President Emmanuel Macron embarked Saturday on a symbolic visit to Saint Pierre and Miquelon, a French territory off Canada's Newfoundland, where he hosts Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney. The first-ever visit by a Canadian prime minister to the French archipelago in the North Atlantic»»»

Agencies Tokyo The 20th Asian Games officially got underway in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, with a spectacular opening ceremony on Saturday that welcomed athletes from across Asia. Japanese Emperor Naruhito declared the Games open, with hammer throw Olympic champion Murofushi Koji and his father Shigenobu,»»»

QNA Doha Electronic registration for those wishing to perform the Hajj pilgrimage for the year 1448 AH begins on Sunday via the official Hajj portal (hajj.gov.qa) and will continue through October 20. The Department of Hajj and Umrah Affairs at the Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs (Awqaf)»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The secondedition of the BilAraby Annual Gathering 2026, organised by Qatar Foundation’sBilAraby initiative under the theme ‘With Our Ideas, We Build’, began at Multaqa (Education City Student Center) in Doha on Saturday. The gathering brings together senior dignitaries, a»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre has hailed three Qatar Charity-sponsored Somali orphans after they swept the top three places in the international “Rofaqa” category of the Sheikh Jassim bin Mohammed bin Thani Quran Competition. The event, held recently in Qatar, dre»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra (QPO) celebrated Mexico’s musical heritage this weekend with Sounds of Mexico, opening a two-concert series presented as part of the Qatar Canada and Mexico 2026 Year of Culture. Held at the Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC) and led b»»»

Darlene Regis Young talents in Qatar are being given a bigger platform to develop their skills, build confidence and pursue their ambitions as MFEC Street Dance Qatar revamps its full-time programmes. The expanded programme is designed for young people who want to take their passion beyond casual t»»»

AFREEQ urges Philippine property developers to return to QatarDarlene Regis The Association of Filipino Real Estate Executives in Qatar (AFREEQ) is calling on Philippine property developers to re-enter the Qatar market and rebuild a stronger presence, while urging greater professional competence, e»»»

FDOQ honoured for exemplary leadershipDarlene Regis The Filipino Dentists Organization Qatar (FDOQ) has been recognised for its contribution to professional excellence and leadership during the 49th Founding Anniversary Celebration of the Philippine Dental Association (PDA) Malabon–Navotas Dental C»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Chamber recently participated in the 4th Global Forum on the Ethics of Artificial Intelligence, organised by UNESCO from 14 to 17 September in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The forum brought together prominent officials, experts, specialists, and representatives of internati»»»

In a statement issued on Saturday, the department added that registration is open to Qatari citizens aged 18 and older, with the option to include up to three companions in a single application. For residents and citizens of Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, applicants must be at least 45 y»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The International Public Relations Association (IPRA) has reactivated its national chapter in Qatar and reappointed Abdullah Mohammed Al Abduljabbar as vice-president of the association’s Qatar chapter. The move is aimed at strengthening IPRA’s presence in Qatar, expanding»»»

QNA Doha Qatar’s pivotal role in mediation reflects a well-established approach in its foreign policy, built on prioritising dialogue grounded in trust and peaceful solutions, and belief in the importance of keeping communication channels open even in the most complex crises, Permanent Representati»»»

QNA Doha Director of the International Organisations Department at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikha Hanouf bint Abdulrahman Al Thani has affirmed that Qatar’s participation in the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) aligns with its policy of supporting international»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA81) will bring world leaders, international organisations, civil society and other stakeholders to New York for a high-level week of dialogue on some of the world’s most pressing challenges.Taking place at a time»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar National Library hosted a thought-provoking panel discussion examining the role of early maritime trade networks in shaping British diplomacy in the region. Titled “Diplomacy and Influence: A Reading of the British Presence in the Gulf,” the dynamic session gathered »»»

Tribune News Network Doha The School Health Programme & Services Department at Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC) has concluded the Back-to-School Campaign for the 2026–2027 academic year.The campaign was implemented over 12 days, from August 30 to September 10, 2026, under the theme “Healthy B»»»

Ankara, Sept. 19 (SANA) Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said on Saturday that the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement between Türkiye, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia is at a “good stage” and represents a strong will, noting that the alliance will be open to regional countries once institutionalization is»»»

Tokyo: President of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) and President of the Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al-Thani, has affirmed that the much-anticipated 20th Asian Games "Aichi-Nagoya 2026" will inspire the peoples of Asia throughout the days ahead. His Excellency noted t»»»

Tunis, Sept. 19 (TAP) - The second day of the German-Tunisian Business Forum continued on Saturday in the German city of Essen, featuring three workshops addressing several priority areas of cooperation between Tunisia and Germany.According to a...»»»

Dubai Ruler seen walking through the mall accompanied by several officials on Saturday Dubai: Shoppers and visitors at Dubai Mall were met with an unexpected sight on Saturday as His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, tou»»»

President Emmanuel Macron embarks on a rare and symbolic visit to a remote French territory in the North Atlantic on Saturday, hosting Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney at a time of growing tensions with Washington. The three-day visit to Saint Pierre and Miquelon, a three-island archipelago of u»»»

Rome: A second half brace from Lautaro Martinez cancelled a first half Manu Kone brace as both teams shared the spoils in the Roma-Inter Serie A top-two spectacle at the Olimpico. With both sides holding perfect records heading into the top-two clash in the capital, it was an early season glimpse o»»»

Orbán is back on the political frontline, and Hungary’s new government is moving against some of the most controversial legacies of the previous era. This week’s Hungary Weekly Briefing by Daily News Hungary looks at Viktor Orbán’s “national resistance” campaign, his claims of foreign intelligence »»»

Commenting on the election of members of the new Supreme Judicial Council (SJC), Justice Minister Nikolay Naydenov told Bulgarian National Radio (BNR) on Saturday that he hoped the parliamentary procedure would be sufficiently clear and transparent. "I also hope that those in the professional quota»»»

A plume of smoke and flames rose near Riyadh's main international airport on Saturday and residents reported hearing loud booms hours after Saudi authorities issued the first alert for the country's capital since the latest escalation with Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels. An Aramco fuel tank near»»»

AMMAN — Jordanian ministers concluded a two-day visit to Milan on Thursday, holding talks with Italian companies and business institutions to explore investment opportunities and strengthen economic partnerships, with a focus on water, telecommunications and industry.The delegation included Plannin»»»

AMMAN — The Amman Stock Exchange (ASE) general index rose 0.77 per cent last week, closing at 4,124.7 points, compared with 4,093.0 points at the end of the previous week.The financial, services and industrial sector indices gained 0.84 per cent, 0.71 per cent and 0.66 per cent, respectively, the J»»»

AMMAN — The Jordan Chamber of Industry (JCI) on Saturday described the upcoming Jordan-EU Investment Conference as an “opportunity” to expand the Kingdom’s industrial base, attract investment and boost exports.The chamber said, in a statement, that the conference marks a “significant milestone” in »»»

Denmark on Saturday welcomed a deal announced by President Donald Trump that bolsters the US military presence in Greenland and limits its adversaries from investing or having a military presence on the Arctic territory. Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said the deal respects the "red lines"»»»

As the West continues to denounce Russian aggression in Ukraine and to support Kyiv with a host of economic and military measures, Russian President Vladimir Putin says that Nato is expanding its reach and influence with the intention of preparing for war with Russia. Analysis by Dr Alexander Titov»»»

NAGOYA: President of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani addressed the Opening Ceremony of the 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026, reflecting on his own journey from torchbearer at Doha 2006 to leading the Council two decades later. "Japan has set the stage, now it »»»

Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) Governor Hassan Abdalla participated in the 14th meeting of the Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS) Governing Council in Nairobi on Saturday, focusing on expanding the network of participating banks and mitigating cross-border payment risks. The meeting, he»»»

A pedestrian was knocked to the ground and repeatedly kicked in the head in central Budapest on Friday evening. The attack, which took place near one of the city’s best-known theatres, was captured on video. The incident happened on 18 September near the Vígszínház theatre, at a pedestrian crossing»»»

Lucky Day Draw No. 260919 sees several participants walk away with cash prizes Dubai: Several participants have won cash prizes in the latest UAE Lottery Lucky Day draw held on Saturday. In Lucky Day Draw No. 260919, the winning numbers in the Days section were 25, 26, 30, 24, 3, and 18, while 12 w»»»

Lucky Day Draw No. 260919 sees several participants walk away with cash prizes Dubai: Several participants have won cash prizes in the latest UAE Lottery Lucky Day draw held on Saturday. In Lucky Day Draw No. 260919, the winning numbers in the Days section were 25, 26, 30, 24, 3, and 18, while 12 w»»»

London: Arsenal's perfect start to their Premier League title defence came off the rails in a 3-0 trouncing by Brighton, while Tottenham remain winless after a 3-2 defeat to Aston Villa. Mikel Arteta's men arrived on the south coast in formidable form having won all seven games in all competitions »»»

Annualised revenue expected to exceed $100 billion by year-end up from $65 billion in July San Francisco: Anthropic is on track to exceed $100 billion in annualised revenue by the end of 2026, a remarkable acceleration that could strengthen the artificial intelligence company’s case for what may be»»»

Guardian Glass has inaugurated a high-performance glass coating line at its manufacturing facility in 10th of Ramadan City, Egypt, expanding its local production capabilities and strengthening its ability to supply coated glass to customers across regional markets. The inauguration ceremony was att»»»

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Share: Photo Illustration – A Hezbollah fighter hands his weapon to the Lebanese Army as residents applaud—a dignified step toward one army, one state and a future free from wars Lebanon did not choose. Hezbollah launched a war Lebanon did not choose. Now it demands that the state undo the conseque»»»

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has emphasized that sustainable security can only be achieved through dialogue, confidence-building, cooperation, and mutual respect among regional countries, while rejecting the presence and intervention of foreign military powers. Araghchi made these remarks»»»

TUNIS, September 19, 2026 (TAP) – Minister of National Defence Khaled Sehili chaired a ceremony on Friday honoring military athletes and coaches for their outstanding performances at several international competitions, including the Mediterranean...»»»

Tunis, September 19, 2026 (TAP) – Tunisia’s food trade balance posted a surplus of 983.1 million dinars (MD) at the end of August 2026, up 43.7% from 684.1 MD during the same period in 2025. The food trade coverage rate also improved to 119.3%...»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra (QPO) celebrated Mexico's musical heritage this weekend with Sounds of Mexico, opening a two-concert series presented as part of the Qatar Canada and Mexico 2026 Year of Culture. Held at the Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC) and led by acclaimed M»»»

DOHA: The Ministry of Labour, in cooperation with Building and Wood Workers' International (BWI), held the second roundtable for the construction, building materials and wood sectors, building on the discussions and outcomes of the inaugural roundtable held in December 2025. The roundtable forms pa»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Labour, in cooperation with Building and Wood Workers' International (BWI), held the second roundtable for the construction, building materials and wood sectors, building on the discussions and outcomes of the inaugural roundtable held in December 2025. The roundtable f»»»

Egypt’s annual urban headline inflation slowed to 14.5% in August 2026, down from 14.9% in July 2026, according to the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE). The decline was mainly attributed to a softening in annual food inflation, which eased to 6.3% in August 2026 from 8% in July. Meanwhile, annual non-fo»»»

Egyptian Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy Mahmoud Esmat held talks with the head of Belgian firm Hydrovolta, George Brek, to discuss cooperation on a proposed project to desalinate 10 million cubic metres of water daily by 2050 using existing power plant infrastructure. The meeting at t»»»

Gold prices rose during trading over the past week, with the price of a gram of 21-karat gold, the most widely traded in the local market, increasing by around EGP 110 to reach approximately EGP 6,390. The price of 24-karat gold reached around EGP 7,303 per gram, while 18-karat gold stood at approx»»»