Bratislava: Slovakia will cut second-class passenger train fares by 50 percent for one month starting from Oct. 1, Prime Minister Robert Fico announced Wednesday after a government meeting. The measure, approved on the proposal of the Slovakian Transport Ministry, will initially remain in effect fo»»»

Advisers back DNA blood test for multiple cancers, but urge caution on accuracy WASHINGTON: Federal health advisers on Wednesday endorsed a blood test designed to spot signs of various cancers in apparently healthy people while warning that it's far from clear how well the technology works. Grail I»»»

Asia buys more oil again — but Iran war still hurts supplies Asia is on track to import its highest volume of crude oil since the start of the US-Iran war, even as disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz continue to constrain Middle East supplies. Asian countries are expected to import 23.96 millio»»»

Investor jitters grow as protests challenge US-led tech hub in New Clark City Manila: Opposition to the Philippines' participation in the US-led Pax Silica initiative is no longer confined to protests, petitions and social-media campaigns. A senior Philippine trade official says some investors are »»»

Passenger traffic on Kenya’s Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) grew by 10.3% in the first half of 2026, driven by a steady surge in travel demand across the country, according to provisional figures from the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS). KNBS reported on Tuesday that passenger volume reach»»»

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian gave a defiant wartime address at the UN on Wednesday accusing the US of terrorism in his country and saying Iran would not "bend at the knee". But as Pezeshkian called for diplomacy, Iranian officials downplayed their talks with US counterparts on»»»

'Unapproved' New York meeting sparks IRGC backlash as Iran defends diplomacy The Iran-US talks in New York have exposed questions over how much authority Iranian negotiators have to make concessions. UK-based Iran International reported that criticism emerged inside Tehran after Iran FM Abbas Aragh»»»

Tehran offers 60-day ceasefire and phased Hormuz reopening in talks with US Tehran has presented Washington with a "roadmap" that includes a region-wide ceasefire of up to 60 days, the "phased reopening" of the Strait of Hormuz and a timetable for broader negotiations to end the conflict, according»»»

The US Democratic Party has embraced a transgender agenda that amounts to “the normalization of sadism,” author A.J. Rice has said, warning that radical trans policies would return if the party is allowed to regain power. Speaking to RT’s America First host Scotty Nell Hughes about his new book, ‘T»»»

Iranian airlines are being cut off from international routes and airport services as Washington steps up pressure on the country’s aviation sector. Several regional connections have already been suspended or restricted, although some foreign flights continue, RT’s Saman Kojouri has reported from ou»»»

Tribune News Network DOHA In the early 20th century, Cairo’s recording studios pressed the sounds of a musical golden age onto fragile discs, capturing voices and styles that might otherwise have been lost. This September, Lusail Museum Conversations, an ongoing series of public lectures and events»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The Embassy of the State of Qatar in Ottawa welcomed members of the Qatari, Canadian and wider local communities to the Ottawa Fall Get-Together at Leamy Lake Park in Gatineau, Quebec, held as part of the 2026 Year of Culture (YoC) partnership between the two countries. Br»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Dalal Ahmed, principal of Tariq Bin Ziad Primary School, part of Qatar Foundation’s Pre-University Education (PUE), has spent 30 years in education. Last year she launched ‘Kullukum Ra’in’ (Each of You Is a Guardian) – an initiative built around a question many families ar»»»

Ashraf Siddiqui Doha Participants in a conference on anti-corruption on Wednesday at the Ritz-Carlton Doha highlighted the importance of strengthening regional and international cooperation to combat corruption and address emerging forms of financial and organised crime. Raed Radwan, commissioner o»»»

QNA Doha The Institute of Arabic Manuscripts, affiliated with the Arab League Educational, Cultural and Scientific Organization (ALECSO), honoured Qatar National Library (QNL) for outstanding contributions to preserving, safeguarding, and providing access to manuscript heritage as part of Arab Manu»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Charity (QC) has inaugurated an integrated health centre in the city of Ferizaj, Republic of Kosovo, marking a significant development initiative that strengthens health infrastructure and expands access to high-quality, specialised medical services. The centre will »»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Foundation’s Doha Debates launched a new season of Doha Debates Podcast on September 22 with 20 episodes airing weekly through February 16, 2027. The series brings leading global thinkers together to debate some of the world’s most complex and challenging issues. The»»»

Tribune News Network Doha To be held under the patronage of Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs His Excellency Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, Qatar Tourism is set to host the 22nd edition of the Doha Jewellery and Watches Exhibition (DJWE) from September 28 to Octob»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Ooredoo, Qatar’s leading telecommunications and ICT provider, was honoured with the Telecom AI Visionary Award during the Opening Keynote of the Google Cloud Doha Summit 2026, where the company also served as a Premier Sponsor. The award was presented on stage by Minister »»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar University (QU) received the Academic AI and Research Excellence Award at the Google Cloud Summit 2026, recognising the University’s work in advancing the adoption of artificial intelligence across research, education and institutional operations. “The recognition re»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Sidra Medicine, a member of Qatar Foundation, has released the findings of its latest Paediatric Oncology Report 2025 to coincide with World Cancer Research Day and Cancer Awareness Month. Developed through Sidra Medicine’s paediatric oncology and translational research pr»»»

A former British member of parliament implied that a video filmed from a helicopter on September 11, 2001 shows that no planes actually hit the World Trade Center's south tower, but this claim would be unfounded. The plane that hit the south tower hit the other side of the building, which isn’t vis»»»

Donald Trump’s UN address was packed with claims that are misleading, false or exaggerated. He said the US has more munitions than it could ever use, despite reports of depleting stocks. He claimed the US and Venezuela hold 60% of the world’s oil, despite the numbers not adding up, and he said»»»

Kuala Lumpur: Malaysia’s food system remains dangerously exposed to international trade shocks despite recent gains in overall food security, analysts warned on Wednesday. Geopolitical conflicts could raise energy, fertilizer, animal feed, freight and packaging costs, with delayed effects on agricu»»»

PRESS REVIEW – Wednesday, September 23: The papers look ahead to US President Donald Trump hosting his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping. In other news, a Haitian-born novelist, tipped to win France's prestigious Goncourt literary prize, has been struck by an AI scandal. Finally, could the remains of »»»

The EU has agreed to remove Russian billionaires Alisher Usmanov and Mikhail Fridman from its sanctions list, while extending restrictions on nearly 3,000 individuals and companies linked to Russia’s war in Ukraine for another three years. The decision came after difficult negotiations, as EU sanct»»»

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky told the UN General Assembly on Wednesday that Russian President Vladimir Putin had enlisted fighters from 47 countries including North Korea, Ghana and India to fight against Ukraine. Zelensky also warned that his forces could target Russian heating»»»

Satyendra Pathak DOHA Nepali fashion director, celebrity stylist and creative entrepreneur Sonya Gurung showcased Nepal’s rich cultural heritage on an international platform at the Doha Fashion Summit 2026, presenting an innovative runway show that blended traditional craftsmanship with contemporar»»»

Khaled Al Hameidi Doha In a region overwhelmed by war, uncertainty and widening geopolitical confrontation, the Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani used Qatar’s platform at the United Nations to deliver a message built around diplomacy, sovereignty, international law and the search fo»»»

Ashraf Siddiqui Doha The Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani’s address to the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly resonates deeply with Japan’s enduring commitment to a rules-based international order, Ambassador of Japan to the State of Qatar HE Naoto Hisajima has sai»»»

QNA New York Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani on Wednesday participated in a closed-door meeting convened by President of France Emmanuel Macron, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Andy Burnham and Prime Minister of Canada Dr. M»»»

Under pressure to help businesses and workers cope with soaring fuel prices, the French government has announced it will expand targeted energy relief for those most affected. The new measures will cost €450 million, bringing the total so far to €1.4 billion. Meanwhile, as French President Emmanuel»»»

QNA Doha Invest Qatar has announced a strategic engagement with Aurion Capital, a global investment group, and LG NOVA, the Silicon Valley–based North America Innovation Centre for LG Electronics. In a statement on Wednesday, Invest Qatar said that this engagement aims to explore opportunities to s»»»

Tribune News Network Aichi (Japan) Qatar’s shooters stood out with sterling shows bagging two gold medals in the men’s skeet team and individual events the Aichi–Nagoya 2026 Asian Games on Wednesday. Qatar’s men’s skeet team of Nasser Al Attiyah, Rashed Saleh Al Athba and Ali Al Ishaq topped the st»»»

Tunis, Sept. 23 (TAP) - The working visit by the Director-General of the National Office of Civil Protection and the accompanying delegation to Romania continued on Wednesday, as part of efforts to strengthen bilateral cooperation and implement the...»»»

Addis Ababa: The Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) forces launched an all-out offensive against Ethiopian government positions in Afar and Amhara regions, and have taken over federal-controlled airports in Tigray, according to Getachew Reda, advisor minister to the Ethiopian Prime Minister on»»»

Share: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian accused US President Donald Trump of a “bullying mentality” at the United Nations on Wednesday, saying Iran would not surrender in the war with the ‌US but remained open to diplomacy to end the conflict. In a wartime address to the 193-member UN General As»»»

The Baltic states have secretly asked the European Commission for hundreds of millions of euros to boost their defense against drones, citing an alleged Russian threat, Lithuania’s Defence ​Minister Robertas Kaunas told to Reuters on Wednesday. Moscow has repeatedly rejected claims that it has aggr»»»

President Iliana Iotova addressed the general debate of the 81st session of the UN General Assembly on Wednesday. The head of state is heading the Bulgarian delegation to the forum. She called from the UN rostrum for the Black Sea to be transformed from a high-risk area into an area of national and»»»

Brig. Hossein Zarifi killed during operation in Saravan near Iran’s border with Pakistan Dubai: A senior commander in Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) was killed during an operation against armed men in the southeastern province of Sistan and Baluchestan, Iran’s semi-official Tasnim »»»

Disgraced movie mogul Harvey Weinstein was sentenced to 15 years in prison Wednesday in another #MeToo reckoning for sexually assaulting a former production assistant in 2006. Weinstein, who was at the center of abuse allegations that spurred the #MeToo movement in Hollywood, was res»»»

LONDON — Stock markets fell on Wednesday while oil rose sharply as investors weighed the chances of a deal to end the Mideast war, after US President Donald Trump had hailed "very good" talks at the United Nations between US and Iranian representatives.Trump added that a three-hour meeting Tuesday »»»

KUALA LUMPUR — The 22nd Malaysia International Halal Showcase (MIHAS) has brought together around 450 buyers from 58 economies, underscoring the event’s role as a major global platform for the halal industry.The four-day international halal trade fair opened on Tuesday and is expected to attract ar»»»

AMMAN — The Jordan Enterprise Development Corporation (JEDCO) stressed the importance of innovation, research and development (R&D) in boosting the "competitiveness" and expansion of Jordan’s pharmaceutical industry.JEDCO Executive Director Ghaleb Hijazi, Wednesday said "stronger" cooperation a»»»

The 3.5-metre visitor has become an unlikely attraction after failing to leave A giant shark that swam into an artificial canal in the South Korean city of Busan has become an unlikely tourist attraction, drawing around 20,000 visitors over a single weekend. The shark, estimated to be about 3.5 met»»»

Fraudsters may use fake videos, voices and images to steal personal data or money Dubai: The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has warned the public against increasingly sophisticated deepfake scams that can make fraudulent videos, voice recordings and images appear genuine in a»»»

An ancient wall discovered this summer under a hospital in central Paris is thought to be a fragment of city ramparts built by Iron age settlers. Experts say the stone-and-wood structure could confirm the location of the ancient city of Lutetia. An ancient wall discovered beneath Paris wa»»»

AI investment surge lifts productivity but deepens risks for middle-skilled workers Artificial intelligence could transform productivity, investment, labour markets, and economic policy, posing new opportunities and risks for workers, countries, and businesses, according to the 2026 Annual Report, »»»

New York: The State of Qatar, represented by HE Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi, participated in the 19th Global Governance Group (3G) Ministerial Meeting, held on the sidelines of the 81st UN General Assembly session in New York»»»

NEW YORK, September 23 (Reuters) – Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly addressed high-level UN General Assembly summits on Wednesday, warning that the two-state solution faces “unprecedented challenges” and demanding urgent reform of the UN Security Council to expand African representation. Sp»»»