The first Kyrgyz satellite was unveiled at the Lenin Plant in Bishkek. Plans are in place to launch it into space as early as on October 1. Developing the spacecraft took approximately two and a half years, during which specialists conducted around 20 test runs and trials. Once launched, the satell»»»

The Houthis are no longer just a domestic threat within Yemen. Through direct Iranian support, the group has built up missile and drone capabilities and developed sophisticated expertise. From seizing control of Sana’a, ports, and economic resources to advancing towards Bab al-Mandab and threatenin»»»

Financial trails, not lofty rhetoric, have shaped the nation’s impeachment verdicts When history remembers the Philippines' most consequential impeachment trials, it may not recall every argument or motion. But it will remember the money. And it's not just because money was allegedly stolen or hidd»»»

Increasingly sunny and warm, early-autumn weather is expected for the last weekend of September: daytime high temperatures will gradually rise, and by Sunday they will exceed 20 degrees Celsius everywhere, while mornings will remain cool. No precipitation is expected — at most, brief showers may oc»»»

In the span of nearly four months, 288 police officers left the force while 434 former officers submitted applications to rejoin — the National Police Headquarters (ORFK) announced on Thursday on the police.hu website. The ORFK’s communications service was responding to an article published the pre»»»

On Abu Dhabi’s roads, delivery drivers build community and plan for tomorrow Abu Dhabi: It is evening in the capital, and the city is settling into its favourite hours. You are at home, hungry, and not in the mood to cook. A few taps on your phone later, and there is a knock at the door and everyth»»»

Bacteria used to break down feathers, with trials across 16 farms in three countries Dubai: Chicken feathers are usually something most people throw away without a second thought. But for three UAE high school students, they became the starting point for an experiment in turning waste into a potent»»»

In a city of many cultures, residents discover safety, opportunity and community At 6 am, before the heat has a chance to settle, the Corniche belongs to the early risers. It is an ordinary day in Abu Dhabi, and it says a lot about the city. ‘I was born here. It's where my story starts,’ said Moham»»»

Kathmandu presses rich countries for climate finance after $5bn disaster Wealthy nations must do their fair share to help countries that are least responsible for the climate crisis, yet bear its brunt, Nepal's foreign minister told AFP on Thursday. The Himalayan nation suffered one of the worst ca»»»

US President Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, have discussed cooperation on artificial intelligence during talks in Washington, stressing the technology’s growing global importance. The meeting came as the two countries compete for leadership in AI while negotiating over advanc»»»

Brent rises above $106 as Houthi attacks, fragile US-Iran talks keep markets on edge The US-Iran conflict is again driving sharp swings in oil, financial markets and regional security, as investors weigh tentative diplomatic contacts against fresh Houthi missile-and-drone attacks on Saudi Arabia an»»»

Warm words, few breakthroughs as Trump and Xi extend fragile trade truce US President Donald Trump welcomed Chinese President Xi Jinping to the White House on Thursday for a high-profile summit marked by elaborate ceremony and warm rhetoric, but with limited public evidence of breakthroughs on some»»»

Bond yields hit multi-year highs as markets brace for prolonged Middle East risk Stock markets mostly fell and oil prices climbed on Thursday as US Treasury bond yields hit multi-year highs, driven partly by a lack of progress in ending the Middle East war. On Friday (Sept. 25, 2026) Asian shares t»»»

Pezeshkian pushes pre-election return to Iran-US memorandum of understanding Iran President Masoud Pezeshkian has said that Tehran wanted the US to return to the June memorandum of understanding before the November midterm elections. Dr Pezeshkian told NBC News and other media organisations in New »»»

Temperatures may reach 44°C in Liwa as overnight humidity raises the risk of fog and mist Dubai: The UAE is expected to see generally fair conditions on Friday, with periods of partial cloud and a slight rise in temperatures, according to the National Center of Meteorology. Humidity will increase o»»»

Saudi Arabia intercepted Houthi ballistic missiles on Thursday after warning several regions, including Mecca, of possible attacks. France said it would send military assets to help protect the Saudi oil terminal at Yanbu. The strikes came amid renewed fighting in Yemen that has killed dozens, acco»»»

It’s their AI world and we’re just living in it. If that's the feeling of those who suffer from AI anxiety, it may worsen watching the Chinese president’s first state visit to Washington in nine years. If there's one issue where the planet's biggest superpowers agree on, it's now’s not the time for»»»

Ukraine’s government-backed United24 project offered former US service members thousands of dollars to produce pro-Ukraine videos for American audiences, RT’s America Now has found. The offers targeted veterans whose military backgrounds could make the message seem more credible to viewers. Host Be»»»

China has obtained potentially sensitive components from the F-35, the US military’s most advanced stealth fighter jet, after the parts were unexpectedly diverted to Hong Kong while being shipped from Australia to the US, Bloomberg reported on Thursday, citing people briefed on the incident. The in»»»

Mass kidnapping in Niger state fuels anger over Nigeria’s spiraling abductions Communities in central Nigeria put the number of people taken in a mass kidnapping last month at more than 500 on Thursday (Sept. 24, 2026), contradicting claims from the local state governor that only a "few dozen" had »»»

Science, sustainability and technology are transforming what reaches the region’s tables The global culinary landscape is undergoing a profound paradigm shift, and nowhere is this transformation more dynamic than in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region. As nations across the Gulf execute ambit»»»

Tehran issues four-day ultimatum as Hormuz closure rattles global oil flows Iran has put Washington on a four-to-five-day deadline to meet its conditions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, potentially turning the strategic waterway into a renewed flashpoint. Mohsen Rezaei, secretary of Iran’s Supr»»»

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has revealed that his government carefully examined the possibility of US-led military action against his country, despite President Donald Trump having ruled out using force against America’s northern neighbor. In an interview with the New York Times published o»»»

Arab Finance: Creast Mark for Contracting and Real Estate Development recorded a block-trading deal valued at EGP 57.858 million, the Egyptian Exchange (EGX) announced on September 23. The transaction was executed over 15.428 million shares. In July, Creast Mark for Contracting accepted the financi»»»

UK seeks Hormuz de-escalation while demanding protection for citizens British Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband pressed Iran over the Strait of Hormuz, threats linked to Iranian groups in Britain and the detention of British nationals during talks with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in New Yor»»»

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu gave a combative speech at the UN General Assembly on Thursday in which he denied that Israel had committed genocide in Gaza, lashed out at leaders, including New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani, and said attacking Iran was "one of the easiest decisions" he had e»»»

A viral video claims Danish officials played Judy Collins’ “Send in the Clowns” as US Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived for a Greenland signing ceremony, sparking claims of Danish “trolling”. Our checks of separate livestreams confirm the song really played and the video was not manipulated. D»»»

Polish town on edge as investigators seek motive in deadly abbey assault A Ukrainian man was arrested Thursday for killing a priest and wounding four others with a knife at a Catholic abbey in Poland in an attack Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky branded "evil" and "horrific". Police said the »»»

Seven-month surge underscores markets’ sensitivity to Gulf supply disruptions Brent crude jumped to $106.60 a barrel, gaining $3.52, or 3.41%, as of 7.24am Friday in Tokyo on renewed concerns over the US-Iran conflict and the security of oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz pushed the global benc»»»

A title no government wants: Philippine now has ASEAN’s highest electricity rate Manila: It's a title no government wants. The Philippines has now overtaken Singapore as the country with the highest average residential electricity rate in ASEAN. The data is still being debated. However, Department »»»

Ally of Tommy Robinson accused of slashing migrant dinghy in English Channel A prominent British anti-migrant activist was charged with criminal damage linked to the alleged slashing of a dinghy in the Channel earlier this week, UK police said Thursday. It came as the interior ministry confirmed 78»»»

Washington backs X in landmark challenge to EU digital services fine The United States on Thursday asked the European Union's General Court to let it intervene on the side of Elon Musk and his social media platform X, which are seeking to overturn a fine for breaching the bloc's online content rule»»»

Flag-carrier will restore its nonstop Manila-Dubai service on October 2 Manila: Philippine Airlines (PAL) will resume nonstop flights between Manila and Dubai on October 2, ending a months-long suspension of the key route as the flag carrier gradually restores its Middle East operations. PAL said t»»»

France to deploy troops and air defences as Houthi strikes rattle Saudi cities Saudi Arabia intercepted Houthi ballistic missiles on Thursday after issuing warnings for several regions including Mecca, as France vowed to send "military means" to help shield the key Saudi oil terminal of Yanbu. The »»»

Israeli forces have demolished dozens of buildings in the Palestinian village of Jinba in the occupied West Bank, leaving around 180 people homeless, including 85 children, RT correspondent Charlotte Dubenskij has reported. Visiting the community after the operation, she found families gathering be»»»

QNA New York Minister of State for International Cooperation Dr. Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad reaffirmed Qatar’s support for the “Call to Action for Palestinian Children in the West Bank and Gaza” and reiterated the country’s unwavering commitment to protecting the rights and well-being of »»»

Tribune News Network Doha University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) celebrated International University Sport Week (IUSW) through a diverse programme of sporting and wellness activities across campus, including its Fun Olympics. The week brings together students, faculty and staff throug»»»

To sustain this progress, the ministry urged all entities to comply fully with the Decision and to implement the approved preventive measures against heat stress. Inspection and awareness programmes will continue throughout the year to safeguard workers and support compliance across Qatar’s labour »»»

Tribune News Network Doha As part of the ongoing strategic partnership between Qatar University (QU) and Qatar Shell to support young people and develop their capabilities, the two organisations have announced the launch of the fourth cohort of the Shell Intilaaqah – Qatar programme. The programme »»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Creates (QC) Talks brought together HE Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, chairperson of Qatar Museums, and Anne-Claire Legendre, president of the Institut du monde arabe in Paris, for a public conversation titled ‘Culture as Diplomat: How Cultural I»»»

Tribune News Network Doha More than 1,200 young basketball players from across the country have come together at Qatar Foundation’s Education City for the draft marking the third edition of the Jr. NBA/Jr. WNBA Qatar League. Organised by Qatar Foundation (QF) in collaboration with the NBA and suppo»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Her Excellency Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, chairperson of Qatar Museums and founder of Qatar’s Years of Culture (YoC) Initiative, has concluded a three-country tour of Argentina, Chile and Brazil focused on strengthening cultural partnerships and th»»»

QNA New York Qatar continues its mediation efforts, in coordination with its partners such as Egypt, Turkiye and the United States of America, to fully implement the Gaza comprehensive peace plan and its roadmap, in accordance with UN Security Council Resolution 2803, Minister of State for Internat»»»

QNA New York Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi held separate meetings on the sidelines of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. He met with Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Benin Cori»»»

QNA New York Qatar took part in a ministerial coordination meeting of foreign ministers of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) on the sidelines of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, on Thursday. Qatar was represented at the meeting by Minister of State fo»»»

QNA New York Director of the International Organizations Department at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Sheikha Hanouf bint Abdulrahman Al Thani has emphasised the importance of renewing the international commitment to the rights of victims and survivors of terrorism, supporting their resilience and»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar University’s (QU) Research and Innovation Sector successfully concluded the eighth cycle of the Summer Research Internship Programme (SRIP 2026), organised by QU’s Young Scientists Centre (YSC) under the leadership of Dr. Mohammed Alsafran, associate vice president f»»»

Ashraf Siddiqui Doha The Toastmasters community in Qatar gathered in large numbers at a school auditorium to pay an emotional tribute to Swetha Raghuraman, DTM, an anti-money laundering specialist by profession, educated at Roosevelt University, USA, and a shining Toastmaster whose death has left h»»»

QNA Doha The Attorneys Admission Committee on Thursday met under the chairmanship of Chairman of the Committee, Minister of Justice and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs HE Ibrahim bin Ali Al Mohannadi. During the meeting, the committee discussed the items on its agenda.Three new lawyers took t»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Foundation has announced the appointment of Dr. Hend Zainal as the organisation’s president of higher education, a position she will assume with effect from January 1, 2027. Dr. Hend began her career in 2005 within the field of higher education through roles at a num»»»