WCM-Q medical students build AI model for cardiac monitoring
Doha, Qatar: A Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) medical student and an alumna have presented research exploring the potential of artificial intelligence and wearable technology to support early detection of cardiac abnormalities outside the hospital setting. Dounia Baroudi and Dr. Amal Alnaemi »»»
Why does Trump want to rename AI 'super intelligence'?
Trump defends opposition to AI regulation, says 'artificial' undersells the technology 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 ove»»»
Kyrgyzstan seeks to expand ties with Latin American and Caribbean countries - | 24.KG
President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov met with Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago Kamla Persad-Bissessar on the sidelines of the 81st session of the UN General Assembly in New York. The sides discussed prospects for developing bilateral relations, as well as cooperation within international orga»»»
Bulgarian National Audit Office: Presidential Election Participants Must Submit Donor Details by September 30
Participants in the presidential election must submit details of their donors and campaign funding, the Bulgarian National Audit Office (BNAO) said on Wednesday. Parties and nomination committees must submit the information to BNAO in both paper and electronic form by September 30. It will be publi»»»
Qatar urges global roadmap to address strait disruptions
New York: Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs H E Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi participated yesterday in an event on straits used for international navigation under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), on the sidelines of the 81st sessio»»»
Arab anti-corruption forum discusses steps to prevent graft in public sector
Doha, Qatar: The second day of the sixth session of the Conference of the States Parties to the Arab Anti-Corruption Convention featured discussions on strengthening preventive measures against corruption in the public sector, with a focus on integrity, artificial intelligence and cooperation among»»»
Al Ansari stresses diplomacy, dialogue to address regional crises
New York: Advisor to the Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Dr. Majed bin Mohammed Al Ansari, participated in a dialogue session titled “Qatar’s Strategic Role in a Changing Middle East” as part of the 2026 Concordia Annual Summit, held in New York on the »»»
Russian Forces Rain Barrage of Strikes on Ukrainian Defense & Energy Facilities
Russian forces carried out coordinated strikes with unmanned aerial vehicles against enterprises of Ukraine’s military-industrial and fuel-energy complex, logistics centers, and sea vessels operating in the interests of the Ukrainian military, the Russian Ministry of Defense reported. Targets Struc»»»
Worries about an AI internet takeover gain new urgency among doomsday scenarios
Experts warn rogue-like AI bots could target critical global infrastructure In a summer filled with revelations about artificial intelligence's (AI) rapid development, researchers were especially alarmed by runaway bots finding their way onto the internet and, in at least one instance, coordinating»»»
Sadyr Japarov proposes opening branch of Austrian bank in Kyrgyzstan - | 24.KG
President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov met with the President of Austria Alexander Van der Bellen on the sidelines of the 81st session of the UN General Assembly in New York. The sides discussed the current state of Kyrgyzstan — Austria relations and prospects for further cooperation in trade, econo»»»
Dubai gold prices dip as Fed comments, US-Iran talks and oil prices sway gold
Prices of yellow metal have eased by Dh2.5 as 24-karat gold trades at Dh523.50 Dubai: Gold prices in the UAE have seen a slight drop overnight as global traders turn cautious monitoring progress in talks between the US and Iran and comments by Federal Reserve officials. Prices of the yellow metal h»»»
QFFD, IsDB advance coordinated support for Syria’s financial-sector transformation on margins of UNGA81
New York: Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD) and the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) convened a high-level roundtable on the margins of the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly to advance coordinated international support for the transformation and recovery of Syria’s financial sector»»»
Qatar takes part in InnoTrans 2026 in Berlin
Doha, Qatar: Qatar, represented by the Ministry of Transport, Qatar Rail, and Mowasalat (Karwa), is taking part in the 15th edition of InnoTrans (InnoTrans 2026), which opened in Berlin, Germany, today and runs through September 25. An MOT-Qatar Rail-Karwa booth at the 4-day fair is highlighting so»»»
Amir’s UN speech stresses Qatar’s commitment to peace and development: QC Chairman
Doha: Chairman of Qatar Chamber (QC) Sheikh Khalifa bin Jassim bin Mohamed Al Thani (pictured) said that the speech delivered by Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani before the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly yesterday reaffirmed Qatar’s firm positions on regional and intern»»»
Kunal Kemmu on Vibe vs Daayra: 'I have to be selfish, I really hope mine does the best'
Kunal Kemmu channels his inner slacker for a feel-good big-screen comedy Dubai: Ask the cast of Vibe whether they were slackers at school, and you get three very different answers. Kunal KemmFu, who wrote and directed the comedy and also stars in it, insists he wasn't. His alter ego, on the other h»»»
Sadyr Japarov calls on international community to save and preserve Issyk-Kul - | 24.KG
As we all know, climate change, that has become a global challenge, continues. The average temperature of our planet and the number of climate-related emergencies are rising rapidly, while their negative impact on energy, agriculture, food security and the economy as a whole has reached a significa»»»
UAE at the UN General Assembly: From diplomacy and dialogue to solutions and implementation
The UAE has identified three broad priorities for its participation in the current session The UAE’s participation in the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly, being held in New York from September 22 to 28, 2026, comes at a time when security, political, economic, climate and techno»»»
Amir’s UN speech reflects Qatar’s established approach: Prime Minister
Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs H E Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani said in post on X platform: "The speech delivered by H H the Amir before the United Nations General Assembly reflected a firmly established approach in Qatar’s journey, an approach wh»»»
Qatar strengthens child protection efforts: UN Official
Doha: The strategic partnership between the State of Qatar and the United Nations on humanitarian issues goes well beyond financial support, extending to dialogue, knowledge-sharing and joint efforts to protect the most vulnerable groups affected by conflict, particularly children, according to Daw»»»
Germany, seven countries reject any disruption of navigation through Hormuz, Bab el-Mandeb
Berlin: Germany and seven other countries declared that any disruption of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz and the Bab el-Mandeb Strait -- whether by force, threat, or the imposition of unlawful tolls or transit conditions -- is unacceptable and threatens the security and prosperity of all, »»»
Interference instrument: Sadyr Japarov speaks out on sanctions at UN - | 24.KG
President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov addressed the 81st session of the UN General Assembly and specifically addressed the issue of sanctions. The negative consequences of unjustified unilateral sanctions also affect small countries such as ours, which are at the stage of formation and development,»»»
How to find a job in Hungary in 2026
Want to find a job in Hungary in 2026? International companies continue to recruit foreign-language speakers, particularly in Budapest, while engineering, technology, logistics, business services and tourism also provide opportunities. The less straightforward part is navigating Hungarian salaries,»»»
Dubai, Sharjah traffic: Heavy congestion on Sheikh Zayed Road, E11, E311 and Al Ittihad Street this morning
Drivers warned to expect long delays on airport, Corniche and industrial routes Dubai: Commuters across Dubai and Sharjah are facing heavy congestion this Wednesday morning, with live traffic maps showing red and amber stretches piling up across several major roads. In Dubai, motorists are experien»»»
US-Iran Conflict: What UAE residents need to know today (Sept. 23, 2026)
Diplomacy at UN offers fragile hope while Gulf shipping and markets stay on edge The US-Iran war is entering a potentially decisive phase, with military pressure, financial sanctions and diplomacy now moving on parallel tracks. As of September 23, 2026, the US-Iran conflict is seeing a dual track o»»»
Cabinet to Review 2025 Budget Execution and Government Debt Reports
The Council of Ministers will review reports on State budget execution and government debt at its meeting on Wednesday, the Cabinet's press service said. The budget execution report and the annual government debt report both cover 2025 and are listed on the meeting's preliminary agenda. Ministers a»»»
Consumer Credit Bill Proposing Cost Caps on Parliament's Draft Weekly Agenda
MPs are expected to consider a new consumer credit bill tabled by the Council of Ministers under Parliament's draft weekly agenda, available on its website on Wednesday. The bill would cap the total cost of certain short-term loans and loans worth up to three times the minimum wage. It would broade»»»
Failure to implement UN decisions undermines its legitimacy — Sadyr Japarov - | 24.KG
President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov addressed the 81st session of the UN General Assembly. He identified the «weakness of effective mechanisms for ensuring the implementation of the decisions of the Organization» as one of the problems. «The systematic failure to implement the Organization’s deci»»»
President Iotova Expects Greater EU Role in Resolving Ukraine, Middle East Conflicts
President Iliana Iotova said early on Wednesday, Bulgarian time, that she expected the European Union to play a greater role in resolving the conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East. Iotova spoke to Bulgarian journalists in New York, where she is taking part in the general debate of the UN General»»»
Iranian FM Araghchi Meets US Envoy Witkoff at US Request — Reports
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met US envoy Steve Witkoff on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly at the insistence of the US side, according to an exclusive IRIB source. Iran agreed to the meeting in order to reiterate Iran’s conditions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz.Iran’s condit»»»
PM Radev, Defence Minister Stoyanov, Chief of Defence Eftimov to Watch Military Drone Demonstrations
Prime Minister Rumen Radev will watch demonstrations of military capabilities and combat skills at Slivnitsa Training Centre on Wednesday after the Hawk Eye 26 finals, the Defence Ministry said. Minister of Defence Dimitar Stoyanov and Chief of Defence Admiral Emil Eftimov will join him for the dem»»»
US Weighs Full or Partial Diesel Export Ban as Prices Surge — Bessent
The Trump administration is examining whether to restrict US diesel exports as record fuel prices squeeze farmers and the trucking industry. President Donald Trump said he has already pushed the idea internally:“I've said, let's not send out the diesel. We make a lot of diesel.”Treasury Secretary S»»»
Sadyr Japarov proposes expanding UN Security Council - | 24.KG
President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov addressed the 81st session of the UN General Assembly. He noted that for the first time in its history, Kyrgyzstan has been elected as a member of the United Nations Security Council for the 2027–2028 term. «Taking this opportunity, I would like to express my p»»»
Kyrgyzstan is ready to serve as mediator in addressing complex issues — Japarov - | 24.KG
President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov addressed the 81st session of the UN General Assembly. According to him, for 80 years, this unique global organization has been standing at the forefront of safeguarding peace, security and development. Although the Organization brings together all countries of»»»
Traffic update: Morning fog disrupts Abu Dhabi commute as authorities warn motorists to drive with caution
Dense fog triggers traffic delays across Abu Dhabi as police issue safety alert Dense fog reduced visibility across Abu Dhabi on Wednesday morning, slowing traffic on several major roads and prompting a fresh caution alert from Abu Dhabi Police, as the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) said the »»»
Half a century of sweetness: How a 74-year-old kunafa maker helped shape Abu Dhabi’s story
How one man’s lifelong kunafa craft became part of Abu Dhabi’s cultural fabric Abu Dhabi: Try to find something in Abu Dhabi that has not changed in fifty years. Naeem Mohammad Youssef Shneik will hand you a piece of kunafa and tell you to taste it. He is 74, Jordanian, and has been making it the s»»»
Pezeshkian’s UN trip fuels diplomacy talk as US-Iran war enters critical phase
Iran’s UN outreach collides with tanker attacks and threats to expand the battlefield Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian’s arrival in the US for the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) has drawn fresh attention to possible diplomacy with Washington, even as the Tehran regime keeps the Strait of»»»
Kaspersky Lab begins translating its products into Kyrgyz - | 24.KG
Kaspersky Lab has begun translating its products and educational platforms into the Kyrgyz language. The company’s Managing Director for Central Asia and Mongolia, Valery Zubanov, announced this at Cybernomad Fest-2026. He said the company allocated funding this year and began translating its onlin»»»
Hurricane Polo rapidly intensifies, threatens Mexico’s Pacific coast: Is El Niño responsible?
Forecasters warn of heavy rain, rough surf and strong winds by midweek Hurricane Polo has exploded into a Category 5 storm off southwestern Mexico, becoming one of the most powerful hurricanes ever observed in the eastern Pacific as it draws energy from exceptionally warm ocean water. The US Nation»»»
ARVI affects thousands of Kyrgyzstanis, 3 out of 4 cases are children - | 24.KG
From September 12 to 18, at least 4,366 cases of acute respiratory viral infections were reported in Kyrgyzstan. Children under 14 accounted for 74.2 percent of those infected, the Department of Disease Prevention and State Sanitary and Epidemiological Surveillance reported. Experts recommend not s»»»
Hurricane Polo rapidly intensifies, threatens Mexico’s Pacific coast: Is El Niño responsible?
Forecasters warn of heavy rain, rough surf and strong winds by midweek Hurricane Polo has exploded into a Category 5 storm off southwestern Mexico, becoming one of the most powerful hurricanes ever observed in the eastern Pacific as it draws energy from exceptionally warm ocean water. The US Nation»»»
Adylbek Kasymaliev meets with new Kyrgyzstan’s national team coach - | 24.KG
Adylbek Kasymaliev, President of the Kyrgyz Football Union (KFU), met with Urmat Abdukaimov, the new head coach of the national team. The KFU announced. Kasymaliev congratulated the coach on his appointment, wished him success, and presented him with a national team jersey. The Kyrgyzstan’s nationa»»»
Central bank holds base rate at 5.50% for third consecutive meeting
The Monetary Council of the Magyar Nemzeti Bank (MNB) left the base rate unchanged at 5.50 percent at its Tuesday meeting, the central bank announced. The two edges of the interest rate corridor also remained unchanged: the overnight (O/N) deposit rate stands at 4.50 percent, while the upper edge o»»»
Baka digs in: no new candidate despite Tisza rejection
The Communications Directorate of Sándor Palace responded on Tuesday to MTI's question of whether András Baka would nominate a new candidate for the position of Prosecutor General — after it emerged that Tisza's parliamentary group does not support the election of Zoltán Szathmáry — by stating that»»»
700 delegates to be elected for fifth People's Kurultai - | 24.KG
Preparations for the fifth People’s Kurultai have begun in Kyrgyzstan. A total of 700 delegates will be elected to the assembly in accordance with established quotas. They will represent the country’s seven regions, the cities of Bishkek and Osh, various ethnic groups, and migrant workers currently»»»
10,190 orphans, 34 heart surgeries: Sharjah charity’s Egypt mission
10,190 orphans receive school bags as 200 mothers get income-generating tools Sharjah: For children in Egypt facing serious heart conditions and mothers caring for orphaned children, a recent humanitarian mission by Sharjah Charity International (SCI) brought help ranging from specialised medical t»»»
UAE braces for 45°C heat as fog and mist return through weekend
Temperatures set to rise on Thursday, with fog possible in coastal areas Dubai: Temperatures could reach 45°C in parts of the UAE on Wednesday before rising further on Thursday, with fog and mist forecast in some areas over the coming days, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). Wed»»»
How UAE families of determination navigate everyday life
Parents say greater awareness makes life more accessible for children of determination Dubai: For families raising children with autism, everyday activities require planning, from visiting a doctor or restaurant to navigating an airport or simply spending time in a busy public space. Parents of peo»»»
UAE Child Safety: Ras Al Khaimah Police trains officers for faster, specialised response
Police personnel trained for faster, specialised response to child safety cases Ras Al Khaimah: Ras Al Khaimah Police is participating in a specialist child protection programme designed to strengthen the ability of police personnel to respond quickly and effectively to cases involving children who»»»
Free textbooks sold at markets: Criminal case opened - | 24.KG
Authorities in Bishkek are investigating the sale of textbooks intended for free distribution to schoolchildren. According to the Main Internal Affairs Department of Bishkek, a criminal case has been initiated under Article 210 (Misappropriation or embezzlement of entrusted property) of the Crimina»»»
Saudi Arabia loads nearly 12 million barrels in one day as Hormuz tanker traffic adapts
Saudi ramps up Ras Tanura shipments as pipeline outage shifts barrels back to Gulf Saudi Arabia’s main Gulf export terminals recorded their busiest crude-loading day since before the war, with six supertankers taking on nearly 12 million barrels at Ras Tanura and Juaymah on Sept. 21, shipping-data »»»