Cairo, Washington discuss Iran crisis, stress freedom of navigation in Hormuz
Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and US presidential senior adviser for Arab and African affairs Massad Boulos discussed the crisis involving Iran and stressed the need to safeguard freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz in accordance with international law. The two officials sp»»»
Nigeria miners struggled to breathe in cell before 37 died: survivors
Tinubu orders urgent inquiry into deaths of suspected illegal miners in custody Survivors of a Nigerian disaster that saw 37 suspected illegal gold miners die while in the custody of a paramilitary civil defence group recounted their panic on Friday as they struggled to breathe inside the cell. Pol»»»
37 suspected illegal miners die in custody in Nigeria
Illegal gold rush, smuggling and bandit violence under scrutiny after fatalities The governor of a central Nigerian state said 37 people suspected of being illegal miners died early Thursday while in the custody of the west African country's civil defence corps. Police earlier said they have launch»»»
Egyptian, Algerian Foreign Ministers discuss in phone call bilateral relations, regional developments
Cairo: Egyptian Minister of Foreign Affairs Badr Abdelatty discussed a number of regional issues of mutual concern and ways to strengthen bilateral relations during a phone call with his Algerian counterpart, Ahmed Attaf. The Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement Thursday that th»»»
Trump to meet Gulf leaders in New York to discuss Iran war endgame
Six GCC states invited for talks that could expand to other Arab and Muslim leaders Dubai: US President Donald Trump is expected to meet Gulf leaders in New York next week to discuss the next phase of the Iran war, as Washington begins looking beyond the nearly seven-month conflict towards a possib»»»
Egypt, Sudan discuss joint agricultural projects on Sudanese land
Egypt and Sudan discussed developing joint agricultural projects on Sudanese land and cooperating on the production and supply of strategic crops as the two countries seek to strengthen food security and deepen agricultural integration. The talks brought together Egyptian Minister of Water Resource»»»
At least 82 killed in gold mine collapse in remote area of Sudan, paramilitary RSF say
A gold mine collapse on Wednesday killed at least 82 people in a remote area in Sudan, a source in the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces reported. The destruction occurred at the al-Zara gold mine, located in West Kordofan province – an area under the control of the RSF, who have been at »»»
Sudan gold mine collapse kills 82, injures 50; more feared trapped
Mine’s shafts began collapsing with dozens of small-scale miners underground KHARTOUM A gold mine collapsed in southern Sudan killing at least 82 people, and injured 50, while many more are missing and feared dead under the rubble. A source in the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, which controls t»»»
US in constant contact with UAE, Saudi on Red Sea: Massad Boulos
Trump administration says Red Sea navigation remains a key priority Dubai: The United States is in constant coordination with the UAE and Saudi Arabia over security around Bab-el-Mandeb and the wider Red Sea, a senior White House adviser said on Wednesday. Massad Boulos, Senior Advisor to the US Pr»»»
Egyptian foreign minister, WFP acting chief discuss Gaza and Sudan humanitarian crises
Egyptian Minister of Foreign Affairs Badr Abdelatty and Acting Executive Director of the World Food Programme (WFP) Carl Sako met on Tuesday to discuss the humanitarian crises in the Gaza Strip and Sudan, focusing on aid access and regional food security. Abdelatty outlined Egypt’s ongoing efforts »»»
Al-Sisi, Saudi Crown Prince discuss regional security, trade and investment in Cairo
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi received Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman in Cairo on Tuesday during a working visit focused on bilateral relations, regional security, and developments in Gaza, Sudan, and Yemen, according to the Egyptian presidency. The visit began »»»
Minister of State at Ministry of Foreign Affairs meets Sudan's Minister of Foreign Affairs
Doha: Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi met Tuesday with Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of the Sudan HE Moheiddin Salem, who is visiting the country. The meeting discussed cooperation relations between the two count»»»
Fifth Arab Military Seminar on Sports Medicine convenes in Doha
Tribune News Network Doha Under the patronage of Chief of Staff of the Qatar Armed Forces His Excellency Major-General (Pilot) Jassim bin Mohammed Al Manaei,the Fifth Arab Military Seminar on Sports Medicine organised by the Military Sports Union were held in Doha under the supervision of the Arab »»»
Indian passport travel alert: 25 visa-free destinations, up to 180 days + 40 offering visa on arrival
From Fiji to Vanuatu, Indians get up to 180 days in 25 visa-free destinations Dubai: Indian passport holders can travel to 25 destinations without a visa in advance, while 40 countries offer visa on arrival, according to the latest September 2026 Passport Reports ranking. The Indian passport ranks »»»
Cairo seeks closer ASEAN ties as diplomacy focuses on Hormuz, Red Sea, and Sudan
Cairo is seeking to upgrade its relationship with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to “sectoral dialogue partner” status, as Egyptian diplomacy also focuses on escalating tensions around the Strait of Hormuz, the Red Sea and Yemen, as well as efforts to end the conflict in Sudan. »»»
Can Pakistan and Africa Triple Bilateral Trade to $15 Billion by 2030? Expert Weighs In
The Pakistan-Africa Economic Council has been launched in Islamabad, opening a new chapter in economic engagement between the two sides. Pakistan and African countries have once again reaffirmed their determination to increase bilateral trade to $15 billion by 2030 and to diversify economic and tra»»»
Qatar's 13-year-old opposite hitter makes waves at Asian Volleyball Championship
Doha, Qatar: At just 13 years old, Mubarak Musa Thiik Madut, who is representing Qatar at the Asian Volleyball Championship in Japan, is making waves online not only because of his age but also due to his remarkable height. Standing at 2.10 metres, Mubarak appeared in the Qatari jersey and made an »»»
QC’s humanitarian efforts reach over 10mn people across world
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Charity (QC) extended its humanitarian and developmental footprint worldwide between January and July 2026 delivering aid worth QR 809 million. Backed by donors, the organisation implemented a range of humanitarian interventions and development projects benefiting ov»»»
Al-Sisi calls Sudan’s unity ‘red line’, urges progress on second phase of Gaza deal
Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi said Sudan’s security, sovereignty, stability, and unity were a “red line” for Egypt, while calling for progress on the second phase of the agreement to end the war in Gaza and sufficient humanitarian aid to reach the enclave. Al-Sisi made the remarks during s»»»
UAE allocates $10 million for humanitarian response in Haiti
UAE aid targets food, shelter and health needs amid Haiti’s deepening crisis Under the directives of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and with the follow-up of Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Dhafra Region and Chairman of the Emirates Red Cr»»»
The legacy of 9/11: How the War on Terror reshaped the Muslim world
On the morning of September 11, 2001, Americans watched in horror as hijacked planes struck the World Trade Center and the Pentagon and crashed in a field near Shanksville, Pennsylvania. Nearly 3,000 people were killed. Less than a month later, the US went to war in Afghanistan. Two years after tha»»»
Rejected abroad, heard in Dubai: court opens door to fresh divorce claims
Wife can reopen case in UAE if marital harm continued after earlier rejection Dubai: A wife may file a fresh divorce for harm case in the UAE even if an earlier claim brought abroad was dismissed, provided she can prove that the harm continued or reoccurred , Dubai’s highest court has ruled. The ve»»»
Algeria cuts diplomatic ties with United Arab Emirates over 'provocative and hostile actions'
Algeria is severing diplomatic ties with the United Arab Emirates, state media reported Thursday. Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune has in the past accused the Gulf state of trying to meddle in Algeria's internal affairs. Algeria decided to sever diplomatic relations with the United Ar»»»
UAE, Germany deepen strategic ties during Sheikh Mohamed’s state visit
Joint declaration sets out deeper cooperation across strategic sectors and regional Abu Dhabi: At the invitation of the President of Germany, Frank-Walter Steinmeier, the President of the United Arab Emirates, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, visited Germany from September 9 to 11, »»»
Eye on Africa - Aid cuts force clinic closures across Sudan
In tonight's edition: aid groups are warning that funding cuts are forcing dozens of health clinics in Sudan to close. Also, an AI and Africa conference has kicked off in South Korea's capital. Finally, we take a look at the Rwanda Space Agency as Paris hosts its very first international space summ»»»
Ministry of Municipality recognises agricultural engineers
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Municipality, represented by the Agricultural Affairs Department, organised an event entitled “Darb wa Athar” (“Path and Legacy”) to mark Arab Agricultural Engineer Day, observed annually on September 9. The event was attended by Director of the Agricultural Affairs Dep»»»
From 171 countries to 192,000 messages: The world says ‘Thank You UAE’
More than 192,000 messages celebrate the UAE’s security, tolerance and quality of life Dubai: More than 192,000 messages of gratitude have been submitted to the “Thank You UAE” campaign, with participants from 171 nationalities across 171 countries, as the initiative expands into a global platform »»»
Sheikh Mohamed’s Germany visit comes at a pivotal moment
Gaza, Iran and Gulf security give the UAE-Germany partnership new strategic weight UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan began a state visit to Germany on Wednesday, meeting German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier and Chancellor Friedrich Merz in a trip whose economic headl»»»
Al Misnad, ICRC chief mull ways to support conflict-affected people
QNA Doha Minister of State for International Cooperation HE Dr Maryam bint Ali Al Misnad met with Director-General of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) Pierre Krahenbuhl in Doha on Tuesday. The talks focused on cooperation between Qatar and the ICRC and ways to strengthen joint ef»»»
Agricultural leaders meet in Cairo to strengthen plant biosecurity, safe trade
Agricultural officials and plant health experts from across the Middle East and North Africa are meeting in Cairo to strengthen regional cooperation against transboundary pests and diseases, as climate change, water scarcity and geopolitical disruptions increase risks to food production and trade. »»»
Tunisia calls for consensus-based solution to Sudan crisis
Tunis, September 8, 2026 (TAP) – Tunisia’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations Office in Geneva expressed Tunisia’s solidarity with Sudan and its people as they endure the current difficult circumstances, voicing concern over the deteriorating...»»»
State Minister for International Cooperation holds talks with ICRC Chief
Doha, Qatar: Minister of State for International Cooperation HE Dr Maryam bint Ali Al Misnad met here on Tuesday with Director-General of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) HE Pierre Krahenbuhl, who is visiting Qatar. The talks focused on cooperation between the State of Qatar and »»»
Qatar, ICRC discuss strengthening humanitarian cooperation and protection of civilians
DOHA: Minister of State for International Cooperation HE Dr Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad met with Director-General of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) Pierre Krahenbuhl, who is currently visiting the country. During the meeting, they reviewed the relations between the Sta»»»
Protecting education from attack requires resilience and accountability: EAA official
Doha, Qatar: Attacks on education have surged by more than 40 percent, with 8,566 incidents recorded globally in 2024–25, underscoring the urgent need to move beyond emergency responses towards prevention, preparedness and community resilience, according to Executive Director of the Protect Educati»»»
Qatar reaffirms support for Sudan’s unity
QNA Geneva The State of Qatar reaffirmed strong support for the unity and territorial integrity of Sudan and the right of its people to a dignified life, security and stability. Qatar emphasised deep concern over the ongoing armed conflict, which has caused unprecedented suffering for the Sudanese »»»
Qatar reaffirms firm support for Sudan's unity, territorial integrity
Geneva: The State of Qatar reaffirmed its firm support for the unity and territorial integrity of Sudan and the right of its people to a dignified life, security, and stability. Qatar emphasised its deep concern over the ongoing armed conflict, which has caused unprecedented suffering for the Sudan»»»
UN Human Rights Council session opens in Geneva - | 24.KG
The 63rd session of the United Nations Human Rights Council will open today at the Palais des Nations in Geneva. Over the course of five weeks, the Council’s 47 member states will review the human rights situation in countries around the world, hold 37 interactive dialogues with independent experts»»»
Deputy prime minister meets Sudan's defence minister
DOHA: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defense Affairs HE Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan Al Thani met with Minister of Defense of the Republic of Sudan Hassan Daoud Kabroun Kian, and the accompanying delegation, during his visit to the State of Qatar. During the meeting, top»»»
Deputy Prime Minister meets with Sudanese Defense Minister
Doha, Qatar: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defence Affairs HE Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan Al-Thani met with HE Hassan Daoud Kabroun Kian, Minister of Defense of the Republic of Sudan, and his accompanying delegation, during their visit to the State of Qatar. During the»»»
International Day of Charity: Qatar strengthens humanitarian presence, shifts charitable work toward sustainable impact
DOHA: The International Day of Charity, observed annually on September 5, has grown in importance as humanitarian needs continue to expand and crises stemming from conflict, natural disasters, climate change, poverty, and inequality proliferate. This makes charitable work a vital component of human»»»
Sudan army chemical weapons: Secret dossier reveals chlorine bomb programme
Secret files detail chlorine bomb tests, mass production and efforts to erase evidence Dubai: Sudan’s army built hundreds of chlorine-filled bombs, tested them in the desert and may have used more than 100 of the weapons against its enemies before senior officials sought to erase evidence of the se»»»
CMU-Q convocation ceremony celebrates largest incoming class in campus history
Doha, Qatar: Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar (CMU-Q) celebrated the largest incoming class in campus history at the Class of 2030 Convocation Ceremony. The official welcome takes place during Orientation Week, when the new students meet faculty members, learn about expectations, and become acqu»»»
CMU-Q Convocation ceremony celebrates largest incoming class in campus history
Tribune News Network DOHA Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar (CMU-Q) celebrated the largest incoming class in campus history at the Class of 2030 Convocation ceremony. The official welcome takes place during Orientation Week, when the new students meet faculty members, learn about expectations, an»»»
Interior minister meets Sudan counterpart
Minister of Interior and Commander of the Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya) HE Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani received HE Lieutenant General Babiker Samra Mustafa Ali, Minister of Interior of the Republic of the Sudan. During the meeting, they reviewed the cooperation between the tw»»»
Minister of Interior meets Sudanese counterpart
Doha, Qatar: Minister of Interior and Commander of the Internal Security Force “Lekhwiya” HE Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani received Minister of Interior of the Republic of the Sudan HE Lieutenant General Babiker Samra Mustafa Ali. During the meeting, they reviewed the cooperation be»»»
Interior minister meets Sudanese counterpart, discusses security cooperation
DOHA: Minister of Interior and Commander of the Internal Security Force 'Lekhwiya' HE Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani received Minister of Interior of the Republic of the Sudan HE Lieutenant General Babiker Samra Mustafa Ali. During the meeting, they reviewed the cooperation between t»»»
CMU-Q convocation ceremony celebrates largest incoming class in campus history
DOHA: Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar (CMU-Q) - a Qatar Foundation partner university- celebrated the largest incoming class in campus history at the Class of 2030 Convocation Ceremony. The official welcome takes place during Orientation Week, when the new students meet faculty members, learn a»»»
Arab participation turns Damascus International Fair into acultural showcase
Damascus, Sept 5 (SANA)The 63rd Damascus International Fair, which concluded on Friday, evolved into a cultural gathering featuring a diverse range of Arab traditions, with the return of Arab embassies and countries bringing an interactive presence that helped revive human and cultural ties after y»»»