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UAE Becomes Strategic Partner of Pacific Islands Forum to Strengthen Regional Ties

UAE Becomes Strategic Partner of Pacific Islands Forum to Strengthen Regional Ties

The UAE has been formally recognized as a strategic partner of the Pacific Islands Forum in Koror, Palau, opening new avenues for trade, investment, and sustainable development cooperation.

The National|September 19, 2026|1
Japan Reaches Historic Milestone With Over 100,000 Centenarians Amid Deepening Demographic Crisis

Japan Reaches Historic Milestone With Over 100,000 Centenarians Amid Deepening Demographic Crisis

Japan has recorded more than 100,000 citizens aged 100 or older, highlighting a growing longevity milestone that coincides with a severe national demographic and economic crisis.

Al Jazeera English|September 19, 2026
Dnata Forecasts Strong Profits as Global Diversity Shields Business From Regional Conflicts

Dnata Forecasts Strong Profits as Global Diversity Shields Business From Regional Conflicts

Dnata's chief executive expresses confidence in the company's healthy profit outlook, aided by a diversified global footprint that helps mitigate regional conflict disruptions.

The National|September 19, 2026|1
Germany Receives Its First F-35 Fighter Jet from the United States Amid Major Military Buildup

Germany Receives Its First F-35 Fighter Jet from the United States Amid Major Military Buildup

Germany has received its first F-35A fighter jet from Lockheed Martin during a ceremony in Fort Worth, Texas, as the nation boosts its military spending and modernises its armed forces.

Al Jazeera English|September 18, 2026|1
UAE Property Guide: What Happens to Your Tenancy When Your Landlord Sells?

UAE Property Guide: What Happens to Your Tenancy When Your Landlord Sells?

Find out what happens to your lease when your landlord decides to sell your rented property in Dubai, along with expert advice on real estate investment strategies.

The National|September 18, 2026
Global Energy Pressures Mount as Saudi Oil Constraints and Middle East Tensions Keep Prices Above $100

Global Energy Pressures Mount as Saudi Oil Constraints and Middle East Tensions Keep Prices Above $100

Oil prices remain above $100 for a second straight week amid simmering Middle East tensions, while various global updates highlight international developments involving figures like Massad Boulos and operations spanning the UAE, Sweden, Sudan, Cuba, Japan, and Niger.

The National|September 18, 2026|1
Trump's New Tariff Threat Imperils Asia's Russian Oil Lifeline Amid Faltering Gulf Supplies

Trump's New Tariff Threat Imperils Asia's Russian Oil Lifeline Amid Faltering Gulf Supplies

Proposed US tariffs on major buyers of Russian oil threaten critical energy supplies for India and China as global markets face mounting pressures from Gulf supply disruptions.

The National|September 18, 2026|1
Trump's New Tariff Threat Threatens Asia's Russian Oil Lifeline Amid Dwindling Gulf Supplies

Trump's New Tariff Threat Threatens Asia's Russian Oil Lifeline Amid Dwindling Gulf Supplies

Proposed US tariffs on buyers of Russian oil threaten to disrupt vital energy supplies for India and China as global oil markets tighten. The legislation, backed by the White House, aims to penalize nations continuing to purchase Russian crude.

The National|September 18, 2026|1
Collateral Damage: How the Conflict Involving Iran is Crushing South Asia's Working Class

Collateral Damage: How the Conflict Involving Iran is Crushing South Asia's Working Class

The war involving Iran has sent shockwaves through South Asia, driving up inflation, energy costs, and living expenses for millions of vulnerable families in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Nepal.

Al Jazeera English|September 18, 2026|1
Syrian Government Lowers Diesel Prices Following Nationwide Protests Over Energy Costs

Syrian Government Lowers Diesel Prices Following Nationwide Protests Over Energy Costs

Syria's government has introduced lower-cost diesel options following widespread nationwide protests triggered by a recent surge in fuel prices.

The National|September 18, 2026|1
Manus on Markets: Yen Plummets as Japan Boosts Interest Rates to 31-Year Peak

Manus on Markets: Yen Plummets as Japan Boosts Interest Rates to 31-Year Peak

Manus Cranny examines the latest global financial shifts, focusing on the yen's drop following Japan's 31-year high interest rate hike alongside other international headlines.

The National|September 18, 2026|1
Escalating War at Home and Across the Region Drives Up Fuel and Food Prices in Yemen

Escalating War at Home and Across the Region Drives Up Fuel and Food Prices in Yemen

A recent 10 percent hike in fuel prices in Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen, driven by domestic conflict and regional tensions, has triggered severe economic hardship and exacerbated food insecurity.

Al Jazeera English|September 18, 2026|1
Navigating the Blockade: How Middle Eastern Nations Rely on Risky Ship-to-Ship Oil Transfers

Navigating the Blockade: How Middle Eastern Nations Rely on Risky Ship-to-Ship Oil Transfers

Saudi Arabia and other Gulf nations are increasingly relying on risky, secretive ship-to-ship oil transfers off the coast of Oman to bypass the closed Strait of Hormuz amid regional conflict.

Al Jazeera English|September 18, 2026|1
Federal Reserve Rate Hike Signals Shifting Economic Landscape and Rising Global Bond Yields

Federal Reserve Rate Hike Signals Shifting Economic Landscape and Rising Global Bond Yields

The US Federal Reserve's recent interest rate hike and surging long-term Treasury yields signal a shifting global economic environment marked by structural inflation, rising borrowing costs, and increased competition for capital.

The National|September 18, 2026|1
US Cheese Producer Tillamook Faces Intense Backlash Over Halal Certification

US Cheese Producer Tillamook Faces Intense Backlash Over Halal Certification

US cheese giant Tillamook is facing intense criticism from critics over the introduction of a halal label on its products.

Al Jazeera English|September 18, 2026|1
Bank of Japan Raises Interest Rates to 31-Year High of 1.25% Amid Mounting Inflation Pressures

Bank of Japan Raises Interest Rates to 31-Year High of 1.25% Amid Mounting Inflation Pressures

The Bank of Japan has raised interest rates to a 31-year high of 1.25 percent amidst rising inflation, labor shifts, and external economic pressures.

Al Jazeera English|September 18, 2026|1
Italy Unveils Unilateral Naval Deployment to Secure Vital Bab al-Mandeb Shipping Route

Italy Unveils Unilateral Naval Deployment to Secure Vital Bab al-Mandeb Shipping Route

Italy's Defence Minister Guido Crosetto announced the unilateral deployment of warships to protect commercial vessels traversing the critical Bab al-Mandeb strait amid rising security threats.

Al Jazeera English|September 18, 2026|1
How Middle East Hotels Adapted to Regional Conflict with Staycations, Incentives, and Cost Controls

How Middle East Hotels Adapted to Regional Conflict with Staycations, Incentives, and Cost Controls

Major international hotel groups operating in the Middle East have navigated the impact of the regional conflict by cutting costs, launching staycations, and offering value-driven incentives while avoiding layoffs.

The National|September 18, 2026|1
Egyptair Prepares for Historic Return to Australia with Planned Sydney Flights

Egyptair Prepares for Historic Return to Australia with Planned Sydney Flights

EgyptAir plans to resume flights to Sydney via Singapore in 2027, marking a return to Australia after nearly 25 years. Meanwhile, Egypt is expanding tourism and diplomatic ties with Vietnam through new visa policies and proposed direct flights.

Egypt Independent|September 18, 2026
Dubai's New 12-Lane Motorway Set to Ease Traffic and Enhance Regional Connectivity

Dubai's New 12-Lane Motorway Set to Ease Traffic and Enhance Regional Connectivity

Transport experts highlight that Dubai's new 80km, 12-lane motorway connecting Abu Dhabi and Sharjah will significantly reduce traffic congestion, enhance regional connectivity, and support future urban growth.

The National|September 18, 2026|1