Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu gave a combative speech at the UN General Assembly on Thursday in which he denied that Israel had committed genocide in Gaza, lashed out at leaders, including New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani, and said attacking Iran was "one of the easiest decisions" he had e»»»

Ally of Tommy Robinson accused of slashing migrant dinghy in English Channel A prominent British anti-migrant activist was charged with criminal damage linked to the alleged slashing of a dinghy in the Channel earlier this week, UK police said Thursday. It came as the interior ministry confirmed 78»»»

France to deploy troops and air defences as Houthi strikes rattle Saudi cities Saudi Arabia intercepted Houthi ballistic missiles on Thursday after issuing warnings for several regions including Mecca, as France vowed to send "military means" to help shield the key Saudi oil terminal of Yanbu. The »»»

QNA New York Minister of State for International Cooperation Dr. Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad reaffirmed Qatar’s support for the “Call to Action for Palestinian Children in the West Bank and Gaza” and reiterated the country’s unwavering commitment to protecting the rights and well-being of »»»

Tribune News Network Doha As part of the ongoing strategic partnership between Qatar University (QU) and Qatar Shell to support young people and develop their capabilities, the two organisations have announced the launch of the fourth cohort of the Shell Intilaaqah – Qatar programme. The programme »»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Creates (QC) Talks brought together HE Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, chairperson of Qatar Museums, and Anne-Claire Legendre, president of the Institut du monde arabe in Paris, for a public conversation titled ‘Culture as Diplomat: How Cultural I»»»

LONDON — With diesel prices hitting records ahead of the US midterm elections, President Donald Trump has expressed support for a ban on diesel exports, but analysts warn the move could drive up wider fuel prices.AFP examines the reasons below:Why Trump wants a banAverage diesel prices have struck »»»

PRESS REVIEW – Thursday, September 24: The Spanish press express outrage after the forced eviction of an elderly woman from her Madrid residence. Unrest in the Tigray region sparks fears of a new war between rebels and Ethiopia's central government. Australian authorities reveal that the natio»»»

Amid the enthusiasm over the first papal visit to France in 18 years, we take a deep dive into religion in France. We try to answer the question, "How do the French feel about religion?" From its Catholic heritage to laïcité, or secularism, we break down the statistics on the French people's relati»»»

Doha, Qatar: QC Talks brought together H.E. Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, Chairperson of Qatar Museums, and Anne-Claire Legendre, President of the Institut du monde arabe in Paris, for a public conversation titled Culture as Diplomat: How Cultural Institutions Shape Internatio»»»

Bulgarian Defence Minister Dimitar Stoyanov and Cezary Tomczyk, Poland's Secretary of State at the Ministry of National Defence, discussed cooperation in aviation, the defence industries and projects under the EU's SAFE instrument at a meeting in Poland, the Bulgarian Defence Ministry said. The bil»»»

DOHA: QC Talks brought together Chairperson of Qatar Museums HE Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani and President of the Institut du monde arabe in Paris, Anne-Claire Legendre, for a public conversation titled Culture as Diplomat: How Cultural Institutions Shape International Relatio»»»

More than 85 productive families showcase traditional seafood products in Kalba Dubai: Kalba’s inaugural Jashe and Sahnah Festival has opened, bringing together more than 85 productive families in a new initiative aimed at preserving the UAE’s east coast maritime and culinary heritage while creatin»»»

US President Donald Trump is rolling out the red carpet for his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping ahead of Thursday's summit in Washington. But is China's leader overconfident in thinking the future belongs to Beijing? FRANCE 24's Yinka Oyetade speaks to Rex Li from King's College London.»»»

The man behind a company that aims to put the stories of Black men and women back at the heart of Paris where they belong has spoken to FRANCE 24 about his mission. Kévi Donat came up with the idea of Le Paris Noir – an agency providing tours in Paris that follow in the historical footsteps of majo»»»

The topic of artificial intelligence looms large as Chinese President Xi Jinping begins his highly anticipated state visit to Washington. The fate of Taiwan – coveted by its larger neighbour, China – will also be on the table. It's the global leader in superconductor research and developm»»»

Bulgaria has joined a joint declaration at the United Nations supporting Ukraine and condemning Russia’s war of aggression, according to the Ukrainian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The statement, presented in New York ahead of a UN Security Council meeting on Ukraine, is backed by 51 nations and the»»»

The Vatican’s recent excommunication of followers of a Catholic splinter sect, the Society of Saint Pius X, has revived a longstanding feud within the Roman Catholic Church ahead of Pope Leo XIV’s state visit to France. The ultra-conservative group has established an extensive network of schools an»»»

The European Union on Thursday imposed sanctions on Russian commentator Xenia Fedorova, whom France expelled in August over claims that she was disseminating "pro-Russian narratives" in the country.  Xenia Fedorova is now subject to European sanctions. The European Union has decided to sa»»»

Berlin: Researchers at Friedrich Alexander University Erlangen-Nuremberg in Germany have developed a method for the early detection of basal cell carcinoma, combining advanced imaging technology with artificial intelligence. A feasibility study demonstrated the possibility of detecting cancerous tu»»»

At first glance, Washington's decision not to fight the Houthis is puzzling. After all, it was US President Donald Trump who decided to put the Yemeni rebel group back on the US list of Foreign Terrorist Organisations, launched a sweeping air campaign against them in 2025, and threatened them with »»»

Saudi Arabia intercepts Houthi missiles as Iran warns the conflict could spread further The US-Iran conflict entered a tense diplomatic and economic phase on Thursday, with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian using his address to the United Nations to reject US pressure while leaving the door open »»»

France is gearing up for an election this Sunday, September 27 to renew just about half of the Senate's 348 red velvet seats. The French parliament is the country's bicameral legislature. The lower house (the National Assembly) tends to overshadow the upper house (the Senate). So what does the Sena»»»

Pakistan launched air strikes Thursday on 10 sites in Afghanistan in what Islamabad said was a retaliation for a drone attack by Afghanistan's Taliban forces on a border post. A Taliban government spokesman denied the allegation and said Pakistan's latest strikes killed four civilians in Afghanista»»»

NEW YORK: The State of Qatar participated in a high-level ministerial event titled 'Call to Action for Palestinian Children in the West Bank and Gaza', held on the sidelines of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York.Minister of State for International Cooperation HE Mar»»»

‘Hala Mohanlal’ brings Malayalam superstar and industry personalities to Dubai Dubai: Malayalam superstar Mohanlal will headline a major entertainment event in Dubai on December 2, coinciding with the UAE National Day celebrations. Titled ‘Hala Mohanlal’, the show is being billed as a special celeb»»»

Menlo Park, United States: Meta unveiled several new wearables powered by its AI models on Wednesday, including an audio-only, camera-free version of its smart glasses, amid global concerns about privacy and the filming of women and girls without their consent. CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced the new»»»

Newly identified amoeba can reproduce at temperatures hot enough to kill most organisms Scientists have discovered a microscopic organism capable of surviving exposure to temperatures of 70°C, setting a new heat-tolerance record for the broad group of life that includes animals, plants and fungi. R»»»

For many families, the first months of nursery can feel like a cycle of runny noses, coughs, and missed days. Children who were rarely ill before may suddenly seem to be sick all the time, leaving parents wondering whether something is wrong. Written by: Dorottya Fekete Medical reviewer: Dr. Veroni»»»

Germany’s Axel Springer media monolith is about to award its highest honor to Palantir founder Peter Thiel, in a ceremony illustrating the incestuous relationship between the mainstream media, the defense tech industry, and the US-Israeli order. READ MORE: Wired for War: Palantir rewards its best U»»»

Damascus, Sept. 24 (SANA) Syria is working with international inspectors to destroy previously undeclared chemical weapons left by the ousted regime while pursuing accountability for their use, as Damascus expands cooperation with the global chemical weapons watchdog. The Organisation for the Prohi»»»

Russia on Thursday hit Kyiv with ballistic missiles and drones, killing two people, while a strike on a farm in the Kharkiv region killed six, according to Ukrainian officials. As autumn approaches, Ukrainians are bracing for a tough winter following Moscow's intensifying attacks on the country's e»»»

US aviation squeeze disrupts Iranian flights, but Pezeshkian may already have route home Dubai: US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has raised an awkward question for Iran’s delegation attending the UN General Assembly in New York: How are they going to get home? “I’m not sure how the Iranian repre»»»

Minister of Innovation and Digital Transformation Ivan Vasilev discussed opportunities for deepening cooperation between Bulgaria and France in the fields of innovation, artificial intelligence (AI), and space technologies during a working meeting with the French Ambassador to Bulgaria, Marie Dumou»»»

London: Carlos Alcaraz has called on tennis chiefs to end late matches at Grand Slams after his record-breaking US Open exit in the middle of the night. Alcaraz's reign as US Open champion was shattered by Ben Shelton in a five-set thriller that finished at 3.33am local time in New York. The quarte»»»

During the same period, the number of active customers remained at over 320 – a figure that has remained constant in recent years, reflecting a high retention rate. Furthermore, gift vouchers aimed at the corporate sector contributed to the increase in turnover, with this segment recording a 57% ri»»»

Nagoya, Japan: Double Olympic champion gymnast Carlos Yulo said he was "overwhelmed" on Thursday after winning Asian Games floor gold in Japan to complete his collection of major titles. Yulo became the only multiple Olympic gold medal-winner in Philippines history when he won the floor and the vau»»»

DOHA: Qatar Free Zones Authority (QFZ) and Aethon International QFZ LLC have signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore opportunities in advanced manufacturing and industrial innovation, including the establishment of a regional manufacturing hub in Qatar’s free zones. The agre»»»

When the Houthis began striking ships in the Red Sea and the Bab al-Mandab Strait in 2023, it looked to be just another episode of Yemen's war spilling into the seas. But three years later, it can now be seen in a new light: the testing of a model to control a key chokepoint of global trade. Now th»»»

Ankara, Turkiye: An earthquake measuring 5.4 on the Richter scale struck on Thursday an area southeast of Turkiye. The Turkish Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD) reported that the epicenter of the quake occurred in Sanliurfa Province, noting that it was felt by residents of neighbor»»»

Note by the author, Mihai Stănescu – senior management advisor, executive coach and non-executive board member: I’ve sat in enough boardrooms to know what happens to an article series like this one. Someone reads the first paragraph, decides it sounds like a framework, and skips the rest for a quot»»»

Note by the author, Mihai Stănescu – senior management advisor, executive coach and non-executive board member: I’ve sat in enough boardrooms to know what happens to an article series like this one. Someone reads the first paragraph, decides it sounds like a framework, and skips the rest for a quot»»»

Kyrgyzstan’s High Technology Park received the Startup Ecosystem Awards 2026 in the category «Best Tax Environment for Innovators in the Asia-Pacific Region.» According to StartupBlink, Kyrgyzstan ranked first in the Asia-Pacific region in the Taxation category of the Innovators Business Environmen»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra (QPO) will present the Qatar premiere of George Gershwin’s An American in Paris on Thursday, October 1, at 7:30pm at Auditorium 3 of the Qatar National Convention Center (QNCC). According to a QPO post on X, the concert will be conducted by Marcus Bosch»»»

HEADLINES Tax changes, the presidential election campaign and scrutiny of private flights taken by Movement for Rights and Freedoms (MRF) Chair Delyan Peevski feature prominently in Thursday’s coverage. Other reports examine defence spending, consumer protection, regional inequalities and shortcomi»»»

BRICS Head of the Egyptian Tax Authority Rasha Abdel Aal stressed the importance of tax cooperation among BRICS countries and the opportunities it provides for exchanging expertise and benefiting from successful experiences and practices among member states. At the conclusion of a three-day meeting»»»

In Southeast Asia, hundreds of thousands of people working in fraud centres are scamming people across the world. US authorities suggest the fraudsters are responsible for scams worth almost $10 billion a year against US nationals alone. Victims in Europe, the UK and China have also been targeted. »»»

Bulgaria's President Iliana Yotova has called for Russia and Ukraine to take part in discussions on Europe's post-war security and for the European Union to play a more active role in resolving the conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East, during her address to the 81st session of the UN General As»»»

Carmistin The Food Company has opened its third organic chicken farm, continuing its investment in the development of the organic food segment and its premium product range. The new farm, located in Săhăteni, Buzău County, includes 12 mobile shelters placed in a natural setting. The system allows t»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Foundation’s QIYADA (Qatar Islamic Youth Aspiration and Development Assembly) conference provides a platform for scholars, thought leaders and inspiring figures to engage with Muslim youth in Qatar on contemporary challenges and solutions rooted in faith, values and shared societ»»»