Europe is heading into the autumn with natural gas prices rising again and storage facilities still below the levels normally expected for the season. Bulgaria’s gas storage facilities were 65.34% full as of September 8, slightly below the European Union average but ahead of some of the continent’s»»»

Funeral prayers for the late Sheikh Mohammed will be held at King Faisal Mosque on Friday Sharjah: The Sharjah Ruler’s Court has mourned the passing of Sheikh Mohammed bin Salem bin Sultan Al Qasimi, brother of Sheikh Abdullah bin Salem bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, and Sheikh Abdu»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s Abdulrahman Moustafa won the gold medal in the under-21 under-60kg category at the 24th Asian Cadet, Junior and Under-21 Karate Championship in Amman, Jordan. The championship, which concludes today, features more than 350 male and female athletes from 30 Asian countries. Moust»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar will be hoping to add to its Asian Games medal tally through volleyball at the Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026, with its strongest medal hopes resting on beach volleyball stars Cherif Younousse and Ahmed Tijan. Qatar will field men’s and women’s teams in the indoor competition, in »»»

Doha, Qatar: Roberto Firmino and Akram Afif scored braces as Al Sadd maintained their perfect start to the Qatar Stars League with a 6-3 win over Al Sailiya at Lusail Stadium yesterday. The defending champions’ fourth straight victory took them to 12 points, four clear of Al Shamal, who drew 1-1 wi»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Classic 2026 opens tomorrow at the Khalifa International Tennis and Squash Complex, and the draw brings together a number of heavyweight round-one clashes. A number of champions, former champions and home hero Abdulla Al-Tamimi will enter the fray today at the prestigious ind»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Football Association (QFA) Ordinary General Assembly has approved the appointment of Minister of Sports and Youth H E Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa bin Ahmed Al-Thani, as president of the association until the 2027 elective General Assembly. The assembly also approved the appointm»»»

On September 4, a citizen S.U. filed a complaint with the Internal Affairs Department of Leninsky district in Bishkek, asking authorities to take action against an unknown person who allegedly stole a Redmi mobile phone and 5,600 soms from his bag left at one of the capital’s mosques. The investiga»»»

A central mosque accommodating up to 4,500 people at a time has been opened in Talas. President Sadyr Japarov attended the opening ceremony today during his working visit to the region. According to the presidential press service, the four-story building includes prayer halls, facilities for religi»»»

Arab Finance: French hospitality group Accor aims to add about 25,000 hotel rooms in Egypt over the next three years as it expands its portfolio with new brands and considers establishing a specialized hospitality academy in the country, as per a statement. The plans were discussed during a meeting»»»

Vision, UAE portfolio presented at one of region's most influential real estate events BAMX Developments took the spotlight at the International Property Show (IPS) 2026, bringing its vision, international experience, and growing UAE portfolio to one of the region’s most influential real estate sta»»»

Pulling all nighters to serving karak in Japan, Kalypso & Vin spill their cosplay secrets Dubai: There are a few things you might expect to find in a cosplayer’s workspace: fabric, wigs, sewing machines and perhaps an alarming amount of glitter. What you may not expect is the toxic fumes, industria»»»

Ákos Hadházy has received the applications for the presidency of the National Asset Recovery and Protection Office (NVVH) and believes that Anna Unger, the candidate elected to the post, would not have placed even in the top 60 under a genuine scoring system. Meanwhile, one of the Tisza Party’s dep»»»

Luanda, Angola: The seventh Angola Oil & Gas (AOG 2026) International Conference and Exhibition concluded yesterday in Luanda, marked by significant exploration announcements, multi-billion-dollar agreements and a notable role for QatarEnergy in advancing Angola’s offshore ambitions. The second and»»»

Doha: The Real Estate Regulatory Authority (Aqarat) has unveiled the new identity of the Qatar Real Estate Forum 2026 as preparations are completed for the fourth edition of the event, held under the patronage of H E Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, Prime Minister and Minister o»»»

Bishkek could face a shortage of drinking water if the development of the capital does not take into account the condition of natural ecosystems and water resources. Environmentalist Anna Kirilenko said on the Green Tea podcast. According to her, the city depends on underground water sources, while»»»

Geneva: The Permanent Mission of Qatar to the United Nations Office at Geneva organised on Wednesday a side event entitled, “Can Education Survive Attack? The Resilience of Human Communities,” in cooperation with the Education Above All (EAA) Foundation, marking the 7th International Day to Protect»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs has honoured the winners of the inaugural global “Rufaqa” Orphans’ Branch of the Sheikh Jassim bin Mohammed bin Thani Quran Competition, bringing together Quranic excellence and humanitarian care for orphans from 20 countries. Undersecretary of»»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister of State for Foreign Trade, H E Dr. Ahmad bin Mohammed Al-Sayed, participated in the 11th Belt and Road Summit, hosted by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region under the theme “Advancing High-Quality Development • Embarking on a New Journey.” The Summit was inaugurated b»»»

Doha, Qatar: The University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) brought its campus community together for this year’s Clubs Fair, transforming the University’s campus into a vibrant celebration of student talent, creativity, leadership, and connection. Organised by the Student Engagement & Al»»»

Doha, Qatar: The organising committee of the School Olympic Programme announced the completion of all arrangements for the launch of the twentieth edition of the season (2026-2027), which will be held at the Aspire Academy Dome in October. The organisation of this new edition comes as a continuatio»»»

Doha, Qatar: Northwestern University in Qatar (NU-Q) will host communications scholar Cheryll Soriano for the fourth annual NU-Q Lecture on the Global South. titled “Politics of Suturing: Infrastructural Labour and Survival in Platform Work,” her lecture will explore the experiences of workers navi»»»

Luanda, Angola: Angola has channelled approximately $99bn into its oil sector over the past nine years, Minister of State for Economic Coordination José de Lima Massano has said. Speaking at the opening of the 7th Angola Oil & Gas (AOG 2026) International Conference and Exhibition in Luanda, Massan»»»

Talas has received 30 electric buses for city routes and transportation to nearby villages. President Sadyr Japarov attended the handover ceremony during his working visit to the region. Charging stations have also been delivered for the buses. Sites for the stations and electric bus parking have b»»»

Arab Finance: Egyptian real estate developer Hyde Park Developments has launched One Hyde Park, a 240-feddan residential project in New Cairo’s Fifth Settlement comprising approximately 8,500 homes, as per an emailed press release. The development is the company’s ninth project in Egypt and its fou»»»

Three activists who had held annual vigils commemorating the Tiananmen Square crackdown were sentenced to between five and seven years in prison Friday for calling for an "end to one-party dictatorship". Prosecutors had argued that China's constitution enshrines the primacy of the Communist Party. »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Municipality, represented by the General Cleanliness Department, has announced a September beach and island cleaning campaign, inviting community members to take part in a series of clean-up activities across several coastal locations in Qatar. The campaign, part of the»»»

Doha, Qatar: The third day of the Katara International Hunting and Falconry Exhibition - “S’hail 2026” - witnessed strong public interest in various specialised pavilions, particularly those offering birds, falconry and hunting equipment, hunting gear, desert trips and camping supplies. The exhibit»»»

Doha, Qatar: A new building of the Islamic Council in Gjilan, Kosovo, has been officially opened following a €2.4m support from Qatar, providing the city with a new five-storey centre for religious, educational, cultural and social activities. Covering more than 5,000 square metres, the new facilit»»»

Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar participated in the Global Public Security Cooperation Forum 2026, held yesterday in Lianyungang, China. Assistant Undersecretary of the Ministry of Interior for Security Affairs, H E Sheikh Nayef bin Faleh bin Saud Al-Thani let the delegation representing Qatar at t»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra will present ‘Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto No. 1’, which is expected to take place on September 14, 2026 at 7.30pm at the Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC), Auditorium 3, offering audiences an evening of dramatic expression, virtuosity, and some o»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Center for Empowerment and Care of the Elderly (Ehsan) has opened the expansion of its Ehsan Al Wakrah Day Club at the Old Al Wakrah Souq, coinciding with the launch of the new season of Ehsan’s day clubs for older women. The expansion is part of the centre’s ongoing efforts to dev»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Oral Health Promotion and Prevention Section at the Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC) has issued the Annual Report of the Asnani School Oral Health Programme for the 2025–2026 academic year. Manager of the Oral Health Promotion and Prevention Section, stated that the Asnani Sc»»»

Geneva: The State of Qatar affirmed that protecting the dignity, humanity and rights of older persons remains a longstanding priority, regardless of age or changes in their health and cognitive abilities. Delivering Qatar’s statement during the interactive dialogue with the Independent Expert on th»»»

The United States is observing National Translation Month, an initiative highlighting works of world literature translated into English. Among the books featured is Kara by Kyrgyz writer Sultan Raev, published in New York under the English title Castigation. The English-language edition is already »»»

Dozens missing as rescuers battle thick smoke aboard burned Philippine ferry A deadly blaze that swept through a Philippine ferry happened "in seconds", the coast guard said Friday, as rescuers battled heavy smoke in the search for dozens of missing people. The fire that tore through the M/V June A»»»

The Russian armed forces hit military facilities and port infrastructure facilities of Ukraine, as well as naval vessels delivering military cargo to the armed forces of Ukraine at night, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Friday. "Last night, the armed forces of Russia launched group strikes wit»»»

Air France suspends Dubai flights until September 15 as regional airspace risks persist Dubai: Multiple flight delays were recorded at UAE airports this morning, while several UAE and international carriers continue to operate with cancellations, reduced services or schedule changes. Etihad reporte»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) has launched an optional service that allows candidates to take the Food Handler Licensing Examination outside the State of Qatar at accredited examination centres in several countries. By enabling the early assessment of prospective workers’ compet»»»

Luanda, Angola: The recent signing of a Heads of Terms agreement between QatarEnergy and Angola’s National Oil, Gas and Biofuels Agency (ANPG) has been described as a significant step towards strengthening energy cooperation and deepening the broader bilateral relationship between Angola and Qatar.»»»

The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) has rejected Kazakhstan’s Khabar media holding’s application to participate in the Eurovision Song Contest, Politico reports. According to the EBU, the state broadcaster does not meet the criteria for full membership in the union. Kazakhstan is located outside »»»

Budapest Airport has suffered a sharp fall in direct cargo capacity from China and Hong Kong. According to analysis by Rotate, capacity between 1 and 21 August dropped by 58 per cent compared with June levels, before the European Union’s new tariff regime came into force. The collapse at Budapest A»»»

BusinessWhy are European banks moving their gold out of the US?Arthur SullivanThe Netherlands and France have moved their gold out of US vaults. Part of the reason is fear over US reliability, but equally important is the need to have their gold closer to home in the event of a crisis. https://p.dw»»»

Stationary traffic cameras monitoring compliance with road rules began operating fully in Bishkek and Issyk-Kul region on September 11. They have been installed at three locations: The cameras automatically detect violations of speed limits, seatbelt usage, and adherence to road markings.»»»

President Sadyr Japarov said Kyrgyzstan must learn from the past and strengthen national unity. He made the remarks today at a ceremony of raising the national flag in Talas’ central square marking the 35th anniversary of the country’s independence. «We have gone through various trials, made mistak»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education has launched two new policies governing school programmes and activities and student behaviour in government schools and kindergartens, as part of efforts to enhance the quality of the educational environment and establish a more integrate»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar aims to build a highly educated and driven generation through strategic investments in human capital that align with the Third National Development Strategy (NDS3) and the Qatar National Vision (QNV) 2030. The National Planning Council (NPC) stated that the country views educatio»»»

From ground zero to classrooms, Americans honor 9/11’s enduring shadow NEW YORK: Americans are commemorating the 25th anniversary of 9/11, remembering the shock, the dead and the sweeping consequences of the al-Qaida attacks on symbols of U.S. might and prosperity. Friday's milestone anniversary wi»»»

Yemen’s Houthis seized the strategic Red Sea port city of Mocha on Thursday as their offensive against Saudi-backed government forces intensified. Saudi Arabia launched dozens of airstrikes over the past 24 hours, the Houthis said, after the Iran-backed group carried out attacks on Saudi territory »»»

WASHINGTON, United States — The IMF has pushed borrowing countries to make bigger austerity cuts over the past decade, charity Oxfam said Thursday, urging for alternatives to such measures.

"These cuts undermine vital spending on public services — from health care to education and housing — that p»»»