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According to Arab News, the United States plans a US$500 million expansion of the main port in Palau as part of a military project. The outlet notes that statements from the Palauan government and the US Department of Defense have highlighted resulting concerns from local residents and officials. These worries focus on potential renewed conflict and environmental damage.
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Arab news · 21m ago
Ursula von der Leyen plans to introduce measures to limit social media and online gaming access for children under 15, aiming to protect them from online harms. The initiative follows global concerns about the negative impacts on children’s health.
Arab news · 29m ago
גלובס מגיש עדכון ראשון לגבי מצב השווקים מסביב לעולם • והבוקר: הבורסות באסיה במגמה מעורבת וללא שינויים גדולים • החוזים בוול סטריט נסחרים בעלייה קטנה • מחיר הנפט יורד בכ-1% ל-107 דולר • וגם: הבנק שחותך את היעד ל־S&P 500: "מחזור הצמיחה של הרווחים עומד להסתיים"
Globes · 58m ago
התשואה על אג”ח ארה”ב ל־10 שנים טיפסה לרמה הגבוהה ביותר מאז 2007, ועליית התשואות מתפשטת ליפן ולאירופה • ברקע: מחירי הנפט שחצו את רף 100 הדולר, האינפלציה הדביקה והציפייה להעלאת ריבית בארה”ב • וגם: ההסבר הפשוט של וורן באפט על הקשר בין מניות לתשואות • הרקע וההשלכות, גלובס עושה סדר
Globes · 2h ago
שנתיים לאחר שניהלו מגעים ראשונים שלא צלחו, סללו אמיל וינשל ויאיר לוינשטיין את עסקת אלטשולר שחם, שבאמצעותה מבקשת ווישור לקפוץ ליגה
לאחר העברת השליטה לווישור, עשוי בית ההשקעות, שמנהל כ־53 מיליארד שקל מנכסיו בחו"ל, להגדיל חשיפה לשוק המקומי • האם המהלך ידחוף את הבורסה בת"א, או שדלת הכניסה הצרה שלה תגביל את הרכישות בעיקר למניות בנקים וביטוח?
קרן קומיוניטי, בניהולו של בלנק, מכרה רבע ממניותיה בחברת הזיקוק • נותרה עם החזקה בשווי 350 מיליון שקל, המשקפת רווח של כרבע מיליארד על הנייר
קרנות ההשתלמות הניבו באוגוסט 1.4% והמנייתיות 2.4% הודות לראלי בוול סטריט • בדרך למכירתו: אלטשולר שחם ניצל את החשיפה הגבוהה לחו"ל ותפס את ההובלה החודשית • תשואות האג"ח בארה"ב מאותתות למנהלי ההשקעות לצנן התלהבות בחודשים הבאים
THE HAGUE, Netherlands: Former Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte is expected to appear in public for the first time on Wednesday since being transferred to the International Criminal Court 18 months ago to face murder charges related to his war on drugs. Duterte, 81, served as president from 2016 to 2022, before being charged with crimes against humanity for creating, funding and…
Arab news · 2h ago
Dubai: Temperatures may feel warmer than they actually are today, thanks to building humidity across the UAE.According to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM), today’s weather will be fair in general, with clouds appearing eastward.High temperatures, higher humidityRelative humidity (RH) is set to increase by night and Thursday morning over some coastal and internal areas with a chance of fog…
Emirates 247 · 2h ago
Join Tarek Al-Arabi and his children for an unforgettable evening and relive “Spacetoon” songs on Sept. 18 at Bakr Al-Sheddi Theater. Tickets are available on riyadh.platinmulist.net .
Arab news · 3h ago
Fog Walk is a seasonal outdoor entertainment destination that combines nature and relaxation. Runs until Feb. 28, 2027. For more details, visit abha.platinumlist.net .
Discover Gravity Carts at Gamra Mountain Resort available through Sept. 26, combining downhill thrills with scenic mountain views. More details at visitsaudi.com .
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WASHINGTON, United States: US President Donald Trump threatened Tuesday to keep the Kennedy Center closed for good after a judge ruled his name cannot be added onto the famed arts institution’s facade. Trump said his hand-picked board voted “almost unanimously” to shut the venue immediately for emergency renovations, just a few hours after the federal judge’s decision. But he warned the “very…
WASHINGTON: The United States has confirmed for the first time that it has deployed weapons in space, a remarkable revelation after previous warnings about countries such as Russia possibly weaponizing a global frontier long agreed in treaties to be used for only peaceful purposes. Air Force Secretary Troy Meink told the Air and Space Cyber Conference in Maryland on Monday that the US has fielded…
RAMALLAH, Palestinian Territories: Israeli authorities detained a Palestinian-American journalist on Tuesday as she returned from a reporting assignment in the occupied West Bank, her sister and a colleague said. Naqaa Hamed covered violence by Israeli settlers toward Palestinians in the West Bank, including in the village of Qusra, where settlers trapped residents inside and refused to let in…
LONDON: Liverpool piled on the misery for troubled Tottenham with a 3-1 win in the League Cup third round, while teenage star Max Dowman dazzled for Arsenal in their 4-2 rout of Ipswich on Tuesday. After a woeful start to the Premier League season, Tottenham’s hopes of a morale-boosting cup run came to a dispiriting end at rain-lashed Anfield. They were swatted aside by Liverpool, with Alexis Mac…
Arab news · 4h ago
MADRID: Carlos Espí scored in stoppage time after a nifty move by Jude Bellingham and an assist by Kylian Mbappé to help Real Madrid salvage a 3-2 win at Elche in the Spanish league after it relinquished a two-goal lead on Tuesday. Bellingham used a neat long touch to get past an opponent near midfield and fed Mbappé in a breakaway into the area, and the France star quickly set up Espí’s…
Dubai: The opening day of the Arab Media Summit 2026 featured an engrossing dialogue with Boutros Boutros, Chief Marketing Officer, Emirates Group, who reflected on the brand’s eventful journey to global prominence over decades and the factors that made it so widely popular.The session titled ‘Emirates Airlines: The Making of a Global Brand’ was moderated by Micheline Jawiche, a media presenter…
Emirates 247 · 5h ago
RIYADH: Saudi air defenses were able to destroy a drone attempting to enter the air space of the holy city of Makkah, in a major escalation by Yemen’s Houthi rebels. The drone was intercepted at 6:50 p.m. Saudi time on Tuesday south of Makkah, a city visited by millions of Muslims annually. The act was a “red line” said Major General Turki Al-Malki, spokesperson for the Coalition to Restore…
Arab news · 5h ago
TEHRAN: Several explosions were heard on Iran’s Qeshm island, Iranian official IRNA news agency reported, citing local sources as saying, adding the sounds appeared to have come from the direction of the sea.
GENEVA: The World Food Programme said Tuesday that it would have to end food aid to two million people in South Sudan in the weeks because of a lack of funds. About 7.8 million people, about half of the African country’s population, struggle to get enough food each day, according to the UN agency’s assistant executive director Matthew Hollingworth. The WFP gives daily support to about three…
Dubai: Dubai is a strong example of how a brand can remain innovative, authentic, and connected to people, Rayan Karaky, Managing Director of Amazon Ads, EMEA & Southeast Asia, said at the Arab Media Summit 2026 in Dubai on Tuesday.Speaking during the session, "Amazon: What’s Worth Paying Attention To,” , Karaky cited Dubai while discussing whether brands were losing their way in a rapidly…
Emirates 247 · 7h ago
Dubai: Her Highness Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), toured the venue of the Arab Media Summit 2026 on Tuesday, where she reviewed the various components of the largest edition in the summit's history, which continues at Dubai World Trade Centre until 17th September.She was accompanied by Mona Ghanem Al Marri,…
Abu Dhabi: Etihad Airways and Etihad Rail, the developer and operator of the UAE’s National Rail Network, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore opportunities to create a seamless air-rail travel experience across the UAE, helping connect visitors and residents more easily to destinations across the country.The agreement, signed during Arabian Travel Market, brings together…
Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates has condemned in the strongest terms the attacks launched by the Houthi group on civilian facilities in the cities of Khamis Mushait, Abha, and Taif in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, using ballistic missiles and drones, which resulted in dozens of injuries among civilians.In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) affirmed that these attacks…
Abu Dhabi: His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, received Jean-Pierre Bemba Gombo, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transportation, Channels of Communications and Rural Development of the friendly Democratic Republic of the Congo.During the meeting, held in Abu Dhabi, the two ministers discussed bilateral relations and ways…
Dubai: Content developers and social media users have a great opportunity and an equal responsibility as they frame the global narrative about the region in a language that is truly global in reach and appeal, emphasised Dr. Ali Rashid Al Nuaimi, Chairman of the Defence, Interior and Foreign Affairs Committee at the Federal National Council.During a session titled ‘How do we tell our story to the…
Dubai: Cyber threats are increasingly extending beyond data breaches to affect individuals, communities and critical sectors, according to Dr. Mohamed Al Kuwaiti, Chairman of the UAE Cybersecurity Council.Speaking during a session titled "When Public Opinion Becomes the Target” on the first day of the Arab Media Summit 2026 in Dubai, Al Kuwaiti said more than 85 per cent of cyber threats begin…
Dubai: Dubai has solidified its position on the global real estate market map, ranking first in the Arab world and 17th globally in the 2026 Global Real Estate Transparency Index, published by JLL and LaSalle. This represents an 11-place jump in just two years, compared to its 28th place ranking in the 2024 edition.Dubai scored 1.98 points on the new index, placing it among the most transparent…
נאסד"ק ירד ב-0.8% • לקראת החלטת הפד מחר, מניות הצריכה המחזורית נפלו • מנגד עליית מחירי הנפט נתנה רוח גבית למניות האנרגיה • בנק אוף אמריקה: הפוטנציאל של ה־AI גדל באותו קצב כמו הסיכונים שלו
Globes · 9h ago
Dubai: From the changing economics of gaming to the enduring influence of Gulf television, the Dubai Media Council put the forces reshaping media and the creative industries in focus on the opening day of the Arab Media Summit 2026.Through a diverse programme of specialised sessions and conversations, the Council explored the rapid transformation of the sector, the growth prospects of film and…
Emirates 247 · 9h ago
Muscat: His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik on Tuesday issued two Royal decrees, reading as follows:Royal Decree No. (84/2026) on appointing non-resident...
Times of oman · 10h ago
Muscat: Oman paddlers are gearing up to compete in the 29th ITTF-ATTU Asian Table Tennis Championships 2026 which will be held in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, from...
Muscat: Zakaria Al Amri moved to the top of the MERC 2 standings after securing a hard-fought second place in the RC2 class at the Rally of Lebanon on...
Abu Dhabi: Under the directives of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the United Arab Emirates, through the UAE Aid Agency, has allocated $8 million to support the friendly Republic of Chad in addressing the El Niño climate phenomenon and its humanitarian repercussions, which have exacerbated food security challenges and heightened the risks of hunger and malnutrition.In…
Emirates 247 · 11h ago
Abu Dhabi: The UAE-India Defence Industry Forum commenced today in Abu Dhabi, reflecting ongoing efforts to strengthen defence and industrial cooperation, while exploring opportunities to develop new partnerships between companies in the between the two countries.The Forum, organised by Tawazun Council for Defence Enablement in collaboration with the Embassy of the Republic of India in the UAE…
Dubai: Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and the directives of His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Second Deputy Ruler of Dubai and Chairman of the Dubai Media Council, Her Highness Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of the Dubai Culture…
Dubai: Sherif Bishara, CEO of Mohammed & Obaid Al Mulla Group and CEO of the American Hospital Group, emphasised that protecting patients and the reputation of the healthcare sector is a shared responsibility, and that true transparency requires acknowledging and addressing errors rather than concealing them. This came during the "Government Communication... People-Centered" session at the Arab…
Moscow: The Russian government has welcomed United States President Donald Trump's suggestion that Russia and Ukraine should cease mutual attacks on each...
Times of oman · 12h ago
Gaborone: A number of officials in the Republic of Botswana have affirmed that the state visit of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik to the Republic of...
הלמ"ס השיקה היום לראשונה את מדד מחירי הדירות מיד שנייה, שנועד לנטרל את השפעת מבצעי המימון וההטבות של הקבלנים • הנתונים הראשונים מציגים התקררות בשוק: ירידה ארצית של 1.2%, כאשר מחוזות ירושלים ותל אביב מובילים את ירידות המחירים • המדד יפורסם אחת לרבעון כדי למנוע תנודתיות סטטיסטית
Globes · 12h ago
Geneva: The Sultanate of Oman reaffirmed its firm position supporting the right of the Palestinian people to self-determination and the establishment of...
Times of oman · 13h ago
מדד אוגוסט עלה ב-0.7%, והאינפלציה השנתית עומדת על 1.5% • הירקות, התחבורה והדיור התייקרו; הפירות, ההלבשה והמזון הוזלו • שכר הדירה לשוכרים חדשים זינק ב-4.4%; מחירי הדירות עלו חודש שני ברציפות • האנליסטים: "הנתונים ופערי הריבית מול ארה"ב יעצרו את הפחתות הריבית של בנק ישראל"
Globes · 13h ago
Muscat: The third edition of the Tax Conference 2026, held in Muscat on Tuesday, reviewed the latest developments and rapid transformations in tax systems...
Muscat: Al Haditha Energy celebrates interns’ achievements and reaffirms its commitment to nurturing the next generation of national talent in an...
Muscat: His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has sent a cable of condolences to Andy Burnham, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom (UK), on the demise of...
MUSCAT: Organised by Muscat Media Group and Gulf Leaders Circle, the 4th edition of the Times of Oman Business Leadership Summit and Awards 2026 will bring...
MUSCAT: South Al Batinah emerged as Oman’s biggest hub for hotels in 2025, accounting for 313 establishments as the Sultanate’s hospitality sector...
Times of oman · 14h ago
Bangkok: The Sultanate of Oman and the Kingdom of Thailand today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance cooperation in the energy...
מדדי הדגל בתל אביב ננעלו בירידות חדות, בהובלת סקטורי האנרגיה והקלינטק שצללו בכ-3.8% וב-3.2% בהתאמה • מניות נופר, דוראל ואנלייט הובילו את המגמה השלילית, בעוד שמדד נדל"ן מניב חו"ל היה היחיד ששחה נגד הזרם ונצבע בירוק • הדולר סיים יום תנודתי ביציבות • נקסט ויז'ן מרכזת עניין ברקע פתיחת סיקור אוהד מצד בתי השקעות בינלאומיים; בגירה קפצה ברקע לדיווח על התקשרות חדשה אסיה
Globes · 14h ago
Muscat: Civil Defence and Ambulance teams responded to a fire that broke out at a warehouse in Al Seeb, Muscat Governorate.The teams immediately launched...
I have a WhatsApp group of literary friends where conversations often travel through novels, poetry, philosophy, writers and the strange complexities of...
Times of oman · 15h ago
Muscat: The 5th edition of Oman Electricity and Energy Conference (2026) is set to begin on 12 October 2026. Hosted by Nama Electricity Distribution...
בתוך 36 שעות יפרסמו ארה"ב, בריטניה ויפן את החלטות הריבית שלהן • המלחמה במזרח התיכון, הזינוק במחירי האנרגיה והתחדשות האינפלציה החזירו את העלאות הריבית לשולחן • מהן התחזיות, איך יגיב טראמפ, ועד כמה ישפיעו ההחלטות על השקל?
Globes · 17h ago
בנק סיטי הוריד את המלצתו על שוק המניות האמריקאי מ"משקל יתר" ל"נייטרלי", תוך שהוא מצביע על כך שהאטה בפיתוח מודלים של AI עלולה לכווץ את תחזיות הרווחים של החברות בוול סטריט • ואיך השווקים יגיבו להעלאת ריבית של הפדרל ריזרב?
Globes · 18h ago
התשואות באוגוסט היו טובות מהצפי בשוק • העליות בוול סטריט החזירו את אלטשולר שחם לפסגת התשואות של חודש אוגוסט, בכל המסלולים העיקריים • כלל ממשיכה להוביל מתחילת השנה במסלול הכללי והמנייתי בהשתלמות, מור בולט בפנסיה
Globes · 19h ago
לגלובס נודע כי בית ההשקעות נידהאם החל לסקר את מניית יצרנית המצלמות לרחפנים וקבע לה המלצת קנייה בפרמיה של 22% • בנידהאם מציינים כי מניית נקסט ויז'ן היא אחת הדרכים המובילות להיחשף לשוק הכטב"מים ה"סופר-מחזורי" • גם בשירות המידע "מכפיל רווח" עדכנו כי ענק ההשקעות השוויצרי UBS העריך לאחרונה כי היא כמעט תכפיל את ערכה ב-12 החודשים הקרובים
Globes · 21h ago
יאיר שני, מנכ"ל משותף בבית ההשקעות סיגמא-קלריטי, מעריך שאין שווקים זולים ומציאות: "אפשר לקבל בבורסה 9%-10% בשנה, אבל גם פחות" • הוא לא מתרגש מאירועים גאו-פוליטיים, כן משוכנע בתרומת ה-AI, ומציין גם לאילו שימושים שלה משתלם להיחשף
Globes · 1d ago
By Brian Whitaker UN agency accuses former Syrian regime of covert nuclear activities Since the fall of the Assad regime more information has been emerging about the extent of Syria’s non-compliance with the Chemical Weapons Convention but now a UN agency has also accused it of undeclared nuclear activities, in breach of the Non-Proliferation Treaty.According to a leaked report by…
Al Bab · 13d ago
By Brian Whitaker Jordanian football chief complains of attempt to blackmail him into supporting Infantino The head of Jordan’s Football Association claimed yesterday that an attempt had been made to blackmail him into supporting Gianni Infantino, the much-criticised president of FIFA.In a lengthy post on X, Prince Ali bin Al Hussein — president of the Jordanian FA and a…
Al Bab · 41d ago
By Brian Whitaker Deniers of chemical attacks in Syria claim employment tribunal’s ruling proves them right One of the gas cylinders implicated in the Douma chemical attack Eight years after a chemical attack killed dozens of people in Douma on the outskirts of Damascus, western defenders of the ousted Assad regime have revived claims of fakery. They insist — despite abundant…
Al Bab · 119d ago
By Brian Whitaker UKLFI complains that talk of genocide is distressing for Israel’s supporters A pro-Israel organisation whose chief executive claimed the Gaza war could increase the life expectancy of Palestinians by reducing obesity rates has come up with another grotesque idea. It is providing legal support for people claiming to be distressed — not by the terrible situation in…
Al Bab · 390d ago
Libya's Ministry of Industry and Minerals' Green Industry Centre announced today that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with...
Libya herald · 9h ago
The French Embassy in Tripoli reported today that on 7 and 9 September 2026, the Internal Security Service of the French Embassy in Libya organized a...
The 18th edition of the Libya International Healthcare Forum and Exhibition (LHE 2026) kicked off at the Tripoli International Fairgrounds on 13 Septe...
Libya herald · 10h ago
Reviewing his achievements since his appointment two years ago, the Governor of the Central Bank of Libya (CBL) Naji Issa said that it is clear that t...
The Tripoli Chamber of Commerce held a meeting with attending members yesterday to discuss the Minister of Economy and Trade's Decision No. (449)...
Libya herald · 14h ago
The Minister of Economy and Trade issued Decree No. (465) of 2026 yesterday on the mandatory registration of importers and exporters in the Unified Di...
The National Oil Corporation (NOC) reports that a group from the Petroleum Facilities Guard (PFG) illegally closed the valve on the main oil transport...
Libya herald · 15h ago
68 House of Representatives (HoR) members announced to Libyan media their refusal to hold or participate in an HoR session today unless the procedures...
Libya herald · 1d ago
Misrata Airport announced that it is to resume flights tonight at 10pm local time.This comes after an empty private passenger jet crashed this morning...
The Green Industry Centre, part of the Ministry of Industry and Minerals, participated in a workshop titled "National Green Economy Roadmap for L...
The House of Representatives held an official but closed session today at its Benghazi headquarters, presided over by Speaker Ageela Saleh.According t...
Jumhouria Bank reported today that it has entered a partnership with MoneyGram to launch a rapid money transfer service for its customers.Libya's...
Libya's state National Oil Corporation (NOC) Chairman, Masoud Suleiman, held an extensive meeting attended by various NOC department heads and sp...
A private passenger plane has crashed, overrunning the runway at Misrata Airport, while attempting an emergency landing this morning. The plane caught...
The National Oil Corporation’s (NOC) chairman, Masoud Suleiman, reported yesterday that he had met with the Senior Policy Advisor for Libyan Affairs a...
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Al Bab · 51d ago
By Brian Whitaker Syria arrests 18 chemical weapons suspects as Russia mocks renewed investigation efforts The Syrian authorities say they have detained 18 people on suspicion of involvement in the chemical weapons programme of the former Assad regime. News of the arrests — disclosed by Syrian diplomat Mohamad Katoub in an interview with Reuters news agency on Tuesday — is a…
Al Bab · 111d ago
How X got into a muddle over ‘inflammatory’ posts in Hebrew Over the last few days something odd has been happening with posts on X in Hebrew. Non-Hebrew speakers wishing to know what they were saying would click on “translate” and, for some posts, would get a translation. Other posts, though, would trigger a message saying “Hebrew is not currently supported for translation”. X…
Al Bab · 299d ago
