Service and Government Development Bureau, in coordination with the General Tax Authority, has announced job opportunities through the Kawader platform. In a social media post on Monday, the Bureau said the vacancies are open to both males and females holding a bachelor's deg»»»

Xiengyod - Wikimedia Commons Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs Hussein Issa affirmed the Egyptian government’s keenness to develop cooperation with Thailand across various sectors, especially economic, industrial, educational, and cultural fields, noting that the state prioritizes attracti»»»

An Iranian cargo vessel was struck off Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday, killing one person and wounding four, Iranian state media said. Tehran blamed a “terrorist enemy” for the attack, which came as threats to shipping intensified around the Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb straits. An Iran»»»

US President Donald Trump brushed aside a report that Iran ​acquired satellite images of a base in Jordan from Chinese entities before a July attack that killed three US troops. Oman postponed a meeting set for Monday with Iran and other regional countries to discuss the Strait of Hormuz, sett»»»

Etihad says flights are full as it expands, but fuel prices could pressure fares next year Dubai: Etihad Airways CEO Antonoaldo Neves has one major concern as the airline heads into the final months of 2026: jet fuel prices. Demand is not keeping him awake. Fuel is. Sign up for our daily business n»»»

Luxury landmark in Burj Khalifa to unveil revamped spaces by March 2027 Dubai: The world’s first Armani hotel, inside Dubai’s Burj Khalifa, will unveil its renovated ballroom and event spaces in January, ahead of a full reopening to guests in March 2027, Gulf News can reveal. The re-opening comes o»»»

Damascus, Sept. 14 (SANA) U.S. officials and business leaders on Monday highlighted investment and private-sector partnerships as a key next step in expanding economic ties with Syria, as a large American business delegation held a series of ministerial meetings in Damascus.U.S. Deputy Assistant Se»»»

Emilbek Urkunbaev has been appointed prosecutor of Osh, the press service of the City Hall reported. The new prosecutor was introduced to the staff by Osh Mayor Zhanarbek Akayev. Urkunbaev previously held various positions in the prosecution agencies. In 2024, he served as a prosecutor and special »»»

Personalised financial planning, more effective dialogue with the bank ERIC does not replace the banking specialist, but rather prepares the entrepreneur for a more in-depth and effective discussion. By organising information, clarifying needs and formulating relevant questions, ERIC contributes to»»»

Meanwhile, processes such as Know Your Client (KYC) and Customer Due Diligence (CDD) have been refined and intensified, especially after several failures involving Politically Exposed People (PEP), which is the definition of individuals entrusted with a prominent public function who carry a higher »»»

Rogue attacks, a ‘phantom’ leader and a push for war expose deep divisions in Tehran Dubai: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian was in Iraq in early July, attending funeral ceremonies for Iran’s slain supreme leader, when extraordinary news arrived from the Strait of Hormuz. Iranian forces had atta»»»

C The request was prompted by the latest explosion at an EMCO ammunition storage facilty near Dryanovo (central Bulgaria), which occurred a month after an explosion and fire at another company site near Belitsa, in the central Bulgarian Municipality of Tryavna, DB said. The party said the grounds f»»»

New verification solution enables organisations to independently validate credentials Dun & Bradstreet South Asia, Middle East & Africa (SAME) announced the launch of its Business Credibility Report (BCR), a business verification solution designed to help organizations independently validate and pr»»»

BREAKING NEWSMiral plans new attractions, hotel rooms and upgrades over the next five years Dubai: Miral will invest more than Dh12 billion in Yas Island over the next five years, with plans to add new attractions, expand existing theme parks and increase the island’s hotel capacity. Sign up for ou»»»

Former Israel Defense Forces (IDF) chief of staff Dan Halutz has accused Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of concealing warnings ahead of the October 7 attack and laid ultimate responsibility for the deadly security failure on him. Halutz was responding to a Haaretz report alleging that UA»»»

A small group of senior Tisza figures reportedly challenged Péter Magyar’s leadership style and campaign strategy just five months before the 2026 election, with some fearing the conflict could derail the party’s campaign. A confrontation inside Tisza According to an investigation by Hungarian news»»»

Ministry extends condolences to families of Major Al Menhali and candidate Al Shamsi The UAE Ministry of Defence on Monday mourned two servicemen who died while carrying out a training mission in the country. The ministry identified the two as Major Abdallah Shamis Al Menhali and candidate Saeed Ab»»»

Emiratis can travel to 182 destinations through visa-free, visa-on-arrival Dubai: The UAE passport has retained its position as the world’s most powerful passport in 2026, giving its holders facilitated access to 182 destinations worldwide, according to the latest September report by Passport Repor»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli occupation forces carry out demolition operation in the southern Lebanese town of Bint Jbeil: Al-Manar reporter 14-09-2026 11:58 AM»»»

BELGRADE - The Serbian dinar's official median exchange rate against the euro is 117.3607 dinars for one euro on Monday, which is a slight change relative to Friday, the National Bank of Serbia said. The dinar is steady against the euro m-o-m, down by 0.2 pct y-o-y and down by 0.1 pct relative to t»»»

Gaza’s youngest already face an extremely precarious entry into the world Khan Younis: As monitors beep and doctors consult near them, two tiny newborns lie silently side-by-side, sharing a single incubator in a southern Gaza hospital running short on space and supplies. Gaza’s youngest already fac»»»

At the same time, nearly 10,800 homes were completed in Bucharest–Ilfov in the first six months of this year, an increase of 53.6% compared with the same period last year. Nationally, housing completions rose by around 30% in the first half of the year. Excluding Bucharest–Ilfov, the strongest incr»»»

According to an analysis conducted by Global Payments, the world’s largest payment processor, between July and August 2026, the value of transactions made at the company’s terminals in Romania with cards issued abroad, increased by 63% compared to last summer, reaching almost a quarter of a billion»»»

Ansarallah military spokesperson Yahya Saree said the movement will continue targeting Saudi military positions until what he described as the aggression against Yemen ends and the blockade on Ansarallah-controlled areas is lifted. Ansarallah military spokesperson Yahya Saree said the movement will»»»

Talking to reporters here on Monday, Interior Minister Ivan Demedrzhiev said that there is an underestimation of the risk not only at EMCO but also among all those who manage and guard ammunition depots. “This work is obviously dangerous, and the current global situation - not just in Bulgaria - cr»»»