Vienna, Sept. 4 (SANA) Jordan and Austria called for continued support for Syria’s recovery and reconstruction as their foreign ministers met in Vienna to discuss escalating regional tensions and efforts to promote stability. Jordanian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi met Aus»»»

SINGAPORE: Oil prices rose in Asian trading on Friday, on track to post their biggest weekly gains since mid-July, as escalating tensions and renewed hostilities between the United States and Iran fueled concerns over supplies from the Middle East. Brent crude futures rose USD 0.15, or 0.2 percent,»»»

Prime Minister Rumen Radev welcomed Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico with an official ceremony at St Alexander Nevsky Square in Sofia on Friday. Fico is on an official visit to Bulgaria. He paid floral tributes at the Monument to the Unknown Soldier and then the two government leaders saluted a gu»»»

The glacier collapse that led to devastating flash floods across the Himalayan region of Nepal and its border with the Chinese autonomous region of Tibet on August 26 was preceded by early warning signs, experts say. But monitoring and emergency alert systems in the region are still insufficient to»»»

Rescue teams on Friday pulled two hydropower workers free from a tunnel blocked by mud and debris during the massive flood that swept through Nepal in late August. Officials believe that hundreds of workers remain trapped in tunnels connected to hydropower projects throughout the remote Himalayan r»»»

Rescuers called it a ‘miracle’ after August 26 glacial collapse killed 1,280 people Kathmandu: Two hydropower workers were pulled alive from a tunnel buried by debris in Nepal on Friday, a rare ray of hope on the tenth day of rescue efforts after catastrophic Himalayan flooding. Rescuers cheered as»»»

The Gulf oil producers have offered to fund storage facilities using their own resources Dubai: The UAE and Saudi Arabia have offered to build oil storage facilities in the Philippines using their own funds, in a move that could strengthen Manila’s ability to respond to fuel supply disruptions. Acc»»»

Iliana Yotova has chosen Bulgarian News Agency (BTA) Director General Kiril Valchev as her running mate for the October 25 presidential election, completing the ticket with which she will seek another term as Bulgaria's president. Yotova announced Valchev's candidacy outside Bulgaria Hall in Sofia,»»»

KATHMANDU: Floods that struck Nepal last month caused at least NPR 387.5 billion (USD 2.56 billion) in damage to property, homes and infrastructure. In this context, Chief of the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority Dharma Raj Upreti said the estimated cost of building roads an»»»

It was a relatively subdued Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit for Chinese leader Xi Jinping. He departed the host city Bishkek having made few attention-grabbing headlines.  There were no big announcements or the viral moments unlike at 2025’s SCO summit on Xi’s home turf in the C»»»

DOHA: The Global Carbon Council (GCC), the Ministry of Planning and Budget of the Republic of Korea (MPB) and the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) have formalized a strategic trilateral partnership through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at KCCI Headquarter, Seoul, m»»»

DOHA: The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI), in cooperation with the General Authority for Competition in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, organised a specialised workshop on the prior implementation of economic concentration transactions, held via videoconference with the participation of a num»»»

Complaints can be filed through the MOHRE app, website or labour claims centre Abu Dhabi: Workers and members of the public in the UAE can report 11 types of labour violations to the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation, including forced labour, sexual harassment, unpaid end-of-service ben»»»

The central bank of the Netherlands has become the latest country to move gold holdings out of the United States, announcing on Wednesday that it had transferred 86 tons of bullion to London. The bank described the move as “crisis preparedness” during a time of “increasing geopolitical unrest.” The»»»

DOHA: The State of Qatar participated in the meetings of the 118th Ordinary Session of the Economic and Social Council at the ministerial level, held at the headquarters of the League of Arab States in Cairo, with the participation of the heads and members of Arab delegations. The Qatari delegation»»»

DOHA: The General Tax Authority (GTA) places great importance on building effective partnerships with national educational institutions to support the development of professional training and qualification programmes and strengthen its efforts to build specialised expertise in the tax field. As par»»»

Dr Nirmala Yadav, 66, was surprised by the sudden message before joining the Ayodhya trust Dr Nirmala Yadav, 66, received an unexpected WhatsApp message on September 2 asking if she would accept a place on the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust — making her the first woman to join the body o»»»

Doha: Qatar revived their AFC U-20 Asian Cup China 2027 qualifying campaign with a convincing 3-0 win over Hong Kong, while Saudi Arabia maintained their perfect start with a 3-2 victory over Oman. Qatar, who had suffered a 2-1 defeat to Oman in their opening match, dominated from the start at Abdu»»»

DOHA: Qatar’s men’s basketball team is stepping up preparations for the upcoming Asian Games Aichi–Nagoya 2026, with the team aiming for a strong showing in one of the continent’s biggest sporting events. The Games will be held in Japan from September 19 to October 4, but the men’s 5×5 basketball c»»»

DOHA: Qatar’s Cherif Younousse and Ahmed Tijan advanced to the Round of 16 of the Asian Beach Volleyball Championship 2026 in Shangluo, China, after topping Group B with a perfect three-win record. The Qatari duo sealed their third victory by defeating Thailand’s Netitorn and T. Poravid 21-18, 21-1»»»

Wave Ustka Thermal & Spa, the third Wave project, is taking shape 20-30 meters from the beach, combining a prime seafront location, pine forest setting, premium infrastructure and long-term management Wave Międzyzdroje Resort & Spa The first project under the brand was Wave Międzyzdroje Resort & Sp»»»

ROBYG Chairman Oscar Kazanelson discusses the developer’s 25-year growth, its return to the Warsaw Stock Exchange, the “city within a city” concept and plans for further expansion WBJ: ROBYG has been operating in Poland for over a quarter of a century. How do you assess this path in retrospect? Osc»»»

Interim Foreign Affairs Minister Oana Toiu held a bilateral meeting on Thursday in London with British Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs Ed Miliband, context in which they discussed the Romanian diaspora in the UK, but also the bilateral cooperation in the defence»»»

The European Union's next multiannual budget will enable Europe to strengthen its defence and security and increase its competitiveness, European Council President Antonio Costa said on Thursday during a joint press conference with President Nicusor Dan at Cotroceni Palace.Antonio Costa said he was»»»

The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan has approved a new procedure for cooperation between government agencies and international organizations, integration associations and international treaty bodies. The document is aimed at improving the effectiveness of such cooperation and distributing respon»»»

DOHA: The General Secretariat of the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf (GCC) honoured a number of Qatari youth recognised for their distinguished achievements and initiatives, alongside the “Fazat Al-Adaam Youth” initiative. The recognition included Fatima Saad Al Mohannadi and Sa»»»

DOHA: Represented by its Criminal Studies Institute, Public Prosecution signed yesterday a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the State Audit Bureau, for cooperation in the fields of training and development, enhancing institutional cooperation and the exchange of expertise. On the Public Prose»»»

Manama: The State of Qatar took part in the 39th Meeting of Their Highnesses and Excellencies Ministers of Youth and Sports in the GCC States, convened on September 2 in Manama, Bahrain. Representing Qatar at the meeting was Undersecretary of the Ministry of Sports and Youth, H E Eng. Yasser bin Ab»»»

DOHA: The Legal and Judicial Studies Center at the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) witnessed its trainee enrolment surge by 16.4 percent year-over-year to reach 1,100 male and female participants in the first half of 2026, compared to 945 participants registered during the same period last year. Accordin»»»

DOHA: The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) to establish a framework for cooperation in research, education and community services. The MoU was signed on behalf of MoPH by Sheikh Dr Mohamed b»»»

DOHA: The second day of the final in-person competitions of the inaugural Rofaqa Global Orphans Branch of the Founder Sheikh Jassim bin Mohammed bin Thani Quran Competition continued at the Imam Muhammad bin Abdul Wahhab Mosque in Doha, with 20 participants competing in the categories for memorisin»»»

Qatar participated in the 35th meeting of the Committee of Directors General of Civil Defense of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, which was held at the headquarters of the Council’s General Secretariat in Riyadh. The Ministry of Interior’s delegation was headed by Director General of C»»»

Cairo: Chairman of the Board of the Doha International Center for Interfaith Dialogue (DICID) Dr. Ibrahim bin Saleh Al Nuaimi affirmed the great attention that the State of Qatar pays to the family and its stability, pointing to the Qatari national campaigns aimed at empowering and developing the f»»»

Fazeena Saleem THE PENINSULA DOHA: Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) continued to expand and strengthen its healthcare services in the first half of 2026, with a focus on advanced care, digital transformation and greater access for patients. The latest figures highlight HMC’s central role in Qatar’s »»»

Equestrian shows, falconry, police dogs and technology draw visitors to ADNEC The Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition 2026 (ADIHEX 2026), known as “Abu Dhabi 2026”, is offering visitors a wide range of shows and interactive experiences that combine the authenticity of Emirati »»»

A Nepalese worker recounts his harrowing escape from a hydropower project tunnel after last week's devastating flood. Around 900 workers remain trapped in tunnels at six hydroelectric plants in Nepal as the number of missing in the Himalayan disaster rose to 5,624 on Thursday, according t»»»

Could Tibor Navracsics and Orsolya Ferencz’s political manoeuvring actually be a sign that they want no part in Fidesz’s unlikely alliance with Mi Hazánk? The relationship between Fidesz and Mi Hazánk has long been shaped primarily by tactical considerations. Anyone who has followed Hungarian polit»»»

Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev will meet with Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico, who is arriving on an official visit on Friday, the government information service said. The two prime ministers will discuss ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation, as well as current issues on the European an»»»

It was a relatively subdued Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit for Chinese leader Xi Jinping. He departed the host city Bishkek having made few attention-grabbing headlines.  There were no big announcements or the viral moments unlike at 2025’s SCO summit on Xi’s home turf in the C»»»

A chill seems to be creeping into Uzbek-Russian relations at a time when the Kremlin needs all the friends it can keep.  A major factor for the sudden frost in relations appears to be Russian leader Vladimir Putin’s tendency to react vindictively when developments aren’t to his liking.  T»»»

It was a relatively subdued Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit for Chinese leader Xi Jinping. He departed the host city Bishkek having made few attention-grabbing headlines.  There were no big announcements or the viral moments unlike at 2025’s SCO summit on Xi’s home turf in the C»»»

A chill seems to be creeping into Uzbek-Russian relations at a time when the Kremlin needs all the friends it can keep.  A major factor for the sudden frost in relations appears to be Russian leader Vladimir Putin’s tendency to react vindictively when developments aren’t to his liking.  T»»»

The high-profile opening ceremonies of the World Nomad Games and the SCO summits, the state and official visits to Bishkek by the top leadership of two major nations—China and Pakistan—as well as the Games themselves, have captured the attention of the global community. Eduard Kubatov, head of the »»»

GSLV-F17 rocket places 2,367-kg spacecraft in sub-geosynchronous transfer orbit Chennai: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on Friday successfully launched its advanced Earth observation satellite EOS-05 aboard the GSLV-F17 rocket from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre at Sriharikota, addin»»»

Strait of Hormuz tensions, oil swings and flight risks: new normal in the region? As the US-Iran war enters its seventh month, President Donald Trump has again sought to emphasise the strength of the US military arsenal, saying Washington has virtually "unlimited" supplies of ammunition for the cam»»»

During the promotion, shoppers can find the featured Thai rice at participating outlets The Thai Trade Center Dubai, part of the Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP), Ministry of Commerce, Thailand, and the Department of Foreign Trade (DFT), has announced the continuation of the Think»»»

Volkswagen announced Thursday that it will cut another 50,000 jobs worldwide under its biggest restructuring in the company's 89-year history, as the German carmaker faces pressure from US tariffs, overcapacity and fierce competition from Chinese rivals. The plan also sets out the future of four Ge»»»

Temperatures could reach 46°C inland, with winds of up to 45 km/h in some areas Dubai: Parts of the UAE could see rain on Friday as convective clouds develop over eastern and southern areas, while temperatures rise to as high as 46°C inland, according to the National Centre of Meteorology. Conditio»»»

His friend was travelling with a group when contact was lost near the Nepal-China border Dubai: When devastating floods struck Nepal on August 26, Nepali expatriate Dipesh Poudel initially did not realise the scale of the disaster. (Have you been affected by the floods in Nepal? Write to us here an»»»

Nvidia said Thursday it will buy AI developer platform Hugging Face for $12.93 billion, its latest major investment to expand its influence in open-source artificial intelligence. The deal would bring Nvidia closer to developers and broaden its customer base as tech giants develop chips to reduce r»»»