A senior official with the Iran-backed Houthi rebels is warning countries against joining Saudi Arabia in Yemen’s revived civil war, telling The Associated Press on Sunday that his group has assured the Trump administration that it won’t attack U.S. vessels in the Red Sea. Mohamed al-Bukhaiti, a me»»»

BusinessGermanyGermany's auto crisis: Will the 35-hour workweek survive?Srinivas MazumdaruGerman carmakers want employees to work 40 hours instead of the current 35 without extra pay, arguing it would improve competitiveness. Unions strongly oppose the proposal and view it as an attack on workers' »»»

Digital listings must show a valid DCT Abu Dhabi licence as the sector expands rapidly Dubai: Anyone booking a holiday home in Abu Dhabi can now look for a clear sign that the property operates within the emirate’s regulatory framework: a valid licence number displayed on its online listing. Under »»»

Since January 2025, the Trump administration has deported more than 25,000 people to so-called “third countries” – places that are not their countries of origin. Working with a team of 26 international media outlets, Forbidden Stories and FRANCE 24 have used information gathered by NGOs and op»»»

Hungary’s change of government is increasingly being felt inside the country’s national security apparatus. After the replacement of four intelligence chiefs in June, a new report suggests that the overhaul of the Hungarian intelligence services is reaching deeper into the organisations, including »»»

Nagoya, Japan: Sumit Kundu had to quit boxing to work as a security guard and suffered a career-threatening injury on his return to the sport -- but the Indian could cap a remarkable comeback at the Asian Games. "I will win a medal for my family," the light middleweight told AFP after scoring a una»»»

Singapore: Gold prices slipped on Monday as market participants assessed developments in the Middle East and their implications for inflation and interest rates. Spot gold fell 0.3% to $4,362.60 per ounce after hitting a one-week high on Friday. US gold futures were down 0.6% at $4,400.20. Among ot»»»

Ukraine made a “huge mistake” by caving in to its Western backers and walking away from a potential peace deal with Russia in 2022, Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has said. He also argued that years of Western military backing have failed to defeat Russia and are now raising the risk of a direct»»»

New carrier starts daily services to Riyadh, Jeddah and Medinah from Dammam Dubai: Saudi Arabia’s new national budget carrier, led by an Air Arabia consortium, has started operations from King Fahd International Airport in Dammam, opening with domestic flights to Riyadh, Jeddah and Medinah. Sign up»»»

Russian President Vladimir Putin’s United Russia party won a large majority in parliamentary elections, according to preliminary results published by state media Monday, in a vote held amid Ukrainian drone strikes, cyberattacks and a crackdown on anti-war opposition. The election was the first sinc»»»

The Russian defence ministry said on Monday its ‌forces hit ‌multiple targets in Ukraine, including two cargo vessels ‌used for the ‌military, a gas distribution station, Izmail port infrastructure and the BDU Logistic centre in the Kyiv region. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates. (FRANCE 2»»»

Speakers rallied in support of the House of Terror Museum at a Sunday demonstration held in front of the Budapest institution. The protest was announced after Zoltán Tarr, the minister responsible for social affairs and culture, announced that the House of Terror Museum had been temporarily closed,»»»

Rashid Hospital is first in the rollout, with free parking continuing for patients Dubai: Dubai Health is introducing a new smart parking management system across its facilities, with patients continuing to receive free parking during their visits and Rashid Hospital becoming the first location to »»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) and the University of Geneva’s Geneva Centre of Humanitarian Studies launched today morning a workshop titled “Health Humanitarian Diplomacy: Reconstructing health systems after war in the Arab World”. The five-day event serves as a platform for a sele»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Municipality, represented by the Joint Committee for the Removal of Abandoned Vehicles, Machinery and Equipment, in cooperation with the Supreme Judiciary Council, represented by the Enforcement Court, yesterday launched auctions for abandoned vehicles and equipment thr»»»

Demonstrators gathered outside Budapest’s House of Terror Museum on Sunday to protest its temporary closure and the dismissal of long-serving director Mária Schmidt. Speakers, including Zsolt Bayer and opposition Fidesz politician Tamás Menczer, accused Prime Minister Péter Magyar’s government of t»»»

Beneath the Mediterranean waters off the southern Lebanese city of Tyre, divers swim past stone walls, ancient structures and a submerged road — remnants of parts of a city that once stood above the water. With a shaky ceasefire in place after the latest Israel-Hezbollah war, visitors are returning»»»

Following the approval of a new procedure for registration of foreigners and stateless persons in Kyrgyzstan, authorized territorial offices must follow the updated rules when carrying out registration procedures, the press service of Kyzmat state institution reported. The new procedure is aimed at»»»

The National Expert Council has approved the detailed development plan for Sofia Ring Road's last unfinished section after a wait of more than two decades, Sofia Mayor Vasil Terziev said on Monday. "The plan's approval is not a gift to Sofia. It fulfils a commitment and marks an important step in j»»»

Doha, Qatar: Abdulrahman Abdulhamid yesterday secured Qatar’s first medal at the 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026, winning silver in the men’s kumite under-60kg category at Toyohashi Gymnasium at Toyohashi Total Sports Park in Aichi Prefecture. Qatar’s handball team launched their hunt for a four»»»

At a meeting of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief with the leadership of the General Staff and group commanders on July 3, 2026, Vladimir Putin demanded an analysis of the involvement of foreign industry in actual combat operations against our country. He emphasized that such an analysis could become »»»

Failing to protect trademarks and IP can lead to costly court battles, UAE lawyer warns Dubai: A business owner’s decision to save Dh1,000 on a contract eventually contributed to the loss of a commercial trademark and compensation of more than Dh1 million, according to UAE lawyer Ibrahim Al Hossani»»»

US and Chinese officials discussed creating a communication channel over potentially serious AI incidents during talks in New York on Sunday as the two sides sought progress on technology and trade ahead of this week’s summit between US President Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping.»»»

The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC)’s Aerospace Force has intercepted and destroyed another MQ-1 drone belonging to the US military over the Strait of Hormuz. The IRGC announced the development on Monday, saying the aircraft was brought down using the Aerospace Force’s new air-defense system»»»

Under often-secret deals struck with so-called "third countries" across Africa and Latin America, US President Donald Trump has deported thousands of people hoping to build new lives in the US to countries they’ve never set foot in before. Together with Forbidden Stories, FRANCE 24 investigated the»»»

24-kart gold opened this Monday at Dh 525 slightly lower from its previous close Dubai: Gold prices in the UAE are stabilizing after seeing a positive upswing in the recent weeks. 24-kart gold opened this Monday at Dh 525 slightly lower from its previous close. Whereas 22-karat gold is trading at D»»»

International airlines are staggering their return to the UAE Dubai: UAE air travel remains operational but uneven, with some delays reported from Abu Dhabi and Dubai early Monday morning, while airlines continue to adjust schedules amid heightened regional tensions. Etihad has largely maintained s»»»

Wellington: A record number of New Zealanders turned out at the polls this month, not for national elections but to vote for their Bird of the Year -- the critically endangered black robin. The diminutive native lives on the remote Chatham Islands, 800 kilometres (500 miles) off the South Island's »»»

Foreign patients are still travelling to Hungary for dental treatment, with some procedures costing substantially less than in Austria, Germany or the UK. From clinics near the Austrian border to specialist practices in Budapest, Hungary’s dental tourism industry continues to attract international »»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The United Russia party is leading with 57.87% of the vote in the State Duma elections after the processing of 87.91% of the protocols, according to the Russian Central Election Commission (CEC) data on Monday. The Russian Communist Party is gaining 13.84% in the elections, while»»»

Bessent hails progress as Trump-Xi summit looms over trade and tech tensions US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent touted a "very successful" meeting on trade and artificial intelligence with Chinese officials Sunday, adding that both sides discussed greater communication on AI threats. "We just had »»»

Russia's ruling United Russia party on Sunday was projected to win the country's tightly controlled parliamentary elections, according to exit polls. Ukraine launched a massive drone attack on Moscow, killing three people, said city officials, on the third and final day of Russia's wartime vote.&nb»»»

Footage shows a massive ship hit a boat, sending water across its deck as crew hold on In an incident caught on camera and shared widely online, a 229-metre bulk carrier struck a Chinese fishing vessel near the Singapore Strait, likely on Thursday, September 17. The Panama-flagged First Margaux and»»»

EU affairs ministers will hold a debate on Tuesday (22 September) on the next EU budget for 2028–2034, in the run up to the October’s European Council summit of leaders in Brussels. The 27 ministers will also hold the annual rule-of-law dialogue, including on Albania, Montenegro, North Macedonia, a»»»

Connected data helps owners simulate how infrastructure performs under diverse scenarios The cities of the future will not only be strong but also resilient, anticipating disruptions well before they happen and maintaining service continuity even under dire circumstances. As infrastructure becomes »»»

TAX MATTERSNew FTA checks could raise compliance costs and reshape how UAE firms vet transactions Dubai: From January 1, 2026, the FTA can reject an 'input VAT credit' — the tax a business pays on business-related purchases and imports and uses to offset VAT collected from customers — if a transact»»»

The Prime Minister spoke about waiving part of this year's solidarity tax for local governments, the role of counties in modern public administration, and the possible organisation of a peace march, during the Saturday stop of his nationwide tour in Pécs. At the event, Péter Magyar also addressed L»»»

Trump says he is 'open' to meeting Pezeshkian as Houthis escalate attacks on Saudi Arabia The US-Iran conflict is entering another tense phase as President Donald Trump says he is "open" to meeting Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian during the UN General Assembly in New York, while Iran maintains »»»

Hospitals on high alert and roads closed amid mystery Aleppo army blast A powerful blast was heard at an Aleppo army site in northern Syria early Monday, followed by a series of explosions, state media reported. Syrian state media SANA said "an explosion occurred at a Syrian army site in the vicini»»»

WTI falls below $100 while Brent holds above $103 as traders assess fragile Gulf oil flows Oil prices edged lower in early Asian trading on Monday (Sept. 21), but remained at historically elevated levels as markets balanced signs of recovering Saudi supplies against continuing disruption around the»»»

Washington urges Americans to rethink travel as Yemen conflict intensifies The United States warned that fighting between Saudi Arabia and the Iran-backed Houthis could "escalate rapidly" after a missile attack targeted Riyadh for the first time since the Yemen conflict resumed. US President Donald»»»

French President ​Emmanuel Macron and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on ​Sunday called for stronger bilateral ties in the face of new global threats at a meeting on Saint Pierre and Miquelon, a French territory off Canada's Newfoundland. The first-ever visit by a Canadian leader to the North A»»»

Indian expats in UAE to benefit from passport collection service even on holiday Dubai: Indian expats in the UAE, who struggle to reach a passport centre during the week or must wait over the weekend to get their passports delivered by courier, now have a solution. A new 'Sunday passport collection»»»

Iran claims language school violated diplomatic norms; France condemns move Iranian authorities on Sunday announced the closure of a French language centre associated with the embassy, accusing it of having undertaken "illegal activities", drawing a sharp response from Paris. "Based on the Tehran p»»»

“The era of Westminster is coming to an end!” the nationalist leaders of Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland declared this week. John Swinney, Rhun ap Iorwerth, and Michelle O’Neill gathered in Cardiff to sign an agreement asserting their nations’ right to self-determination, as they called on Lo»»»

The encounter would come at a striking moment as Iran military warns US against new attack US President Donald Trump has signalled he is open to meeting Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian in New York this week, even as Washington weighs its next military move and Tehran presents conditions for end»»»

Washington urges Americans to rethink travel as Yemen conflict intensifies The United States warned that fighting between Saudi Arabia and the Iran-backed Houthis could "escalate rapidly" after a missile attack targeted Riyadh for the first time since the Yemen conflict resumed. US President Donald»»»

Seoul: North Korea launched two missiles toward its eastern coast on Sunday, marking its second test in about a week and coming just days after Pyongyang accused the United States of stoking tensions on the Korean Peninsula by participating in a series of military drills. South Korea's Ministry of »»»

Tribune News Network Doha Karateka Abdulrahman Mustafa did the nation proud as he picked Qatar’s first medal at the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games, winning silver in the men’s under-60kg karate competition in Japan on Sunday. Mustafa produced a strong run to reach the final, defeating Uzbekistan’s M»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) and the University of Geneva’s Geneva Centre of Humanitarian Studies launched on Sunday morning a workshop titled ‘ Health Humanitarian Diplomacy: Reconstructing health systems after war in the Arab World’ . The five-day event serves as a »»»