India bank strike deferred: What changes for customers from September 28
Three-day bank shutdown called off; branches to function as usual from Monday India’s three-day nationwide bank strike scheduled for September 28 to 30 has been deferred after the United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU) reached an agreement with the Indian Banks’ Association (IBA) late on Sunday. The de»»»
'Positive and constructive' US-Iran talks continuing through mediators, including on nuclear issues: report
Qatar mediates as Washington and Tehran edge toward renewed nuclear talks Despite President Donald Trump's rejection of Iran's proposal, “positive and constructive” US-Iran discussions were continuing through mediators, including on nuclear issues, Axios reported. The report indicated that talks be»»»
Rijohn Jose’s untold UAE story: Indian expat footballer who won cups, hearts in Dubai before tragic crash in Kerala
EXCLUSIVEWhile Kerala pays tribute, Dubai resident’s friends plan to honour him when season begins Dubai: A week after footballer Rijohn Jose's death in the south Indian state of Kerala, only a part of his story has been told. While tributes for the 29-year-old Calicut FC defender have played out p»»»
On the 2nd anniversary of Nasrallah’s Killing, Qassem says Israel unable to ‘break’ Hezbollah – Ya Libnan
Share: Photo- Supporters of Hezbollah shout slogans as they watch a televised speech by Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem during a ceremony to mark the second anniversary of the killing of former leader Hassan Nasrallah in a strike by Israel, in Beirut’s southern suburbs on September 27, 2026. (AFP) Hezb»»»
Trump warns of possible new Iran strikes; Tehran vows ‘doomsday war’ — but remains open to diplomacy
Washington rejects Iran’s Hormuz proposal as Tehran claims 19 civilian ships targeted Washington: US President Donald Trump has warned that "further strikes" against Iran remain possible before November’s midterm elections, as Tehran vowed to resist renewed attacks and the confrontation over the St»»»
India has 391 dollar billionaires: Meet the 10 richest — Adani tops Ambani
AI, pharma and fintech fortunes reshape subcontinent's 2026 Wealth list India’s billionaire class is expanding beyond its traditional industrial dynasties. The latest list now ranks 1,810 people with wealth of at least ₹1,000 crore ($104.3 million), as per by M3M Hurun India Rich List 2026, release»»»
Italy expels Moldovan rapper over highway video
Rome: Italy has expelled a Moldovan rap artist by the name of Bratan from the country for allegedly obstructing a highway near Milan in order to shoot a music video, the Italian interior ministry said on Sunday. The incident happened this month when the musician, whose real name is Nicolae Novacenk»»»
IRGC repeats US drone seizure claim in Strait of Hormuz; labels earlier 'REMUS 600' as 'Mk 18 Kingfish'
IRGC repeats claim of capturing a US underwater drone in Hormuz Tehran: Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) on Sunday (local time) repeated its claim of capturing a US underwater drone in the Strait of Hormuz, this time identifying the "second catch" as a "Mk 18 Mod 2 Kingfish" that was»»»
Sanad targets homegrown UAE talent for 1,000-plus GTF technician roles
Al Ain expansion will rely on local training, universities and selective overseas hiring Dubai: Abu Dhabi aerospace company Sanad expects its new GTF engine maintenance centre in Al Ain to require more than 1,000 technicians once fully operational, with much of that workforce expected to be develop»»»
Lavrov: German FM brought ‘nothing new’ to UN talks
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul arrived at last-minute talks with Moscow with Berlin’s familiar anti-Russia script firmly in hand, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has said. Wadephul requested the meeting on the sidelines of the 81st UN General Assembly at short notice, Lavrov said. M»»»
Tense standoff over flashpoint N. Ireland parade lasts into night
Appeal court clears flashpoint march, sparking political and community backlash UK leaders called for calm Sunday as a tense standoff with residents seeking to halt a pro-British Protestant march through a Catholic flashpoint area stretched into the night, in one of the worst crises for Northern Ir»»»
US-bound Delta jet makes emergency landing in Portugal
Four passengers hospitalized after US-bound Delta jet lands safely in Portugal A Delta Air Lines jet made an emergency landing at Porto airport in Portugal Sunday after smoke was detected in the cabin and four passengers were treated in hospital, the civil protection service said. The jet was on a »»»
Israel revokes credentials of Dutch diplomats in West Bank over settlement goods ban
Israel will revoke the diplomatic accreditation of Dutch officials based in the occupied West Bank after the Netherlands began enforcing a ban on goods from Israeli settlements, Foreign Minister Gideon Saar said on Sunday. The officials have seven days to surrender their Israeli-issued diplomatic p»»»
Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic resigns to run for prime minister in October elections
Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic stepped down as the country's head of state Sunday, paving the way for him to run as his right-wing populist Serbian Progressive Party's candidate for prime minister in the October parliamentary elections. Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic resigned Sunday ah»»»
Opinion | Building a pathway to peace: Working together to return Ukrainian children, detained civilians and prisoners of war
Every morning at 9:00 a.m., Ukraine stops. Across cities in Ukraine, loudspeakers normally used to warn of incoming Russian air strikes broadcast the steady tick of a clock. City streets full of life fall silent. Traffic lights turn red. Cars stop. For one minute, a country pauses. This is Ukraine’»»»
MP urges tighter border controls after Ukrainian man kills priest in Poland
Poland should tighten its border controls following a deadly knife attack by a Ukrainian national, former Polish Deputy Prime Minister and current Law and Justice (PiS) MP Henryk Kowalczyk has said, warning that the killing could fuel another wave of anti-Ukrainian sentiment. A 31-year-old Ukrainia»»»
Ethiopia celebrates Meskel with calls for national harmony amid renewed conflict
Addis Ababa: Tens of thousands of people gathered on Saturday in Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia, to celebrate Meskel, a major religious festival, hoping for national harmony and peaceful coexistence amid mounting uncertainties and concerns about a possible relapse into conflict. FESTIVAL CELE»»»
EAA advances education protection and innovative financing at UNGA81
Education Above All (EAA) Foundation highlighted the protection and continuity of education in crisis situations and innovative financing to mobilise additional resources for education during its participation in the 81st United Nations General Assembly (UNGA81). From September 21 to 24, the founda»»»
Justice minister: Qatar keen to support international efforts to combat transnational organised crime
QNA Abu Dhabi Minister of Justice and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs HE Ibrahim bin Ali Al Mohannadi has affirmed Qatar’s commitment to enhancing international cooperation to combat transnational organised crime, upholding the rule of law, and supporting international efforts aimed at streng»»»
MoPH okays Lilly’s oral GLP-1 treatment for obesity in Qatar
Tribune News Network Doha Eli Lilly’s once-daily oral GLP-1 receptor agonist for chronic weight management has been approved by Qatar’s Ministry of Public Health (MoPH), making it the first oral GLP-1 treatment approved for obesity in the country. Qatar is the sixth market globally to approve this »»»
Schools can now recruit teacherswithout waiting for ministry’s nod
The new classification includes low- and middle-income schools, with the latter divided into two tiers, as well as a high-fee category. Schools in the first tier of intermediate fees will be permitted to increase capacity by 10 percent under a social responsibility initiative. The measure allows 1.»»»
SOMALIA’S HOUSE OF PEOPLE SPEAKER MEETS QATAR’S AMBASSADOR
Speaker of the House of the People of the Federal Parliament of Somalia Abdulkadir Mohamed Nur met with Ambassador of Qatar to Somalia HE Dr. Abdullah bin Salem Al Nuaimi in Mogadishu on Sunday. During the meeting, the two sides discussed bilateral cooperation. (QNA)»»»
Cardiovascular diseases among top causes of death worldwide: Expert
Tribune News Network Doha Maintaining heart health begins with adopting a healthy lifestyle, undergoing regular health check-ups and not ignoring warning signs that may require urgent medical attention, an expert has said. Dr. Mohammed Al Otaibi, senior consultant Family Medicine at Leabaib Health »»»
Dreama renews ISO certifications for quality, workplace safety
Tribune News Network Doha Dreama Orphan Care Centre, one of the centres operating under the umbrella of the Qatar Social Work Foundation, has renewed its ISO 9001 Quality Management System and ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety Management System certifications. The renewal reaffirms commitmen»»»
Sidra Medicine launches ‘Paediatric Private Home Visits: Wellness and Vaccinations’ programme
Tribune News Network Doha Sidra Medicine, a member of Qatar Foundation, has launched a new Paediatric Private Home Visits: Wellness and Vaccinations programme. The new private home visits service brings routine paediatric care directly to eligible children in the comfort of their homes. The program»»»