Lufthansa will restart Dubai services to Munich and Frankfurt from October 25 Dubai: Dubai International Airport will see the return of up to 36 weekly flights linking the emirate with major European cities from October, expanding travel options for short trips, business travel, family visits and o»»»

François Picard is pleased to welcome Washington Post national security reporter Adam Taylor. The Forbidden Stories consortium, involving France 24 and 25 other media outlets, has spent six months investigating the thousands of people abruptly deported from the United States to third countries»»»

AMMAN — University students from across Jordan on Tuesday took part in a one-day fintech hackathon, developing technology-based solutions to real-world financial challenges ahead of the Jordan Fintech Festival 2026.The Youth Hackathon, conducted by Ahli Fintech in partnership with the Crown Prince »»»

346 youth-created pieces place students at the forefront of shaping health messages Students across Abu Dhabi schools have produced 346 creative pieces, from short videos and podcasts to digital designs and social media content, delivering messages they crafted themselves on the risks of tobacco an»»»

Trump escalates clash with Hague tribunal, denouncing it as anti-American US President Donald Trump called Tuesday for all nations that are part of the International Criminal Court to quit the body, calling it "out of control." "The United States is equally opposed to the out-of-control institution»»»

NEW YORK: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani met with Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran HE Abbas Araghchi, on the sidelines of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. During the»»»

Trump brands global AI rules a 'globalist scheme' in UN address US President Donald Trump on Tuesday firmly rejected calls for international supervision of artificial intelligence, calling them a "globalist scheme" to control the new technology. Speaking to the United Nations General Assembly, Trum»»»

NEW YORK: UN General Assembly President Khalilur Rahman has called on the Security Council to fulfilits responsibility for maintaining international peace and security. Speaking at the opening of the 81st session of the General Assembly in New York, Rahman said the Council needed to become more rep»»»

Finnish President Alexander Stubb has pushed back against warnings from fellow European leaders that Russia could attack NATO in the near future, saying Helsinki’s intelligence sees no evidence of an imminent military threat. Moscow has repeatedly dismissed claims that it intends to attack NATO. Ru»»»

A household with solar panels can charge a battery from surplus generation. Another might buy cheaper electricity overnight and use it later. Both strategies shift energy, but the cost of charging is different, so their savings should not be calculated in the same way. For UK households, solar batt»»»

Workplace loyalty looks different than it did a decade ago. Distributed teams, asynchronous schedules, and shorter tenures have changed how employees relate to their employers, and many organizations are discovering that pay alone no longer guarantees commitment. As leadership teams search for ways»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Trump Uses 81st UN Address to Justify US Criminality and Deliver More Threats against Iran 22-09-2026 18:47 PM U.S. President Donald Trump »»»

BELGRADE - Serbian caretaker PM Djuro Macut met with Germany's newly-appointed ambassador to Belgrade Anke Holstein on Tuesday to discuss advancement of bilateral relations and deepening of cooperation in areas of common interest. "Macut underlined that Germany is one of Serbia’s most important pol»»»

Energy Ministry says the Kingdom did not purchase the 25 tankers cited in Iraq Saudi Arabia has denied buying 25 oil tankers and rejected claims that the alleged purchases contributed to higher costs for transporting Iraqi crude. The Saudi Ministry of Energy said on Tuesday that the Kingdom had not»»»

NEW YORK - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said on Tuesday in New York that, in his address at the UN General Assembly, he would speak about who, and when, had opened Pandora's box of disrespect for the UN Charter. Vucic is due to speak on Wednesday. Small countries cannot change much, but what »»»

US President Donald Trump has stated that the conflict in Ukraine will end sooner than many expect. “We’re working very closely with the leaders of Russia and Ukraine, and we will get that one done. It’s going to happen, I think, more quickly than people understand. They’ve had it,” US President Do»»»

The fossil fuel phase-out plan recently announced by the Netherlands has triggered questions and scrutiny from experts and green groups – amid a broader pushback against climate neutrality targets in the EU. The plan, published by the Dutch government on Tuesday (15 September), has drawn harsh crit»»»

Pilots’ off-duty dispute leaves Air New Zealand passengers waiting more than 14 hours San Francisco: An Air New Zealand flight from San Francisco to Auckland was delayed by more than 14 hours after a dispute involving two pilots forced the airline to change the flight crew and bring in a replacemen»»»

The proposed transaction remains subject to approvals from the Central Bank of the UAE Dubai: The National Bank of Egypt is set to acquire Banque Misr’s branches in the UAE under a preliminary agreement to reorganise the two banks’ presence in the country, subject to the necessary approvals from th»»»

System aims to reduce repeated document submissions across multiple banks Abu Dhabi: The UAE banking sector is working on a unified digital platform that would allow customers’ personal information and documents to be updated automatically, reducing the need for people to submit the same records se»»»

Doha, Qatar: Football fans in Qatar can watch the Arabian Gulf Cup 2026 matches live at the 3-2-1 Qatar Olympic and Sports Museum, with screenings running from September 23 to October 6, 2026. The museum announced that the matches will be screened on Level 7, outside the Esports Lounge, offering fa»»»

NEW YORK - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said on Tuesday in New York that, in his address at the UN General Assembly, he would speak about who, and when, had opened Pandora's box of disrespect for the UN Charter. Vucic is due to speak on Wednesday. Small countries cannot change much, but what »»»

Hungary’s central bank has decided to lower its medium-term inflation target from 3 per cent to 2.5 per cent from 2028, a move that could support Hungary euro adoption by bringing domestic monetary policy closer to conditions prevailing in the euro area. However, several other economic, fiscal and »»»

Volumes are growing, but in the face of geopolitical challenges and regulatory change, companies are shipping their goods earlier and adjusting their transport strategies to build greater supply chain resilience. These are the key conclusions from this year's shipping peaks. They are visible in sea»»»

TUNIS, September 22 (TAP) – Summer 2026 was the hottest recorded in Tunisia since 1950, with a 2.9°C deviation from the climate normal (1991-2020). Several new temperature records were also recorded during this period, highlighting the exceptional...»»»

US president claims Iran’s power curbed, vows to keep pressure and options open US President Donald Trump used his United Nations General Assembly address on Tuesday to issue a fresh warning to Iran, saying he faces a “big decision” over whether to pursue a deal with Tehran or take further military»»»

The White House has launched a round-the-clock livestream dubbed “TRUMP TV: The Essentials Station,” featuring presidential speeches, announcements and curated administration highlights amid an escalating dispute with several major US news organizations. The stream went live at 7 PM ET on Monday on»»»

The EU’s 27 member states have agreed to remove Russian businessmen Alisher Usmanov and Mikhail Fridman from their sanctions blacklist, ending an impasse that threatened the very foundation of the bloc’s anti-Russian penalty regime. In a deal brokered by Ireland, which holds the EU’s rotating presi»»»

New York: The State of Qatar has called for strengthened international cooperation and unhindered humanitarian access to address unprecedented global crises, emphasizing the critical role of localized partnerships in delivering effective aid. The remarks were delivered by Minister of State for Inte»»»

Companies advised monitoring insurance exposure and use AI as maritime risks evolve Dubai: UAE businesses exposed to shipping, energy and logistics are being urged to strengthen legal and risk-management systems as continuing maritime uncertainty raises the prospect of higher insurance costs, contr»»»

NEW YORK - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic met with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Tuesday during the UN General Assembly session in New York and expressed the belief Serbia would accelerate on its path to EU membership. "In a brief discussion with Ursula von der Leyen, I »»»

Iranian envoys exit UN hall as Trump warns against growing threats from Tehran Members of Iran’s delegation walked out of the United Nations General Assembly as US President Donald Trump spoke about US military action against Tehran. Trump was addressing world leaders in New York when the Iranian d»»»

US president tells UN he faces choice over Iran while saying an agreement remains possible President Donald Trump will vow at the UN General Assembly Tuesday to use "unmatched" US military power to secure Washington's interests in Latin America, according to extracts of his speech released by the W»»»

TUNIS, September 22 (TAP) – Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad Mohamed Ali Nafti met on Monday in New York with Algerian Minister of State, Minister of Foreign Affairs, National Community Abroad and African Affairs Ahmed...»»»

Dh1,000 minimum investment, with subscriptions open from September 23 to 28 Dubai: UAE residents will be able to invest in the government’s second Sovereign Retail T-Sukuk from September 23, with the five-year investment offering an annual profit rate of 5.06 per cent. The Ministry of Finance said »»»

New York: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Tuesday that he is open to meeting with Iranians on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly, although a meeting has yet to be set up. "We're open to that," he told NBC in an interview. "I don't think anything is scheduled at this point, but we're ce»»»

WHO warns of rising risks from cholera, malnutrition and mosquito-borne diseases Geneva: A rapidly strengthening El Niño could trigger health consequences across the world, worsening malnutrition, cholera, mosquito-borne diseases and heat-related illness as extreme weather places additional pressur»»»

Doha: Vietnam and Qatar are looking to give fresh momentum to their more than three-decade-old partnership, with greater trade, investment, energy and technology cooperation emerging as key areas for expanding bilateral ties, Vietnamese Ambassador to Qatar H E Nguyen Huy Hiep said. Speaking at a re»»»

UN chief calls for a world built on interdependence as he prepares to leave office United Nations: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres pleaded for "a world built on interdependence" as he made his final address Tuesday to a yearly gathering of world leaders convening to face a formidable menu of »»»

Fighting in Yemen between the Iran-backed Houthis and government forces supported by Saudi Arabia has killed 154 people in the past two days, military sources from both sides told AFP on Tuesday. "The death toll from Saudi airstrikes, clashes and artillery fire in the governorates of Taiz, Al-Jawf,»»»

The latest state elections in Germany have confirmed a trend that is becoming increasingly difficult to dismiss. The issue is no longer the occasional success of one party or failure of another, but the gradual dismantling of a political system that for decades appeared almost permanent. The postwa»»»

Hungarian immunity rights have returned to the spotlight after prosecutors asked parliament to suspend the immunity of two former government ministers, while a separate request has also been filed concerning Prime Minister Péter Magyar. The three requests relate to separate criminal investigations »»»

Next-generation robots to scan faces, weigh luggage and attach baggage tags automatically Dubai: Emirates Group is developing a new generation of airport robots that will be able to complete passenger check-in and handle baggage automatically, with the technology expected to be unveiled and formall»»»

Several Iraqi travel agencies said on Tuesday the U.S. ban on Iranian airlines could severely disrupt their business, forcing them to explore alternatives, such as hours-long land routes to Iran. U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Monday that Iranian airlines will "shut down" on September 2»»»

NEW YORK- Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic attended on Tuesday in New York a reception for delegation heads, hosted by UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres before a general debate in the UN General Assembly. In an Instagram post, Vucic wrote that the reception had been an opportunity for numerou»»»

Mexico City: Hurricane Polo reached maximum category 5 strength off the Pacific coast of Mexico on Tuesday but is expected to stay at sea, the US National Hurricane Center said. The storm intensified from category 4 as it swirled off southwest Mexico with maximum sustained winds moving at 160 mph (»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli artillery targets Al-Mansouri before the enemy forces carry out a new bombing in the same town, South Lebanon: Al-Manar reporter 22»»»

Foreign ministers reject forced displacement and reaffirm support for a two-state solution New York: The Ministers of Foreign Affairs of Egypt, Qatar, Jordan, United Arab Emirates, Indonesia, Pakistan, Turkey, and Saudi Arabia met in New York on September 21, 2026, on the margins of the 81st Sessio»»»

President Joseph Aoun said Tuesday that the time has come for all Lebanese to realize that “our homeland cannot be built by a single group, sect, or party.” “It is our destiny to live together; hatred does not build a nation, and division serves only those who wish for Lebanon to remain weak. Dialo»»»

Hundreds of inmates at Lebanon's central Roumieh Prison have been on hunger strike for 10 days over the stalled implementation of an amnesty law supposed to benefit them, a judicial official told AFP on Tuesday. Lebanon's parliament last month passed the sweeping amnesty law, the first since 1991 a»»»