Albanian Daily News 19m

Tirana Airport Handles Record Passenger Traffic as Albania Sees Tourism Surge

Tirana International Airport is facing record passenger traffic as Albania continues to attract growing numbers of international visitors, with around 9.2 million travelers processed during the first eight months of the year, according to Albanian officials. Managing the growing flow of passengers »»»

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Qatar Tribune 24m

Qatar's partnership with UN is based on multilateral action and developing solutions: Sheikha Alya

DOHA: Permanent Representative of the State of Qatar to the United Nations HE Sheikha Alya Ahmed bin Saif Al Thani affirmed that the well-established and expanding strategic partnership between the State of Qatar and the United Nations stems from Qatar's commitment to active participation as a memb»»»

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France24 33m

Ukraine hits Russia with major drone attack, targetting refinery

In Russia, voters are on the third and final day of casting ballots in the country's first wartime parliamentary election. Despite the voting however, Ukraine carried out what Moscow described as the "largest ever" drone attack on the Russian capital. Kyiv reportedly fired over 1.000 drones at the »»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 4h

GERB Should Return to Its Right-Wing, Conservative Roots, Leader Borissov Says

“I want GERB to return to where it was. The party should return to the conservative principles on which it was founded in 2009 — zero deficit, support for entrepreneurs, and rejection of populism,” GERB leader Boyko Borissov said in Burgas, adding that in recent years GERB itself had also participa»»»

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The Peninsula 4h

Singer Ed Sheeran says Gaza situation 'unjustifiable' following controversy

Philadelphia: Pop star Ed Sheeran said Saturday the situation in Gaza is "unjustifiable," following a wave of criticism that he had failed to back his opening act who was booted from the tour after making pro-Palestinian comments. The singer, who had previously maintained an apolitical stance, brok»»»

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Al Manar 4h

MP Ali Fayyad: Time for This Authority to Stop Making Misguided Bets

Hezbollah Commemorative event in the city of Nabatieh on Sunday honoring those who were elevated to martyrdom during the ‘Al-Asf al-Ma’kul’ battle in recognition of their sacrifices and to perpetuate their memory. The event was attended by MP Ali Fayyad (member of the Loyalty to the Resistance Bloc»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 5h

Outbreak of Sheep and Goat Pox Confirmed in Plovdiv Region Village

The Bulgarian Food Safety Agency confirmed an outbreak of smallpox in sheep and goats at two epidemiologically connected livestock farms in the village of Vasil Levski, Karlovo Municipality, Plovdiv Region, the Agency announced. The farmer noticed the appearance of clinical signs of the disease and»»»

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Sana 5h

Europe faces up to €600 billion AI infrastructure gap as race accelerates

Brussels, Sept. 20 (SANA) Europe could face costs of up to €600 billion over the next decade to close its widening artificial intelligence infrastructure gap as AI adoption accelerates, intensifying efforts to expand computing capacity and reduce dependence on foreign technology. European Central B»»»

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The Peninsula 5h

Germans arrested for Louvre stunt in Mona Lisa hall

Paris, France: Two Germans were arrested Saturday after they stuck two paintings on a wall of the hall that hosts the Mona Lisa in Paris's Louvre museum, police sources said. The two men used sticky tape to stick the two paintings -- measuring 30 by 40 cm -- in the hall where visitors flock to see »»»

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Gulf News 6h

Tajikistan’s new chapter in Ibn Sina’s medical legacy

Initiative seeks to connect Ibn Sina’s enduring medical legacy with modern healthcare The modern global healthcare system is confronting unprecedented challenges, from the emergence of new infectious diseases and the growing burden of chronic noncommunicable diseases to environmental instability an»»»

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Gulf News 6h

MrBeast and global creators help transform village in Ghana

The project has delivered classrooms, clean water, school meals and a new health clinic Dubai: A campaign backed by the 1 Billion Followers Summit and MrBeast has completed a major development project in a rural village in Ghana’s Eastern Region, improving access to education, clean water, healthca»»»

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The Peninsula 6h

AI 'warning shots' focus Beijing on national security risks

Beijing: While AI researchers in the United States fret over out-of-control superintelligence wiping out humanity, Chinese policymakers have until now been more focused on immediate risks, from deepfakes to child safety. But the alarming hacking ability of top artifical intelligence models is leadi»»»

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Dailynews Hungary 6h

Hungarian activist reveals new details of questionable state funding awarded to pro-Orbán commentator

Molnár, an actor and activist who has expressed support for Péter Magyar’s Tisza Party, has been closely examining the NKA’s funding practices in recent months. He has repeatedly raised questions about grants awarded to public figures and organisations linked to Fidesz. According to documents prese»»»

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France24 7h

Pop star Ed Sheeran calls Gaza situation “unjustifiable” amid controversy

Ed Sheeran called the situation in Gaza “catastrophic and unjustifiable” on Saturday, speaking out for the first time since a controversy erupted over his tour’s removal of US rapper Macklemore after he made pro-Palestinian comments. Pop star Ed Sheeran said Saturday the situation in Gaza is "unjus»»»

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The Peninsula 7h

Asia spot LNG prices hit fresh 45-month high

Doha, Qatar: Asian spot liquefied natural gas prices hit a new 45-month high this week as disruptions caused by the conflict in the Middle East and strong South Asian demand ahead of winter continued to support prices and intensify competition with Europe, noted Al-Attiyah Foundation in its Weekly »»»

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Arabfinance 8h

Egypt’s Pharmaceutical Localization: From Import Substitution to Export Ambition Arab Finance For Information Technology

Egypt is intensifying its pharmaceutical localization drive as part of a broader strategy to strengthen healthcare resilience, reduce reliance on imports, and ease pressure on foreign currency reserves. With global supply chain disruptions exposing vulnerabilities in access to essential medicines, »»»

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Arabfinance 8h

Cairo Compass: Egypt's Stability Is Real, But Its Composition Matters Arab Finance For Information Technology

Arab Finance: In an economy where headline stabilization can obscure underlying pressures, understanding what sits behind the numbers is becoming increasingly important for businesses and investors. In this interview with Arab Finance, Nada Massoud, Founder and CEO of Cairo Compass, discusses the i»»»

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Arabfinance 9h

EGPC records 63 oil, natural gas discoveries in FY2025/26 Arab Finance For Information Technology

Arab Finance: The Egyptian General Petroleum Corporation (EGPC) recorded 63 new oil and gas discoveries and refined around 28 million tons of crude oil during fiscal year (FY) 2025/2026, meeting the domestic market’s petroleum product needs, as per a statement. The discoveries comprised 48 oil find»»»

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Gulf News 10h

'What will happen to us?' US-led tech hub leaves Philippine tribe in limbo

The Philippines earmarks 1,620 hectares in New Clark City for an AI data centre parts hub Capas, Philippines: Tribal leader Petronila Munoz walked across the sweeping Philippine grasslands she has called home for generations, uncertain about its future, as a sprawling tech hub for a US-led initiati»»»

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Gulf News 10h

AI 'warning shots' focus Beijing on national security risks

AI agents acting without oversight 'would rank very high' among Beijing's biggest concerns Beijing: While AI researchers in the United States fret over out-of-control superintelligence wiping out humanity, Chinese policymakers have until now been more focused on immediate risks, from deepfakes to c»»»

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Gulf News 10h

Beyond Wynn: Marjan’s bigger plan for Ras Al Khaimah tourism

Marjan says RAK is on track for recovery as major tourism projects advance Dubai: Ras Al Khaimah is pressing ahead with its tourism expansion despite the disruption caused by the regional conflict, with Marjan Hospitality expecting the emirate to return to pre-conflict tourism numbers in 2027 as Wy»»»

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The Peninsula 12h

DR Congo expands Ebola vaccination to Ituri, over 3,700 people vaccinated

Kinshasa: Ebola vaccination was expanded Saturday to Ituri Province, the epicenter of the outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), with more than 3,700 people having received the Ervebo vaccine in the country. The latest phase comes with the launch of a vaccination study known as»»»

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Gulf News 12h

Iran sends US 7 conditions for talks, awaits Trump response

Qatar conveys Tehran’s terms as Iran separately outlines three demands to end the war Dubai: Dubai: Iran has conveyed seven conditions to Washington for the start of negotiations, its top security official said on Saturday, opening a potential diplomatic path even as President Donald Trump weighs w»»»

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Gulf News 13h

Houthis target Riyadh for first time in latest escalation: Why attacks are raising alarm as US stays out

US holds back as fighting spreads and pressure mounts across two vital shipping routes Dubai: The widening Houthi conflict entered a more dangerous phase on Saturday after the Iran-backed group targeted Riyadh with a ballistic missile, bringing the confrontation directly to the Saudi capital even a»»»

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Qatar Tribune 16h

MFEC gives young talents a bigger stage to shine

Darlene Regis Young talents in Qatar are being given a bigger platform to develop their skills, build confidence and pursue their ambitions as MFEC Street Dance Qatar revamps its full-time programmes. The expanded programme is designed for young people who want to take their passion beyond casual t»»»

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Qatar Tribune 16h

Qatar continues to strengthen strategic partnership with UN: Sheikha Hanouf

QNA Doha Director of the International Organisations Department at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikha Hanouf bint Abdulrahman Al Thani has affirmed that Qatar’s participation in the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) aligns with its policy of supporting international»»»

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The Peninsula 19h

Roma-Inter share spoils in Serie A top-two thriller

Rome: A second half brace from Lautaro Martinez cancelled a first half Manu Kone brace as both teams shared the spoils in the Roma-Inter Serie A top-two spectacle at the Olimpico. With both sides holding perfect records heading into the top-two clash in the capital, it was an early season glimpse o»»»

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Albanian Daily News 21h

Socialists Push Ahead With New Territorial Map Despite Opposition' Objections

The ruling Socialist Party is moving quickly to advance its controversial territorial reform, despite strong objections from opposition parties and local groups. The parliamentary process begins Monday in the Conference of Chairpersons, followed by the Legal Affairs Committee, which is expected to »»»

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The Peninsula 21h

Arsenal thrashed by Brighton, sorry Spurs lose again

London: Arsenal's perfect start to their Premier League title defence came off the rails in a 3-0 trouncing by Brighton, while Tottenham remain winless after a 3-2 defeat to Aston Villa. Mikel Arteta's men arrived on the south coast in formidable form having won all seven games in all competitions »»»

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Gulf News 21h

Anthropic races towards $100 billion revenue pace as potential November IPO approaches

Annualised revenue expected to exceed $100 billion by year-end up from $65 billion in July San Francisco: Anthropic is on track to exceed $100 billion in annualised revenue by the end of 2026, a remarkable acceleration that could strengthen the artificial intelligence company’s case for what may be»»»

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Daily News Egypt 22h

CBE explains drivers behind inflation slowdown in August 2026

Egypt’s annual urban headline inflation slowed to 14.5% in August 2026, down from 14.9% in July 2026, according to the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE). The decline was mainly attributed to a softening in annual food inflation, which eased to 6.3% in August 2026 from 8% in July. Meanwhile, annual non-fo»»»

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Daily News Egypt 22h

Gold prices rise by EGP 110 over week

Gold prices rose during trading over the past week, with the price of a gram of 21-karat gold, the most widely traded in the local market, increasing by around EGP 110 to reach approximately EGP 6,390. The price of 24-karat gold reached around EGP 7,303 per gram, while 18-karat gold stood at approx»»»

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Sana 22h

Rising tensions between Europe and US over tech tax

London, Sept. 19 (SANA) EU Tax Commissioner Wopke Hoekstra ruled out the immediate adoption of a unified tax on major technology companies such as Amazon, Google, and Meta, stressing the need to exhaust all avenues toward a global solution before considering a unilateral European move. In remarks t»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 22h

Government's Goal: Double Number of Foreign Tourists Visiting Bulgaria to Eight Million per Year by Term-end, Tourism Minister Says

The government’s goal is to double the number of foreign tourists visiting Bulgaria by the end of its term, from around four million to eight million a year, while maintaining the current level of domestic tourism, Tourism Minister Ilin Dimitrov said on Saturday. Dimitrov participated in the LongSu»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 23h

Bird Flu Outbreak Detected in Plovdiv Region

The Bulgarian Food Safety Agency has detected an outbreak of influenza A (avian flu) at a livestock facility in the village of Momino Selo, Rakovski Municipality, Plovdiv Region. Around 8,000 mule ducks are raised at the facility, the agency said. A 3-kilometer protection zone has been established »»»

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France24 23h

Tunisia’s booming boat industry: From pleasure craft to luxury yachts

In Tunisia, the summer is ending, but the boating season is still in swing. The boating industry has been quietly growing, despite an overall sluggish economy. Since the sector was reorganized through a trade association in 2024, there have been numerous foreign factories set up and Tunisia has bec»»»

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France24 23h

Air France bets on caviar and champagne to lure luxury flyers

Air France is betting big on luxury to keep wealthy travellers spending with lavish servings of caviar and champagne in first-class cabins as soaring fuel costs and disrupted travel patterns squeeze airlines worldwide. The campaign seems to have paid off, with the Paris-based carrier saying that pr»»»

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The Peninsula 23h

Power exports in Nepal continue despite hydropower flood damage

Kathmandu: Nepal generated more than 5.09 billion Nepali rupees ($33.11 million USD) from cross-border power sales to India and Bangladesh between mid-August and mid-September, according to official figures released by the Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA). The country exported a total of 565.6 mil»»»

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Gulf News 1d

US-Iran war: What UAE residents need to know this evening, September 19

Maritime threats, UN warnings and travel advisories unsettle Gulf passengers Dubai: The regional security situation continues to shape daily life, from flight schedules to airport operations across the Gulf. Here's a round-up of today's key developments and what they mean for residents. Regional de»»»

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Qatar Tribune 19.09. 15:08

Qatar continues to strengthen strategic partnership with UN, support multilateral action: MoFA official

DOHA: Director of the International Organizations Department at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA), HE Sheikha Hanouf bint Abdulrahman Al Thani, affirmed that the State of Qatar's participation in the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) aligns with its policy of supportin»»»

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The Peninsula 19.09. 14:58

Qatar continues to strengthen strategic partnership with UN, support multilateral action

Doha, Qatar: Director of the International Organizations Department at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, HE Sheikha Hanouf bint Abdulrahman Al-Thani, affirmed that the State of Qatar's participation in the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) aligns with its policy of supportin»»»

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France24 19.09. 14:52

37 die in Nigerian custody: Reports blame overcrowding, government disputes claim

Authorities in north-central Nigeria are investigating the deaths of 37 people while they were in custody for illegal mining. Officials say the detainees died at a detention facility in Niger state, with the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps pointing to a possible disease outbreak. However,»»»

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Gulf News 19.09. 14:23

Mohammed bin Rashid to Dubai youth: Never forget the years when hunger and poverty gripped the city

Dubai Ruler recalls hunger and rationing after pearling collapsed and war disrupted trade Dubai: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, addressed a message to Dubai’s young men and women recounting the story of the “Years»»»

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France24 19.09. 13:57

Ebola outbreak reaches new areas in Democratic Republic of Congo

In the Democratic Republic of Congo, the government claims that the Ebola outbreak has changed course, with cases trending downwards in hotspots. But that interpretation is being met with pushback from experts and health responders, who say the outbreak remains as bad as ever. Details by FRANCE 24 »»»

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Business-review 19.09. 13:35

Tuning the Empathy Dial: How One Project Manager Is Translating “Silo-Speak” Into Business Results

In today’s corporate environment, the biggest obstacle to progress is rarely budget or technology — it is communication. Teams sit in the same meetings and use the same English words, yet often end up speaking entirely different professional languages. Project Manager Tomiris Kushakarbayeva, who ho»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 19.09. 13:00

GERB Should Return to Its Right-Wing, Conservative Roots, Leader Borisov Says

“I want GERB to return to where it was. The party should return to the conservative principles on which it was founded in 2009 — zero deficit, support for entrepreneurs, and rejection of populism,” GERB leader Boyko Borisov said in Burgas, adding that in recent years GERB itself had also participat»»»

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Warsaw Business Journal 19.09. 12:54

Poland joins European allies against Russian hybrid attacks

Europe is strengthening its defenses to reduce dependence on the United States, British security expert Ian Bond told PAP, warning that American interceptor production cannot meet both U.S. and European needs. Poland has joined an anti-ballistic missile coalition, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zele»»»

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Warsaw Business Journal 19.09. 12:54

Inter Cars sees annual sales of €10 bln as achievable

Inter Cars sees annual sales of €10 billion as achievable but has set no deadline, Deputy CEO Krzysztof Soszyński said. First-half revenue rose 12% in euro terms to €2.684 billion, surpassing LKQ’s €2.642 billion. However, Soszyński noted that including LKQ’s stake in Meko would change the ranking.»»»

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The Peninsula 19.09. 12:46

Martin edges title rival Marquez for Austrian MotoGP pole

Spielberg, Austria: Jorge Martin pipped MotoGP title rival Marc Marquez to pole for Sunday's Austrian Grand Prix, while Pedro Acosta completed an all-Spanish front row at the Red Bull Ring. Martin secured his third pole of the season, beating Marquez by just 0.015 seconds in a closely fought qualif»»»

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The Peninsula 19.09. 12:10

Trump signs bill authorizing sweeping Russia sanctions

Washington, United States: US President Donald Trump signed a bill on Friday authorizing new sanctions designed to pressure Russia over its war in Ukraine, after Congress gave its approval after months of delay. Washington is pushing to revive a mediated path towards ending the conflict as Moscow i»»»

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