Doha: The Embassy of Qatar in Ottawa welcomed members of the Qatari, Canadian and wider local communities to the Ottawa Fall Get-Together at Leamy Lake Park in Gatineau, Quebec, held as part of the 2026 Year of Culture partnership between the two countries. Bringing together more than 100 attendees»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar University (QU) received the Academic AI and Research Excellence Award at the Google Cloud Summit 2026, recognising the University’s work in advancing the adoption of artificial intelligence across research, education and institutional operations. “This recognition reflects Qatar»»»

New York: The State of Qatar participated in the high-level side event titled “Delivering Social Rights, Renewing Democracy: From Doha and Chisinau to a New Democratic Pact for Europe,” held on Wednesday on the sidelines of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. The St»»»

Students gain hands-on cloud skills as AWS data centre training rack joins curriculum Khalifa University students will receive hands-on training in operating data centre infrastructure under a new agreement with Amazon Web Services (AWS), as demand for technology skills continues to grow in the UAE»»»

A US federal judge on Thursday ordered the reinstatement of White House access for journalists from CNN, MS ​NOW ‌and Politico, in a major setback for President Donald Trump in one of his biggest battles with the media. ⁠A ⁠federal judge ​ordered US President Donald Trump ​on Thursday to restore Wh»»»

Doha, Qatar: “The World Cup is in the past. We are starting a new story.” That was coach Julen Lopetegui’s message yesterday as Qatar prepare to begin their first competitive assignment since the World Cup, facing defending champions Bahrain in their opening Group B match in the 27th Arabian Gulf C»»»

Six months after listing on the Bucharest Stock Exchange (BVB), Electro-Alfa International (EAI) shares have been included in the BET index, the main benchmark of the BVB, which tracks the 20 most liquid companies listed on BVB. In the first half of 2026, the BET index delivered its best performanc»»»

The average price of fuel for personal transport in the European Union rose by 23.8% in August 2026 compared to August 2025, following increases of 16.9% in July and 13.7% in June, according to data published by Eurostat. According to the European statistical office, fuel prices were higher in Augu»»»

More than 1,000 cases of illegal tampering with energy infrastructure—actions that endangered the safety of individuals and communities—were identified during the first eight months of this year across the 20 counties within Delgaz Grid’s operational area. The majority of these incidents involved e»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian armed forces struck a facility in Kiev where components for long- and medium-range drones were produced, and ground-based robotic systems were being prepared for use, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Thursday. As a result of a massive overnight strike with precisi»»»

Morocco’s Authenticity and Modernity Party (PAM) won the largest number of seats in the country’s parliamentary elections, according to provisional results announced by the Interior Ministry Thursday. PAM, which is part of the kingdom's ruling coalition, made an effort to woo young voters by recrui»»»

New York, Sept. 24 (SANA) Syria outlined its vision for ending reliance on displacement camps and creating conditions for safe and sustainable returns during a high-level event in New York, where senior UN officials backed the initiative and called for greater investment in the country’s recovery. »»»

The son of Israel's ambassador to the United States was gravely injured in a ramming attack in the occupied West Bank on Wednesday. Neria Leiter, a reservist in Israel's military, "needs a miracle," Ambassador Yechiel Leiter said in a social media post. The ambassador's older son, Moshe Yedidya Lei»»»

Doha, Qatar: For young Muslims navigating a rapidly changing world, QIYADA asks a simple question: how do you move forward without losing who you are? From artificial intelligence and technology to mental wellbeing, identity, purpose and belonging, young people today are confronting a growing numbe»»»

Switzerland will provide Hungary with CHF 87.6 million (more than HUF 34 billion) to support development projects across the country, the Hungarian President’s Office announced on Wednesday following talks between President András Baka and his Swiss counterpart, Guy Parmelin, in New York. According»»»

US President Donald Trump has rolled out full ceremonial honors for Chinese President Xi Jinping, who has arrived in Washington for a three-day state visit (23–25 September 2026) - his first formal White House trip since 2015. As Xi and First Lady Peng Liyuan arrived at Joint Base Andrews, Trump an»»»

Federal judge says banning outlets likely violated constitutional rights The Trump administration must immediately reinstate White House access for CNN, MS NOW and Politico, a US federal judge ordered Thursday, after their reporters were banned from the premises. President Donald Trump barred the o»»»

Doha, Qatar: Rashid Saleh Al Athba led Qatar’s golden day at the Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026 yesterday, helping the team win men’s team skeet gold before adding the individual title with a new Asian record. Al Athba teamed up with Nasser Saleh Al Attiyah and Ali Ahmed Al Ishaq as Qatar dominated »»»

The Romanian leu (RON) registered a historical record low against the euro on Wednesday, with the official exchange rate published by the National Bank of Romania (NBR) reaching 5.2788 RON/EUR. This new high surpasses the previous record of 5.2688 RON/EUR recorded on May 6—the day the Bolojan Cabin»»»

A team of employees from the Romanian Customs Authority underwent five days of training at the Port of Miami with US specialists in combating smuggling and the trafficking of dangerous goods. The course was organised by the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA), in cooperation with US Customs and »»»

Prime Minister-designate Siegfried Muresan announced on Wednesday that the government he will put forth will have three deputy prime ministers from the National Liberal Party (PNL), the Save Romania Union (USR) and the Hungarian Democratic Union of Romania (UDMR), noting that he will not increase t»»»

Prime Minister-designate Siegfried Muresan said on Wednesday that his preference, based on "what is good for Romania", is for the country to have a single government from now until 2028."We have not discussed this. Indeed, in the spring I said that we, the National Liberal Party, would no longer be»»»

The security of the Black Sea region, the energy security and the strategic partnership with the US were on the agenda of interim Foreign Affairs Minister Oana Toiu, in the context of her participation in the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) from 21 to 25 September, the Ministry of Foreign Af»»»

Senate President Mircea Abrudean (a Liberal) stated on Wednesday that the governing program and the list of ministers for the government proposed by Prime Minister-designate Siegfried Muresan would be submitted to Parliament by the end of the week; he noted that several steps remain before the inve»»»

Romanian President Nicusor Dan advocated on Wednesday for strengthening economic sanctions against Ukraine and for unity in supporting Ukraine, during his address at the 6th summit of the International Crimea Platform - "A Test of Unity, a Call for Action.""Romania's position has not changed since »»»

Romania is open to business and innovation and is a credible and reliable partner, President Nicusor Dan stated on Wednesday in New York, where he presented, among other things, Romania's evolution over the past 37 years."I reaffirm Romania's commitment to the principles of the UN Charter, and thes»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Free Zones Authority (QFZ) and Honeywell Technologies today signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on the development of an integrated manufacturing and service hub in Qatar’s free zones, advancing local capabilities across mission-critical industries»»»

Doha, Qatar: Commercial Bank has been recognised with three awards at The Digital Banker’s Global Cards and Payments Innovation Awards 2026. Organised by The Digital Banker, the Global Cards & Payments Innovation Awards recognise leading organisations that are shaping the future of the global payme»»»

Doha, Qatar: A QFC delegation has concluded a visit to Beijing and Hong Kong that reflected the growing economic relationship between Qatar and China and supported QFC’s efforts to expand its institutional partnerships and explore new investment opportunities. Led by Chief Executive Officer Mansoor»»»

Doha, Qatar: TotalEnergies announced the appointment of Sameh Kokash as Vice President Refining and Chemicals Qatar and Vice President Business Development & AOBO Gas (Assets Operated by Others – Gas), effective September 2026. He will succeed Amir Kabbej, who is moving to a new assignment in Franc»»»

Speeding, tailgating and reckless riding drive rise in crashes nationwide Dubai: Motorcycle accidents across the UAE more than doubled in four years, rising from 605 in 2022 to 1,224 in 2025, according to Ministry of Interior figures. A total of 3,494 motorcycle accidents were recorded nationwide b»»»

New York: The Doha Forum has launched its Future of International Cooperation Report 2026 in New York, calling for renewed efforts to rebuild trust in international institutions and strengthen cooperation amid growing geopolitical tensions. The report, titled “Redefining Global Trust”, was launched»»»

Doha, Qatar: University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) hosted ‘Takreem’ ceremony, honouring its valued stakeholders and recognising their contributions to innovation, research, and community engagement, in line with the University’s applied education mission. Takreem celebrates the stron»»»

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to address the UN General Assembly on Thursday, as international scrutiny of Israel's war on Gaza and occupation of Palestinian territory takes centre stage on the third day of the annual debate. Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas is also »»»

Washington, United States: US President Donald Trump treated Chinese President Xi Jinping to a rare personal airport welcome Wednesday, kicking off a pomp-filled state visit aimed at smoothing superpower tensions on everything from AI and trade to Iran. The summit is expected to be more about spect»»»

Brother Paul-Adrien preaches from a studio with gamer-like codes. Sister Albertine debunks convent clichés on Instagram. Father Benoît prays with followers on TikTok. As France sees a surge in teen and adult baptisms, a new generation of Catholic influencers is fuelling a quiet religious »»»

It's all about his high holiness here in France. For weeks already, the nation's been abuzz over the upcoming visit of Leo. From Friday evening mass at Notre Dame Cathedral and mass before 600-thousand faithful in Paris to the pilgrimage city of Lourdes and a trip to Metz, hometown of father of Eur»»»

Nagoya, Japan: Kabaddi has its roots in ancient rural communities in South Asia and India is the superpower, but Japan has developed a niche taste for the team contact sport -- thanks to a comic. At a gymnasium on the outskirts of the port city of Nagoya, hosts Japan face another unlikely kabaddi p»»»

Pezeshkian rejects US pressure as diplomacy collides with blockade and disrupted oil flows The US-Iran conflict entered a critical diplomatic and economic phase on Thursday, with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian telling the UN that Tehran would never “bend at the knee” to US pressure, even as Wa»»»

Next presidential election in Kyrgyzstan will be held on January 27, 2027. Parliament has approved a resolution «On Scheduling the Next Presidential Election in the Kyrgyz Republic.» Under the constitutional law «On the Election of the President and Deputies of the Zhogorku Kenesh,» neither the pre»»»

BYD is strengthening its position on the Romanian automotive market after ranking fifth for the second consecutive month in passenger car registrations. In August 2026, the new energy vehicle manufacturer recorded 653 EV and PHEV registrations, corresponding to a market share of 6.84%, according to»»»

Doha, Qatar: Sri Lanka and Qatar enjoy a “very smooth” relationship with Colombo keen to take bilateral ties to the next level by expanding cooperation beyond foreign employment into investment, development assistance, maritime and aviation connectivity and energy security, Sri Lanka’s Deputy Minis»»»

BYD is strengthening its position on the Romanian automotive market after ranking fifth for the second consecutive month in registrations of electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles. In August 2026, the new energy vehicle manufacturer recorded 653 EV and PHEV registrations, corresponding to a market sh»»»

Return of stolen Syrian treasures highlights US-Syria cultural cooperation US officials announced Wednesday the return of 36 stolen antiquities to Syria, including a stone trafficked during the Islamic State group's destruction of the ancient site of Palmyra. Authorities seized the items, collectiv»»»

Time to loosen those purse strings as prices have dropped by at least Dh10 since Monday Dubai: If you are looking to buy gold today in the UAE, you may be willing to loosen those purse strings as prices have dropped by at least Dh10 since the start of the week. Globally gold is reacting to resurgen»»»

Fireworks, fine dining and Katy Perry light up Dubai’s New Year’s Eve Dubai: Katy Perry is set to headline Atlantis, The Palm’s New Year’s Eve Gala Dinner on December 31, bringing her global pop hits to Dubai for a star-studded countdown to 2027. The Grammy-nominated singer will perform outdoors un»»»

Low-turnout vote hands PAM narrow lead amid youth anger over inequality Morocco's centre-right Authenticity and Modernity Party (PAM), which is part of the kingdom's ruling coalition, came out ahead in Wednesday's parliamentary election after winning 97 out of 395 seats, according to provisional re»»»

Border region sees renewed Islamic State-linked unrest amid ongoing conflict Several soldiers in Niger's army were killed on Wednesday in fighting with "heavily armed" men near the Malian border, an area plagued by jihadist violence, according to the west African country's defence ministry. While t»»»

Doha, Qatar: The sixth session of the Conference of the States Parties to the Arab Anti-Corruption Convention concluded in Doha yesterday, with participating countries adopting a series of decisions aimed at strengthening Arab cooperation in preventing corruption, enhancing transparency and improvi»»»

Native of Kyrgyzstan Valentina Shevchenko plans to reclaim the UFC championship belt after recovering from an injury. The former UFC women’s flyweight champion confirmed that an old injury was the reason she withdrew from her next fight. «I had an old injury — a partial tear of the shoulder ligamen»»»