A senior political source has told MTV that “Hezbollah is in depth only asking for two guarantees to endorse the arms monopoly plan, which are halting the Israeli aggression and the start of Israel's withdrawal.” “The issue of Hezbollah's arms will be resolved and what the party is saying in closed»»»

TRENDS Research and Advisory launched its series of research and academic initiatives at the 14th International Government Communication Forum 2025, participating as a Strategic Partner. The forum featured a distinguished panel of academics, researchers, and experts who engaged in a discussion on “»»»

Libya and Nigeria discuss the reactivation of the Nigeria to Libya gas pipeline project to deliver Nigeria’s gas to European markets, Libya’s Tripoli based Ministry of Oil and Gas reported yesterday. The discussions took part during a meeting between Libya’s Minister of Oil and Gas, Khalifa Abdel S»»»

JEDDAH: Qatar's real estate market saw a notable increase in early September, with sale contracts totaling 394.35 million Qatari riyals ($108 million) over the five-day period from Aug. 31 to Sept. 4, official data showed. This represents an 18.5 percent rise compared with 333 million riyals record»»»

JEDDAH: Qatar's real estate market saw a notable increase in early September, with sale contracts totaling 394.35 million Qatari riyals ($108 million) over the five-day period from Aug. 31 to Sept. 4, official data showed. This represents an 18.5 percent rise compared with 333 million riyals record»»»

Vasil Golemanski, Chair of the Financial Supervision Commission (FSC), said all insurance policies, pension fund accounts and investment positions will be automatically converted from lev to euro on January 1, meaning that no contracts or additional agreements need to be signed in connection with B»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Free Zones Authority (QFZ) and Kingdee International Software Group Company Limited have officially announced the inauguration of Kingdee's regional headquarters at Ras Bufontas Free Zone in the State of Qatar. The two parties also signed a strategic cooperation agreement to stre»»»

Orem, United States: State police and federal agents were hunting on Thursday for a shooter who killed conservative activist Charlie Kirk at a university in Utah in an attack that sparked fears of worsening political violence in the United States. President Donald Trump lashed out after the shootin»»»

British Ambassador to the United States Peter Mandelson (R), who was fired Thursday, stands in the Oval Office in May as U.S. President Donald Trump unveils a landmark U.S.-U.K. trade agreement. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Sept. 11 (UPI) -- British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on T»»»

FTC Chairman Andrew Ferguson, seen here at a hearing at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. in May. The FTC sent letters to healthcare providers Wednesday to avoid issuing unlawful noncompete agreements. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Sept. 11 (UPI) -- The Federal Trade Commission a»»»

By Staff, Agencies Prosecutors in Turkey have launched a sweeping fraud investigation into Can Holding, a major conglomerate that owns several high-profile assets, including three major Turkish television channels. Authorities announced on Thursday that they had seized control of the company and is»»»

The U.S. Department of War has approved a Presidential Drawdown Authority (PDA) package for Lebanon with an estimated value of $14.2 million. “The PDA package will build the capability and capacity of the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) to dismantle weapons caches and military infrastructure of non-sta»»»

RIYADH: Popular short-video platform TikTok contributed SR3.9 billion ($1.04 billion) to Saudi Arabia’s gross domestic product in 2024 and supported more than 25,000 jobs across the Kingdom, according to a new report released on Thursday. The findings, published in TikTok’s first socio-economic imp»»»

Fujairah: Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad Al Sharqi, Crown Prince of Fujairah, inaugurated the fourth edition of the Al Bader Festival, stressing the importance of instilling the values of the noble seerah of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) in future generations. He emphasised that following the Pro»»»

The State Committee for National Security of Kyrgyzstan (SCNS) reported that the owner of several banquet halls in Bishkek was detained on charges of illegal construction. According to the state committee, a number of facilities in Bishkek and Chui region were built with gross violations of the «re»»»

RIYADH: The launch of direct flynas flights between Jeddah and Pristina is more than a tourism milestone — it signals Kosovo’s rise as a new destination for Saudi business and investment, according to the country’s ambassador. Kosovo’s Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Lulzim Mjeku, told Arab News the ne»»»

RIYADH: The launch of direct flynas flights between Jeddah and Pristina is more than a tourism milestone — it signals Kosovo’s rise as a new destination for Saudi business and investment, according to the country’s ambassador. Kosovo’s Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Lulzim Mjeku, told Arab News the ne»»»

JEDDAH: The Future Investment Initiative Institute announced on Thursday that the next FII Priority Asia Summit will be held in Tokyo, Japan, from Nov. 30 to Dec. 1, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The event will bring together heads of state, policymakers, global CEOs, innovators, and investors t»»»

RTÉ will not take part in the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest "if the participation of Israel goes ahead", the Irish broadcaster has announced. In a statement, RTÉ said that Ireland's participation in the event "would be unconscionable given the ongoing and appalling loss of lives in Gaza". Ireland ha»»»

Dubai: Diriyah Company, backed by Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund, has awarded contracts worth SR18.75 billion ($5 billion) in the first half of 2025, fast-tracking the redevelopment of the historic capital as the Kingdom deepens its tourism push under Vision 2030. The deals, comprising six me»»»

President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan Sultan Haitham bin Tariq of Oman discussed fraternal relations, cooperation, and ways to further strengthen joint work between the two countries to serve their mutual interests and support their aspirations for greater progress and prosperit»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Public Works Authority, Ashghal, has announced a series of temporary road closures starting this weekend for areas in and around Doha to carry out maintenance works. The closures will affect the following locations: Two lanes near Jabur Bin Ahmed Intersection coming from Salwa towa»»»

By Staff, Agencies Nearly 200,000 people demonstrated across France on Wednesday as part of the “Block Everything” campaign opposing government budget reforms, Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau announced at a press conference. Retailleau noted that young people were “particularly represented” in t»»»

By Staff, Agencies A senior executive who previously represented Canadian mining giant Barrick in negotiations with Mali has switched sides to advise the West African nation’s leader, Reuters reported Wednesday, citing a Mines Ministry official. Hilaire Diarra, formerly general manager of Barrick’s»»»

By Staff, Agencies Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stressed the “absolute necessity” for a unified Muslim stance to counter the Israeli regime’s ongoing aggression against Islamic countries. In a phone call with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi on Wednesday, Pezeshkian condemned the “Isr»»»

President Joseph Aoun said Thursday, after a meeting with French envoy Jean-Yves Le Drian, that the Israeli violations of the ceasefire deal are preventing the army from completing its deployment in south Lebanon, urging France and the U.S. to put more pressure on Israel. Le Drian had told Aoun dur»»»

The Health Ministry said an Israeli strike in the country's south on Thursday killed one person, the latest raid despite a ceasefire with Hezbollah. "An Israeli enemy drone strike targeted a motorcycle on the Ain Baal-Bazouriyeh road, killing one person," the Ministry said in a statement, referring»»»

SANAA, Yemen (AP) — The Israeli airstrikes in Yemen that killed at least 35 people and wounded more than 130 others also caused damaged to Yemen's national museum and other historical sites in its capital city, the Houthi Ministry of Culture said Thursday. The status of the artifacts inside the mus»»»

ABU DHABI: City Football Group and Al-Jazira Club have announced a collaboration agreement focused on supporting the latter’s long-term football development. The new agreement will expand upon CFG’s existing consultancy work with Al-Jazira Academy and include advising on other key areas of football»»»

JEDDAH: The Future Investment Initiative Institute announced on Thursday that the next FII Priority Asia Summit will be held in Tokyo, Japan, from Nov. 30 to Dec. 1, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The event will bring together heads of state, policymakers, global CEOs, innovators, and investors t»»»

SANAA, Yemen (AP) — The Israeli airstrikes in Yemen that killed at least 35 people and wounded more than 130 others also caused damaged to Yemen's national museum and other historical sites in its capital city, the Houthi Ministry of Culture said Thursday. The status of the artifacts inside the mus»»»

Kyrgyzstan has become one of the largest importers of vodka from Russia. The Federal Center Agroexport reported, citing expert estimates. It is noted that the Russian Federation’s revenue from vodka exports for the first seven months of 2025 exceeded $31 million. This is 36 percent more than for th»»»

The Board of the National Bank of Kyrgyzstan has decided to issue a permit for the establishment of Kylym Bank JSC. This is another state bank created by decision of the country’s authorities. Earlier, the corresponding resolution was signed by the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Adylbek Kasym»»»

BELGRADE - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic received Hollywood actor and martial artist Steven Seagal and his son Kunzang in Belgrade on Thursday. The two are in Serbia for the start of the shooting of the action thriller Order of The Dragon, starring Seagal, Ron Smoorenburg, Michael Pare, Michel»»»

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Left-arm spinner Kuldeep Yadav and seamer Shivam Dube helped limit the United Arab Emirates to 57 runs as India swept to a nine-wicket win in the Asia Cup on Wednesday. Kuldeep baffled batters with his sharp googlies and bagged 4-7 while Dube claimed 3-4 to dismis»»»

French police suspect that people who put pigs' heads outside Paris mosques on Monday night were acting under orders from a foreign intelligence service, probably Russian. The heads were found on Tuesday morning outside nine mosques in central Paris and surrounding suburbs, prompting a wave of outr»»»

Bulgarian companies will become more expensive with the accession to the eurozone said Manyu Moravenov, Executive Director of the Bulgarian Stock Exchange (BSE), during an information event on the euro held in Blagoevgrad as part of the nationwide information campaign for the introduction of the si»»»

Kathmandu: Hundreds of people crowded Nepal’s main airport in Kathmandu Thursday to get a flight out of the country, as confusion set in over who governs the Himalayan nation after violent protests toppled the country’s government. In the capital, residents rushed to buy food staples like rice, veg»»»

“Cosmopolis Evolia is the project through which we show that modern urbanism in Romania can be competitive at the European level. We have invested in architecture, digitalization, and facilities so that every family can find here not just a home, but a place to build a stable future,” said Ahmet Em»»»

The documentary film – which can be viewed from September 11, here https://youtu.be/r1qWf9njm28 – brings together for the first time testimonies from the parents of the two founders, as well as friends and business partners who appear for the first time in public with previously unseen confessions.»»»

Abu Dhabi: The UAE Lottery’s 20th draw delivered major wins, with one participant taking home Dh1 million and 13 others claiming Dh100,000 each. Seven of the winners came agonisingly close to landing the Dh100 million grand prize, missing out by just one number. The Lucky Day Draw #20 reflected the»»»

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov held a meeting in Sochi with Qatar's Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi, the Russian Foreign Ministry said on Thursday. The military and political tensions in the Middle East have increased dramatically after Israel's attacks on »»»

On Wednesday, Kirk died in hospital after being shot in the neck at a mass event at Utah Valley University. US President Donald Trump expressed condolences to his family and vowed to find those responsible. Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Thursday, commenting the murder»»»

Larry Ellison, Oracle’s 81-year-old co-founder and chair, saw his fortune swell by more than $100 billion in a single day — one of the largest wealth jumps ever recorded. The surge briefly propelled him past Tesla CEO Elon Musk, making him the world’s richest person with an estimated net worth of $»»»

The Misdemeanor Court of Mytilene found four police officers guilty on charges of allowing a detainee to escape and sentenced them to five months and ten days in prison, with the right to appeal. The four officers from Attica had been escorting a 32-year-old Turkish detainee aboard the ship Ariadne»»»

ALGIERS- The dream of seeing African trade reach high levels and Africa become an integrated and prosperous continent was born in Algiers, said Minister of Communication Mohamed Meziane in an article published on Thursday in the daily newspaper El Moudjahid, the day after the closing of the Intra-A»»»

Doha, Qatar: President of the Investment and Trade Court, HE Judge Khalid bin Ali Al Obaidli, met on Thursday at the headquarters of the court, with Minister of Commerce, Industry, and Investment Promotion of the sisterly Sultanate of Oman HE Qais bin Mohammed Al Yousef and the accompanying delegat»»»

Over the past 20 years, Stanton Chase has evolved beyond executive search to shaping leadership in Romania, particularly in a context of constant challenges for leaders and business continuity, where leadership is defined by continuous growth. The firm has supported thousands of professionals, stre»»»

Globally, the energy supplements market is valued at USD 95.31 billion in 2024, with projections climbing to USD 166.86 billion by 2033. The weight-loss segment is growing even faster—from USD 33.14 billion in 2024 to an estimated USD 71.59 billion by 2030, according to the latest market data. This»»»

By Staff, Agencies Eastern Aleppo areas were heavily shelled by the Syrian Democratic Forces [SDF], who claimed to have repelled Syrian government infiltration attempts in Deir Hafer, east of Aleppo. Syria’s Defense Ministry accused the SDF of launching heavy attacks from Jarragh airbase and Maskan»»»