House of Terror closure turns into major government backdown
The House of Terror Museum will reopen on Tuesday and will be free to visit for one week, the minister responsible for social affairs and culture announced on Wednesday. In a post published on Facebook, Zoltán Tarr emphasised that the primary task of the institution, which documents the crimes of o»»»
IMAR 2026 ends with contracts, agreements worth over $1.75 billion
Damascus, Sept. 17 (SANA) The IMAR 2026 international reconstruction exhibition concluded in Damascus on Wednesday after generating 3,200 contracts worth more than $1.756 billion during the four-day event, organizer Effect Plus said. The company said in a statement received by SANA that 412 memoran»»»
Oxford Economics: New York, London and Paris top the ranking of the best cities
New York, London and Paris occupy the first three positions in the Global Index of Cities for 2026 of Oxford Economics, published on Tuesday, which places Romania’s capital city, Bucarest on 214th position in a ranking including 1,000 cities.Seatlle, San Francisco, Dublin, Boston, San Jose (Califor»»»
Agriculture Ministry says price of bone-in beef not to exceed 770 soms per kg - | 24.KG
The Service for Regulation and Supervision of Compliance with Antimonopoly Legislation of Kyrgyzstan set fixed meat prices as part of measures to stabilize the market. The service analyzed all costs, from livestock keeping to the sale of meat at markets, and set the prices accordingly. In Bishkek, »»»
Real wages race ahead of inflation as pay keeps climbing
Full-time employees’ average gross earnings were HUF 745,500 and average net earnings reached HUF 523,300 in July 2026. Average gross earnings grew by 7.5%, net average earnings increased by 9.1% and real earnings were 7.8% higher than a year earlier. The increase in net average earnings exceeded t»»»
Suez Canal sees 1st transit by Cosco’s OOCL Portugal since Red Sea crisis Arab Finance For Information Technology
Arab Finance: The Suez Canal witnessed the first transit by Cosco Shipping Lines since tensions in the Red Sea and Bab El-Mandeb, announced Ossama Rabiee, Chairman and Managing Director of the Suez Canal Authority (SCA). The OOCL Portugal vessel was sailing from Belgium to China. It is around 400 m»»»
Katrina Kaif's bounce back is nobody's business but hers
When actresses become images, not women allowed to change Katrina Kaif arrived for Ganesh Chaturthi at the Ambani residence last week, roughly a year after giving birth to her son. Within hours, commentary online had settled on a familiar verdict: she had not "bounced back." The phrase itself deser»»»
Doha Festival City expands its community wellness programme with RunFest 2026
Doha, Qatar: Doha Festival City, Qatar’s leading retail, leisure, and lifestyle destination, will host RunFest 2026, an indoor running festival for participants of all ages and fitness levels, on Friday, 25 September. RunFest 2026 underscores the mall’s long-standing commitment to fostering communi»»»
Forbes Middle East names Abeer Medical Group Founder among Top Healthcare Leaders 2026
Doha, Qatar: Forbes Middle East has named Founder and President of Abeer Medical Group Mohammed Alungal, (pictured) to its prestigious “Top Healthcare Leaders 2026” list, celebrating his transformative vision and enduring contributions to the region’s medical landscape. Since its inception, Alungal»»»
UAE and Senegalese Presidents discuss strengthening bilateral ties
Visit aims to deepen economic cooperation and advance joint development goals Abu Dhabi: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received the President of the Republic of Senegal, His Excellency Bassirou Diomaye Faye, who is on a working visit to the UAE. Sheikh Mohamed welcom»»»
Flying from the UAE today? Check these delays, cancellations and suspended routes first
UAE airports see mixed operations as airlines restore some routes but suspensions remain Dubai: UAE travellers face a mixed picture on Thursday, with some flight delays reported at Dubai International Airport while cancellations are also affecting some Dubai and Sharjah services. The latest disrupt»»»
Qatar’s decision to host FIFA World Cup driven by long-term vision: Al-Thawadi
Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s decision to host the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 was driven by a long-term vision that extended well beyond the month-long tournament, with more than 12 years of preparation laying the foundation for lasting development and growth, Managing Director of the Supreme Committee for D»»»
Mexico marks Independence Day, highlights strong ties with Qatar
Doha, Qatar: Mexico’s 216th Independence Day was celebrated in Doha on Tuesday with a gathering of Qatari officials, diplomats and members of the Mexican community, highlighting the growing friendship and cooperation between Mexico and Qatar. Minister of Communications and Information Technology H »»»
More London cops sacked in misconduct probe
Two more officers have been fired from London’s Metropolitan Police for misconduct involving offensive comments, the force said on Tuesday, bringing the number of serving officers dismissed in a wider probe into Charing Cross police station to 13. One was dismissed after a disciplinary hearing foun»»»
Visit Qatar unveils packed 2026-2027 events calendar
Doha, Qatar: Visit Qatar yesterday unveiled its 2026-2027 Qatar Calendar, presenting an extensive programme of over 560 sporting, cultural, entertainment, and family events designed to offer residents and visitors a diverse range of experiences throughout the new season under one unified national p»»»
Dubai gold prices rise after Fed rate hike, but pare gains soon
24-karat gold trades at Dh515.75 whereas, 22-karat trades at Dh477.50 Dubai: Gold prices in the UAE have risen on September 17, in cue with global bullion prices which rose as much as 1.3 per cent to nearly $4,320 an ounce, before paring gains. 24-karat gold is trading at Dh515.75 versus the previo»»»
World's water cycle becoming more unpredictable, UN warns
Geneva: The planet's water cycle is becoming increasingly erratic, swinging between too little and too much, the United Nations warned Thursday, with an unprecedented El Nino expected to exacerbate the long-term trend. Last year was among the driest for the world's rivers in over three decades, the»»»
Rural youth offered free university tuition in exchange for work in home regions - | 24.KG
In Kyrgyzstan, authorities are proposing to fund university tuition each year for at least five graduates from each district. After receiving their degrees, participants in the program would be required to return to their home region and work there for at least three years. A draft resolution appro»»»
Eight Slovak-Hungarian students left behind in France after school trip
An English school trip ended in controversy for eight students from a Hungarian-language secondary school in Šahy, southern Slovakia, after they were left in France with a teacher while the rest of the group travelled home. The six girls and two boys, aged between 15 and 17, were left behind in the»»»
Pentagon Acknowledges Practice of 'Cannibalizing' B-52 Bombers Due to Parts Shortage
An acute shortage of spare parts has reduced the combat readiness of US B-52 bombers, causing a backlog of aircraft at repair facilities and forcing the dismantling of some planes for parts, Gen. Stephen Davis, Commander of Air Force Global Strike Command, said. "We found we had about 17 bombers th»»»
Asian Games: Kyrgyzstan’s football team loses to Thailand - | 24.KG
Kyrgyzstan’s national football team lost 2–3 to Thailand at the Asian Games in Japan. The match was played the previous day at Toyota Stadium. Kyrgyzstan made a strong start, taking a 2–0 lead. However, Thailand later scored three unanswered goals to secure a comeback victory. As a result, Kyrgyzst»»»
US-Iran crisis: What UAE residents should know today (Sept. 17)
Diplomacy offers hope, but Gulf travel, shipping and fuel costs stay exposed The US-Iran war is showing fresh signs of a possible diplomatic opening, though there is still no ceasefire or final agreement. US President Donald Trump said Thursday that the United States is “hopefully toward the end” o»»»
US House holds billionaire Epstein associate Leon Black in contempt of Congress
The US House of Representatives on Wednesday held billionaire investor Leon Black in contempt of Congress for defying two subpoenas in its investigation into sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The measure passed by unanimous consent and will be referred to the Justice Department, which will decide wheth»»»
WHO sees 'encouraging signs' in DR Congo Ebola response but says outbreak 'far from over'
The World Health Organization said Wednesday that the fight against the Ebola outbreak in DR Congo was showing “encouraging signs" but that the epidemic was "far from over". More than 7,000 cases have been reported across seven provinces as of September 11. The World Health Organization said on W»»»
Kyrgyzstan raises foreign labor migration quota to 120,000 - | 24.KG
Kyrgyzstan’s Cabinet of Ministers has increased the quota for foreign workers entering the country for employment in 2027 to 120,000 people. A new Cabinet resolution says. According to official data, 25,000 places were allocated for foreign workers in 2025, but the quota was later increased to 42,0»»»
Reporter TV MD Anto Augustine arrested over excess liquor at Wayanad home
Excise action follows seizure of liquor above the permitted limit from his Wayanad home The Kerala Excise Department arrested Reporter TV Managing Director Anto Augustine on Thursday in a case related to the alleged possession of liquor above the legally permitted limit. Excise officials took Augus»»»
Three held as billion-forint bus bribery scheme unravels
Three people have been taken into custody in connection with a billion-forint bribery case involving Volánbusz Zrt., related to the provision of passenger transport services and the procurement of buses — the Central Investigation Chief Prosecutor's Office announced in a statement to MTI. According»»»
What Ursula von der Leyen won’t say in her State of the Union speech
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen delivered her sixth annual State of the Union address in Strasbourg on Wednesday. By invoking Dickens’ “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times,” she gave herself ample opportunity to slap herself on the back while giving the impression»»»
Putin urges Russians to vote in parliamentary election as show of support for Ukraine war
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday described voter turnout in the upcoming parliamentary election as a barometer of public support for Russia’s war against Ukraine and urged voters to go to the polls. It will be Russia's first parliamentary election since the Kremlin launched its offens»»»
UAE braces for 46°C heat as fog and mist return through Monday
Humid nights and mornings expected, with low clouds over the East coast Dubai: Temperatures in the UAE are forecast to reach 46°C on Thursday, with humid conditions raising the prospect of mist in some coastal areas overnight and on Friday morning, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (N»»»
Preity Zinta, Priyadarshan, Pankaj Tripathi join reconstituted CBFC
The panel brings together professionals from cinema, TV, music, literature and theatre The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has been reconstituted with 18 members, including actors Preity Zinta, Pankaj Tripathi and Suniel Shetty, filmmaker Priyadarshan and Grammy-winning musician Ricky Ke»»»
Israel will 'finish job' in Gaza and remove Palestinians: defence minister
Israeli minister ties Trump ceasefire to disarming Hamas and forced migration Israel's defence minister said Wednesday it was only a matter of time before the country resumes full-scale war in Gaza and moves to force out its two million Palestinians. Israel Katz, who is known for outspoken remarks,»»»
Trump says US ‘hopefully toward the end’ of war with Iran, claims 'direct talks' — as Tehran stresses caution
Trump sees deal within reach, but Iran insists any accord must protect its interests US President Donald Trump said Thursday that the United States is “hopefully toward the end” of its war with Iran, while claiming that Washington has been in direct contact with Tehran over a possible agreement. As»»»
You made AI photos, from Ghibli to the 80s. But what did it cost the planet?
Why billions of tiny queries add up to a big climate question for ChatGPT and peers Last year, social media was awash in Ghibli images. Users animated their photos in a manner that was debatably similar to Miyazaki's profound and whimsical works. And then this year, along came the denim jackets. Ev»»»
dnata CEO sees Dubai travel demand fully turning around in Q1 2027 as cargo posts ‘mega growth’
Passenger bookings are rising as dnata sees cargo surge amid Hormuz disruption Dubai: dnata expects Dubai's travel market to see a “complete turnaround” in the first quarter of 2027, as the Emirates Group-owned air services company sees early signs of a recovery in bookings and passenger spending f»»»
Cameras capture three endangered mammal species in Cambodia
Phnom Penh: Camera-trap surveys in southwestern Cambodia’s Koh Kong province have recorded three exceedingly rare mammal species for the first time in a protected conservation area, environmental authorities announced Wednesday. The recorded mammals include the endangered Hog Deer (Axis porcinus), »»»
Saudi Arabia accuses Houthis of targeting Mecca, calls it a 'red line'
Saudi Arabia accused Yemen’s Houthis on Wednesday of launching an attack on the holy city of Mecca, which the Iran-backed rebels denied. Saudi Arabia, a US ally which has been the target of large-scale Houthi strikes since early September, declared Mecca a “red line” as it slid deeper into the»»»
Amnesty says Iran committed 'crimes against humanity' in protests crackdown
Iranian authorities committed crimes against humanity in the crackdown on 2022 protests that left hundreds dead, Amnesty International said Wednesday, adding Tehran's suppression of new demonstrations this year bore the "same hallmarks" but on an even wider scale. FRANCE 24's Mark Owen speaks with »»»
US announces charges against five alleged agents for Russia over assassination plots
The US Department of Justice announced on Tuesday charges against five alleged Russian intelligence agents accused of recruiting a global network to conspire attacks and carry out assassinations by order of the Kremlin. The suspects remain at large. The US Department of Justice announced charges Tu»»»
When infrastructure becomes a battleground: The geopolitics of global logistics
Trade routes once chosen for cost and efficiency are shaped by security and risk A century ago, Soviet economist Nikolai Kondratiev proposed his theory of long economic cycles, each lasting approximately 40 to 60 years. According to the theory, each wave is associated with a technological revolutio»»»
UAE has loved anime and manga for decades: Now it's starting to make its own
Crunchyroll, Boss Logic and Sandstorm Comics on anime and manga's rise in the Middle East Dubai: For decades, anime in the Middle East has meant one thing: watching something made somewhere else. That's beginning to change. At this year's Middle East Film and Comic Con (MEFCC) in Abu Dhabi, three v»»»
Hague court convicts Kosovo’s former President Thaci of war crimes and sentences him to 25 years
Supporters decry ‘catastrophic’ ruling as Hague court hands down long prison terms THE HAGUE, Netherlands: Kosovo’s former President Hashim Thaci was sentenced to 25 years in prison on Wednesday after being found guilty of war crimes committed during the war for independence from Serbia in 1998-99.»»»
Hezbollah failed in ousting PM Salam. Lebanon parliament renewed its confidence in his government – Ya Libnan
Share: The Lebanese Parliament renewed its confidence in the government of PM Nawaf Salam with 68 votes in favor, 12 against, and two abstentions. Just before the vote of confidence was held, Hezbollah’s “Loyalty to the Resistance” parliamentary bloc members walked out of the chamber. Key Highlight»»»
Egypt's Sisi rejects Palestinian displacement in Abbas meeting
Sisi vows Gaza residents will not be forced into exile as war threats grow Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al Sisi rejected on Wednesday any plans for Palestinian displacement, hours after Israel's defence minister said the army would "finish the job" in Gaza and remove Palestinians. During a visit»»»
Trump threatens EU over 'hostile' Canada 'associate member' plan
Von der Leyen’s Canada overture sparks Trump warning over ‘hostile’ EU move US President Donald Trump threatened late on Wednesday to cut trade with the European Union (EU) after the bloc proposed to make Canada its first ever associate member. EU chief Ursula von der Leyen raised the prospect a da»»»
Women should not have to prove how much they can endure
Real progress means removing barriers, not simply celebrating women for overcoming them During my years in humanitarian and development work, I learned that strength rarely reveals itself through grand gestures. More often, it is found in the quiet decisions women make every day: to rebuild after u»»»
Biedronka fined over driver hiring pact
Poland’s competition authority has imposed more than PLN 570 million in fines on Jeronimo Martins Polska, 29 transport companies and eight individuals over agreements that restricted competition for drivers serving Biedronka distribution centers. UOKiK said the carriers agreed not to compete with o»»»
Ferrari sees Middle East driving habits working in favour of first EV
Young buyers, shorter drives and appetite for tech could work in Ferrari Luce’s favour Dubai: Ferrari believes the Middle East could prove particularly well suited to its first fully electric car, with shorter everyday journeys reducing one of the biggest concerns buyers typically associate with EV»»»
US task force aiding Saudis with intel, planning support: US official
Washington boosts intel support as Houthis target Saudi oil and shipping A US military task force is working to enhance intelligence sharing and planning assistance for Saudi forces, a US official said Tuesday, as the kingdom faces attacks from Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi fighters. US Central Comman»»»
Vance warns of 'energy crisis' as Iran, Houthis threaten key oil routes
Saudi pipeline shutdown and Red Sea threats raise risk of supply crunch US Vice President JD Vance has warned that the widening Iran conflict could trigger a major energy crisis as disruptions spread across both of the Middle East's critical maritime chokepoints — the Strait of Hormuz and Bab Al Ma»»»