Tehran has launched missile and drone attacks at US targets in Jordan, Kuwait, Iraq and Bahrain after American forces resumed strikes against Iran on Tuesday. The Iranian Red Crescent said five people, including a child, were killed and more than 50 injured when shrapnel from a US missile attack hi»»»

Doha, Qatar: Hamad, Ruwais and Doha ports witnessed an increase in handling of bulk cargo and livestock in August this year compared to the previous month. In a post on its X platform yesterday, Mwani Qatar stated “Qatar ports handled approximately 120,000 tonnes of bulk cargo in August 2026, marki»»»

Every day, new bodies are recovered in Nepal, but many remain unidentifiable. Several days after the disaster, some are already in an advanced state of decomposition. Morgues in the country's main cities are reaching capacity. Faced with the influx of remains, authorities have begun burying them wi»»»

More than 5,000 US sailors and Marines arrived in Thailand Wednesday after nine months at sea on the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier. The carrier's long deployment in the Middle East during the US-Israeli war on Iran sparked reports of worsening mental health crises on board, including attempt»»»

Authorities said the injured were receiving care but did not say what caused the crash Cairo: A bus crash in Egypt's eastern Sinai Peninsula on Wednesday killed 16 people and injured 28 others, the health ministry reported. Twenty ambulances rushed to the scene of the accident, which occurred on th»»»

White House escalates pressure, vowing to seize wealth ‘stolen from Iranian people’ US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has warned senior Iranian officials that the Trump administration will pursue their alleged hidden wealth overseas, including offshore bank accounts and luxury properties, as Wash»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Municipality has issued a set of environmental guidelines for schools as part of preparations for the new 2026–2027 academic year, encouraging students and school communities to adopt sustainable practices and contribute to creating greener and cleaner learning environm»»»

Doha, Qatar: Virginia Commonwealth University School of the Arts Qatar (VCUarts Qatar), a Qatar Foundation partner university, has opened the Community and Continuing Education (CCE) Fall 2026 programmes for public enrollment. Running from late August through December, the fall offerings include tw»»»

v Doha, Qatar: Qatar participated in the second meeting of the committee tasked with following up on the implementation of the Gulf Security Strategy for Combating Money Laundering 2026-2030, held at the headquarters of the General Secretariat of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) in Riyadh. The Mi»»»

Hungary has one of the highest employment rates in Europe, matching Germany at 81.1%, but its relatively weak performance in innovation and digitalisation has dragged it down to 22nd place overall in a new business environment ranking. The 2026 Doing Business in Europe study by Leadfeeder ranks 29 »»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar University (QU) will host the Joud Charity Festival from September 6 to 10 on campus, coinciding with the International Day of Charity, to promote a culture of giving and raise financial support for the Joud Student Support Fund. In a statement yesterday, the University said the »»»

Doha, Qatar: Aspire Zone Foundation is set to host the sixth edition of the Seashore Phoenix Games Fitness Championship, organised by Erada Fitness, bringing together a selection of athletes and fitness enthusiasts in a series of competitions that test strength, endurance, speed, and physical perfo»»»

Doha, Qatar: The second edition of Qatar Event Show (QES) 2026 opened yesterday at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center (DECC), bringing together senior industry leaders, international associations, event organisers, venues, agencies, suppliers, technology providers and decision-makers. The th»»»

Doha, Qatar: Shops and malls across Qatar continue to experience strong footfall as parents and students complete last-minute purchases of school essentials, even after classes resumed for the 2026-2027 academic year. Students returned to classrooms on Sunday, August 30, marking the official start »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Municipality has launched a new version of the Plant Purchase Request Service under the Public Parks Department, as part of its ongoing efforts to advance comprehensive digital transformation and improve the efficiency of government services. The new service is a fully »»»

Despite Norway not being an EU member, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre has now been invited to join EU leaders at the European Arctic Summit in Rovaniemi, northern Finland, on 13–14 September. Will be updated Sign up for the newsletter»»»

Doha, Qatar: Undersecretary of the Ministry of Municipality H E Ali bin Mohammed Al Ali, led the State of Qatar’s delegation to the 34th Meeting of GCC Undersecretaries for Agriculture and Food Security, held this yesterday morning via videoconference. In his address, the Undersecretary affirmed Qa»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Permanent Web Summit Qatar Organising Committee held its regular meeting yesterday, chaired by Director of the Government Communications Office H E Sheikh Jassim bin Mansour bin Jabor Al Thani to review preparations for the fourth edition of Web Summit Qatar, taking place from Janu»»»

Doha, Qatar: The 2026-2027 judicial year has begun, as part of the continued implementation of the Supreme Judiciary Council’s (SJC) Strategy (2025-2030). Preparations for the 2026-2027 judicial year are based on performance indicators reflecting the development of the justice system over the past »»»

Doha, Qatar: University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Education, Culture and Higher Education of the Federal Republic of Somalia to establish a framework for cooperation in higher education, academic program development»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Social Development Center (Nama), one of the centers operating under the umbrella of the Qatar Foundation for Social Work, has launched the third edition of its Social Entrepreneurship Award, reaffirming its commitment to supporting innovative ideas and projects that address commun»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Labour has issued a list of 221 registered manpower and recruitment companies on its website as part of its efforts to protect the public from fraudulent recruitment advertisements and unlicensed agencies offering domestic worker recruitment services. The Ministry urged»»»

Doha, Qatar: The World Innovation Summit for Health (WISH), a Qatar Foundation global health initiative, yesterday announced that its eighth summit will take place from November 29-30, 2026 at Qatar National Convention Centre in Doha, under the theme ‘The New Health Span’. The summit will place Qat»»»

Doha, Qatar: The opening weeks of school offer a unique opportunity to establish a foundation of trust among students, and once that moment has passed, it is difficult to recreate in quite the same way later in the year, according to Director of Qatar Academy Doha (QAD), a member of Qatar Foundatio»»»

Doha,. Qatar: Advisor to the Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Majed bin Mohammed Al-Ansari has said that the continued closure of the Strait of Hormuz leads to further escalation in the region. “The State of Qatar, in coordination with its mediation p»»»

New York, USA: Coco Gauff opened her 2026 US Open campaign with a solid straight-set win over Turkey's Zeynep Sonmez that showcased her improved serve. The fourth-seeded Gauff, who won the New York Grand Slam in 2023, was broken only once to top the 53rd-ranked Sonmez 6-3, 6-4 in a hard-hitting bat»»»

Curtailment of solar power exposes hurdles in India’s rapid energy transition BENGALURU, India: When India’s power demand surged at the height of summer, the country struggled to meet evening needs as air conditioners ran longer amid hotter nights. Despite this demand, some renewable energy provide»»»

Residents of the special economic zone “Technopolis Moscow” presented their products for the first time at the 14th exhibition of semiconductor equipment, materials and core components CSEAC 2026, said Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Transport and Industry Maxim Liksutov. “Participating in the exhibitio»»»

“The United States’ catalogue of atrocities against the nation of Iran is now complete,” Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei said after a US strike hit a home hosting a wedding in Kuhestak, southern Iran. The latest toll has risen to 5 people killed, including a 4-year-old child, and »»»

BRUSSELS, Belgium — Eurozone inflation jumped to 3.3 per cent in August, the highest level in three years, as the war in the Middle East kept pushing up energy costs, official data showed Tuesday.Well above the European Central Bank's two-per cent target, the figure provided by the statistical offi»»»

The National Assembly Wednesday will debate at first reading a bill amending the Waste Management Act, submitted by Democratic Bulgaria (DB), according to the Parliament’s draft agenda for this week. As the first Wednesday of the month, parliamentary groups may propose items that must be included o»»»

Lufthansa resumes Riyadh flights this month; Dubai and Abu Dhabi services remain suspended Dubai: UAE travellers flying with the Lufthansa Group will have to wait longer for direct services to resume, with Lufthansa, SWISS and Eurowings continuing to suspend flights to and from Dubai through Octobe»»»

President Vladimir Putin slammed Zelensky’s threats against Russian civilian aviation as “a bid for state terrorism.” Speaking at a press conference following the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit in Bishkek, Putin said Ukraine had been seeking to resume negotiations and hold face-to-face me»»»

Traffic apps flag sustained peak-hour jams from JVC to Al Qusais and Sharjah Dubai: Motorists across Dubai and Sharjah faced slower than usual journeys on Wednesday morning, with live traffic data showing sustained congestion along several major routes during peak hours. Both Google Maps and Waze, »»»

Regional airlines operate select routes as global carriers keep UAE flights suspended Dubai: Flying from the UAE today? Passengers should prepare for a mixed picture of operating, delayed and cancelled flights, with Emirates, Etihad Airways, flydubai and Air Arabia continuing to operate key service»»»

Tribune News Network Doha As part of its ongoing health initiatives for underprivileged communities worldwide, Qatar Charity (QC) has launched a specialised medical convoy for eye surgery in Mauritania. Organised with the generous support of Qatari donors, the initiative is being implemented in coo»»»

Mohammad Yasser Ramzan has been appointed Managing Director of MySep Middle East LLC, leading the company’s regional operations from its newly established Doha office. Headquartered in Singapore, with operations in the Netherlands and consultants worldwide, MySep specialises in advanced phase-separ»»»

PBCQ unveils 60-day roadmap to deepen Pakistan-Qatar business tiesThe Pakistan Business Council Qatar (PBCQ) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening Pakistani commercial engagement in Qatar, unveiling a focused three-point action plan aimed at turning bilateral goodwill into concrete investm»»»

G20 finance leaders wrapped up two days of talks in Ashville, North Carolina, on Tuesday with broad backing for a final statement, despite tensions over Russia’s participation and divisions with China. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Moscow’s presence had not disrupted discussions, as mini»»»

A judge in the US state of Utah has ruled that the man accused of shooting far-right activist Charlie Kirk will face trial for murder. Tyler James Robinson, 23, is accused of fatally shooting Kirk in the neck during a rally at a Utah college campus in September 2025, allegedly because he was 'fed u»»»

Aira and Maria Sanchez would drive back and forth from Abu Dhabi for the cats treatment If the cats of UAE could speak, they could tell stories that would outlive any Netflix show at this point. Their tales would mostly trace the trajectory of abandonment, days of cursing humans, trying to avoid ca»»»

Residents share tips on savings and making the most of the city without overspending Dubai: For families living in Abu Dhabi, having a good quality of life does not necessarily mean spending more. Long-term residents have noted that the key to enjoying the capital while staying financially secure i»»»

Energy chief lands in Caracas as Washington secures control over major oil reserves US officials on Tuesday defended President Donald Trump's oil deal with Venezuela, saying it would lower oil prices for Americans and counter Russian and Chinese influence on Washington's doorstep. Venezuela's gover»»»

Citizens of Kyrgyzstan can now visit Thailand without a visa for stays of up to 30 days. The Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced the change. Starting September 15, 2026, Kyrgyz citizens will be able to enter Thailand visa-free and stay in the country for up to 30 days. The new rules apply to»»»

Russian President Vladimir Putin said he appreciates Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov’s efforts to support the Russian language. «We appreciate your attention to supporting the Russian language, which has the status of a national language in the republic,» Putin said in Bishkek during a meeting with »»»

Russian President Vladimir Putin thanked Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov for the flawless organization of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit. Speaking to journalists after the official events in Bishkek concluded, Putin emphasized that a tremendous amount of work had been carried out»»»

Rome: Juventus announced on Tuesday that it had signed the German striker Nick Woltemade on a season-long loan from Newcastle United of the English Premier League. In a statement, Juventus described Woltemade as a significant addition, citing his steady rise in football and the experience he has ga»»»

President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov and Russian President Vladimir Putin met in Bishkek. They discussed the current state and prospects of bilateral cooperation, including energy, trade, education, and security. At the beginning of the meeting, Sadyr Japarov noted the active participation of Russ»»»

Controversial US warship reaches Pattaya as Washington defends crew conditions A US aircraft carrier at the centre of controversy over conditions on board approached the Thai coast on Wednesday for its first port call in nine months. The 5,000 sailors and Marines on board the USS Abraham Lincoln, a»»»

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan held talks in Bishkek. One of the main topics of the meeting was Armenia’s intention to join the European Union and the possible consequences of this decision for relations with Russia. In his statement, the Russian leader»»»