Jakarta: Six people have died and 130 remain missing after a ferry capsized in the Java Sea off Indonesia, Indonesian authorities said on Sunday, as search and rescue teams continued efforts to locate those unaccounted for. The Indonesian search and rescue agency said in a statement that its teams »»»

Riyadh: Qatar swimming champion Nada Mohamed Wafa has been elected Chairperson of the Athletes Committee of the Islamic Solidarity Sports Association (ISSA) at the Association's General Assembly meeting in Taif, Saudi Arabia, attended by representatives of its member countries. Wafa's election refl»»»

More than 70,000 people have fled their homes in Yemen after Iran-backed Houthi rebels launched an offensive to seize the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, with many escaping to Aden and around 1,400 crossing into neighbouring Djibouti. The UN and IOM warn the new displacement wave is worsening an already dire»»»

Fighting is escalating in Yemen after Iran-backed Houthi forces seized strategic territory around the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, prompting counterstrikes by government forces and reported Saudi air raids. The Houthis also claimed attacks inside southern Saudi Arabia and threatened to disrupt shipping th»»»

From monochrome to colour, royal sea adventure lights up Instagram Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, is known for both his adventurous spirit and his photography. Today, he shared both with his followers and fans.»»»

Staff at public broadcaster Radio France began a two-day strike on Sunday over the appointment of Charles Sapin, deputy editor-in-chief at far-right weekly Valeurs Actuelles. Unions accuse Sapin of promoting far-right ideas ahead of next spring's presidential election, while manageme»»»

The BRICS summit in New Delhi ended with a joint declaration calling for greater Global South influence in global governance and urging restraint in the Middle East. The gathering also served as a platform for one-to-one diplomacy, with leaders holding a series of bilateral meetings aimed at easing»»»

Russian forces have continued striking railway infrastructure facilities in western Ukraine used to transport military cargo from Europe, the Russian Ministry of Defense reported on Sunday. "Strikes continue on railway infrastructure facilities in the western regions of Ukraine used to transport mi»»»

The stakes are high in Sweden's general election, with the far right poised to enter government for the first time. TV4 News journalist Markus Karlsson-Bourrioux explains how opinion polls shifted from a comfortable centre-left lead to a tight race over the summer, and how far-right ideas have gain»»»

Madrid: Kimi Antonelli extended his lead in the world championship with his eighth victory of the season at the Spanish Formula One Grand Prix at the Madring on Sunday. The 20-year-old Mercedes driver finished clear of Max Verstappen (Red Bull) and Lando Norris (McLaren) and is now 81 points ahead »»»

Doha, Qatar: Some indicators of Qatar's real estate market declined last week, the 37th week of 2026, according to data from the Real Estate Regulatory Authority (Aqarat). The data, published on the authority's account on X, showed that the total value of sale contracts last week, from Sept. 6 to 1»»»

Doha: The sixth edition of the Seashore Phoenix Games 2026 is witnessing strong participation in its women’s competitions, which began today and continue until tomorrow at Aspire Ladies Hall. More than 150 female athletes are taking part in the competitions according to the media relations speciali»»»

Hungarian shoppers are becoming more cautious about ordering from Temu, Shein and AliExpress after new EU customs rules made low-value purchases from outside the bloc more expensive. PwC Hungary says shopping habits are already shifting, while some European marketplaces are beginning to benefit. Th»»»

Iran is set to meet Gulf states in Oman on Monday to discuss the Strait of Hormuz Dubai: Diplomatic efforts over the Strait of Hormuz, fresh attacks in the region and disruptions to energy supplies are among the latest developments as the Iran war continues. For UAE residents, the key areas to watc»»»

Paris, France: France's interior minister on Sunday urged caution as authorities investigated the derailment of a train that injured 44 people, amid questions over whether the incident could have been an act of sabotage. The train, carrying 186 passengers, derailed on Friday between the Normandy ci»»»

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Tunis, Sept. 13 (TAP) - August 2026 ranked as the hottest August in Tunisia since 1950, with an average temperature of around 32.3°C, 3.4°C above the normal climate average of 28.9°C. According to the August 2026 monthly climate bulletin issued...»»»

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The festival’s third day is packed with lectures, excursions, concerts and cultural events, giving thousands of participants a chance to discover Russia and the Urals and share their own cultures. Participants are touring the EXPO Center, attending educational sessions and enjoying performances of »»»

DOHA: Qatar Foundation's AI-powered digital assistant, BOTaina, has earned five Gold Awards at the 2025 MENA Stevie Awards – an achievement that highlights QF's expanding abilities in digital innovation. BOTaina was recognized for its excellence in AI innovation, strategy, implementation, and techn»»»

Leaders reaffirm deep-rooted ties as Jordanian monarch arrives in Abu Dhabi King Abdullah II bin Al Hussein of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan arrived in Abu Dhabi today on a fraternal visit to the UAE. UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan welcomed His Majesty King Abdullah»»»

Damascus, Sept. 13 (SANA) The price of a gram of 21-karat gold in the Syrian market rose by 100 Syrian pounds compared with Saturday, according to the latest bulletin issued by the General Authority for Precious Metals Management on Sunday.The authority said the selling price of a gram of 21-karat »»»

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Oman's consulate in Mumbai warns hospital and intensive care costs can be high Dubai: Oman has urged its citizens travelling to India, particularly students, to obtain comprehensive health insurance covering their entire stay amid an increase in cases requiring medical treatment and hospital care. »»»

Trump dismisses significance of Gulf-Iran meeting on regional security US President Donald Trump said Sunday he does not "care" about a proposed meeting between Iran and Gulf states to discuss the Strait of Hormuz amid the ongoing American conflict with Tehran. "I don't care. That's up to them," th»»»

Vratsa Mayor Kalin Kamenov Saturday identified education, agriculture and high technology as key areas for expanding cooperation with China. He spoke to the Bulgarian News Agency after he took part in an official Bulgarian delegation to China. According to Kamenov, during talks with representatives»»»

UAE presidential adviser says deterrence gives diplomacy credibility and strength Dubai: A meeting, which was held between Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, reflects the UAE's approach of combining deterrence with diplomacy»»»

Jakarta: Indonesia’s National Search and Rescue Agency (Basarnas) launched a major search operation for the Virgo Transport 8 passenger ship carrying 243 people after it lost contact in the Java Sea early Sunday. Head of the search and rescue office in Banjarmasin I Putu Sudayana said the vessel lo»»»

The video showed the sedan blocking a narrow road as the BFP truck struggled to pass LTO suspends driver's license, flags vehicle after sedan blocks fire truck responding to emergency The Philippines' Land Transportation Office (LTO) has ordered the driver and registered owner of a black sedan to e»»»

Cashless shift and smart solutions boost Dubai Police budget performance Dubai Police’s General Department of Finance achieved 99.6 per cent compliance with the government approved budget, reflecting strong financial governance and the efficient management of resources. The department also recorded»»»

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Damascus, Sept. 13 (SANA) Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani and Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan highlighted expanding bilateral cooperation in trade, energy, transport and institutional coordination during a joint press conference in Damascus on Sunday. Al-Shaibani said the meet»»»

"As you may recall, South Africa, along with a number of other African countries, participated in the peace mission to Russia and Ukraine. Our main message was that we would like to resolve the conflict through negotiations and achieve a peaceful solution," South African President Cyril Ramaphosa s»»»

Scheme covers monthly fuel quotas as petrol hits Rs375.82 amid Middle East tensions Dubai: Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday announced a major fuel relief scheme offering a Rs100-per-litre discount to millions of motorcycle, rickshaw and small-car users as surging global oil prices p»»»

Sellers must verify buyers hold required licences before supplying mining equipment Dubai: Oman has warned companies and individuals against selling or supplying cryptocurrency mining equipment to unlicensed operators, as authorities step up enforcement of regulations governing the sector. The Mini»»»

Iran’s acting defense minister, Majid Ebn al-Reza, stressed that the Iranian Armed Forces will fight with a greater force in any upcoming battle. “I say with very high confidence that if another war breaks out today, the Islamic Republic of Iran will operate technologically with far greater capabil»»»

Doha: The General Secretariat of the Council of Ministers convened the Legal Integration Forum pursuing the mantra of an integrated government legal system, as part of efforts to strengthen communication, exchange expertise, and consolidate integration to create impact. This convention marks World »»»

New Delhi, Sept. 13 (SANA) Russian President Vladimir Putin proposed creating a new insurance mechanism and a joint grain market initiative among BRICS countries, as he called for stronger economic cooperation within the grouping. Speaking at the concluding session of the 18th BRICS summit in New D»»»

New Delhi, Sept. 13 (SANA) Chinese President Xi Jinping proposed five initiatives to strengthen BRICS cooperation in artificial intelligence, trade and investment facilitation, the digital industry, smart manufacturing and talent development. Speaking on the second day of the 18th BRICS Summit in N»»»

A rejected waiver puts fresh pressure on the heart of the $185 billion Tata empire Dubai: India’s central bank is said to have rejected Tata Sons Pvt.’s plea to get a waiver from a regulatory rule that requires it go for a public listing. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app »»»

Prince Albert II of Monaco has praised Budapest and the new World Athletics Ultimate Championship after attending the event in the Hungarian capital, describing the opening night as a successful experiment in making athletics faster and more engaging. Prince Albert spoke to Hungarian newspaper Blik»»»

DOHA: The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH), in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE) and the Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC), has announced the inclusion of the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine in the National School Vaccination Campaign. The objective i»»»

François Picard is pleased to welcome Richard Roeill, former New York Firefighter and 9/11 First Responder. His testimony reframes the legacy of September 11th not as a historical event confined to a single day, but as living history. The former New York City firefighter describes an anniversary th»»»

French President Emmanuel Macron and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney will reaffirm the “sovereignty of nations” on a visit on September 20 to Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon, a French territory in the North Atlantic, the Élysée Palace announced on Sunday. The symbolic trip comes after US President Don»»»

A look back at some of the week's key news stories and the most striking images, from commemorations marking 25 years since the 9/11 attacks to the breakthrough win for Germany's far-right AfD party and the lightening offensive that has left Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels in control of the count»»»

Raqqa, Sept. 12 (SANA) Visitors to the first “Hala Madrasati” (Hello My School) festival in Raqqa praised the variety of products and competitive prices, saying the event helped families purchase school supplies in one place and ease financial pressures. Visitors told SANA that competition among ex»»»

Stockholm: "Mag-da-le-na!" The composer of legendary Swedish pop group ABBA on Sunday gave the band's hit "Mamma Mia" a campaign makeover to rally support for left-wing opposition candidate Magdalena Andersson. "I thought, why not come and play for Magdalena?" Benny Andersson said from a piano set »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan on Saturday expressed deep concern over the further deterioration of the situation in the Middle East, including missile and drone attacks on the territory of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. In a statement issued yesterday, the»»»

Moscow: Three-way negotiations with Ukraine and the United States on ending Europe's worst conflict since World War II could take place in October, the Kremlin said on Sunday, according to Russian media. "We do not rule out such a possibility; we are talking about the foreseeable future," Kremlin s»»»

The French UN mission said it regretted an online post criticising a US vote at the UN General Assembly in a move that should clear the way for the new French ambassador Aurélien Lechevallier to take up his post in Washington. The French UN mission said it regretted an online post criticizing »»»