
Israeli air strikes hit southern Lebanon
Israel has carried out a large wave of air strikes in southern Lebanon, saying it was targeting positions of the Iranian-backed armed group Hezbollah. The attacks came after evacuation warnings were issued for several locations. There has been no immediate report of casualties. Israel has carried o»»»


Hundreds gather to commemorate Pavlos Fyssas’ murder
Hundreds gathered at the memorial of anti-fascist musician Pavlos Fyssas on Thursday to mark the 12th anniversary of his murder by Golden Dawn member Giorgos Roupakias. Fyssas’ mother, Magda, was among the first to arrive, laying flowers at the site where her son was fatally stabbed in September 20»»»


UN Security Council to Vote on Iran Nuclear Sanctions Friday
The UN Security Council will vote Friday on whether to reimpose sanctions on Iran over its nuclear program, the Council's rotating presidency said, after Britain, France and Germany triggered the vote. The three European countries, signatories to the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action intended to s»»»


Budgetary Control MEPs Conclude Mission to Montenegro and Albania
A delegation from the Committee on Budgetary Control, led by the Chair Niclas Herbst, has concluded a mission to Montenegro and Albania, reviewing safeguards in place to protect EU funds. MEPs assessed the set-up and initial functioning of the new control and audit mechanisms put in place under the»»»


Qatar Photography Center launches Monochrome Exhibition
Doha: The Qatar Photography Center has rolled out a black-and-white photography exhibition that highlights and celebrates monochromatic art. Monochrome runs for 10 days and explores the aesthetic power of light and shadow and the raw visual expression that transcends color. The event celebrates how»»»


What is Antifa and why is President Trump targeting it?
US President Donald Trump has said he will designate Antifa as a "major terrorist organisation" as part of his efforts to target the "radical left", following the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. In a post to his Truth Social platform, Trump called the group a "sick, dangerous, radica»»»


Lebanon:’Israel’ Carries Out Airstrikes Inside Three South L...
By Staff, Agencies "Israel" has issued a threat to attack three towns in the Lebanese South: Meis al-Jabal, Debbine, and Kfar Tebnit, on Thursday. Reports in the area stressed that the threatened locations fall within civilian neighborhoods. Simultaneously, "Israeli" reconnaissance drones were heav»»»


Police search home near where D4vd's car was found with body inside - UPI.com
Police searched a home in Los Angeles near where singer D4vd's (pictured in Montreux, Switzerland, in July 2024) car was found abandoned with a body inside. File Photo by Cyril Zingaro/EPA Sept. 18 (UPI) -- Police searched a Los Angeles home near where they found an abandoned Tesla owned by singer »»»


World Bank’s Favoritism for Ukraine Over Africa Highlights Prioritization of War Over Development
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has calculated that the World Bank’s preferential loans to Ukraine over the past three years have amounted to “tens of times” more than the institution lent out to all of Africa combined over the same period. Sputnik asked experts what this means. It’s no secr»»»


Trump mistakes Armenia for Albania for the third time at UK press conference
US President Donald Trump on September 18 mistakenly referred to Armenia as Albania while claiming to have resolved a conflict with Azerbaijan that never involved the Balkan nation. The gaffe, at least the third such error, occurred during a press conference in England as Trump touted his record as»»»


Weekly quiz: Why were these nuns on the run?
This week tensions flared at a rally in London, the world of boxing paid tribute to Ricky Hatton, and cult show The Summer I Turned Pretty reached its climax. But how much attention did you pay to what else happened in the world over the past seven days? Quiz collated by Ben Fell. Fancy testing you»»»


Busan film competition showcases Asian cinema's 'strength'
Busan, South Korea: For the first time, a full line-up of movies will compete at Busan's International Film Festival, as it looks to celebrate "progressive" and "humane" regional cinema, the jury said on Thursday. The 30th edition of Asia's largest film festival is being revamped this year with a "»»»


Hungarian county tops the region in both the number and quality of thermal wells and spas
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Trump mistakes Armenia for Albania for the third time at UK press conference
US President Donald Trump on September 18 mistakenly referred to Armenia as Albania while claiming to have resolved a conflict with Azerbaijan that never involved the Balkan nation. The gaffe, at least the third such error, occurred during a press conference in England as Trump touted his record as»»»


From palace massacre to TikTok bans: Nepal’s endless cycle of despair
They came out to protest peacefully. By evening, government buildings were in flames, stones were flying, and the cabinet was forced to resign. This is Nepal in 2025 – a country of almost 30 million people, wedged between China and India, still searching for a stable path after seventy years of uph»»»

First workshop on AI and tax management September 27–28 in Mahdia
Tunis, Sept. 18 (TAP) - The first scientific workshop on “the Future of Tax Management in the Era of the Artificial Intelligence Revolution” will be held on September 27–28 in Mahdia, organised by the National Association of Treasury Bailiffs.This...»»»

Authorities to track and kill wolf after attack on child
Greece’s Environment Ministry has said it will attempt to locate and euthanize a wolf in the northern region of Halkidiki after the animal attacked a five-year-old girl last week. Officials said the wolf will be tracked using cameras and traps, with tranquilizer guns deployed in an effort to put it»»»

PM Zhelyazkov’s Government Survives Fifth No-Confidence Vote
The Cabinet of Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov Thursday survived a no-confidence vote over failures in the sectors of internal security and justice, and worsening state capture. The motion was defeated in a 101-133 vote, with no abstentions. The motion was backed by all 35 deputies of CC-DB, 33 of »»»

Doha’s music scene heats up with Sinag Battle of the Bands Octoberfest 2025
Doha, Qatar: The spotlight is on Doha’s rising music talent as the Sinag Battle of the Bands Octoberfest 2025 kicks off this Friday, September 19, at The Perfect Venue inside the Swiss-Belinn Hotel. Running every Friday until October 31, the event transforms weekend nights into a celebration of liv»»»


UN Envoy to Syria Geir Pedersen Resigns
The United Nations special envoy to Syria, Geir Pedersen, unexpectedly resigned on Thursday after almost seven years as the organization's representative to the war-torn country. "I wish to let the council know that I have informed the secretary-general of my intention to step down after more than »»»


Saudi food safety watchdog warns consumers not to eat Altarouti brand chicken frankfurters
RIYADH: The Saudi Food and Drug Authority on Thursday warned consumers not to eat chicken Frankfurt sausages manufactured in the Kingdom by the Altarouti brand, after factory inspections revealed they were contaminated with potentially harmful bacteria. In a message posted on social media platform »»»


Lawsuit targets militant groups as complicit in deaths of US citizens in Hamas attack
WASHINGTON: Lawyers for US victims of the 2023 Hamas attack on Israel are suing various groups that have been designated by the federal government as terrorist organizations, alleging they participated, aided or provided material support for the assault. The lawsuit, filed Thursday in federal court»»»


UN envoy for Syria to step down after six years in role
NEW YORK: The United Nations Special Envoy for Syria Geir Pedersen announced on Thursday that he would step down “in the near future” after more than six years in the role and as Syria undergoes a historic transition following the ouster of former leader Bashar Assad last year. He told the UN Secur»»»


UN envoy for Syria to step down after six years in role
NEW YORK: The United Nations Special Envoy for Syria Geir Pedersen announced on Thursday that he would step down “in the near future” after more than six years in the role and as Syria undergoes a historic transition following the ouster of former leader Bashar Assad last year. He told the UN Secur»»»


No Sofia Municipality Authorization for Blocking Parliament Entrances, Interior Ministry
The entrances to the National Assembly were blocked without authorization from Sofia Municipality, the Interior Ministry said Thursday referring to a protest staged earlier in the day by MPs of Continue the Change - Democratic Bulgaria (CC-DB). The blockade affected access points within the Parliam»»»


Minister of State for Foreign Affairs meets OPCW Director-General
The Hague: Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Al Khulaifi met today in The Hague with HE Director-General of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) Fernando Arias. During the meeting, cooperation between the State of Qatar and»»»


Lawsuit targets militant groups as complicit in deaths of US citizens in Hamas attack
WASHINGTON: Lawyers for US victims of the 2023 Hamas attack on Israel are suing various groups that have been designated by the federal government as terrorist organizations, alleging they participated, aided or provided material support for the assault. The lawsuit, filed Thursday in federal court»»»


Saudi-Pakistan defense pact can help Islamabad stabilize economy, increase exports-experts
KARACHI: Pakistan’s recent defense pact with Saudi Arabia can help Islamabad stabilize its economy via increased jobs, sharing of technology and exports to the Kingdom, defense and economic experts said on Thursday. Pakistan and Saudi Arabia on Wednesday signed a “Strategic Mutual Defense Agreement»»»


Gold price in Qatari market increases by 0.44% this week
Doha: The price of gold in the Qatari market increased by 0.44 percent this week to stand at USD 3,660.00000 per ounce on Thursday. Qatar National Bank (QNB) data showed that the price of Gold increased from USD 3,643.62160 recorded last Sunday. As for other precious metals, silver fell by 1.66 per»»»

Fight against transnational organised crime: Badaoui outlines Algerian police approach in China
ALGIERS- Director General of National Security Ali Badaoui presented the Algerian Police's approach in the fight against transnational organised crime, in an address at the Global Forum on Public Security Cooperation, held in the People's Republic of China, the Directorate General of Algerian Polic»»»

Priest arrested for starting forest fire in Markopoulo
A 58-year-old priest was arrested Wednesday for allegedly setting fire to a forested area in Markopoulo, eastern Attica. Security cameras reportedly captured the man leaving his car and walking into the wooded area shortly before the blaze began. The priest told police he had stopped on his way bac»»»


Trump asks Supreme Court to let him fire Fed's Lisa Cook - UPI.com
President Donald Trump has asked the Supreme Court to allow him to fire Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook. File Pool Photo by Ken Cedeno/UPI | License Photo Sept. 18 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to allow him to remove Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook. Trump ha»»»

President Tebboune chairs High Security Council meeting
ALGIERS- President of the Republic, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Minister of National Defence Abdelmadjid Tebboune chaired Thursday a meeting of the High Security Council, the Presidency of the Republic said in a statement. "President of the Republic Abdelmadjid Tebboune, the commander-i»»»

Senate Democrats push White House to recognize Palestinian state
LONDON: A resolution has been introduced by a group of Democratic senators in the US in a bid to get the White House to recognize a demilitarized Palestinian state. The non-binding legislation proposed by Oregon Sen. Jeff Merkley comes ahead of the UN General Assembly in New York on Sept. 23, where»»»


Serbia, Switzerland to boost cooperation in diplomacy
BERN - Serbian Ambassador to Switzerland Ivan Trifunovic and State Secretary at the Swiss MFA Alexandre Fasel met in Bern on Thursday and expressed readiness to advance bilateral cooperation in application of science in diplomacy. In a cordial and constructive discussion, the parties discussed bila»»»


Petkovic: Pristina's new threats aimed at new expulsions of Serbs
BELGRADE - The head of the Serbian government Office for Kosovo-Metohija Petar Petkovic said on Thursday Pristina's new threats that Serbs living and working in Kosovo-Metohija would soon need to obtain work permits and register their places of residence at police stations were aimed at a new wave »»»


Video: Albania's AI ‘minister’ debuts with an address to parliament
Tirana: An AI-generated government “minister” made its debut with an address in the Albanian parliament on Thursday, with Prime Minister Edi Rama presenting the bot as a symbol of his government’s push for transparency and innovation. The government said the bot — named Diella, which means sun in A»»»


Trump says Kimmel pulled over ratings; Dems seek FCC's Carr to resign - UPI.com
1 of 5 | Jimmy Kimmel speaks at the celebration of life for Kobe Bryant and Gianna Bryant at Staples Center in Los Angeles on February 24, 2020. Kimmel's late-night show was indefinitely suspended in response to comments he made about the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. File Photo by»»»


Senate Democrats push White House to recognize Palestinian state
LONDON: A resolution has been introduced by a group of Democratic senators in the US in a bid to get the White House to recognize a demilitarized Palestinian state. The non-binding legislation proposed by Oregon Sen. Jeff Merkley comes ahead of the UN General Assembly in New York on Sept. 23, where»»»


Clashes, disruption in France on 'day of anti-Macron'
Paris: French protesters were on Thursday staging a day of nationwide protests and strikes in a show of anger over President Emmanuel Macron's austerity policies, causing widespread disruption. Public transport stalled, schools closed their doors and tens of thousands of people took to the streets »»»


People of Syria want abuses acknowledged and addressed, UN envoy says
NEW YORK CITY: The UN’s special envoy for Syria, Geir Pedersen, told the Security Council on Thursday that Syria’s fragile political transition remains at a critical juncture. Success will depend on inclusive governance, significant international support and a halt to foreign interference, he warne»»»


People of Syria want abuses acknowledged and addressed, UN envoy says
NEW YORK CITY: The UN’s special envoy for Syria, Geir Pedersen, told the Security Council on Thursday that Syria’s fragile political transition remains at a critical juncture. Success will depend on inclusive governance, significant international support and a halt to foreign interference, he warne»»»


Israel army says four soldiers killed in south Gaza
JERUSALEM: The Israeli military said that four soldiers were killed and one was severely wounded in the southern Gaza Strip on Thursday, without providing further details. Israeli media reported that the four were killed in the early hours of the morning in the southern Gaza city of Rafah. It is th»»»


President Trump backs former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair’s proposal for Gaza transitional authority
LONDON: US President Donald Trump has endorsed former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair’s proposal for a postwar plan in Gaza, giving him two weeks to rally international support for the initiative, The Telegraph reported on Thursday. The plan, drafted by the Tony Blair Institute, calls for the creation»»»


President Trump backs former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair’s proposal for Gaza transitional authority
LONDON: US President Donald Trump has endorsed former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair’s proposal for a postwar plan in Gaza, giving him two weeks to rally international support for the initiative, The Telegraph reported on Thursday. The plan, drafted by the Tony Blair Institute, calls for the creation»»»


Israel army says four soldiers killed in south Gaza
JERUSALEM: The Israeli military said that four soldiers were killed and one was severely wounded in the southern Gaza Strip on Thursday, without providing further details. Israeli media reported that the four were killed in the early hours of the morning in the southern Gaza city of Rafah. It is th»»»


Trump suggests UK calls in military to help with migrant returns
Chequers, United Kingdom: US President Donald Trump on Thursday suggested that Britain call in the military to help it tackle its small boats migrant crisis. Describing the situation in the United States before he returned to office, the president said there had been "millions of people pouring int»»»


Isack Hadjar on Red Bull rumors: ‘I didn’t sign anything’
BAKU: Isack Hadjar downplayed rumors that he is set to replace Yuki Tsunoda in the second Red Bull seat alongside Max Verstappen in 2026, saying “I didn’t sign anything.” Tsunoda has struggled to consistently generate points since being promoted to the main team ahead of the third race of the seaso»»»


Starmer says UK protects free speech ‘jealously’ and ‘fiercely’
CHEQUERS: UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Thursday that Britain protects freedom of speech “jealously” and “fiercely” after US criticism and several cases have focused attention on British laws. “Free speech, it’s one of the founding values of the United Kingdom, and we protect it jealously and»»»


Beirut officials block Hezbollah plan to illuminate iconic Raouche Rock with Nasrallah image
BEIRUT: Lebanon’s Interior Ministry contacted Hezbollah officials on Thursday to intervene after plans to project an image of former party chief Hassan Nasrallah onto a prominent Beirut landmark sparked outrage among lawmakers, a senior political source told Arab News. The initiative was part of ev»»»
