Assure Fintech enables organisations to reconcile increasingly complex transactions LATRO, a global technology and managed services provider with offices in Dubai, has introduced Assure Fintech. This new solution tackles the escalating compliance and fraud challenges associated with modern mobile m»»»

Injured F-15E officer survives 100 mph fall, evades capture in Iran mountains A badly wounded US Air Force colonel climbed a 7,000-foot ridgeline in Iran to evade Iranian forces after his F-15E fighter jet was shot down, according to an interview aired by CBS News’ “60 Minutes.” The officer, identi»»»

Kerala Chief Minister Satheesan has joined the fun surrounding a viral AI dance video Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan has joined the fun surrounding a viral AI-generated dance video featuring a digital version of him dancing alongside KSEB employees. Reacting to the video, Satheesan jokingly s»»»

Share: Iran reports commercial vessel struck in Strait of Hormuz HERE IS THE LATEST: Iranian state media said early Sunday that 1 person was killed and 3 were injured after one of their commercial vessels was struck near the Strait of Hormuz. Yemen’s Houthis, a group backed by Iran, have in recent »»»

NCM forecasts fair to partly cloudy weather with humidity rising overnight Dubai: Temperatures in the UAE are forecast to reach 45°C on Monday, with humid conditions overnight bringing a chance of fog or mist over some coastal areas, the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) said. The weather will b»»»

Gunfire, deaths mar opening of landmark Muslim Mindanao parliamentary vote Voters across the Philippines' autonomous Muslim region began casting ballots for their first elected parliament Monday morning, hours after gun violence left at least three people dead outside a polling station. The polls a»»»

Witnesses say men threatened crew and claimed to have a gun during flight Dubai: Two male passengers were restrained after a violent altercation aboard a Melbourne-to-Doha flight operated by Qatar Airways, with witnesses saying the men threatened passengers and crew and claimed to have a gun. Qatar»»»

US President Donald Trump has blamed Ukrainian leader Vladimir Zelensky for the ongoing diesel price shock, saying it was a result of Kiev’s attacks on Russian refineries. The national average price of diesel hit more than $6 per gallon on Friday, up from approximately $5.85 last week. The price ha»»»

In its first sale since announcing plans to rework its external debt, Senegal successfully secured 101 billion CFA francs ($179 million) through a government securities auction on Friday. The result suggests the "debt treatment” that it’s working on has yet to trigger a sharp repricing in Senegal’s»»»

Jean-Emile Jammine is pleased to welcome Alessandro Stravato, a witness to the attacks of September 11th. His testimony offers a deeply personal account. He witnessed firsthand the second plane strike the World Trade Center from Arthur Ashe Stadium. Stravato’s first instinct was not to interpr»»»

Missiles fly 250 kilometers toward eastern waters, signaling South Korea as target SEOUL, South Korea: North Korea said Monday it conducted a joint live-fire drill involving missiles, artillery and drones that it claimed demonstrated “the huge destructive power of concentration fire.” The official »»»

UAE hotels continue hiring as Gulf expansion raises race for skilled hospitality talent Dubai: UAE hospitality hiring remains active despite a changing travel market, with hotels and resorts continuing to recruit across frontline operations, specialist functions and increasingly technology-enabled »»»

Beijing: The 2026 China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS) concluded in Beijing on Sunday, September 13. Fruitful outcomes were achieved during the five-day fair, which saw the holding of nearly 100 conferences and forums as well as over 100 matchmaking and promotion events, said Zhu»»»

Ajman-based chef, 29, watches silt-swallowed home resurface, salvages just three items Ajman: The house Paribartan Nepal, an Ajman-based chef, built brick by brick with years of savings from the UAE is now barely visible. The single-storey structure, swallowed by piles of silt and mud in the August»»»

No region sees record cold as heat, storms and climate extremes sweep the globe The planet just sweated through its hottest August ever recorded — and the Northern Hemisphere just endured its hottest summer on record. The World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) said August 2026 set a new global hea»»»

Vilnius: A momentary airspace alert in Lithuania’s capital Vilnius came to a quick close after National Crisis Management Center officials determined an object detected by radar suspected to be a drone was simply a flock of birds. The alert was issued shortly after 1 pm in Vilnius city, Vilnius dis»»»

Paris, France: Edouard Mendy, 34, the Senegal national team goalkeeper, announced through his social media handles his retirement from international football on Sunday. "Jerejef (Thank you) Senegal," Mendy posted in Wolof, the principle language of the country, above a video montage showing his gre»»»

Oman defers Iran-Gulf talks amid push for regional consensus and stability Tehran, Iran: Following the postponement of a scheduled meeting between Iran and Gulf nations slated for Monday in Oman, Iranian state media reported that the measure was executed upon the direct solicitation of select neigh»»»

Bad weather blamed as Indonesian passenger ship disappears with 240 aboard JAKARTA: Indonesian rescuers have found 103 people from a passenger ship that lost contact with authorities in the Java Sea during bad weather, officials said. The Virgo Transport 8, carrying more than 240 people, departed S»»»

Cape Town: A viral outbreak of pilchard herpesvirus is the most likely cause of a widespread marine mortality event that has wiped out sardines along 2,600 kilometers of southern African coastline, according to environmental officials in South Africa. In a statement, the Department of Forestry, Fis»»»

Attacks on ships and Saudi pipeline keep supply fears elevated above $100 Oil prices fell in early trading Monday after a sharp weekly advance, but remained elevated as fresh reports of attacks on shipping and a temporary shutdown of a major Saudi pipeline kept supply concerns at the forefront. The»»»

International interest in BRICS “continues to grow” as the group’s values and independent approach attract countries around the world, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Sunday. Speaking at a BRICS Outreach/BRICS Plus session that concluded its 18th summit in New Delhi, Putin pointed to the b»»»

Ramallah: The Palestinian Commission of Detainees and Ex-Detainees Affairs (PCDEA) warned Sunday of the ongoing abuses against inmates languishing inside the Israeli occupation's jails. In a statement, PCDEA stressed that those Palestinian inmates are plagued by complex living and health conditions»»»

Nearly 2.4M voters will choose lawmakers, parties in BARMM’s first parliamentary election Manila: Peace dividends are expected to be reaped from Monday's parliamentary elections of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), potentially unlocking critical political, economic, and s»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The Academic Bridge Programme (ABP), part of Qatar Foundation’s Pre University Education, has recorded significant growth in applications and student enrolment for the current academic year 2026-2027, reflecting increasing demand for its programmes and academic pathways de»»»

Tribune News Network 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 recognised for its excellence in AI innovation, strategy, imple»»»

Khaled Al Hameidi Doha The 10th edition of the Katara International Hunting and Falconry Exhibition, S’hail 2026, concluded on Saturday after days of strong public attendance, international participation and wide engagement from hunting and falconry enthusiasts, specialists and companies, bringing »»»

QNA 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 Wor»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The Indian Business & Professionals Council (IBPC) Qatar hosted a farewell gathering in honour of Sandeep Kumar, Deputy Chief of Mission (DCM) at the Embassy of India in Doha and Coordinating Officer of IBPC Qatar, recognising his guidance, support and engagement with the »»»

Tribune News Network Doha Karnataka Sangha Qatar (KSQ), a prominent associated organisation of the Indian Cultural Centre (ICC) functioning under the aegis of the Embassy of India, Doha, organised a grand Teachers’ Day Celebration at the Indian Cultural Centre in Doha. The programme was a heartfelt»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The Indian Cultural Centre (ICC), in association with the Indian Community Benevolent Forum (ICBF), Indian Sports Centre (ISC) and Indian Business and Professionals Council (IBPC), will host a community reception in honour of His Excellency Dr K Srikar Reddy, Ambassador of»»»

Minister of Labour HE Dr. Ali bin Samikh Al Marri met separately with Minister of Labour of Jordan Dr. Nidal Al Qatamin, Minister of Labour and Rehabilitation of Libya Eng. Ali Al Abed Al Rida, along with Regional Director for Arab States at the International Labour Organisation (ILO) Dr. Ruba Jara»»»

The reforms include a non-discriminatory minimum wage, a strengthened Wage Protection System, improved labour mobility regulations, enhanced labour inspection and occupational safety measures, and mechanisms for labour dispute settlement and access to justice. He also stressed the need for greater »»»

Tribune News Network Doha Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) has opened the Sleep Health Clinic at Hamad General Hospital, a new specialised service dedicated to the assessment and treatment of non-respiratory sleep disorders in adults. The clinic brings together the specialties of pulmonary and sleep»»»

Tribune News Network Doha What does it take to move beyond managing teams and become a leader who creates a lasting impact? HEC Paris, Doha will explore this question during an online information session, “Lead with Impact: Discover the HEC Paris Executive MBA,” on Tuesday, September 22, 2026. Desi»»»

Tribune News Network DOHA LUMERA, a new luxury lifestyle platform conceived in Doha, has unveiled its inaugural edition. The six-day exhibition will open at The Ned Doha from November 9 to 14, 2026, presenting a curated selection of houses and creators across eight categories of the luxury lifestyl»»»

QNA Abu Dhabi The 35th Abu Dhabi International Book Fair kicked off at the ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi on Sunday. Held under the theme “Let’s turn the page and read the world”, the event runs through September 18 and brings together 95 countries, including the State of Qatar represented by the Ministry »»»

QNA Doha The Qatar Society of Engineers (QSE) has launched the inaugural Qatar Architecture Award 2026 establishing a national platform to promote architectural excellence and innovation, empower local talent and advance sustainable solutions tailored to the needs of Qatari families. The inaugural »»»

Tribune News Network Doha As part of its ongoing Ibsar (Eyesight) Initiative to combat eye diseases and prevent avoidable blindness, with the support of generous donors in Qatar, Qatar Charity (QC) has concluded a specialised eye care and surgery campaign in Zanzibar, Tanzania, benefiting 3,879 peo»»»

QNA Doha The Ministry of Social Development and Family launched the national “Digitally Aware Family” campaign on Sunday under the slogan “Their Protection, Your Responsibility,” with the participation of 20 national entities. The initiative aims to enhance digital safety awareness, empower familie»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Iberdrola Innovation Middle East to strengthen academic and research in areas of mutual interest, bringing together UDST’s applied education and research expertise with»»»

Tribune News Network Paris The State of Qatar participated in the International Space Summit, held in Paris, France, on 9–10 September 2026. Qatar’s delegation was led by Minister of Communications and Information Technology H.E. Mohammed bin Ali Al Mannai. The Summit brought together Heads of Stat»»»

QNA Doha Represented by the Centre for Legal and Judicial Studies, the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) launched three specialised training programmes with the participation of a number of researchers and legal professionals working in various ministries and government agencies, as part of the implementat»»»

OpenAI chief Sam Altman and xAI owner Elon Musk have backed calls to immediately slow the development of increasingly powerful AI models. Their statements came after Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei warned that AI could outpace human control and cause catastrophic damage within months. Four days ago, res»»»

Damascus, Sept. 14 (SANA) Syrian Finance Minister Mohammed Yisr Barnieh discussed with an International Monetary Fund (IMF) delegation technical support to help the ministry adopt the latest edition of the Government Finance Statistics Manual, aiming to improve financial data quality and align with»»»

Muscat: The Sultanate of Oman announced the postponing of the regional meeting that was set to be held on Monday in Salalah to a later date. According to the Oman News Agency, the decision came about to ensure the preparations of proper conditions to hold a productive dialogue that contributes to a»»»

Doha: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign HE Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani and Minister for European and International Affairs of the Republic of Austria HE Beate Meinl-Reisinger held a telephone conversation. Discussion during the call dealt with the two countries'»»»

Doha: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Kuwait HE Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al Ahmad Al Sabah held a telephone conversation. Both sides touched on cooperation relations between the two coun»»»

Doha: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani and HE Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Sultanate of of Oman, Badr bin Hamad bin Hamood Al Busaidi held a telephone conversation. Discussion during the call dealt with the two countries' co»»»

Doha: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the sisterly Kingdom of Saudi Arabia HH Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah Al Saud, held a telephone conversation. Both sides discussed bilateral coopera»»»