Doha, Qatar: Jet fuel prices have seen a 90% increase since the beginning of the year, but Qatar Airways has not yet passed on the rise in costs to customers, said the Qatar Airways Group CEO Hamad Ali Al-Khater. Al-Khater was speaking about the impact of the spike in oil and jet fuel prices on air»»»

Military aircraft, naval vessels and fireworks headline nationwide celebrations Dubai: Saudi Arabia will stage airshows, naval displays, military parades and fireworks across the Kingdom to mark the Kingdom's 96th National Day, with celebrations culminating in fireworks over nine cities on Wednesda»»»

Three members of a family have been arrested in Budapest after defrauding through an illegal gold-buying business elderly people out of hundreds of millions of forints. Police say one victim was given a drink that caused him to lose consciousness, while another was tricked into signing away a prope»»»

A village name was only clue as Gaya man spent 3 days tracing elderly pilgrim’s family Dubai: When an elderly Punjab pilgrim who struggled with memory lost his way in Amritsar and somehow ended up more than 1,200km away in Bihar, he had little to help him find his way home. He could barely explain »»»

On 30 August, an agreement was signed resolving long-standing disagreements which had disrupted Libya’s electoral process for almost five years. According to the UN officers and diplomats who oversaw the deal, this is the spring of Libyan democracy. Talk to Libyan activists, or politicians across t»»»

Value of goods handled reaches Dh1.7bn, up 66.26 per cent from the same period last year Sharjah: The logistics corridor linking Sharjah and Oman handled goods worth about Dh1.7 billion during its first three months of operation, a 66.26 per cent increase from the same period last year. More than 3»»»

New link lets businesses move cargo directly from Fujairah Terminals to Abu Dhabi’s ICAD Abu Dhabi: Etihad Rail Freight and AD Ports Group have launched a direct rail service linking Fujairah Terminals with the Industrial City of Abu Dhabi (ICAD), giving importers and exporters a new way to move ca»»»

Ukraine’s steel industry has effectively been brought to a halt after Russian strikes damaged three of the country’s largest steel plants in Zaporozhye and Dnepropetrovsk regions, medias reported, citing industry representatives. The affected facilities, including Metinvest plants and ArcelorMittal»»»

Air power has repeatedly failed to defeat the group, while a ground war carries huge risks Dubai: Years of bombing by some of the world’s most powerful militaries have failed to defeat Yemen’s Houthis. Now the Iran-backed militant group is advancing again, seizing strategic territory along the Red »»»

Luxury car smashes through barrier, plunges into construction site; 4thoccupant critical dubai: Three people were killed and another critically injured after a speeding BMW crashed through the edge of a bridge on Mumbai’s Coastal Road and plunged into an under-construction parking area early Sunday»»»

Dementia affects nearly one million people in Hungary, including patients, relatives and carers, while research suggests that up to 45% of dementia cases could potentially be prevented or delayed. Ahead of World Alzheimer’s Day on 21 September, experts have warned that families bear much of the bur»»»

White House correspondents for CNN, MS NOW and Politico on Saturday were blocked from entering the US president's office and residence a day after President Donald Trump announced he was banning the three media outlets for what he called "fake news" coverage. News organisations and press freedom gr»»»

Donald Trump has suggested that more news outlets may be barred from the White House after he announced he was banning Politico, CNN and MS NOW. On Saturday, all three outlets said that the White House confiscated their teams' press passes; they have also hinted at legal action. The ban has come un»»»

US Mission warns of flight cancellations, airspace closures and wider travel disruption Dubai: The US Mission to the UAE has urged Americans outside the Middle East to “seriously reconsider” travel to and through the region, warning that heightened tensions could lead to rapid and unforeseen escala»»»

“I want GERB to return to where it was. The party should return to the conservative principles on which it was founded in 2009 — zero deficit, support for entrepreneurs, and rejection of populism,” GERB leader Boyko Borissov said in Burgas, adding that in recent years GERB itself had also participa»»»

Philadelphia: Pop star Ed Sheeran said Saturday the situation in Gaza is "unjustifiable," following a wave of criticism that he had failed to back his opening act who was booted from the tour after making pro-Palestinian comments. The singer, who had previously maintained an apolitical stance, brok»»»

Nagoya, Japan: Smriti Mandhana became the highest run-scorer in women's T20 international cricket on Sunday as India crushed Bangladesh by 114 runs in the Asian Games semi-finals with fellow opener Shafali Verma hitting her maiden hundred. Mandhana scored 37 off 19 balls with five fours and two six»»»

Hezbollah Commemorative event in the city of Nabatieh on Sunday honoring those who were elevated to martyrdom during the ‘Al-Asf al-Ma’kul’ battle in recognition of their sacrifices and to perpetuate their memory. The event was attended by MP Ali Fayyad (member of the Loyalty to the Resistance Bloc»»»

Pay attention to the stories you can’t stop thinking about says Fatima Al Dhaheri As the Congress of Arabic and Creative Industries brings together creatives and industry professionals to explore the evolving landscape of storytelling and content, Image Nation Studios is contributing to the program»»»

Ukraine launched what Moscow’s Mayor Sergei Sobyanin described on Sunday as the “largest ever” attack on the Russian capital, killing two people and damaging part of an oil refinery. The major attack comes on the third and final day of voting in Russia’s first wartime parliamentary e»»»

Two weeks after the far-right AfD won its first major regional election in Germany, two more eastern states vote this Sunday. Polls have just opened in the capital, Berlin, and the largely rural state of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. Details by FRANCE 24 correspondent in Berlin, Jörg Taszman.»»»

Several explosions have been reported in the Saudi capital of Riyadh, disrupting flights and triggering air raid warnings amid escalating hostilities with Yemen’s Houthis. Saudi authorities sent emergency alerts early on Saturday warning residents of a “hostile aerial threat” and urging them to rem»»»

Iran has conveyed its peace terms to the US through Qatari mediators, the country’s top security official, Mohsen Rezaei, has said, arguing that it is in America’s interests to accept them. The 60-day period provided under the US-Iranian memorandum of understanding to negotiate a settlement expired»»»

China has condemned the latest expansion of US sanctions against Russia, including potential tariffs of up to 100% on major buyers of Russian energy, vowing to take “all necessary measures” to safeguard its national interests. US President Donald Trump signed the sweeping legislation on Friday. Amo»»»

Tickets are on sale now at Dh70, with free entry for under-18s, students and over-60s Dubai: Twenty years after it was first announced, Guggenheim Abu Dhabi finally has a date, a price and a booking page. The museum opens to the public on Friday 11 December 2026, and tickets went on sale this month»»»

Parliament speaker says Strait of Hormuz will not reopen until Iran’s rights are recognized and US commitments are fulfilled Iran’s messages and conditions have been explicitly conveyed to the United States through intermediaries, Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf said on Sunday, stressing »»»

Pay attention to the stories you can’t stop thinking about says Fatima Al Dhaheri As the Congress of Arabic and Creative Industries brings together creatives and industry professionals to explore the evolving landscape of storytelling and content, Image Nation Studios is contributing to the program»»»

The US has issued security alerts for its citizens across the Middle East, warning of further escalation between Saudi Arabia and Yemen’s Iranian-backed Houthi rebels. The notices cover Israel, Lebanon, Jordan, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, the UAE, and Oman. “Americans currently in t»»»

Paris, France: Two Germans were arrested Saturday after they stuck two paintings on a wall of the hall that hosts the Mona Lisa in Paris's Louvre museum, police sources said. The two men used sticky tape to stick the two paintings -- measuring 30 by 40 cm -- in the hall where visitors flock to see »»»

The United States warned Saturday that fighting between Saudi Arabia and Iran-backed Houthi forces could “escalate rapidly” after a missile attack targeted Riyadh for the first time since the Yemen conflict resumed. The attack prompted US President Donald Trump to cut short a weekend at a secluded »»»

Initiative seeks to connect Ibn Sina’s enduring medical legacy with modern healthcare The modern global healthcare system is confronting unprecedented challenges, from the emergence of new infectious diseases and the growing burden of chronic noncommunicable diseases to environmental instability an»»»

Toronto, Canada: It took years for Tenzing Norgay to secure his place in history as the man who, alongside New Zealander Edmund Hillary, first reached the summit of Mount Everest. And it has taken far longer for the story of his feat to be memorialized in film. "I don't know why it took so long to »»»

Police said videos promoted polyandry, polygamy, childbirth without recognised parentage Cairo: A Cairo court has sentenced a female content creator to one year in prison with labour over social media videos that authorities said promoted polyandry, polygamy and childbirth without recognised parent»»»

Tehran demands end to hostilities on all fronts, release of frozen funds, and lifting of naval blockade as prerequisites for renewed talks Iran’s top security official has announced that the Islamic Republic has conveyed seven conditions to the United States for the resumption of negotiations, warn»»»

The project has delivered classrooms, clean water, school meals and a new health clinic Dubai: A campaign backed by the 1 Billion Followers Summit and MrBeast has completed a major development project in a rural village in Ghana’s Eastern Region, improving access to education, clean water, healthca»»»

Rich tributes paid to 41-year-old Rashid Hospital nurse and mother of three from Kerala Dubai: Dozens of nurses from hospitals across the UAE gathered in Dubai on Saturday afternoon to say a final goodbye to Soumya Augustine, an Indian expat nurse from Kerala who died after a long, silent battle wi»»»

Marcos ordered an investigation into the shooting at Banga National High School The Philippine National Police (PNP) said Sunday it supports a proposed Joint School Safety Task Force that would audit security at public schools, after a shooting at a South Cotabato high school left three dead, inclu»»»

Molnár, an actor and activist who has expressed support for Péter Magyar’s Tisza Party, has been closely examining the NKA’s funding practices in recent months. He has repeatedly raised questions about grants awarded to public figures and organisations linked to Fidesz. According to documents prese»»»

Ed Sheeran called the situation in Gaza “catastrophic and unjustifiable” on Saturday, speaking out for the first time since a controversy erupted over his tour’s removal of US rapper Macklemore after he made pro-Palestinian comments. Pop star Ed Sheeran said Saturday the situation in Gaza is "unjus»»»

Doha, Qatar: Asian spot liquefied natural gas prices hit a new 45-month high this week as disruptions caused by the conflict in the Middle East and strong South Asian demand ahead of winter continued to support prices and intensify competition with Europe, noted Al-Attiyah Foundation in its Weekly »»»

Bulgaria plans to acquire more than 10 anti-drone systems, with the final number depending on the funding available, following a meeting of the Security Council at the Council of Ministers convened by Prime Minister Rumen Radev. Defense Minister Dimitar Stoyanov said negotiations had already begun »»»

Germans began voting Sunday in two closely watched state elections that could deliver fresh gains for the far right and far left, piling pressure on Chancellor Friedrich Merz as he struggles with low approval ratings and tensions within his governing coalition. Germans began voting Sunday in two st»»»

Tokyo: Qatari national team swimmer Ali Tamer has qualified for the 100m freestyle final at the 20th Asian Games (Aichi-Nagoya 2026), currently taking place in Japan until October 4, following the men's preliminary heats held at the Aquatics Center on Sunday. Tamer secured his spot in the final aft»»»

Dar es Salaam: Ten lions have been found dead in a suspected poisoning incident at Tanzania's UNESCO-listed Ngorongoro Conservation Area, according to the authorities. "The Ngorongoro Conservation Area Authority (NCAA) regrets to inform the public that ten (10) lions were found dead on 18 September»»»

Missile strike on Riyadh raises fears of fast-moving regional escalation Riyadh: The United States warned Saturday that hostilities between Saudi Arabia and Iran-backed Houthis could "escalate rapidly" after a missile attack targeted Riyadh for the first time since the Yemen conflict resumed. US Pr»»»

Hungary’s open chess team continued its unbeaten run at the Chess Olympiad in Uzbekistan on Saturday, defeating Israel to secure a fourth consecutive match victory. With three of the four games ending in draws, Benjamin Gledura’s game proved decisive. Hungary’s women’s team, meanwhile, suffered the»»»

Four bridges, two tunnels boost road capacity and connectivity across key Dubai corridors Dubai: Motorists travelling along Oud Maitha Road can now complete journeys in as little as five minutes instead of 20 after Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) completed a major road development proje»»»

The lions were found dead in the Ndutu area of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area Dar Es Salaam: Ten lions have been found dead in a suspected poisoning incident at Tanzania's UNESCO-listed Ngorongoro Conservation Area, according to the authorities. "The Ngorongoro Conservation Area Authority (NCAA) »»»

Idlib, Sept. 20 (SANA) The second edition of the Idlib Markets Festival 2026 since liberation opened Saturday evening at al-Tahrir Park in Idlib city, northwest Syria, with the participation of 96 companies across 160 exhibition booths. Festival director Hamdo Harmoush told SANA that the event prov»»»

Doha, Qatar The 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026 will be in full swing today following yesterday’s opening ceremony, with Qatari athletes beginning their campaigns across several sports as the country targets another strong showing at the continental event. Leading Qatar’s charge will be the men’»»»