The latest state elections in Germany have confirmed a trend that is becoming increasingly difficult to dismiss. The issue is no longer the occasional success of one party or failure of another, but the gradual dismantling of a political system that for decades appeared almost permanent. The postwa»»»

Hungarian immunity rights have returned to the spotlight after prosecutors asked parliament to suspend the immunity of two former government ministers, while a separate request has also been filed concerning Prime Minister Péter Magyar. The three requests relate to separate criminal investigations »»»

Next-generation robots to scan faces, weigh luggage and attach baggage tags automatically Dubai: Emirates Group is developing a new generation of airport robots that will be able to complete passenger check-in and handle baggage automatically, with the technology expected to be unveiled and formall»»»

Several Iraqi travel agencies said on Tuesday the U.S. ban on Iranian airlines could severely disrupt their business, forcing them to explore alternatives, such as hours-long land routes to Iran. U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Monday that Iranian airlines will "shut down" on September 2»»»

NEW YORK- Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic attended on Tuesday in New York a reception for delegation heads, hosted by UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres before a general debate in the UN General Assembly. In an Instagram post, Vucic wrote that the reception had been an opportunity for numerou»»»

Advanced digital solutions unveiled to streamline clearance and cut business costs Abu Dhabi Customs is participating in the inaugural edition of the Al Ain Future Business Forum, organised by the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED) under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hazza »»»

Hundreds of inmates at Lebanon's central Roumieh Prison have been on hunger strike for 10 days over the stalled implementation of an amnesty law supposed to benefit them, a judicial official told AFP on Tuesday. Lebanon's parliament last month passed the sweeping amnesty law, the first since 1991 a»»»

In Abu Dhabi’s old souk, heritage, dreams and handmade stories endure Abu Dhabi: "This is where I can tell my story," Iman El Haj, founder of Darazean, says, about a place many would write off as an outdated market. To her it is where her dream was born. Not in her bedroom or on the school bench, b»»»

BusinessGermanyWill Germany have enough gas this winter?Dirk KaufmannGermany's gas storage sites are far less full than in recent years. Officials say supplies are secure, but analysts warn that a cold winter or import disruptions could push prices higher. So how secure is the supply? https://p.dw.»»»

Doha, Qatar: An Indian woman has died of severe burns sustained after accidentally falling into a vessel containing boiling sambar (a lentil stew) in the southern state of Andhra Pradesh. The incident took place in the southern Indian state of Andhra Pradesh's Vijayawada, where the 46-year-old woma»»»

EU ministers met in Brussels on Tuesday (22 September) to discuss the bloc’s next seven-year budget, running from 2028 to 2034. Time is running out for member states to move closer together, with EU leaders aiming to strike a deal by the end of the year. But efforts by European Council president An»»»

World leaders are gathering at the United Nations this week against a backdrop of wars in the Middle East and Ukraine, rising fears over artificial intelligence and mounting economic and climate pressures. The annual General Assembly will test whether the 193-member body can still bring countries t»»»

The top five US television networks staged a revolt on Monday when they effectively boycotted coverage of President Donald Trump to protest his decision to ban three news outlets from the White House. "No administration should restrict a news organization because it objects to its reporting," »»»

Institute says fan change was planned as police investigate allegations surrounding death Mumbai: IIT Bombay has begun replacing ceiling fans in its hostels with wall-mounted units, a move that has drawn attention following the death of a student and amid a widening debate over student welfare, dis»»»

Passengers urged to check airlines as UAE airports face fresh disruptions Flights from Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah continue to operate on Tuesday, although several services have been cancelled or delayed, while fresh disruptions are affecting international aviation. Air Arabia and flydubai have ca»»»

Doha, Qatar: Years of Culture, in collaboration with Qatar Museums and Katara Cultural Village, opened Dialogue of Papers at Katara Cultural Village. The opening was attended by HE Syahda Guruh Langkah Samudera, Ambassador of the Republic of Indonesia to the State of Qatar; Sheikh Abdulaziz Al-Than»»»

New-look square will open to traffic as work continues on Al Taawun Tunnel Sharjah authorities have unveiled the new design for Al Taawun Square, saying the junction will open to traffic during on November 4, which will coincide with the opening of the upcoming Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF»»»

An auction of the personal belongings of French screen icon Brigitte Bardot fetched nearly €1 million in Paris on Monday, with the sale featuring hundreds of personal objects ranging from sunglasses to furniture. An auction of French screen legend Brigitte Bardot's personal items fetched nearly €1 »»»

97% economist expect AI adoption to rise, but 79% expect the expansion to face pushback The global economy is stabilizing, but chief economists surveyed by the World Economic Forum (WEF) warn that the government spending which has softened repeated shocks since 2020 may not be available to the same»»»

Péter Magyar and Ukraine have become embroiled in a public diplomatic dispute after Budapest rejected claims that Hungary had joined the newly launched Carpathian Eight regional initiative. Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha criticised the Hungarian government’s position as unnecessarily conf»»»

Digital twins of teachers to provide UAE students with after-school learning access Dubai: GEMS Education is preparing to introduce AI-powered digital twins of its teachers, giving students access to personalised support and subject expertise well beyond the school day. The initiative will see the »»»

Washington, Sept. 22 (SANA) U.S. Representative Joe Wilson said Syria’s stability and economic recovery would benefit countries across the Middle East, while calling for an end to Israeli strikes on the country. “I appreciate the leadership of President Donald Trump, at the request of Türkiye, at t»»»

Madrid: Real Madrid captain Federico Valverde suffered an ankle injury in his team's weekend derby loss to Atletico Madrid, the club confirmed Tuesday. The Uruguay midfielder was hurt by a tackle from Atletico's Lee Kang-in, which Real have insisted should have resulted in a sending off for the Sou»»»

Hungary’s food producers and retailers are jointly calling on the government to abolish the country’s price margin cap immediately, arguing that the measure has outlived its original anti-inflation purpose and is now distorting the market. The debate puts Prime Minister Péter Magyar’s new governmen»»»

Vodafone Romania has launched GEN10, a programme aimed at identifying and supporting the country’s next generation of young talent, with the involvement of Romanian sports champions Nadia Comăneci and Ciprian Marica. “Technology has become an integral part of every family’s life, providing access t»»»

Paris: French President HH Emmanuel Macron urged the European Commission to take measures to ease restrictions on the import and production of fuel and gas, amid the sharp rise in fuel prices due to the war in the Middle East. The French presidency stated in a statement today that Macron sent a mes»»»

Cites company’s failure to report violent activity on its ChatGPT service Toronto: British Columbia filed a lawsuit Monday against OpenAI in California over the company’s failure to report violent activity on its ChatGPT service by the person who committed a mass school shooting in the western Cana»»»

Damascus, Sept. 22 (SANA) President Ahmad al-Sharaa returns to the United Nations General Assembly in New York this week a year after his first appearance there, with Syria facing a markedly different diplomatic landscape following the removal of major restrictions and an expansion of international»»»

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz on Tuesday said that displacement of the population, destruction of infrastructure and occupation of territory are the “language” that Hamas and Hezbollah understand, defending Israel’s actions in this regard. The destruction of infrastructure and the forced dis»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Supreme Judiciary Council has announced that the first electronic auction of abandoned vehicles, machinery and equipment will be held on Monday, September 28, 2026, from 4pm to 7pm through the “Court Mzadat” application. The Ministry of Municipality, represented by the Joint Commit»»»

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz on Tuesday said that displacement of the population, destruction of infrastructure and occupation of territory are the “language” that Hamas and Hezbollah understand, defending Israel’s actions in this regard. The destruction of infrastructure and the forced dis»»»

Beijing: A six-year-old Chinese girl has set a new women's world record for solving a 3x3 Rubik's Cube in just over four seconds, state media reported. Young speedcuber Lian Yunzhi broke the women's 3x3 average world record twice this month at two World Cube Association certified competitions in Wu»»»

Brussels, Belgium: The EU and the Philippines on Tuesday welcomed a "breakthrough" in talks on a long-awaited trade deal, aiming to conclude the accord in the next few months. It is the latest major trade move by Brussels in a push to diversify its partnerships as Europe faces challenges from the U»»»

So, what makes falcons worth so much money? That’s the million-dirham question! Dh2.1 million for a falcon! The figure has put a spotlight on a world where falcons can change hands for thousands, hundreds of thousands and in some cases, millions of dirhams. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download»»»

New Delhi, India: At least three infants were killed and several staff members suffered burn injuries after a fire broke out at the Special Newborn Care Unit of a hospital in the southern Indian state of Telangana, officials said Tuesday. The fire broke out on Monday night at Rajiv Gandhi Institute»»»

Switzerland: The Qatari parachuting team 'Target Team' won the gold medal after securing first place in the team competitions at the final of the World Cup League - SWCS Locarno Final, held in the Swiss city of Locarno, with the participation of 35 teams representing 16 countries. The Qatari achiev»»»

As the war in Yemen rages in several governorates bordering areas under Houthi control, including the capital, Sanaa, Iran's active role is becoming far more obvious. Many analysts believe Tehran is pushing the Houthis to escalate across much of the country and beyond the border with neighbouring S»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe IRGC Warns Enemies: Armed Forces ‘Fingers on the Trigger’ Ready to Deliver Decisive Response to Any Aggression 22-09-2026 13:05 PM The Isla»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Ukraine is well aware of what decisions need to be made in order to set the path to sustainable peace in Ukraine, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Tuesday. On Ukraine"Kiev is well aware of what responsibility needs to be taken on and what decisions need to be made so that »»»

A 10-day mourning period was announced in Dubai yesterday Dubai: Dubai Fountain performances have been suspended during the 10-day mourning period, Gulf News can confirm. The mourning period was announced after Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the younger brother of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed »»»

Washington, United States: US television networks staged an extraordinary revolt Monday when they effectively boycotted coverage of President Donald Trump in protest at his decision to ban three leading outlets from the White House. CNN, MS NOW and Politico also went to court after Trump on Friday »»»

Turgutlu, Turkiye: A teenager opened fire outside a high school in western Turkiye on Tuesday, wounding 11 people before being detained by police, a minister said. The incident happened around 8am (0500 GMT) in Turgutlu in Manisa province, near the western resort city of Izmir, the regional governo»»»

MAGA activist’s call targeting 90-foot Texas statue draws Hindu American backlash Dubai: A 90-foot statue of Lord Hanuman, a revered Hindu deity, in Texas has become the centre of a fresh religious and political row after a conservative YouTuber declared that it would be torn down “when we win”, dr»»»

CM Vijay serves pongal and sambar to students as Tamil Nadu widens school meal programme Chennai: Tamil Nadu has expanded its free school breakfast programme to students in Classes 6 to 8, bringing another 1.53 million children under a scheme that will now provide morning meals to nearly 3.5 millio»»»

EXCLUSIVEMove follows inclusion of students among seven high-risk groups needing flu vaccination Dubai: UAE health authorities are rolling out free seasonal flu vaccines for school students, after officially adding them to the country's list of high-risk groups for the first time, Gulf News can rev»»»

Dubai announces 10 days of mourning, with flags to be flown at half-mast Dubai: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, on Tuesday led worshippers in performing funeral prayers for the late Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Makto»»»

Ain Shams researcher earns distinction before heading straight to operation room Dubai: An Egyptian researcher defended her master’s thesis while suffering labour pains and gave birth to triplets just hours later, turning one extraordinary day into a double celebration of academic achievement and m»»»

Kyrgyzstan’s Education Ministry does not set or regulate tuition fees at private schools, the ministry said. Under the Law on Education, private educational institutions determine the cost of their services independently. The tuition fee, payment procedure and terms must be specified in an agreemen»»»

The EU is divided over a deal to de-sanction Russian businessman Alisher Usmanov. Ambassadors from EU member states failed on Monday to agree on whether to de-sanction the tycoon, amplifying deep divisions on attitudes towards Russia within the bloc. According to Euronews, France has pushed for Usm»»»

The company makes its formal entry into the UAE market Young Scholarz, a Singapore-based academic support provider specialising in IB, IGCSE, A Level and other international curricula, will showcase its presence at the UAE Global Education Fair in Dubai this October, marking the company's formal en»»»