Boeing 787-9 turned back after technical issue and landed safely An IndiGo flight bound for New Delhi returned to London Heathrow after declaring an emergency following a technical issue, according to reports and flight-tracking data. Flight 6E4, operated by a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, departed Heat»»»

Julian Petrov, President of the Education Union at the Podkrepa Confederation of Labour, Wednesday said the voice of Bulgarian teachers must be at the centre of future education policies. He was speaking at the presentation of the results of a national survey conducted by the union on Education 202»»»

Phnom Penh: Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet told an anti-fraud summit Wednesday that his country would never be a "safe haven" for cyberscams, as international partners touted law enforcement successes but warned more must be done. Southeast Asia, especially Cambodia and Myanmar, has emerged as »»»

Finding a salesperson is relatively simple. But finding a salesperson who has expertise in business consulting or technology solutions – or who has experience working with complex products in the B2B sector – is a whole different story. The difference has become increasingly important for companies»»»

Doha, Qatar: Parents and guardians have been urged to take an active role in protecting children from cyberbullying and promoting safe and responsible use of digital technology, as the Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA) joins the "Digitally Aware Family" campaign. In a social media post, the»»»

London: Britain announced Wednesday that it will launch a new military space squadron charged with defending the country's satellites, in the latest move as various countries rush for military space capabilities. The new Royal Air Force (RAF) squadron will protect critical satellites used in commun»»»

The global economy has weathered the energy shock caused by the conflict in the Middle East better than expected, helped by adjustments in energy markets, government support and continued investment in artificial intelligence, according to the OECD’s latest Interim Economic Outlook. The OECD now ex»»»

Shehbaz, Bill Gates discuss polio, health and agriculture cooperation at UN New York: Pakistan Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and Gates Foundation Chair Bill Gates discussed expanding cooperation in public health, agriculture, digital innovation and artificial intelligence during a meeting »»»

Bishkekgaz gas service announced that gas supplies will be temporarily suspended from September 23 to 25 due to repair work on a low-pressure gas pipeline. The outage will affect the area bounded by Suvorov, Osmonkul and Drevesnaya streets, Alamedin River, the Big Chui Canal and Abdykadyrov Street.»»»

Sharjah's Ruler has issued directives to support citizens and ease family burdens Sharjah In implementing the directives of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, to provide a decent standard of living for Sharjah citizens, His Highness h»»»

Rețele Electrice România, part of the PPC group in Romania, has completed the modernisation of the 110/20/10 kV Filaret primary substation in District 4 of Bucharest, following an investment of almost RON 79 million from the company’s own funds. Filaret was the last of the company’s Bucharest subst»»»

The head of Hezbollah’s parliamentary bloc, MP Mohammad Raad, has said that Hezbollah has conducted a deep review of the course adopted since October 8, 2023, objectively identifying any flaws or shortcomings in its performance. In an interview with the al-Modon news portal, Raad noted that Hezboll»»»

Tunis: The State of Qatar participated in the 6th Arab Interior Ministers Council Liaison Officers' meeting held at the Council's General Secretariat headquarters in Tunisia. The meeting focused on issues related to criminal prosecution. The Qatari delegation was led by Assistant Director of the Ar»»»

Doha, Qatar: The General Directorate of Traffic has announced the sale of impounded vehicles through a public auction. According to a social media post by the General Directorate of Traffic, the auction will begin on October 4, 2026, and will continue for two weeks. The auction will be held daily f»»»

NEW YORK - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said on Tuesday his speech in the general debate at the 81st UN General Assembly session in New York would address numerous injustices and an unobjective and unfair approach to Serbia by the international community in the past decades. "For me, the most»»»

Women officers to patrol schools, metros and hotspots amid fresh safety fears Dubai A six-year-old girl. A teenager who had stepped out to buy stationery. A 16-year-old allegedly gang-raped and murdered. And, most recently, a 17-year-old allegedly attacked in a park. Four cases involving minor girl»»»

Sharjah's Ruler has issued directives to support citizens and ease family burdens Sharjah In implementing the directives of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, to provide a decent standard of living for Sharjah citizens, His Highness h»»»

New York, Sept. 23 (SANA) Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani met with Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan and Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan on the sidelines of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. The three ministers discussed bilateral relations a»»»

Doha: Qatar Chamber discussed enhancing economic cooperation with Sri Lanka, as well as investment opportunities available to the private sectors of both countries and ways to enhance communication between business communities. This came in a meeting held by First Vice Chairman of Qatar Chamber, Mo»»»

Telecom executives see significant opportunities from artificial intelligence, automation and new digital services, but many companies may lack the organisational readiness needed to capture their full value, according to the latest EY-Parthenon Telco of Tomorrow study. Based on interviews with nea»»»

France convenes a UN Security Council meeting Wednesday on artificial intelligence (AI) and international security, which includes briefings by leading industry figures, including the heads of OpenAI and Anthropic. The meeting comes as world leaders jostle over how to address the risks of the new t»»»

US media outlets are usually fierce competitors, but Donald Trump’s ban on CNN, Politico and MS NOW has prompted an unusual show of solidarity among journalists. The move is changing the way the White House is covered, as Trump arrives in New York for the UN General Assembly. Camille Knight reports»»»

On Tuesday, September 22, Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met in New York to discuss the war in Ukraine. Ahead of Zelensky’s address to the UN General Assembly today, he said he wants the war to end before winter, stressing that people across Ukraine are living in increasing»»»

Donald Trump has once again criticised Cuba, saying in his UN General Assembly address on Tuesday that the country would “fall.” His remarks prompted reactions ranging from outrage to indifference among Cubans, as the island faces one of its most severe economic crises and continues to deal with pr»»»

AMMAN — Jordan’s financial sector is accelerating its digital transformation as regulators, banks, fintech companies and investors explore how innovation can expand while maintaining financial stability, cybersecurity and consumer protection.The second Jordan Fintech Festival opened at the Dead Sea»»»

Passenger traffic is forecast to more than double as carriers expand and renew fleets Dubai: Middle East airlines will need 3,830 new passenger aircraft over the next 20 years as travel demand grows and carriers replace older jets, Airbus said on Wednesday. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download»»»

Sovereign wealth funds allocate 43% of investments to private capital Dubai: The UAE has emerged as the leading private capital market in the Middle East, driven by economic transformation programmes, rising infrastructure investment and increasingly sophisticated investment institutions, according»»»

A Mahan Air commercial flight from Tehran landed in southern China today, a tracking data website says, despite the US threatening to “shut down” Tehran’s carriers and punish anyone doing business with them starting today. Flight IRM093 landed in Guangzhou at 4:39 pm local time on Wednesday, accord»»»

Moroccan voters are choosing a new parliament Wednesday in elections dominated by economic concerns after a mass migration surge to the Spanish enclave of Ceuta in the summer highlighted concerns over rising youth unemployment and the cost of living. Nearly 16 million Moroccans have registered to e»»»

French President Emmanuel Macron used his last address before the UN General Assembly as France's leader to urge the world's nations to stand alongside the United Nations in the face of a resurgent "law of the jungle". Macron also called for a moratorium on strikes on civilian and energy infrastruc»»»

The three sisters of former Pakistani prime minister Imran Khan were arrested in the province of Punjab, his Tehreek-e-Insaf party said on Monday. Khan, who was prime minister from 2018 to 2022, has been imprisoned since 2023 and was sentenced last year to 17 years on corruption charges. »»»

Paris, France: An ancient wall discovered beneath Paris was described as a "major breakthrough" on Wednesday by France's culture ministry, with the archaeological find possibly confirming the location of the city's original settlement. A roughly 20-metre (65-foot) wall dating from the Gallo-Roman p»»»

Petar Volgin, "Revival's" vice-presidential candidate, said on BNT that the party's main opponent in the presidential election is what it calls the status quo. Volgin said the selection of the presidential and vice-presidential candidates was based on a poll open not only to party members and »»»

Entertainers dressed in oversized gorilla costumes have been spotted dancing Party-goers in Pakistan are going ape over an unusual new trend: giant dancing gorillas taking over the dance floor. Entertainers dressed in oversized gorilla costumes have been spotted dancing alongside revellers at parti»»»

Public sector banks will open on Sunday before the proposed three-day walkout Dubai: UAE residents sending money to India at the end of the month may witness some remittance delays. A proposed nationwide bank strike from Monday, September 28, to Wednesday, September 30, could slow transfers that ne»»»

The European Commission has proposed unlocking €4.2 billion in frozen EU funds for Hungary, marking a major development in the long-running funding dispute between Budapest and Brussels. The move could also restore full access to Erasmus+ and Horizon Europe for Hungarian students and researchers, f»»»

United Nations, United States: President Donald Trump on Tuesday announced that the US government would rename artificial intelligence "Super Intelligence" in official communications, as world leaders jostled over how to address the dangers of the fast-advancing technology. AI has become a major to»»»

Bulgaria's planned methodology for determining "fair values" of staple foods could make product promotions more difficult and eventually lead to shortages, Galin Popov, executive director of the Association of Non-Food Retailers, said on Nova TV. The government is preparing rules for establishing f»»»

Meeting discussed current regional developments and the situation in the Middle East New York: Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, participated in a meeting convened by US President Donald Trump with a number of leaders and foreign ministers f»»»

Rome: The ancient Colosseum in Rome, a top tourist destination, was closed Wednesday due to the death of a worker inside overnight, the culture ministry said in a statement. Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said she was "deeply shocked and saddened by the news of the tragic death of Andrea Mor»»»

NEW YORK - Serbian caretaker FM Marko Djuric met with OSCE Secretary General Feridun Sinirlioglu in New York on Tuesday to discuss Serbia's cooperation with the OSCE, as well as regional and international issues. The two met during the 81st UN General Assembly session. "Djuric emphasised that Serbi»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - There are currently no specifics on a new meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump yet, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Wednesday. On Russia-US Contacts"So far, there are no specifics on any high-level meetings. If we talk about the R»»»

US president signals growing hopes of a deal as Washington keeps pressure on Tehran Dubai: US President Donald Trump has told Gulf and regional leaders that there is “a lot of momentum” towards reaching a deal with Iran, signalling growing diplomatic activity even as Washington maintains intense mi»»»

The Spiritual Directorate of Muslims of Kyrgyzstan has selected the winner of a competition to supply vaccines for participants of the 2027 Hajj. Following the selection process, Farvater LLC, headed by Zhantoro Turdubaev, was declared the winner. The company is to supply vaccines against meningoco»»»

Tunis, Sept.23 (TAP) - Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad, Mohamed Ali Nafti, met Tuesday in New York with Director General of the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) Amy Pope.Cooperation between Tunisia and the...»»»

EFG Hermes, an EFG Holding company and the leading investment bank in the Middle East and North Africa, has secured leading positions in the 2026 Extel Emerging EMEA Research Survey, ranking No. 1 in the Corporate Access Conference category for the second consecutive year, while its Research divisi»»»

Prime Minister Péter Magyar has accused the Prosecutor General’s Office of protecting alleged criminals after prosecutors publicly rejected his criticism of their work. The escalating dispute follows a decision to seek the suspension of the parliamentary immunity of Magyar and two opposition MPs, w»»»

French President Emmanuel Macron has accused Israel of violating the sovereignty of all its neighboring states, in a speech at the annual meeting of the U.N. General Assembly. Macron also affirmed France's support for a sovereign Lebanese state that ensures the disarmament of Hezbollah. "We are com»»»

The weekend events calendar is filling up fast as summer draws to a close and autumn begins to settle in across Qatar. From family-friendly outings and exciting activities to live concerts and fun-filled shows, there’s plenty happening this weekend. Whether you’re looking to get out and about with »»»