OCTT calls for urgent measures to address climate change impacts in prisons
Tunis, Sept. 2 (TAP) - The Tunisian Organisation against Torture (OCTT), in a statement issued Wednesday, called for “urgent and appropriate” measures to address the impact of climate change in prisons by reviewing infrastructure standards and...»»»
Saharan Tourism: Preparations for ISSOT Fair discussed at Tourism Ministry
Tunis, Sept. 2 (TAP) - Preparations to ensure the success of the International Saharan and Oasis Tourism Fair (ISSOT), scheduled to take place in Tozeur, were at the centre of a meeting held Wednesday in Tunis, chaired by Tourism Minister Sofiane...»»»
Hezbollah Denies Ties to Security Cell Reportedly Detained Over Alleged Plot to Destabilize Lebanon, Syria - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Temporary tax cards issued for eight months to speed up project establishment procedures: ETA chief
The Egyptian Tax Authority (ETA) has begun issuing temporary tax cards valid for eight months to help investors complete the establishment procedures for their projects, after which they can obtain five-year tax cards. The measure aims to simplify company establishment procedures, attract domestic »»»
Raya Holding abandons sale of Raya Foods to Helios, reaffirms expansion plans
Raya Holding for Financial Investments has decided not to proceed with the proposed acquisition of Raya Foods by Helios Investment Partners after certain key conditions required to complete the transaction were not fulfilled. The company said its board of directors, at a meeting held on 2 September»»»
Egypt to establish migrant health unit under IOM agreement
The Health Ministry plans to establish a dedicated migrant health unit to oversee access to healthcare and coordinate referrals for treatment under an agreement with the International Organization for Migration (IOM) aimed at expanding health services for migrants and host communities. The memorand»»»
Hezbollah’s Media Relations Office: Attempts by some media outlets to link Hezbollah to such security cases and attribute the allegations to anonymous sources are part of a disinformation campaign aimed at tarnishing the group’s image and destabilizing the country - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Al-Shaibani, German delegation discuss economic and development cooperation
Damascus, Sep.2 (SANA) Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani met Wednesday with a delegation from Germany’s Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development, headed by State Secretary Niels Annen, to discuss ways to strengthen economic and development coopera»»»
Pro-Iranian group releases Lego video showing deadly US wedding attack
The pro-Iranian Explosive Media Group has released a Lego-style AI animation showing a deadly US strike on a wedding in southern Iran that killed five civilians, including a child, according to the Iranian authorities. The video emerged as the US resumed strikes on Iran on Tuesday, saying it was ta»»»
Netanyahu Visits Gaza, Vows Israel Will Maintain Control of Strip
TEL AVIV, September 2 (Sputnik) - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited the Gaza Strip with military commanders on Wednesday and said the military would continue to control the enclave and work to disarm Hamas. "We are not withdrawing. We remain on this line. We control 60% of the Strip»»»
Low S.African stadium flyover under review, next scrapped
Johannesburg: South Africa's aviation regulator said Wednesday it was reviewing a low stadium flyover that has sparked international debate as the airline involved cancelled the next flypast because of poor weather. Dramatic images of two custom-liveried Airlink passenger jets swooping over the Cap»»»
UN Worried About Expansion of Ukraine Crisis Amid Zelensky's Threats to Airlines Flying Over Russia
UNITED NATIONS, September 2 (Sputnik) - The United Nations is concerned about the potential expansion of the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, UN Spokesman Stephane Dujarric said Wednesday after threats by Volodymyr Zelensky against civilian airlines flying over Russian territory. "We're concern»»»
Phone call between Prime Minister and Egyptian Foreign Minister
Doha: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani held a phone call with Minister of Foreign Affairs, Immigration and Egyptian Expatriates' Affairs of the sisterly Arab Republic of Egypt HE Dr. Badr Abdelatty. During the call, they discussed»»»
UAE condemns Iranian attack targeting Saudi carrier
The UAE expressed its solidarity with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia The United Arab Emirates has condemned in the strongest terms the hostile Iranian attack that targeted the Saudi carrier “Sidr” as it transited through the Strait of Hormuz, resulting in the deaths of a number of crew members. In a s»»»
1 adult hurt, no kids harmed after shooting at Virginia elementary school, official says
Waynesboro police have not yet released a full statement on the shooting An adult was wounded in a shooting at a Virginia elementary school Wednesday morning, according to an official who responded to the scene and confirmed no children were injured. Jim Wood, a Waynesboro city council member whose»»»
China’s ZC Rubber plans $500m tyre manufacturing complex in Sokhna
Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade Mohamed Farid and Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZONE) Chairperson Mostafa Sheikhoun have witnessed the signing of a letter of intent between SCZONE and Zhongce Rubber Group (ZC Rubber) to explore the establishment of an integrated tyre manufacturing complex in»»»
Egypt, Oman explore joint industrial zones to deepen economic integration
Egypt and Oman are exploring the establishment of two joint industrial zones, one in each country, under Egypt’s industrial developer model, as part of broader efforts to strengthen industrial integration, investment cooperation and supply chains between the two countries. The proposal was discusse»»»
Trump floats renaming Strait of Hormuz as 'Trump Strait'
Move comes after he claimed US sovereignty over the strait US President Donald Trump on Wednesday suggested renaming the Strait of Hormuz as "Trump Strait," asserting US control of the vital waterway even as fighting raged there with Iran. It is the latest in a series of geographical name changes f»»»
Phone call between Prime Minister and Turkish Foreign Minister
Doha: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani held a phone call with Minister of Foreign Affairs of the sisterly Republic of Turkiye HE Hakan Fidan. During the call, they discussed bilateral cooperation relations and ways to support and »»»
Israel ‘organised and prepared’ to remove Gaza population if US gives green light, Katz says
Israel is "organised and prepared" to remove Palestininians from Gaza "by every way possible", Defence Minister Israel Katz told reporters Wednesday, adding that there was no alternative "solution" to crisis. The Israeli government was simply waiting for the US to figure out where to take the displ»»»
Videos and debris raise questions over alleged US strike on Iranian wedding
On the evening of September 1, a barrage of US missile and drone attacks on a town in southern Iran allegedly struck a wedding ceremony, killing at least five people, including a four-year-old boy. FRANCE 24 geolocated a direct hit to the civilian building where local residents say the wedding was »»»
Prime minister, Lebanese counterpart discuss de-escalation efforts in the region
DOHA: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani held a phone call with Prime Minister of the Lebanese Republic HE Dr Nawaf Salam. During the call, they discussed bilateral relations and ways to support and strengthen them, as well as the l»»»
In call with Egyptian FM, prime minister affirms Qatar's support for peace efforts
DOHA: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani held a phone call with Minister of Foreign Affairs, Immigration and Egyptian Expatriates' Affairs of the Arab Republic of Egypt HE Dr Badr Abdelatty. During the call, they discussed bilateral»»»
Phone call between Prime Minister and Lebanese Prime Minister
Doha: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani held a phone call with Prime Minister of the sisterly Lebanese Republic HE Dr. Nawaf Salam. During the call, they discussed bilateral cooperation relations and ways to support and strengthen »»»
New EU Ambassador to Albania Takes Up Post
Sofia Moreira de Sousa, a Portuguese diplomat and former head of the European Commission Representation in Portugal, has formally taken up her post as the European Union's new ambassador to Albania. Moreira de Sousa presented her credentials to Albanian President Bajram Begaj on Wednesday, succeedi»»»
Dismissed Tirana Deputy Mayor Backs Manastirliu after Removal
Blendi Sulaj, a former deputy mayor of Tirana, on Wednesday thanked city employees and Prime Minister Edi Rama for their support after Mayor Erion Veliaj dismissed him from his post. Sulaj said he had served for a year as deputy mayor responsible for territorial control, overseeing efforts to clear»»»
Hungary could publish up to 80,000 names in Communist-era secret service files
Hungary could soon see tens of thousands of names revealed from the country’s Communist-era secret service files, with government estimates suggesting that as many as 60,000–80,000 people could be identified. Bálint Ruff, head of the Prime Minister’s Office, told Telex that the figure was based on »»»
Land Seizures in West Bank Accelerate Ahead of Israeli Elections: Haaretz - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Drone incident in Germany has ‘hallmarks of state-sponsored terrorism’, EU's Kallas says
Last month's incident involving an explosive-laden drone at Leipzig airport bears "all the hallmarks of state-sponsored terrorism," EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said Wednesday. Germany has blamed Russia for the "hybrid attack". The EU has summoned the Russian envoy, and member states we»»»
Dh30m UAE Lottery: Winning numbers announced – see the latest results
Lucky Day Draw No. 260902 rewards cash prizes to several participants Dubai: Several participants have secured cash prizes in the latest UAE Lottery Lucky Day draw held on Wednesday. In Lucky Day Draw No. 260902, the winning numbers in the Days section were 11, 14, 2, 20, 27, 7, while 1 was drawn a»»»
Search continues for two young Omanis after boat capsizes off Seeb
Authorities and residents join efforts to find two young men missing at sea Dubai: A search operation was under way on Wednesday for two young Omanis who went missing after their boat capsized off the coast of Seeb in Muscat governorate, according to local reports. The missing men were identified a»»»
Missile War Monitor: Putin orders massive strikes on Ukraine's energy grid
President Vladimir Putin has ordered the Russian armed forces to prepare massive strikes on Ukraine's energy infrastructure, in what he cast as retaliation for Ukrainian attacks on Russian refineries. "The Russian Armed Forces have been instructed to prepare and carry out massive strikes against Uk»»»
Central Europe seeks bigger role in shaping EU policy
Central European countries are becoming more assertive within the European Union and should use their growing economic and political weight to shape the bloc's future, the prime ministers of Croatia, Czechia and Slovenia said at the Bled Strategic Forum. The leaders argued that the region, once lar»»»
Environmentalists Hold Protest to Urge Stricter Penalties for Killing Protected Species
Environmentalists protested in front of the Palace of Justice in Sofia on Wednesday. They called for more effective enforcement of wildlife protection laws, stricter penalties for the killing of protected species, and the criminalization of the use of poisoned bait in the wild. The demonstration he»»»
Missile War Monitor: Putin orders massive strikes on Ukraine's energy grid
President Vladimir Putin has ordered the Russian armed forces to prepare massive strikes on Ukraine's energy infrastructure, in what he cast as retaliation for Ukrainian attacks on Russian refineries. "The Russian Armed Forces have been instructed to prepare and carry out massive strikes against Uk»»»
Russia Demanding West Ensure Security for Diplomatic Missions Abroad During Duma Vote
VLADIVOSTOK, Russia, September 2 (Sputnik) - Russia has demanded that Western countries ensure the security of Russian diplomatic missions abroad during the upcoming elections to the State Duma, Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova told Sputnik. "We have certainly sent the relevant material»»»
El Fahs wind farm project selected to receive grant under Japans JCM
Tunis, Sept. 2 (TAP) - The 75 MW El Fahs onshore wind farm project in Zaghouan Governorate was officially selected in July 2026 to receive a grant from the Japanese government under the Joint Crediting Mechanism (JCM), established under Article 6 of...»»»
Education Minister Valchev Plans Package to Improve School Discipline
A package of measures to improve school discipline will be proposed in about ten days, Minister of Education and Science Georgi Valchev told MPs on Wednesday. Valchev answered questions from members of the National Assembly’s Education and Science Committee. “Quality in school education is a key an»»»
Orbán government secretly allocated more than EUR 1.35 billion public funds just before April's election
The Orbán government secretly allocated at least HUF 500 billion (EUR 1.36 billion) in public funds in the months before the April election, according to an investigation by Hungarian news outlet 24.hu based on previously non-public government decisions obtained through a public-interest data reque»»»
Uber says laying off 'about 10%' of workforce worldwide
Uber has a total of roughly 34,000 employees with operations in more than 70 countries Ride-hailing giant Uber will be laying off around 10 per cent of its staff as part of "significant organisational changes," CEO Dara Khosrowshahi said in a message to employees released on Wednesday. "Today, we'r»»»
Local thunderstorms accompanied by rain expected Wednesday night
Tunis, Sept. 2 (TAP) - Wednesday night's weather will feature localised thunderstorms accompanied by rain in the western parts of central and southern Tunisia. Hail is possible in a few areas during the early hours of the night, before passing...»»»
Stock market up 0.4% on Wednesday
Tunis, Sept. 2 (TAP) – The stock market edged up 0.4% on Wednesday to 19,664.25 points, according to broker Tunisie Valeurs. Trading volumes remained robust, with a total of TND 13.7 million exchanged on the market.OFFICEPLAST shares surged 6% to...»»»
Germany's Policy Towards Russia Risks Dangerous Escalation - German Politician
The German government’s escalation of tensions with Russia is unreasonable and potentially dangerous, Alexander King, co-chairman of the Berlin branch of the Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance (BSW), told Sputnik after Berlin announced plans to close Russia’s consulate general in Bonn and terminate an agre»»»
Syria, EU discuss activating technical support center in Damascus
Damascus, Sept. 2 (SANA) Finance Minister, Mohammad Yisr Barniyeh, and European Commission Middle East Director Henrike Trautmann discussed a range of issues of mutual interest, including plans to activate a technical support center set to open soon in Damascus with European Commission funding and »»»
Uber says laying off 'about 10%' of workforce worldwide
Washington: Ride-hailing giant Uber will be laying off around 10 percent of its staff as part of "significant organizational changes," CEO Dara Khosrowshahi said in a message to employees released on Wednesday. "Today, we're making a number of significant organizational changes across Uber," Khosro»»»
Focus - UNIFIL peacekeepers patrol south Lebanon, caught between Israel and Hezbollah
Since this spring, about 6 percent of Lebanon has been occupied by the Israeli army. On the ground, around 600 French soldiers from the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) continue to patrol the zone. The delicate peacekeeping mission documents violations of UN resolutions by both Isra»»»
Xi calls on Mideast nations to be ‘masters of their own affairs’ in rare Egypt visit
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday called on "the people of the Middle East" to oppose "externalinterference" and consider reshaping the region's security order during a visit to Egypt. The rare visit by the Chinese leader comes as Beijing aims to expand its influence in the region as the Ir»»»