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UDST and Sasol sign MoU to advance collaboration in sustainability, research and innovation

Doha: The University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) and Sasol Middle East and India (Sasol) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a framework for collaboration across areas of mutual interest, with a focus on sustainability, decarbonisation, applied research, emerg»»»

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Qatar Forum for Authors holds seminar on role of place in literary works

Doha: The Qatar Forum for Authors, affiliated with the Ministry of Culture, held a literary seminar on the memory of place on Wednesday. Led by writer Badriya Hamad Al Marikhi, the seminar examined the role of place in literary works and how the built environment can evolve into an identity and a l»»»

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Gulf News 13m

Indian buyers fly to Dubai for iPhone 18 Pro as price gap makes UAE cheaper, shoppers say

It’s still cheaper with the flight’: Why Indian buyers came to Dubai for iPhone 18 Pro Dubai: For some Indian Apple fans, buying the new iPhone 18 Pro in Dubai is proving cheaper than purchasing the same phone at home — even after factoring in the cost of a flight and visa. As customers with pre-or»»»

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24 News Agency 18m

Cigarette pack in Kyrgyzstan cannot be sold for less than 135 soms from 2027 - | 24.KG

The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan has set minimum wholesale and retail prices for cigarettes, cigarillos and heated tobacco products. The resolution will take effect on January 1 next year. The minimum price for 20 cigarettes or 20 heated tobacco sticks will be 135 soms in 2027, 150 soms in 20»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 60m

Parliament Debates Consumer Right-to-Repair Bill at First Reading

The National Assembly is expected today, September 18, to hold a first-reading debate on a bill amending the Digital Content and Digital Services and Sale of Goods Act, submitted by the Council of Ministers, according to Parliament's weekly programme. The amendments aim to encourage repairs both wi»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Gold extends gains as oil slide and Fed move cool inflation concerns

In the UAE 24-karat gold is priced at Dh522.75 as compared to Dh526.25 yesterday Dubai: First the Federal Reserve's rate hike followed by cooling-off of oil prices, traders are using these cues to make lucrative bets at the end of a volatile week. And going by how gold has performed this year, it i»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Air India Express suspends 8 crew over post-flight breathalyser deadline after Dubai-Amritsar flight

Crew suspended for missing post-flight alcohol test deadline by 35 minutes Air India Express has suspended eight crew members for three months after they failed to complete a mandatory post-flight breathalyser declaration within the required two-hour window following an international flight, media »»»

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24 News Agency 1h

250 shuttle buses to transport concertgoers to Bishkek Arena - | 24.KG

A concert featuring international stars will be held at Bishkek Arena today, September 18. The concert is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. Shuttle buses will be provided to transport concertgoers to the stadium, the Bishkek City Hall reported. According to the municipality, they will run from 3 p.m. to»»»

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Dailynews Hungary 1h

Hungarian conservative CitizenGO falsely accuses British same-sex couple of abusing their daughter

A Hungarian conservative organisation used a British family’s photograph in a campaign against same-sex adoption, falsely claiming the two fathers had abused their adopted daughter and been jailed. A Hungarian branch of the conservative advocacy organisation CitizenGO has apologised after using a p»»»

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Sputnik 1h

US Considering Massive Plan of Cutting Military Presence in Europe - Reports

The US Department of War is considering a plan to withdraw planes, ships, weapons, and thousands of troops from Europe, NBC News reported, citing multiple officials. The reduction will reportedly decrease the number of US troops deployed to Europe by one third, or some 25,000 servicemen. One US off»»»

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Sputnik 1h

Sanctions Approved by House Will Harm US Authorities' Efforts — Russian Embassy

The Russian Embassy in Washington said the bill on sanctions against Russia, approved by the US House of Representatives, would negatively affect the efforts of US President Donald Trump's administration to "Make America Great Again." "Russophobic instinct underlying the late Senator [Lindsey] Grah»»»

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RT 1h

The West’s pretend outrage won’t save Palestinians

On September 2, without warning, Israeli bulldozers destroyed the homes of 12 Palestinian families in Khirbet al-Tabban, a herding community in Masafer Yatta, south of Hebron, leaving 70 people homeless, nearly half of them children. RT’s Charlotte Dubenskij visited the community soon after, interv»»»

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Gulf News 1h

'We got here at 3am': Dubai shoppers spend the night waiting for iPhone 18 Pro Max

Pre-orders, long lines and big bills mark iPhone 18 Pro Max launch in Dubai DUBAI: Some Apple fans started their iPhone 18 shopping spree before sunrise, with shoppers arriving at Dubai Mall as early as 3am to be among the first to get their hands on Apple’s latest flagship phones. “I got here at 3»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Scientists have discovered a brand new species of wild cat, and it's smaller than yours

Leopardus tilcayo is the first new wild cat species identified by scientists since 1923 Dubai: Scientists have formally identified a new species of wild cat native to Bolivia, marking the first time in more than a hundred years that a living feline species has been described by researchers. The ani»»»

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Gulf News 1h

IndiGo hikes fees: New charges for excess baggage, infants and Fast Forward

Higher add-on fees to hit families, solo children and heavy packers on IndiGo Indian airline IndiGo has revised charges for several optional and special services, increasing the cost of excess baggage, infant tickets, unaccompanied minor services and priority check-in and boarding. The revised fees»»»

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France24 1h

Trump says 'major progress' made toward US military base in Poland

US President Donald Trump said that Washington and Warsaw were making 'major progress' toward establishing a US military base in Poland, potentially giving the United States a permanent military foothold on NATO's eastern flank even as his administration reviews its broader troop presence in Europe»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Asian stocks track Wall St rally as oil prices drop

Fed rate hike and cheaper crude fuel gains across major Asia-Pacific markets Asian stocks rose Friday in line with a rally on Wall Street as a drop in oil prices eased inflation concerns, while investors were awaiting a Bank of Japan interest rate decision later in the day. The Federal Reserve's hi»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Flying from the UAE today? Check delays and cancellations before heading to the airport

Travellers urged to check airlines as delays, cancellations hit regional flights Dubai: Flight operations at Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Abu Dhabi’s Zayed International Airport (AUH) remain largely operational on Friday, with several Emirates, Etihad and flydubai services showing revised »»»

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Gulf News 2h

US-Iran conflict: What UAE residents need to know today, Sept. 18

UN talks, GCC meetings and market jitters shape week for UAE and the Gulf The US-Iran war enters another potentially decisive phase, with US President Donald Trump saying Tehran wants a deal but is “not ready” to accept Washington’s terms. On Friday (Sept. 18) Iran state news agency IRNA reported t»»»

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France24 3h

French police officer arrested over suspected far-right terror plot

A French police officer who allegedly adheres to a 'violent radical far-right ideology' has been arrested on suspicion of plotting attacks against state interests and manufacturing 3D-printed weapons, sources told AFP Thursday. A policeman who follows "a violent radical far-right ideology" has been»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Oil prices fall, Brent at $103 per barrel, WTI at $100

Strategic workarounds, infrastructure recovery temper market anxiety over conflict Crude oil prices extended their decline on Friday (September 18, 2026), building on a two-day losing streak as immediate Middle East supply anxieties eased. Oil pricesAs of Friday morning in Tokyo (9.25am): Brent: ab»»»

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Gulf News 4h

37 suspected illegal miners die in custody in Nigeria

Illegal gold rush, smuggling and bandit violence under scrutiny after fatalities The governor of a central Nigerian state said 37 people suspected of being illegal miners died early Thursday while in the custody of the west African country's civil defence corps. Police earlier said they have launch»»»

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Gulf News 4h

Video: Robot walks into 30 stranger homes — then makes beds, folds towels and cleans up

Breakthrough highlights rapid embodied AI progress, but consumer robots remain distant A humanoid robot enters a home it has never seen. No map. No special training. No prior data from inside the house. Then it starts making the bed, folding towels and tidying the living room. California-based robo»»»

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Gulf News 5h

Meta’s child-safety deal exposes a privacy problem

Age checks could make every account holder surrender more personal data Meta’s settlement with US states marks a major shift in the debate over children’s online safety. For years, social media companies largely offered optional controls and left families to decide whether to use them. Meta will no»»»

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Gulf News 5h

Friday sermon, September 18, 2026: 'We made from water every living thing'

Honouring water as Allah’s life-giving mercy and a trust not to be wasted First Sermon (Khutbah One) All praise is due to Allah, whose favour encompasses all His creation, who has lavished His blessings upon them, and who, out of His boundless generosity, has provided them with water. We bear witne»»»

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Gulf News 5h

Dubai school pays tribute to Indian student, 7, who died of ultra-rare brain disorder

“She was my Sundari”: Actress Shamna Kasim mourns Kerala dance student who died of FIRES Dubai: A seven-year-old Grade 1 student at The Indian High School's junior campus in Al Garhoud, Dubai, has left behind a trail of grief and cherished memories, as her school, dance teacher and family friends p»»»

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Gulf News 5h

US F-16 warplane crashes in Michigan, pilot ejects

Officials monitor situation following F-16 crash and emergency response in Michigan A Texas-based US military F-16 fighter jet crashed Thursday during a training mission in Michigan, with the pilot able to eject, the unit to which the aircraft belonged said. "A Texas Air National Guard F-16 Fightin»»»

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Gulf News 6h

Venezuela unblocks some censored news sites

Rights groups welcome step, warn many independent news sites stay blocked Venezuela has unblocked some news sites that had been censored for years, its telecom regulator said Thursday, just as US-backed political transition talks were set to resume. Caracas censored hundreds of websites under presi»»»

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Gulf News 6h

Inside the Dubai playbook: How Apparel Group’s Nilesh Ved is using Carrefour to crack India’s complex retail market

Inside Ved’s high-speed bid to make Carrefour India’s next one-stop destination Dubai: There is a particular kind of energy that follows Nilesh Ved around, the sort that comes from a man who married off his daughter 45 days ago and is now, without missing a beat, opening one of the biggest Carrefou»»»

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Gulf News 6h

France arrests far-right policeman suspected of terrorist plot: sources

Policeman accused of planning terrorist act and making 3D-printed weapons A policeman who follows "a violent radical far-right ideology" has been arrested in France on suspicion of plotting a terrorist attack, sources told AFP late on Thursday. Confirming a report by the TF1/LCI broadcaster, a judi»»»

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Gulf News 6h

At least 48 dead in Nigeria after consuming drink suspected to contain methanol, authorities say

Nigeria’s methanol poisoning tragedy exposes risks of unregulated local drinks ABUJA, Nigeria: At least 48 people have died and around 100 others are receiving treatment in southern Nigeria after consuming a locally brewed alcoholic concoction suspected to contain methanol, officials said on Thursd»»»

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France24 6h

The Debate - The Ceuta effect: how far will Europe's anti-migrant backlash go?

As the United States threatens Europe with more tariffs and eyes Greenland, as Russia tests the continent’s resolve over Ukraine, as the planet overheats,  where do citizens sense the biggest threat? In her Wednesday state of the EU speech, the Commission president addressed Ursula von der Ley»»»

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Gulf News 6h

US targets Iran’s crypto lifeline: BitBank sanctioned over alleged IRGC, Hormuz payments

Operation Economic Outcast zeroes in on Tehran’s growing use of digital assets The US has sanctioned Iranian cryptocurrency exchange BitBank and its alleged network, accusing the platform of moving hundreds of millions of dollars to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and processing pay»»»

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France24 6h

Business - French fishermen to end blockades over fuel prices

French fishermen have agreed to lift their blockades at fuel depots and ports including Nice, after talks with the government over financial aid. They say soaring fuel prices since the start of the war with Iran are pushing them to the brink. Also in the segment - India could be hit by fresh US tar»»»

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France24 7h

Brazil election: Lula vows to stand up to Trump

Brazilian President Lula says he will confront President Donald Trump at the UN in New York, accusing him of interfering in Brazil's election as tensions between Washington and Brasília deepen. The dispute comes after US tariffs on Brazilian goods and Trump's support for Lula's rival, Flavio Bolson»»»

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France24 7h

Trump threatens EU over 'hostile' Canada association plan

US President Donald Trump threatened on Wednesday to cut trade with the European Union after the bloc proposed to make Canada its first ever associate member. "I think it's laughable," Trump told reporters when asked about the plan. "If they do that, if I think it's at all a hostile act, I will put»»»

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France24 7h

AFP photo shows Trump examining image of apparent Kennedy Center razing

An AFP photo of Donald Trump examining a depiction of Washington's Kennedy Center apparently being demolished sparked widespread attention Thursday after the president threatened to tear down the revered arts venue because he has been blocked from renaming it after himself. FRANCE 24's Fraser Jacks»»»

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Gulf News 7h

Russia and China veto US proposal for UN experts to keep monitoring sanctions on Iran

US push to extend Iran sanctions watchdog fails as Russia and China wield veto UNITED NATIONS: Russia and China vetoed a United Nations resolution Thursday that would have authorised UN experts to keep monitoring sanctions that were reimposed against Iran last year over its nuclear program. The UN »»»

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Gulf News 7h

Russia and China veto US proposal for UN experts to keep monitoring sanctions on Iran

US push to extend Iran sanctions watchdog fails as Russia and China wield veto UNITED NATIONS: Russia and China vetoed a United Nations resolution Thursday that would have authorised UN experts to keep monitoring sanctions that were reimposed against Iran last year over its nuclear program. The UN »»»

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Qatar Tribune 7h

Protecting women, children during armed conflicts top priority in Qatar’s foreign policy: Dr Al Muftah

QNA Geneva Protecting women and children during and after armed conflicts is of paramount importance and constituted a priority in Qatar’s foreign policy, diplomacy and humanitarian programmes, Permanent Representative of Qatar to the United Nations Office and other international organisations in G»»»

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Qatar Tribune 7h

Qatar formally deposits instrument of acceptance as 95th HCCH member

QNA The Hague Qatar has become the 95th member of the Hague Conference on Private International Law (HCCH) after formally depositing its instrument of acceptance on Thursday. Qatar’s Ambassador to the Netherlands His Excellency Dr. Mutlaq Al Qahtani handed over the document to Jules Van Eijndhoven,»»»

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Qatar Tribune 7h

UDST, Sasol sign MoU to advance sustainability, research, innovation

Tribune News Network Doha The Universityof Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) and Sasol Middle East and India (Sasol) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a framework for collaboration across areas of mutual interest, with a focus on sustainability, decarbonisation, appl»»»

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Gulf News 8h

Philippines: Oil, gas basin surveys revived after 46 years

₱2.8B project will map 2 basins to attract investors, boost oil and gas exploration Manila: The Philippines is restarting large-scale mapping of its oil and natural gas "basins" after more than four decades, with a new survey aimed at identifying potential domestic energy resources and attracting p»»»

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The Peninsula 8h

EU Social Media Law: What would change for children?

Strasbourg, France: The EU laid out plans Thursday for strict age limits for children to access social media, games and AI assistants -- and on forcing companies to make platforms safe before minors use them. The rules for platforms would include a ban on addictive features, so-called endless scrol»»»

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Dailynews Hungary 10h

Türkiye's road to COP31: From Ankara’s zero-waste ambitions to a greener Black Sea

There are easier ways to explain climate policy than standing beside a landfill outside Ankara. But there may be few more effective ones. Over four days in September, the Road to COP31: Sustainable Future International Media Programme took us journalists from Türkiye’s capital to the Black Sea city»»»

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Gulf News 10h

Off-duty Sharjah Police officer saves family holiday with late-night rescue

Officer leaves home on weekend to print renewed driving licence hours before Europe trip Sharjah: A Friday night call for help turned into a race against time for a UAE family heading to Europe, after a car rental company refused to accept the traveller’s newly renewed digital driving licence. With»»»

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Ya Libnan 10h

Why Israel wants more one-ton bombs from the U.S. and why the sale is controversial – Ya Libnan

Share: Palestinians walking in front of buildings partly destroyed by the Israeli bombing of Khan Younis, in the Gaza Strip, in December 2023.Credit…Yousef Masoud for The New York Times The Trump administration plans to deliver 60,000 of the powerful munitions at a time when opposition is growing i»»»

France24 11h

Gaza documentary 'NAZA' sparks political storm, threats against directors in Israel

The award-winning documentary "NAZA" featuring anonymous military sources speaking about Israel's mass killing of civilians in Gaza has sparked a political firestorm in Israel. The film's directors and their families have received a wave of threats, while Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced»»»

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France24 11h

Perspective - 'Sanctions won’t prevent us from doing our job' says ICC Prosecutor Mame Mandiaye Niang

In this edition of Perspective, the acting Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court tells FRANCE 24 that the court is needed now more than ever to ensure there is no gap for impunity. Mame Mandiaye Niang says the court’s job is to step in if domestic justice systems fail. The Senegalese judge»»»

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France24 11h

Erdogan to sidestep Turkey’s constitutional term limits in early 2028 vote, adviser says

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan intends to run in an early election in 2028 in order to circumvent the constitutional term limits he would face if he serves out his full current term, a top adviser said Thursday. Under Turkey's constitution, parliament can trigger early elections given »»»

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