More than 55,000 first-graders will cross the school threshold for the first time on Tuesday. The new school year will begin with the first school bell for more than 700,000 students at 2,322 schools across the country, the Ministry of Education and Science said in a press release. More than 92,000»»»

Gulf transit disruptions slow EU arrivals, Sri Lanka eyes 3 million tourists at ATM 2026 Sri Lanka's arrivals from Europe have declined, specifically among Europeans who rely on the Middle East transit corridor to reach the island, according to Nalin Jayasundera, President of the Sri Lanka Associat»»»

Two social enterprises will be launched in Kyrgyzstan to provide employment opportunities for people with disabilities, the press service of the Ministry of Labour, Social Security and Migration reported. According to the ministry, a tripartite memorandum of cooperation has been signed with the Kyr»»»

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un thanked Russian President Vladimir Putin for his congratulations on the DPRK’s 78th founding anniversary and reaffirmed Pyongyang’s commitment to further deepening ties with Russia, KCNA reported. “The will of mine and the government of the Democratic People's Republ»»»

A business forum of the Polish Chamber of Tourism will be held in Bulgaria for the first time, the Tourism Ministry said on Tuesday. The event will take place in the Sunny Beach resort on the Black Sea with the support of the Ministry of Tourism and at the initiative of the Association of Incoming »»»

QNA Bujumbura The Ministry of Endowments (Awqaf) and Islamic Affairs has dispatched a delegation to Burundi to carry out several religious and societal initiatives, including mass marriage initiative as part of efforts to strengthen international Islamic partnerships while supporting initiatives fo»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Vodafone Qatar has reaffirmed commitment to supporting sports and community initiatives as the exclusive telecommunications partner of the Seashore Phoenix Games, marking the second year of its five-year strategic partnership with the event. The partnership reflects a shar»»»

Motorists are facing heavy traffic on Sweihan Road and along Al Ain Road Abu Dhabi motorists are facing delays on several major roads this morning, with heavy traffic reported in Khalifa City, Al Rawdah, Shakhbout City and along routes leading to the capital's outer areas. Traffic is moving slowly »»»

Kyrgyzstan has approved a state program to improve the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of chronic kidney disease for 2026–2030. The decision was made at a Cabinet of Ministers meeting. The draft program was presented by Health Minister Damirbek Osmonov. The document is aimed at improving the ac»»»

President Sadyr Japarov has congratulated the people of Kyrgyzstan on Knowledge Day, emphasizing the importance of education and science for the country’s development. According to the president, amid globalization and advances in high technology, deep knowledge, modern education and science should»»»

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said BRICS was created to counter American practice of sanctioning countries at will and to build economic cooperation independent of unilateral US pressure, IRNA reported. “America has started this process of sanctioning any country it wants. BRICS was formed to»»»

Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said he will step down on September 27 after returning from the UN General Assembly. “I will resign from the post of president on September 27. I will address the people. I have been president of our country longer than anyone else, and I could not have done it wi»»»

Fishermen missing after drone attack near Kargan and Larak Island Tehran: Two fishing boats were targeted in a drone attack off Iran's southern coast on Monday night, leaving a number of fishermen missing, the semi-official Mehr news agency reported. The attack was carried out off the coast of the »»»

At 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, the Central Election Commission (CEC) and the Council for Electronic Media (CEM) will sign an agreement regulating the specialized monitoring to be conducted by CEM during the election campaign for the presidential and vice-presidential elections scheduled for October 25, 2»»»

Factory Forward combines funding, technology support and expertise for manufacturers Dubai: UAE manufacturers will get a single platform to access technology assessments, expert support and financing under a new government initiative aimed at speeding up factory transformation. Sign up for our dail»»»

Deals span island escapes, new Helsinki flights, UAE tourism and passenger offers Dubai: Emirates has signed seven tourism agreements spanning the Indian Ocean, Europe, Southeast Asia and the UAE, extending partnerships aimed at bringing more visitors to destinations across its global network. Sign»»»

The Kyrgyzstan’s swimming team’s lineup for the Asian Games in Japan has been announced, the tournament’s official website says. The team includes three athletes who will compete under head coach Evgeny Petrashov. Swimming competitions will be held from September 20 to 25, with 41 sets of medals up»»»

The new 2026/2027 academic year has begun at educational institutions across Kyrgyzstan. Today, September 15, schools hold First Bell ceremonies, with the formal assemblies starting at 9 a.m. The Ministry of Education told 24.kg news agency the topics for the first lessons: Due to the phased transi»»»

Hormuz traffic slowly recovers as wider Gulf tensions keep markets on edge The Strait of Hormuz is showing tentative signs of recovery, though oil and tanker traffic remains far below normal as the US-Iran conflict continues to disrupt one of the world's most important energy and aviation corridors»»»

New digital guide maps islands, water sports, operators and visitor access Dubai: Visitors looking to explore Abu Dhabi by sea can now use a new digital guide covering the emirate’s more than 200 islands, water sports, marine environments and licensed operators. Sign up for our daily business newsl»»»

American rapper Macklemore announced on Monday that he was dropped from Ed Sheeran’s US stadium tour after saying "Free Palestine" during a September 4 concert in New Jersey. The Grammy winner’s removal follows pressure from venue owners, including New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft, over his »»»

The US Supreme Court on Monday rejected President Donald Trump’s bid to impose new restrictions on mail ballots ahead of November’s midterm elections. The ruling leaves states free to continue using existing voting procedures, after election officials warned the last-minute changes could disrupt ba»»»

The Ministry of Natural Resources of Kyrgyzstan is working to license and support recycling companies as part of efforts to promote the sustainable development of the circular economy, introduce extended producer responsibility in the country and establish a digital registry of waste recyclers. As »»»

The site-specific characteristics of the Paks location were taken into account in the design of the Paks II nuclear power plant: the project incorporates a number of solutions that will allow Paks II to operate safely even at water levels lower than those experienced during this year's drought summ»»»

The Jalal-Abad Electric Grid Enterprise is implementing an automated system for commercial electricity metering. According to the Ministry of Energy, 106,000 meters have been installed in the region since 2024. Plans are in place to install another 44,000 «smart» meters in Toktogul and Nooken distr»»»

The Orbán government and the political community that should have known better than anyone what destruction lies can wreak upon a nation had itself built a system to falsify reality, betraying its own community, its voters, millions of Hungarian people — but the gravest betrayal it committed was ag»»»

Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan Adylbek Kasymaliev chaired a regular meeting, the Cabinet’s press service reported. According to the report, Kasymaliev reviewed the economic results of the first eight months of the year, noting the republic’s sustained economic growth. The countr»»»

Justices keep long-standing mail voting rules in place for 2026 midterms WASHINGTON: The Supreme Court on Monday rejected President Donald Trump's bid to restrict mail ballots for the midterm elections, capping a flurry of last-minute legal action with voting already underway. The decision allows s»»»

Kuwaitisation and restructuring risks prompt lenders to scrutinise employment stability Dubai: Kuwaiti banks are tightening lending criteria for expatriates as concerns over job security, Kuwaitisation and potential contract terminations prompt lenders to take a more selective approach to credit, b»»»

Inaugural DIB Millionaire draw will take place in December, with subsequent monthly draws DIB, the largest Islamic bank in the UAE, has launched the DIB Millionaire Account, an innovative savings proposition designed to encourage disciplined saving while creating meaningful opportunities for custom»»»

Wartime traffic patterns emerge at world’s most critical oil chokepoint Tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz is "showing signs of recovery", with very large crude carriers (VLCC) moving through the strategic waterway — in both directions and during daylight hours, according to maritime intel»»»

NCM says clouds may turn convective in eastern and southern areas by afternoon Dubai: Temperatures in the UAE are forecast to reach 45°C on Tuesday, with a chance of fog or mist overnight and convective clouds developing over eastern and southern areas, the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) said»»»

Mobility score falls to 42 as Pakistani passport slips to the record 183rd global ranking Dubai: Pakistan’s passport has slipped to 183rd place globally in 2026, according to the latest Passport Reports ranking, reversing the modest improvement recorded over the previous two years. The Pakistani pa»»»

Two-week programme aims to tap retirees’ expertise and boost national talent Dubai: More than 120 Emirati retirees have begun a specialised training programme launched by Dubai’s Security Industry Regulatory Agency (SIRA) as part of an initiative aimed at bringing experienced national talent into t»»»

From Fiji to Vanuatu, Indians get up to 180 days in 25 visa-free destinations Dubai: Indian passport holders can travel to 25 destinations without a visa in advance, while 40 countries offer visa on arrival, according to the latest September 2026 Passport Reports ranking. The Indian passport ranks »»»

Beijing: Foreign embassies in China have been notified of official DNA collection procedures to assist in identifying foreign nationals missing following a deadly mudslide along the China-Nepal border, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson confirmed Monday. Spokesperson Guo Jiakun made the remark»»»

US offers global rewards for insiders exposing Iran sanctions evasion networks The US Treasury Department is escalating its financial campaign against Iran: now, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is asking people around the world to report businesses, banks and individuals allegedly helping Tehran e»»»

Young people need opportunities to build, create, solve problems and develop usable skills For generations, the advice to young people was fairly straightforward: do well at school, go to university, get a degree and then find a good job. For many careers, that remains sound advice. Doctors, engine»»»

Africa’s richest man Aliko Dangote on Monday launched an IPO for his $19 billion Nigerian oil refinery, seeking $1.6 billion from retail investors across the continent. The offering values Africa’s largest refinery at about $49 billion and has drawn both strong investor interest and concerns over i»»»

Astana: More than 8,000 films from 125 countries have been submitted to the Astana AI Film Festival (AAIFF 2026) ahead of its upcoming event in October. The international competition, dedicated to artificial intelligence-generated cinema, will take place in the Kazakh capital of Astana. The total r»»»

Madrid insists no solid proof Rabat orchestrated July migrant wave into Ceuta Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Monday dismissed as Netflix-worthy allegations he was being blackmailed by Morocco over the migration crisis in Spain's North African territory of Ceuta. Since over 70,000 migrants streamed»»»

Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote launched the biggest-ever share sale on the African continent, listing 4.1 billion shares in his Lagos refinery on the stock exchange.  He framed it as a "people's IPO" to give all Nigerians a chance to share the plant's wealth potentials. Trading is expected»»»

Culiacán, Mexico: Thousands of demonstrators dressed in white flooded Culiacán, Mexico on Sunday, chanting and waving banners to protest the demise of those caught up in the deadly Sinaloa Cartel conflict. Dressed in white, the protesters released dozens of white balloons into the sky before marchi»»»

US ruling pauses stricter visa time caps for foreign scholars and reporters A US federal judge on Monday postponed implementation of a Trump administration policy that would impose stricter limits on how long foreign students and journalists can study or work in the United States. The preliminary i»»»

The US Space Force has confirmed for the first time that Washington has weapons deployed in orbit, as the United States, China and Russia expand military capabilities in space. The disclosure highlights a growing focus on controlling the space domain and protecting satellites vital to military comm»»»

Pentagon says IRGC mine story is 'false', blames Iran for missile, drone attacks The claim by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) that a Panama-flagged oil tanker recently "struck a naval mine" in the Strait of Hormuz is "false", according to the US military. In a post, the Central Comm»»»

Turkish police on Sunday swooped on gay bars and the homes of LGBTQ activists, arresting at least 60 people in raids authorities said were aimed at boosting traditional family values, officials and activists said. Turkey's LGBTQ community has frequently been targeted by the government, with Preside»»»

Bangkok: Thailand's Election Commission announced Monday it will file criminal charges and Supreme Court disqualification petitions against 77 individuals, 26 of whom are sitting senators, following an investigation into the 2024 upper house elections. In a statement, the commission said the resolu»»»

Share: Lebanon finally has a president and prime minister attempting to rebuild the state. Parliament must hold them accountable—but it must not become an instrument for restoring the political establishment they were chosen to replace. Photo illustration- Lebanon’s choice: Protect the clean leader»»»

Khaled Al Hameidi Doha From the silence of the desert and the demanding waters of the Arabian Gulf to a modern landscape shaped by knowledge, innovation and global ambition, Qatar’s story remains, above all, a story of its people. The country’s remarkable transformation over the decades is often to»»»