Ukraine attempted a massive attack on Russian territory on September 19-20 in order to disrupt the State Duma elections, but the enemy failed to achieve its objectives, the Russian Ministry of Defense reported. "Ukraine, during September 19 and 20, attempted a massive attack on the territory of Rus»»»

Accident response, boat race inauguration and sports rewards mark CM’s busy day Ernakulam (Kerala): Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan on Sunday stopped his vehicle after noticing a young man who had been involved in an accident on Container Road in Ernakulam and came to his rescue. Satheesan immediatel»»»

UAE urges global partnership to counter extremism and embed tolerance at UN New York: UAE Minister of State Khalifa Shaheen Al Marar has called for an inclusive approach to combating extremism and hate speech, stressing the importance of tolerance and peaceful coexistence. Al Marar urged greater pa»»»

Suspect allegedly disabled cameras and cut open steel safe at Al Wehdat shop Dubai: A thief allegedly disabled surveillance cameras, cut open a steel safe and stole JD5,000 from a shop reportedly just 300 metres from a police station in Amman before being tracked down and arrested within hours, Jor»»»

Ukraine could soon have additional fuel storage facilities on Hungarian territory under a new agreement between MOL and state-owned energy company Naftogaz. The two groups have signed a memorandum to develop storage capacity near their shared border, as repeated Russian strikes put Ukraine’s domest»»»

Madrid: Atletico Madrid edged 10-man Real Madrid 2-1 in a La Liga derby clash on Sunday to leave Jose Mourinho's side trailing leaders Barcelona by six points. Dean Huijsen was sent off early in the second half for Los Blancos before Alejandro Grimaldo and Jonathan David's goals earned Diego Simeon»»»

Tunis, Sept. 20 (TAP) - Tunisia’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations Office in Geneva has reiterated, on the sidelines of its participation in the 73rd session of the Trade and Development Board of the United Nations Conference on Trade and...»»»

Damascus, Sep.20 (SANA) Economic relations between Syria and the Gulf states are no longer measured solely by the scale of investments or the value of agreements. They are increasingly linked to Syria’s position within regional trade, energy and supply networks and to the opportunities that stabili»»»

Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar has condemned the storming of Al-Aqsa Mosque by the extremist Israeli Minister of National Security and settlers under the protection of occupation police, describing the act as a flagrant violation of international law and international humanitarian law and an unacc»»»

DOHA: Board Member of the Qatar Olympic Committee HE Sheikha Hind bint Hamad Al Thani met with Team Qatar’s female athletes at Bayt Qatar on the sidelines of the 2026 Asian Games in Japan. The meeting reflected Sheikha Hind’s support for and pride in the country’s athletes, while encouraging them t»»»

Alert advises US citizens in Saudi Arabia to stay cautious and informed US government employees working in Saudi Arabia now require special authorisation for all official and personal travel to the cities of Taif and Yanbu due to the ongoing security situation, the US Mission said in a security ale»»»

DOHA: The State of Qatar has condemned the storming of Al-Aqsa Mosque by the extremist Israeli Minister of National Security and settlers under the protection of occupation police, describing the act as a flagrant violation of international law and international humanitarian law and an unacceptable»»»

Festive flyers hit by steep ticket prices on key work-to-home routes Indian travellers preparing to fly home for Dussehra and Diwali are facing higher airfares, with passengers in India and the UAE raising concerns about the rising cost of festive travel. The increase is being felt on popular domes»»»

Earl Spencer stands by explosive Charles claim and says Harry, Meghan face echoes of Dian Dubai: Princess Diana’s brother has dramatically escalated his public clash with King Charles, insisting he is “telling the truth” about an explosive conversation after Diana’s death and accusing the monarch o»»»

An Israeli settler has been fatally shot in the occupied West Bank, while Israel's military said it killed a man who attempted to ram his vehicle into troops elsewhere in the Palestinian territory. The news came as violence in the West Bank is escalating at a very rapid pace. “All Israeli military »»»

Presidential adviser says direct partnerships reflect UAE strategy in changing world Dubai: Annual trade between the UAE and Africa has exceeded $107 billion, while Emirati investments across the continent are approaching $150 billion, Anwar Mohammed Gargash, Diplomatic Adviser to the UAE President»»»

Rome: Italy will ban burqas and niqabs in schools and limit the number of foreign students per class, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said Sunday. Italy is a frontline country for migration, and integration is a major campaign issue ahead of a general election next year. "A measure will soon be prese»»»

Rassvet could allow Russian forces to control drones through satellite links, reducing their dependence on vulnerable ground-based communications infrastructure, Ukrainian presidential adviser and radio-technology specialist Serhii Beskrestnov said. Russia’s Bureau 1440 launched 16 Rassvet satellit»»»

A cold front will sweep across Hungary on Sunday night, bringing strong winds and a sharp drop in temperatures. Daytime highs will fall to around 20°C for much of next week, while some sheltered areas could see temperatures approach freezing overnight, according to HungaroMet’s forecast released to»»»

Tunis, Sept. 20 (TAP) - The number of road accident fatalities from the beginning of the year through September 18 increased by 11.11% compared with the same period last year, according to the latest statistics published by the National Road Safety...»»»

Drivers urged to allow extra time amid congestion on Al Ittihad Road Dubai Police has warned motorists of traffic congestion on Al Ittihad Road following an accident. The incident is affecting traffic heading towards Al Garhoud Bridge, with motorists advised to exercise extra caution while travelli»»»

Regulations streamline licensing, land allocation and foreign property ownership Dubai: Oman has introduced new regulations governing investment in its special economic and free zones, streamlining licensing and land allocation while setting out rules for foreign property ownership, investor reside»»»

Public, private sector leaders to shape future of government and institutional leadership Dubai: Some of Dubai's most influential government and private sector leaders will gather on September 23 at the Dubai World Trade Centre for the Mohammed bin Rashid Leadership Forum, held under the patronage »»»

Doha, Qatar: A delegation from the Central Authority for Control and Inspection of the Syrian Arab Republic, chaired by Amer Al Ali, visited Qatar's Public Prosecution. During the visit, the delegation received a detailed briefing on the jurisdiction and responsibilities of the Economic Crimes and »»»

Doha: The Qatar Basketball Federation (QBF) organized the inaugural basketball coaching workshop on Sunday. The event, held in collaboration with the 3-2-1 Qatar Olympic and Sports Museum (QOSM) and physical education teachers at public schools, was intended to hone coaching skills and identify dev»»»

Iranian authorities on Sunday shut down the French Language Centre (CLF) in Tehran, alleging the French embassy-linked institute conducted "illegal acts that violated diplomatic conventions" and "abused its status as a language training facility". Iranian authorities on Sunday announ»»»

NEW YORK: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani announced the launch of Doha Investment, a dedicated investment platform established to accelerate Qatar’s next phase of economic growth. He made the announcement at the Qatar Economic Fo»»»

Russia is completing its three-day vote for the Duma this Sunday – the first since its large-scale invasion of Ukraine. The election was organised for the first time also in the Ukrainian regions occupied by Russia, and it was marked by Ukrainian drone strikes at various areas - mainly Moscow. Deta»»»

Polling is underway in the German capital Berlin and the largely rural state of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania for regional elections. Both elections are seen as a test for Germany's centre-right Chancellor Friedrich Merz. He has already scheduled a crisis meeting and decided to skip this week's UN »»»

New York: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani announced on Sunday the launch of Doha Investment, a dedicated investment platform established to accelerate Qatar’s next phase of economic growth. His Excellency made the announcement at»»»

NAGOYA: Qatar opened its medal account at the 20th Asian Games, Aichi-Nagoya 2026, on Sunday as Abdulrahman Moustafa claimed the silver medal in the men's 60kg kumite event. Moustafa finished second after losing 8-0 to Kuwait's Abdullah Shaaban in the final. The Qatari fighter produced a strong cam»»»

Heavy reliance on AI, staff cuts, and rushed targeting procedures contributed to a US missile strike on an Iranian girls’ school in Minab, Bloomberg reported on Friday, citing officials involved in a Pentagon investigation. On February 28, two Tomahawk missiles hit the Shajarah Tayyebeh Elementary »»»

Khartoum: A gold mine collapsed in northern Sudan killing at least 10 people and injuring 21 others, two survivors told AFP on Sunday after overnight rescue efforts. Shafts of the Awny mining area near Sudan's border with Egypt collapsed on Saturday. By Sunday morning "10 bodies had been recovered »»»

Italy to curb full-face veils, limit foreign students and require parents to learn Italian Italy is preparing measures that would ban full-face coverings in schools and limit the number of foreign students in individual classes, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said on Sunday. Speaking at an annual ga»»»

Tirana International Airport is facing record passenger traffic as Albania continues to attract growing numbers of international visitors, with around 9.2 million travelers processed during the first eight months of the year, according to Albanian officials. Managing the growing flow of passengers »»»

Winter clouds expected from mid October, with rain more likely later in autumn Dubai: Autumn will begin astronomically in the UAE at 4.05am on Wednesday, September 23, ushering in a gradual fall in temperatures and an increased chance of rain as the country moves towards winter. Ibrahim Al Jarwan, »»»

Fighting between Iran-backed Houthi rebels and Saudi Arabia continues to intensify. On Saturday morning, a fire broke out near Riyadh's main airport after Houthis said they launched missiles and drones at Saudi Arabia. On the ground in Yemen, Houthi rebels are pushing east in their fight against Sa»»»

The Israeli filmmakers behind the documentary NAZA may have received a standing ovation at the Venice film festival, they have been facing violent threats to their lives and citizenship at home in Israel. A month ahead of crucial elections, the film profiles anonymous military sources who speak abo»»»

The US cautioned against a rapidly escalating situation in Yemen after Houthi rebels carried out a missile attack on the Saudi capital. In recent weeks, the Iran backed militants have also seized large portions of Yemeni territory following clashes with Saudi-backed government forces. The US is a v»»»

From protests against rising fuel prices in Syria to Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s EU charm offensive to Quito’s wildfires and Céline Dion’s return to the stage, FRANCE 24 looks back at the week's most striking pictures. »»»

DOHA: Permanent Representative of the State of Qatar to the United Nations HE Sheikha Alya Ahmed bin Saif Al Thani affirmed that the well-established and expanding strategic partnership between the State of Qatar and the United Nations stems from Qatar's commitment to active participation as a memb»»»

Tunis, Sept. 20 (TAP) - The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) offers an opportunity to strengthen intra-African trade and develop value chains across the continent, enabling African economies to diversify their markets and sources of...»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - US President Donald Trump proposed on Sunday converting the planned Triumphal Arch in Washington, DC into a military complex capable of housing drones and snipers. "At the strong request of the United States Military, and for National Security purposes, I have agreed to convert t»»»

The death of the producer has brought grief to the Sivaji Ganesan family Santhi Narayanasamy, the eldest daughter of veteran Tamil actor Sivaji Ganesan, died at the age of 72 in Chennai on Sunday following an illness. The death of the producer has brought grief to the Sivaji Ganesan family, with me»»»

It’s the world's biggest sporting event, held every four years – the 20th edition of Asian games is starting in Japan. Organisers came under pressure even before competition began… as thousands more athletes and officials registered to take part than initially expected. Story by Charlotte Lam.»»»

Hungary’s previous government committed the state to at least HUF 5 trillion in additional motorway concession costs, citing the economic consequences of the war in Ukraine, according to Transport and Investment Minister Dávid Vitézy. In a statement published on Sunday, he questioned why taxpayers »»»

Three-month course equips recruits with advanced policing and emergency skills The Abu Dhabi Police General Headquarters has graduated 202 trainees from the 49th Police and Security Qualification Course, organised by the Police Qualification Department in Al Ain, as part of its ongoing efforts to p»»»

In Russia, voters are on the third and final day of casting ballots in the country's first wartime parliamentary election. Despite the voting however, Ukraine carried out what Moscow described as the "largest ever" drone attack on the Russian capital. Kyiv reportedly fired over 1.000 drones at the »»»

Single mother to an eight-year-old son, Mistry was travelling home after duty A 34-year-old IndiGo cabin crew member and mother of a eight-year-old child died after a car travelling on the wrong side of the road crashed into the vehicle she was travelling in Mumbai, according to reports. Kainoor Mi»»»

JAKARTA: His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani sent a written message to President of the Republic of Indonesia HE Prabowo Subianto, pertaining to bilateral relations and ways to strengthen and develop them. The message was handed over by Ambassador of the Stat»»»