By Staff, Agencies Chief of Staff and Deputy Coordinator of Iran's Army Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari confirmed that the Strait of Hormuz is closed and that any passage through it must be coordinated. Speaking to reporters on Thursday on the sidelines of a ceremony honoring army nurses, Sayyari s»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian oil companies are ready to start exporting diesel fuel, and all the necessary procedures will take two to three weeks, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said on Thursday. Negotiations are currently underway on commercial contracts for the supply of diesel fuel»»»

Electrical short circuit sparks deadly blaze while parents were away at medical clinic Dubai: Three children have died and their 14-year-old sister was injured after a fire broke out in their bedroom in Saudi Arabia's Medina, reportedly caused by an electrical short circuit. The tragedy occurred at»»»

BusinessChinaHow China came to dominate consumer technologyBenjamin BathkeFrom action cameras and smartphones to EVs and robot vacuums, Chinese brands are gaining ground worldwide despite privacy and security concerns. What's driving their rise, and can European rivals keep up? https://p.dw.com/p/5»»»

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has ridiculed US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent over Washington’s predictions of Iran’s economic collapse, pointing to rising US inflation and a series of deadlines that passed without the forecast outcomes materializing. “Let’s ‘play the percen»»»

By Staff, Agencies Eight US states have filed lawsuits against OpenAI, accusing the company of putting children at risk through its ChatGPT chatbot and misleading parents about the platform’s safety. The lawsuits were announced or filed on Wednesday. Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska and West Virginia announc»»»

Doha, Qatar: Employers in Qatar who fail to return workers’ passports after completing residence permit issuance or renewal procedures may face fines of up to QR25,000, reminded the Ministry of Interior official. Speaking during a Ministry of Interior webinar, Head of the Detention Section at the S»»»

The global programme will support 100 aspiring entrepreneurs with $10,000 each and more Dubai: Aspiring entrepreneurs looking to turn their media and content creation ideas into businesses will have the opportunity to receive funding, mentorship, and support to establish companies in the UAE throug»»»

SpaceX CEO Elon Musk on Wednesday called on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to "go" after Kyiv raised doubts over US support for his country against the Russian invasion. A day earlier, Musk said any restrictions on Ukraine's use of the Starshield system would be due to decisions made b»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The share of Russian-made oil and gas equipment in the domestic market has exceeded 84%, Russian Deputy Industry and Trade Minister Mikhail Ivanov said at the Russian Energy Week on Thursday. "This sector demonstrates a large share of Russian-made equipment in the domestic market»»»

SEOUL (Sputnik) - North Korea suspects Japanese militarists of seeking to build a nuclear weapon with the help of the United States under the pretext of developing nuclear-powered submarines, the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported on Thursday, quoting a security analyst. Japan's authorities»»»

The Hemus Motorway remains less than half complete 52 years after construction began, Vazrazhdane MP Kosta Stoyanov said in Parliament on Thursday. He read the declaration from the parliamentary rostrum on behalf of the party's parliamentary group, noting that the 52nd anniversary of the motorway's»»»

North Korea test-fired two types of submarine-launched strategic cruise missiles on Wednesday, state media KCNA reported Thursday, saying the launches posed no threat to neighbour»»»

The Saudi Civil Defense on Thursday lifted warnings it issued for Najran City and Jizan City, saying on its social media account the danger has passed. It nonetheless reiterated the interior ministry’s advisory against filming, publishing or sharing information related to impact sites of intercepte»»»

Vienna: As the new school year gets under way in Austria, a headscarf ban for girls under 14 has sparked protests on the streets and in the classroom, with dozens of pupils refusing to comply. Austria's conservative-led government has insisted that the ban, introduced on September 1, promotes gende»»»

Romania has proposed that Bulgaria join it in asking NATO to establish a military command in the Black Sea, while Sofia and Bucharest are also preparing to seek a dedicated discussion of regional security at the upcoming EU summit following a series of drone and maritime incidents. Romanian Defense»»»

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha has thanked Bulgaria for rescuing sailors wounded in a Russian attack on the Maltese-flagged merchant ship Chelsea 3 in the Black Sea. In a post on X, Sybiha praised the Bulgarian rescue teams and medical personnel for their swift response and professionalis»»»

EU leaders head to a summit on Thursday seeking a deal on the bloc’s nearly €2 trillion budget for 2028-2034 by Christmas amid deep divisions over spending and fears that upcoming elections, particularly in France, could strengthen eurosceptic forces. EU leaders on Thursday head for their biggest c»»»

Russia struck Ukraine's Izmail port and two cargo ships en route to Odesa, the Russian Defence Ministry said Thursday.  A day earlier, Moscow launched more missiles and drones at Ukrainian cities, knocking out power to hundreds of thousands. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates. (FRANCE »»»

Fires burning for months in Indonesia have sent smoke across the region Palangkaraya: Thick haze turned the skies in Indonesia’s Palangkaraya apocalyptic shades of yellow and orange on Thursday, reducing visibility to a few dozen metres as wildfires cause a regional air pollution crisis. Kuala Lump»»»

Damascus, Oct. 15 (SANA) Syria’s General Authority for Ports and Customs discussed cooperation with a Swedish delegation on migration, voluntary return and reintegration, focusing on facilitating the safe return of Syrians abroad and improving services for returnees at border crossings. The meeting»»»

Tunis,Oct. 15 (TAP)- The weather on Thursday is temporarily cloudy across the country. The wind is blowing east light to moderate and the sea is wavy to slightly choppy.Temperatures are steady with highs ranging between 24°C and 29°C while...»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli artillery shells area between Beit Yahoun and Ayta Al-Jabal in southern Lebanon, Al-Manar correspondent reports 15-10-2026 11:17 AM»»»

Geneva, Switzerland: The World Health Organization on Thursday told countries to do more to prevent lead exposure, with hundreds of millions of children affected worldwide. "Lead poisoning is one of the world's most serious yet overlooked environmental health threats," said Bruce Gordon, head of th»»»

By Staff, Agencies US President Donald Trump has said the war with Iran could end “very soon,” predicting a sharp decline in oil prices once the conflict comes to an end. Speaking to reporters in Montana late Wednesday, Trump suggested that Tehran was also seeking an end to the war and reiterated t»»»

Dubai 24K gold rises Dh7 as markets weigh Fed rate hike bets and oil-driven inflation Dubai: Gold prices in Dubai rose on Thursday as the precious metal recovered from a sharp fall in the previous session, with soaring oil and fuel costs adding to inflation concerns while investors weighed whether »»»

Preparations for Abu Dhabi's F1 Grand Prix 2026 finale are on track, says CEO Abu Dhabi: With 50 days to go until Formula 1 closes its 2026 season on Yas Island, Ethara CEO Saif Rashid Al Noaimi said preparations for the finale are on track and that this year's Grand Prix could be bigger than last »»»

Police arrest school owner as investigation begins into structurally weak building Peshawar: The roof of a private school collapsed in northwestern Pakistan on Thursday, killing at least 28 children and a female teacher and injuring more than 50 other people, a hospital spokesman said, as rescuers »»»

Bulgaria’s annual consumer price inflation rose to 5.7% in September from 5.1% in August, according to figures released by the National Statistical Institute (NSI) on October 14, while monthly inflation was negative 0.2%. Food prices increased by 0.6% compared with August, and non-food goods became»»»

By Staff, Agencies US President Donald Trump said Qatar’s Emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, offered to give the United States a Boeing 747 aircraft after Trump initially asked to borrow it for temporary use as Air Force One. Speaking at a rally in Arizona on Wednesday, Trump said he approached»»»

By Staff, Agencies Costa Rican President Laura Fernandez Delgado inaugurated a new maximum-security prison with a capacity of 5,100 inmates on Wednesday, drawing inspiration from El Salvador’s controversial Terrorism Confinement Center [CECOT] as part of efforts to intensify the country’s fight aga»»»

Customs officers at the Kapitan Andreevo border control checkpoint seized EUR 162,700 in undeclared cash during an inspection of a truck leaving the country, the National Customs Agency reported on Thursday. On October 13, a Turkish-registered truck driven by a Turkish national arrived at the check»»»

Arab Finance: Oman Tourism Development Company (OMRAN Group) has signed two agreements with Grova Developments, the real estate development arm of Hassan Allam Holding, for residential projects worth around $115 million at Madinat Al Irfan in Muscat, as per a press release. The projects will form t»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli occupation forces bar Lebanese farmers from accessing their lands in Kfar Shouba and Bastara for olive harvesting: Al-Manar reporte»»»

By Staff, Agencies Lebanese President Joseph Aoun has received a phone call from Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, during which they discussed the current situation in the region in light of recent developments, the Presidency said on Wednesday. “There was agreement on the necessity of suppo»»»

DUBAI: The EU and Yemen’s internationally recognized government have called on Houthi militias to lift their siege of Taiz, warning that worsening humanitarian conditions threaten millions of people. “We are following the situation in Taiz with grave concern and call on the Houthis to lift their si»»»

Doha, Qatar: PayLater, Qatar’s first buy now, pay later provider licensed by the Qatar Central Bank, today announced a strategic partnership with Visa to bring Visa’s Cybersource into its payments infrastructure. The partnership follows the memorandum of understanding signed by PayLater and Visa at»»»

By Staff, Agencies Gold prices dropped below $4,100 per ounce on Wednesday, reaching their lowest level since early August, as stronger-than-expected US inflation data fueled expectations of further interest rate increases by the Federal Reserve. Spot gold fell 1.61% to $4,094.57 per ounce as of 13»»»

Earlier this month, the Yemen-based Houthi militia turned their Iranian-sponsored weapons on Saudi Arabia in the most horrific way, targeting not military or economic infrastructure, but civilians at an airport. The missiles hit King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh over several days, killing»»»

Aldar will acquire more than 1,100 Aljada homes, with delivery due in 2029 Abu Dhabi: Aldar Properties has agreed to buy nine residential buildings in Sharjah's Aljada development from Arada for Dh1.1 billion, marking the Abu Dhabi developer's first real estate investment in the emirate. Sign up fo»»»

Alongside the acquisition, FFR has secured up to $10 million in PIPE financing Los Angeles: Faraday Future Intelligent Electric Inc. (NASDAQ: FFAI), a California-based Embodied AI (EAI) ecosystem company, has announced the signing of definitive agreements with FF EAI Robotics Ecosystem Inc. (NASDAQ»»»

Peshawar, Pakistan: Twenty-one pupils and a teacher were killed on Thursday after a roof collapsed at a school in the northwest Pakistani city of Peshawar, a hospital official said. Asim Khan from Peshawar's Lady Reading Hospital confirmed the toll to AFP, adding that over 30 people were injured, w»»»

From anime and orchestras to dandiya and hands-on art, the capital is booked Abu Dhabi is giving the sofa some serious competition this weekend, and not just because the weather is finally making plans outside sound sensible again. From Japanese animation and an oud-led orchestral encounter to Indi»»»

Romania is prepared to protect Neptun Deep against drone attacks, having demonstrated a good response so far to provocations and incidents that have tested the country's ability to react, according to Cristian Busoi, Secretary of State with the Ministry of ...»»»

Romania is entering this winter in a good position, being on track with gas storage; furthermore, no significant price hikes are expected, given that - until March 31 - the price billed to household consumers will be the lower of the two: the regulated price or the contract price, deputy director o»»»

The re-liberalization of the gas market, the resumption of the "gas release" program, and gas extraction from the Black Sea could be Romania's opportunity to become a significant market?the energy hub that is constantly being discussed?Septimiu Stoica, Chairman of the General Meeting of Shareholder»»»

Current energy storage batteries will need to be replaced around 2030, as their lifecycle is roughly five years, and we will need to consider a different level of storage facilities, Virgiliu Ivan, General Director of the National Energy Dispatch Center (DEN) at Transelectrica, stated on Monday at »»»

Cristian Pistol, Director General of the National Company for Road Infrastructure Administration (CNAIR), signed a contract on Wednesday with MOL Romania Petroleum Products for leasing out the first two petrol stations on the Moldova Motorway (A7)."Today, I signed the contract for leasing out the f»»»

Work has begun on one of the largest photovoltaic parks in the country, with a capacity of 365 MWp, in the village of Horia. According to local authorities, more than 500 million euros will be invested in the project, which will include battery storage facilities and is expected to supply electrici»»»

Limited diesel supplies could persist until next year, as a significant depletion of inventories has coincided with constrained production ahead of winter, the peak season for demand, the International Energy Agency (AEI) said on Wednesday in its latest monthly oil market ...»»»