QNA Tokyo Qatar held the foundation stone laying ceremony for its pavilion project at the International Horticultural Exhibition “GREEN×EXPO 2027” in Yokohama, Japan, marking the start of the project’s implementation phase, as part of the State’s preparations to participate in this international ev»»»

MADRID: The Spanish octogenarian whose eviction last week has triggered nationwide protests ​over Spain’s housing crisis will be able to return to her Madrid house after reaching an agreement with her landlord, her lawyer said on Tuesday. Protesters camped outside the Madrid regional government’s h»»»

TEHRAN: Flying out of Iran has long required patience in the face of restrictions and delays, but new US sanctions have grounded flights at short notice and left war-weary travelers feeling trapped as they try to leave the country. Among those scrambling for a way out is Mitra, a 49-year-old woman »»»

LONDON: The UAE has called for greater reliance on diplomacy, dialogue and mediation to address global conflicts, while urging the international community to take concrete action to end the war in Gaza and address threats to regional maritime security. Addressing the UN General Assembly on Monday, »»»

KHARTOUM: They came home to a war-ruined city determined to rebuild their lives, but a chronic lack of power, water, jobs and medicine has left many residents of Sudan’s capital wishing they had stayed away. About four million people fled Khartoum after war broke out between the army and a paramili»»»

Court ruling offers partial justice as murder charge remains unresolved A Rome court on Monday convicted three Egyptian security officers of kidnapping an Italian student who was tortured and killed a decade ago, in a case that has strained Italy's diplomatic relations with Cairo. The officers, who»»»

Marine Le Pen, France's far-right National Rally party candidate, widened her lead in the second round of the 2027 presidential elections against both centre-right Édouard Philippe and hard-left Jean-Luc Mélenchon, according to a new poll released Monday. A new Toluna-Harris survey for French radio»»»

Jordan Bardella, the head of Marine Le Pen's National Rally (RN) party, has denied allegations made by French investigative website Mediapart that he wrote anti-Semitic comments on private chats in 2013, when he was aged 17 or 18. Bardella, seen as a likely prime minister if Le Pen wins next year's»»»

British police said Monday that five men arrested on explosives and terror charges near a US-run air base in England were being released on bail but remained under investigation. Counter-terror detectives said they were investigating "multiple lines of inquiry", including whether there is a link to»»»

Five released on bail as police probe suspected explosives and possible Iran link Dubai: Five British men arrested over a suspected bomb plot near an airbase used by US bombers during the Iran war were being released on police bail on Monday, as counter-terrorism officers continued to investigate p»»»

Presidential candidate Iliana Iotova said in Popovo that the need for dialogue and cooperation among institutions will be a key focus of her campaign. She presented her positions on issues including young people, education, security and the international situation. Iotova said Bulgarian institution»»»

The Russian authorities have announced a terrorism-related criminal case against a Russian-British woman who serves as a councilor in the London borough of Ealing. Moscow has accused Ksenia Maximova of lobbying the British government to advance an anti-Russian government agenda, potentially in coor»»»

One-gram gold rings are being distributed to newborns in government health facilities Dubai: Authorities in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu distributed free gold rings to newborn babies in government hospitals on Monday under an initiative intended to strengthen public confidence in the sta»»»

BELGRADE - The head of the Serbian government Office for Kosovo-Metohija Petar Petkovic met on Monday with Germany's new Ambassador to Belgrade Anke Holstein to inform her in detail of all of Pristina's escalatory and unlawful moves carried out by Albin Kurti to the detriment of Serbs in Kosovo-Met»»»

Sheikh Sultan directs Human Resources Department to address the case from all aspects Sharjah: His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has directed the Sharjah Department of Human Resources to immediately and fully address the case of a wom»»»

Court bars her from leaving Kerala, directs passport surrender as hundreds demand refunds Dubai: An Indian businesswoman based in Dubai, who was arrested over an alleged visa and job scam, has been granted bail in Kerala but barred from leaving the state without the court's prior permission, even a»»»

BEIRUT: Lebanon hopes for a new staff-level agreement with the International Monetary Fund, Finance ​Minister Yassine Jaber has said, adding that a full IMF program still required ‌Beirut to pass a final law to address losses from its financial crisis. Lebanon first signed a staff-level agreement w»»»

CAIRO: Israeli ‌strikes killed at least two Palestinians and wounded several others on Monday in two separate ​attacks in the Gaza Strip, health officials in the enclave said. A woman was killed and her husband and others were wounded in one Israeli strike on the rooftop of their building in Gaza C»»»

Young Emiratis arrive at day 1 of Ru’ya 2026 with questions, plans and big dreams Dubai: At Ru'ya 2026, some of the busiest people on the floor weren't recruiters. They were students, who had lots of questions, plans and plenty of energy. Take Moza Khitbi, a 17-year old high school senior who showe»»»

Prosecutors plan to put allegations involving seven fraternity members before a grand jury New York prosecutors have reopened an investigation into allegations that a former Cornell University student was drugged and sexually assaulted by members of a fraternity in 2024, nearly two years after the »»»

Sheikha Somayeh Noor's collection spans Picasso, Kahlo, Velázquez and the Kaaba's Kiswah Dubai: There is a villa on Jumeirah Road where a Picasso hangs a few steps from a Francis Bacon, and where you will be stopped in front of a bronze dancer and asked to look at her eyes. Noor Royal Collection is»»»

Want to sleep better tonight? Consider eating plenty of nutrient-dense plant foods like fruits, vegetables, whole grains, beans, nuts and olive oil. That’s one of the major takeaways from a new study published in the journal Nature Health that examined how the foods people ate during the day impact»»»

TOKYO: The State of Qatar held the foundation stone laying ceremony for its pavilion project at the International Horticultural Exhibition 'GREEN×EXPO 2027'in Yokohama, Japan, marking the start of the project's implementation phase, as part of the State's preparations to participate in this interna»»»

Ru'ya 2026 opens with optimism as employers and young Emiratis meet face to face Dubai: As young Emiratis walked into the halls of Dubai World Trade Centre for Ru'ya 2026, the mood was cheerful, aspirational and one with much hope. Students and young professionals were rushing to booths of organiza»»»

Sheikha Somayeh Noor's collection spans Picasso, Kahlo, Velázquez and the Kaaba's Kiswah Dubai: There is a villa on Jumeirah Road where a Picasso hangs a few steps from a Francis Bacon, and where you will be stopped in front of a bronze dancer and asked to look at her eyes. Noor Royal Collection is»»»

Foster care and the role of interaction between institutions were the focus of a discussion on Monday at the BTA Press Club in Kazanlak, Southern Bulgaria, part of the "Foster Me" project of the Bulgarian News Agency and the Social Assistance Agency. The participants were Kazanlak Deputy Mayor for »»»

LOURDES, France: Pope Leo reaffirmed his commitment to ending abuse of children by Catholic priests in a meeting with French abuse survivors on Sunday, ​the Vatican said, hours after the pontiff urged the Church to admit its own failings and heal its “deep wounds.” In a two-hour meeting with seven »»»

Nagekeo: Sahria Lelu and her family were still living in a tent outside a mosque six weeks after a powerful earthquake that killed dozens in Indonesia, demonstrating the hard road home for thousands of survivors. The 7.7-magnitude quake near Flores island on August 15 damaged tens of thousands of h»»»

GENEVA: Radio frequencies needed for weather forecasts, early warning systems, climate monitoring and water management must be safeguarded against the growing threat of interference from emerging technologies, the United Nations said on Monday. Some sensors measure very weak naturally occurring sig»»»

RIYADH: Riyadh Gov. Prince Faisal bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz received Danish Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Merete Juhl at his office at Qasr Al-Hukm on Sunday, following her appointment as her country’s ambassador to the Kingdom. Prince Faisal welcomed Juhl and wished her success in her new duties, the »»»

KHARTOUM: They came home to a war-ruined city determined to rebuild their lives, but a chronic lack of power, water, jobs and medicine has left many residents of Sudan’s capital wishing they had stayed away. About four million people fled Khartoum after war broke out between the army and a paramili»»»

Santiago, Chile and Doha, Qatar: Your Ghosts Are Mine: Expanded Cinemas, Amplified Voices has been extended at Centro Cultural La Moneda in Santiago, Chile until November 1, 2026. The critically acclaimed exhibition has brought film and video art from Qatar’s collections to audiences in Chile, cont»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) opened its 11th Annual Meeting of the Board of Governors today in Doha, State of Qatar, bringing together Governors, senior officials, clients, partners and stakeholders under the theme “Tomorrow’s Infrastructure: Impact and Innovation.” »»»

Santiago, Chile and Doha, Qatar: Your Ghosts Are Mine: Expanded Cinemas, Amplified Voices has been extended at Centro Cultural La Moneda in Santiago, Chile until November 1, 2026. The critically acclaimed exhibition has brought film and video art from Qatar’s collections to audiences in Chile, cont»»»

Nagoya, Japan: Philippine trailblazer Alexandra Eala made a ruthless start to her Asian Games title charge with victory in just 55 minutes on Monday. The world number 18 and favourite for women's singles gold in Nagoya thrashed Thailand's Patcharin Cheapchandej 6-1, 6-0. It was a mismatch, with Pat»»»

Government employee mauled by stray dogs while Kuwaiti woman attacked outside her home Dubai: Two people were injured in separate dog attacks in Kuwait, including a government employee who was mauled by several stray dogs while on duty and a Kuwaiti woman attacked as she entered her home, authoriti»»»

Madurai, India: Authorities in India's Tamil Nadu state gave babies born in government-run hospitals a free gold ring on Monday, an initiative aimed at boosting confidence in the public healthcare system. Under the scheme launched by actor-turned-Chief Minister Vijay, all babies born in public heal»»»

From families to science and diplomacy, their contribution is driving the nation forward There are many ways to tell the story of Emirati women. It can be told through the progress of a nation that invested early in their education and advancement, through the positions of responsibility they hold »»»

Geneva: Radio frequencies needed for weather forecasts, early warning systems, climate monitoring and water management must be safeguarded against the growing threat of interference from emerging technologies, the United Nations said on Monday. Some sensors measure very weak naturally occurring sig»»»

Miss Pretty India 2024 winner was pursuing modelling and acting career Dubai: Indian influencer Nidhi Tiwari, who had a combined following of about 1.6 million on Facebook and Instagram, has died by suicide at the age of 30, Indian media reports said. Tiwari, a resident of Singrauli district in Mad»»»

Los Angeles, United States: Taylor Swift is having another good year -- just months after her lavish wedding to Travis Kelce, the pop superstar on Sunday made history by becoming the most awarded artist at the MTV Video Music Awards. The 36-year-old Swift had been even with Beyonce for the most Moo»»»

The victory of Kazakh track and field athlete Yasmina Toksanbayeva in the 42,195-kilometer race walk marathon at the 2026 Asian Games in Japan was annulled following a protest from her competitors, Tengrinews.kz reported. According to the report, Toksanbayeva finished first with a time of 3 hours 2»»»

Housing prices remain on the rise, but the number of completed transactions is falling, pointing to signs of a gradual cooling in the property market. Stara Zagora is among the Bulgarian cities where housing prices have increased most sharply. According to Bulgaria’s National Statistical Institute »»»

Nagoya, Japan: Kazakhstan's Yasmina Toxanbayeva suffered Asian Games heartbreak on Monday after her victory in the women's marathon race walk was scrubbed out on a footwear technicality. Danzeng Quzong was elevated to the gold-medal spot in a China one-two in Nagoya, with compatriot Ma Li second an»»»

Raising children in Hungary can represent a substantial financial commitment for an average-income family, even after taking state benefits and tax allowances into account. A new model calculation estimates what extra financial burden — however inappropriately it sounds — having a first child creat»»»

Marine Le Pen's far-right National Rally and its allies won enough seats in France's Senate to form a parliamentary group in the upper house for the first time in the party's history Sunday, securing 14 seats out of 348. Half the upper house is elected through indirect voting every three years, wit»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - London's attempts to use puppet organizations to harm Russia's security are doomed to fail, an operational officer of the Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) said on Monday. London is seeking to create the illusion for the outside world that an alternative center of power is b»»»

Interim Foreign Affairs Minister Oana Toiu and her Cypriot counterpart Constantinos Kombos have signed a Memorandum of Understanding on political consultations, providing a "solid" framework for regular and structured dialogue and closer coordination on the European, regional and international agen»»»

Doha, Qatar: During a visit organised by the Sheikh Abdulla Bin Zaid Al Mahmoud Islamic Cultural Center, Ambassador of the Republic of Malta to the State of Qatar H E Maria Camilleri Calleja visited the Imam Muhammad ibn Abd al-Wahhab Mosque and explored its various sections. She was accompanied du»»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister of Finance H E Ali bin Ahmed Al Kuwari received President of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) H E Zou Jiayi and her accompanying delegation this evening, on the occasion of a reception hosted by the Ministry of Finance at the Museum of Islamic Art, on the eve of»»»