Gargash: Deterrence and diplomacy underpin UAE approach to regional security
UAE presidential adviser says deterrence gives diplomacy credibility and strength Dubai: A meeting, which was held between Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, reflects the UAE's approach of combining deterrence with diplomacy»»»
Syria, Türkiye highlight expanding strategic partnership, trade and energy cooperation
Damascus, Sept. 13 (SANA) Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani and Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan highlighted expanding bilateral cooperation in trade, energy, transport and institutional coordination during a joint press conference in Damascus on Sunday. Al-Shaibani said the meet»»»
Ukrainian Conflict Needs to Be Resolved via Talks — South African President
"As you may recall, South Africa, along with a number of other African countries, participated in the peace mission to Russia and Ukraine. Our main message was that we would like to resolve the conflict through negotiations and achieve a peaceful solution," South African President Cyril Ramaphosa s»»»
Pakistan offers Rs100-a-litre petrol relief for bikes, small cars: Who qualifies?
Scheme covers monthly fuel quotas as petrol hits Rs375.82 amid Middle East tensions Dubai: Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday announced a major fuel relief scheme offering a Rs100-per-litre discount to millions of motorcycle, rickshaw and small-car users as surging global oil prices p»»»
The week in pictures: 9/11 anniversary, far-right win in Germany and Houthis' Yemen offensive
A look back at some of the week's key news stories and the most striking images, from commemorations marking 25 years since the 9/11 attacks to the breakthrough win for Germany's far-right AfD party and the lightening offensive that has left Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels in control of the count»»»
Uzbekistan voices deep concern over escalating Middle East tensions
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan on Saturday expressed deep concern over the further deterioration of the situation in the Middle East, including missile and drone attacks on the territory of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. In a statement issued yesterday, the»»»
Kremlin not ruling out return to Ukraine talks in October
Moscow: Three-way negotiations with Ukraine and the United States on ending Europe's worst conflict since World War II could take place in October, the Kremlin said on Sunday, according to Russian media. "We do not rule out such a possibility; we are talking about the foreseeable future," Kremlin s»»»
France apologises for diplomatic spat with US to lift block on new ambassador to Washington
The French UN mission said it regretted an online post criticising a US vote at the UN General Assembly in a move that should clear the way for the new French ambassador Aurélien Lechevallier to take up his post in Washington. The French UN mission said it regretted an online post criticizing »»»
Iran FM: Oman Deal Does Not Mean Reopening of Hormuz Strait - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Iran’s Pezeshkian Urges Greater BRICS Role in Prohibition on Use of Force
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian called on the BRICS group of emerging economies to play a “more effective” role in defending national sovereignty and upholding the principle of non-use of force at the current critical time. Addressing the 18th BRICS Plus Summit, Pezeshkian warned that the effec»»»
Rights report documents 958 Houthi violations, executions and displacement in Yemen
Aden, Sept. 13 (SANA) The Yemeni Network for Rights and Freedoms (YNRF) documented 958 crimes and violations committed by the Houthi militia between September 3 and 11 in six districts along the western coast of Hodeidah and Taiz provinces, according to a report cited by Yemen’s Saba News Agency. T»»»
From Legolas to Liszka — Hungary rewrites its baby-name rules again
Hungary is preparing to reverse a controversial overhaul of its tightly regulated baby-name system. A previous decision to remove 145 given names from the official list has been overturned, while ten new names are already set to be added. Hungary’s Ministry for Social Relations and Culture is prepa»»»
Houthis say hit Saudi base after renewed fighting with Yemeni govt forces
Houthi fighters on Sunday said they used drones and missiles to attack a military base in southern Saudi Arabia as renewed fighting with Yemen's government forces forced growing numbers of civilians to flee. The attack at the southern Sharurah base targeted "weapons depots and command and control c»»»
BRICS leaders call for 'maximum restraint' as Middle East war threatens unity
BRICS leaders meeting in New Delhi on Saturday unanimously adopted a joint declaration expressing "deep concern" over the war in the Middle East and urging maximum restraint. The statement was seen as indirect criticism of US and Israeli strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities. The BRICS group »»»
Iran authorities say one dead after ship struck in Hormuz
A ship was struck in the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday, killing one person and injuring three, local Iranian authorities said, as Tehran and Washington clash over the strategic waterway. "A merchant vessel was struck around 5:00 am (0130 GMT) this morning off the coasts of Hengam and Qeshm islands. On»»»
Iraq to reopen Iran crossings after drone attack
Iraqi authorities announced on Sunday a timeline to reopen three crossings with Iran, a day after closing them following a drone attack originating from their shared border on a Saudi pipeline. After the Friday night attack on the East-West pipeline, Baghdad sacked the military commander in Missan »»»
Trilateral Talks on Ukraine Could Resume in October - Kremlin
NEW DELHI (Sputnik) - Russia does not rule out the possibility that trilateral negotiations on a settlement in Ukraine could resume in October, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Sunday. "We do not rule out such a possibility; we are talking about a foreseeable future. That is, of course, Octo»»»
Building economic bridges: Hungary and Malaysia deepen ties in green energy and high-tech
Malaysia is seeking closer economic cooperation with Hungary in green energy, semiconductors, pharmaceuticals and advanced manufacturing, as representatives of the two countries met in Budapest for the first Malaysia–Hungary Business and Investment Forum. The Malaysian state of Sarawak is meanwhile»»»
Bulgarian, Italian Defence Ministers to Meet at Bezmer Air Base
Minister of Defence Dimitar Stoyanov will welcome Italian Defence Minister Guido Crosetto at Bezmer Air Base, the Defence Ministry's press service said here Sunday. The ministers and their delegations will hold a working meeting during Crosetto's visit to Bulgaria on September 14. After their bilat»»»
Lagarde says eurozone inflation shock will last longer
Frankfurt, Sept. 13 (SANA) European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde said eurozone inflation is likely to remain elevated for longer than previously expected as higher energy prices linked to Middle East tensions continue to pressure markets. “The current shock is longer-lasting,” Lagarde t»»»
A gesture that won hearts: Sheikh Khaled returns to personally thank driver
The Crown Prince turned back before departure to personally shake his driver’s hand Some moments reveal more about a leader than any formal speech or summit meeting. For Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, one such moment came at the very end of his visit to In»»»
No US or Allied Aircraft at Bulgarian Airports Involved in Conflicts, Transport Minister Peev Says
No US or allied aircraft stationed at Bulgarian airports are involved in military operations, including against Iran, Minister of Transport and Communications Georgi Peev said on television on Sunday. "No military aircraft from the United States or other allied countries currently at civilian or mi»»»
UAE exporters move closer to German risk cover for overseas projects
ECI and Euler Hermes open talks on reinsurance for UAE-Germany export projects Dubai: UAE exporters could get greater support in managing the financial risks of international projects under a new cooperation framework signed between Etihad Credit Insurance and Germany’s Euler Hermes. Sign up for ou»»»
China, Russia, India seek economic cooperation at BRICS
Modi, Xi and Putin stress cooperation to reshape institutions dominated by West New Delhi: BRICS leaders including China, Russia and India entered a second day of talks in New Delhi on Sunday, discussing "inclusive global growth", after reaching rare agreement calling for calm in the Middle East. I»»»
Iran, Turkey, and Iraq Urge Diplomatic Action to Prevent Regional Escalation - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Tens of thousands protest against far-right AfD party in Germany
About 150,000 demonstrators took to the streets in around 20 cities across Germany on Saturday against the far-right AfD, after the party scored a crushing victory in a state election last week. The Alternative for Germany (AfD) topped the vote in the eastern region of Saxony-Anhalt, and is no»»»
Iran, Oman Agree on New Hormuz Entry, Exit Routes - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Iran, Oman Agree on New Hormuz Entry, Exit Routes 13-09-2026 10:16 AM Vessels in the Strait of Hormuz are visible near the beach of Bandar »»»
‘Waqf Ambassadors’ seminars strengthen community awareness
Doha: The General Administration of Endowments at the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs in cooperation with the Ministry’s Mosques Department has continued the first series of awareness seminars for imams and preachers through videoconferencing as part of efforts to strengthen awareness of waqf»»»
US Better Understands Russia’s Ukraine Terms After Putin Talks - Kremlin Aide
Crown Prince Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has confirmed that the UAE is ready to provide a venue for negotiations on Ukraine, as it has done previously, presidential aide Yuri Ushakov told Russian media. Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed the situation in Ukraine with Abu Dhabi Cr»»»
Anthropic boss calls for AI slowdown, Altman and Musk agree
New York: Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei on Saturday called on artificial intelligence (AI) firms to slow down the development of the powerful technology, amid mounting worries over the risks of "superintelligent" computer systems. His comments came a few days after AI researcher Jacob Coxon, who left »»»
Saudi Arabia closes East-West pipeline as Houthis tighten grip on Red Sea
Saudi Arabia on Saturday shut down the vital East-West pipeline after the conduit came under attack in the widening Middle East war, threatening to send energy prices soaring. The 1,200-km pipeline has served as the main route out for global supplies of Middle East oil for the past six»»»
LIVE UPDATES: BRICS Summit Day Two
The BRICS summit is taking place in New Delhi on September 12–13. The agenda covers economic and technological cooperation, issues concerning the Global South, innovation, and sustainable development. The first day began with remarks by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who called for continuity»»»
Iran-Oman Hormuz Pact Means No Automatic Opening of Strait — Reports
The framework understanding on shipping routes is “set to be announced soon,” but is solely between Iran and Oman and will keep Hormuz’s southern route closed, a source close to the Iranian negotiating team told Tasnim. The agreement reportedly “establishes specific details for new entry and exit r»»»
Anthropic boss calls for AI slowdown, Altman and Musk agree
UPDATEAI leaders warn rapid advances could let rogue agents seize the internet New York: Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei on Saturday called on artificial intelligence (AI) firms to slow down the development of the powerful technology, amid mounting worries over the risks of "superintelligent" computer s»»»
100 US advisers, no air cover: How Houthis seized Mocha and Perim Island in 36 hours
US advisers provided intelligence, but promised air cover never came as militants advance Dubai: More than 100 US military advisers were helping Saudi Arabia with intelligence and targeting. Senior commanders with Yemen’s UN-backed government repeatedly warned that a major Houthi assault was coming»»»
LACC calls for reclaiming Lebanon’s sovereignty – Ya Libnan
Share: The Lebanese-American Coordinating Committee (LACC) issued the following price release under the title Lebanon’s Sovereignty and Reform Opportunity, One Decision-Making Authority, Effective Implementation, and an End to Duality Washington, DC and Beirut Lebanon – The Lebanese-American Coordi»»»
Spotlight - Has Trump Left MBS hanging over Yemen?
The Yemen and Saudi governments are under pressure and under fire. The Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman reportedly called President Trump twice to ask him to authorise US strikes against the Houthis, over the deteriorating military situation in Yemen and the threat to the Bab el Mandeb Strait»»»
Qatar strongly condemns Iranian attacks on Arab countries, reaffirms Palestinian cause priority
QNA Vienna Qatar has condemned, in the strongest terms, the Houthi group’s targeting of civilian and economic facilities in Saudi Arabia, as well as the renewed attacks by Iran on the territories of several Arab states. Qatar further affirmed full solidarity with these nations and categorical rejec»»»
‘Explosive’ planes and bioweapons: CIA declassifies pre-9/11 intel warnings
The CIA has declassified dozens of presidential intelligence briefings revealing that US officials were warned years before the September 11 attacks that Osama bin Laden and his Al-Qaeda network were considering strikes on American soil involving hijacked or explosive-packed aircraft, while also pu»»»
Russian offensives in Ukraine kill six, wound dozens
Kyiv: A Russian strike hit a grocery store in the town of Zviahel and killed two people, the governor of Ukraine's Zhytomyr Region, west of Kyiv, Vitaliy Bunechko, said on Saturday. Bunechko added that two petrol stations and another facility were also attacked. For his part, the governor of Zapori»»»
Prime Minister, Jordan's Foreign Minister hold phone conversation
Doha: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan HE Dr. Ayman Safadi, held a telephone conversation. The talks discussed cooperatio»»»
Turkiye condemns attacks on Saudi East-West oil pipeline
Ankara: Turkiye's Foreign Ministry on Saturday strongly condemned attacks on the East-West oil pipeline in Saudi Arabia's Riyadh and Medina regions, carried out by drones launched from Iraqi territory, which caused injuries and property damage. In a statement, the ministry reaffirmed Turkiye's supp»»»
Kremlin says meeting between Putin and Zelensky at Miami G20 'impossible'
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he was willing to meet Russian leader Vladimir Putin at the G20 summit in Miami for talks on ending the war. However, the Kremlin immediately ruled it out, saying it was "impossible" and that a meeting would only take place in Russian capital Mo»»»
BRICS leaders adopt New Delhi Declaration calling for UN Security Council overhaul and local currency trade
BRICS leaders adopted the consensus “New Delhi Declaration” on Saturday, calling for a structural update of the United Nations Security Council and an increased reliance on local currencies for intra-bloc trade instead of the US dollar. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the agreement of»»»
Al-Sisi calls Sudan’s unity ‘red line’, urges progress on second phase of Gaza deal
Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi said Sudan’s security, sovereignty, stability, and unity were a “red line” for Egypt, while calling for progress on the second phase of the agreement to end the war in Gaza and sufficient humanitarian aid to reach the enclave. Al-Sisi made the remarks during s»»»
Egypt, Uzbekistan explore cooperation opportunities in smart irrigation, water management
Egypt and Uzbekistan are seeking to turn their water cooperation agreement into joint projects focused on smart irrigation, artificial intelligence, digital transformation, and climate adaptation, Egypt’s Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation said. Water Resources and Irrigation Minister Hani »»»
Egypt, Iraq business groups discuss expanding trade, industrial cooperation
The Egyptian Commercial Service (ECS) office in Baghdad held talks with the Federation of Iraqi Businessmen on September 7, 2026, to explore ways to strengthen trade, investment, and industrial cooperation between Egypt and Iraq. The meeting was held under the directives of Mohamed Farid Saleh, Min»»»
Palestinian National Council warns of push to impose new religious reality by force at Al-Aqsa
Occupied Jerusalem: Palestinian National Council President Rawhi Fattouh said the escalating calls to march into Al-Aqsa Mosque during Jewish holidays, impose religious rituals inside its compound, and promote plans to establish what is being dubbed the "Third Temple" on its ruins represent a dange»»»
Canadian boycott of US goods reshapes grocery supply chains
Toronto, Sept. 12 (SANA) A growing consumer campaign to buy Canadian and boycott US products is reshaping supermarket shelves across Canada, prompting grocers to improve country-of-origin labeling and seek alternative suppliers. The “Buy Canadian” movement began after US President Donald Trump impo»»»
BRICS Summit Calls on Israeli Occupation to Withdraw from Lebanon
BRICS leaders have firmly rejected unilateral sanctions that contravene international law and the United Nations Charter, according to a joint declaration issued at the group’s summit. The declaration called for a multilateral approach to managing the international order, based on respect for diver»»»