Science, sustainability and technology are transforming what reaches the region’s tables The global culinary landscape is undergoing a profound paradigm shift, and nowhere is this transformation more dynamic than in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region. As nations across the Gulf execute ambit»»»

Tehran issues four-day ultimatum as Hormuz closure rattles global oil flows Iran has put Washington on a four-to-five-day deadline to meet its conditions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, potentially turning the strategic waterway into a renewed flashpoint. Mohsen Rezaei, secretary of Iran’s Supr»»»

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has revealed that his government carefully examined the possibility of US-led military action against his country, despite President Donald Trump having ruled out using force against America’s northern neighbor. In an interview with the New York Times published o»»»

UK seeks Hormuz de-escalation while demanding protection for citizens British Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband pressed Iran over the Strait of Hormuz, threats linked to Iranian groups in Britain and the detention of British nationals during talks with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in New Yor»»»

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu gave a combative speech at the UN General Assembly on Thursday in which he denied that Israel had committed genocide in Gaza, lashed out at leaders, including New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani, and said attacking Iran was "one of the easiest decisions" he had e»»»

A viral video claims Danish officials played Judy Collins’ “Send in the Clowns” as US Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived for a Greenland signing ceremony, sparking claims of Danish “trolling”. Our checks of separate livestreams confirm the song really played and the video was not manipulated. D»»»

Polish town on edge as investigators seek motive in deadly abbey assault A Ukrainian man was arrested Thursday for killing a priest and wounding four others with a knife at a Catholic abbey in Poland in an attack Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky branded "evil" and "horrific". Police said the »»»

Seven-month surge underscores markets’ sensitivity to Gulf supply disruptions Brent crude jumped to $106.60 a barrel, gaining $3.52, or 3.41%, as of 7.24am Friday in Tokyo on renewed concerns over the US-Iran conflict and the security of oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz pushed the global benc»»»

A title no government wants: Philippine now has ASEAN’s highest electricity rate Manila: It's a title no government wants. The Philippines has now overtaken Singapore as the country with the highest average residential electricity rate in ASEAN. The data is still being debated. However, Department »»»

Ally of Tommy Robinson accused of slashing migrant dinghy in English Channel A prominent British anti-migrant activist was charged with criminal damage linked to the alleged slashing of a dinghy in the Channel earlier this week, UK police said Thursday. It came as the interior ministry confirmed 78»»»

Flag-carrier will restore its nonstop Manila-Dubai service on October 2 Manila: Philippine Airlines (PAL) will resume nonstop flights between Manila and Dubai on October 2, ending a months-long suspension of the key route as the flag carrier gradually restores its Middle East operations. PAL said t»»»

France to deploy troops and air defences as Houthi strikes rattle Saudi cities Saudi Arabia intercepted Houthi ballistic missiles on Thursday after issuing warnings for several regions including Mecca, as France vowed to send "military means" to help shield the key Saudi oil terminal of Yanbu. The »»»

Israeli forces have demolished dozens of buildings in the Palestinian village of Jinba in the occupied West Bank, leaving around 180 people homeless, including 85 children, RT correspondent Charlotte Dubenskij has reported. Visiting the community after the operation, she found families gathering be»»»

Tribune News Network Doha University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) celebrated International University Sport Week (IUSW) through a diverse programme of sporting and wellness activities across campus, including its Fun Olympics. The week brings together students, faculty and staff throug»»»

Tribune News Network Doha As part of the ongoing strategic partnership between Qatar University (QU) and Qatar Shell to support young people and develop their capabilities, the two organisations have announced the launch of the fourth cohort of the Shell Intilaaqah – Qatar programme. The programme »»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Creates (QC) Talks brought together HE Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, chairperson of Qatar Museums, and Anne-Claire Legendre, president of the Institut du monde arabe in Paris, for a public conversation titled ‘Culture as Diplomat: How Cultural I»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Her Excellency Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, chairperson of Qatar Museums and founder of Qatar’s Years of Culture (YoC) Initiative, has concluded a three-country tour of Argentina, Chile and Brazil focused on strengthening cultural partnerships and th»»»

QNA New York Qatar continues its mediation efforts, in coordination with its partners such as Egypt, Turkiye and the United States of America, to fully implement the Gaza comprehensive peace plan and its roadmap, in accordance with UN Security Council Resolution 2803, Minister of State for Internat»»»

QNA New York Director of the International Organizations Department at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Sheikha Hanouf bint Abdulrahman Al Thani has emphasised the importance of renewing the international commitment to the rights of victims and survivors of terrorism, supporting their resilience and»»»

Ashraf Siddiqui Doha The Toastmasters community in Qatar gathered in large numbers at a school auditorium to pay an emotional tribute to Swetha Raghuraman, DTM, an anti-money laundering specialist by profession, educated at Roosevelt University, USA, and a shining Toastmaster whose death has left h»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Foundation has announced the appointment of Dr. Hend Zainal as the organisation’s president of higher education, a position she will assume with effect from January 1, 2027. Dr. Hend began her career in 2005 within the field of higher education through roles at a num»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) has launched a new relief project to distribute 1,873 food parcels to displaced and vulnerable families across the northern and southern governorates of Gaza, at a total cost of $274,000. Dr. Akram Nassar, director of QRCS’s representation»»»

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas addressed the UN General Assembly on Thursday by video after being denied a visa to the United States for the second year in a row. In his prerecorded speech, he denounced Israeli policies that he said threatened Palestinians with a new Nakba and vowed that »»»

LONDON — Stock markets mostly fell and oil prices climbed on Thursday as inflation fears, driven by a lack of progress in ending the Middle East war, drove a further sell-off in global bonds.Investors were also on edge ahead of a high-stakes summit between US President Donald Trump and Chinese lead»»»

LONDON — With diesel prices hitting records ahead of the US midterm elections, President Donald Trump has expressed support for a ban on diesel exports, but analysts warn the move could drive up wider fuel prices.AFP examines the reasons below:Why Trump wants a banAverage diesel prices have struck »»»

President Iliana Iotova posted a clarification on Facebook on Thursday addressing media reports that she had signed a joint statement on Ukraine following an expanded UN Security Council meeting on the issue on Wednesday. "Regarding reports that I signed a joint statement following the expanded UN »»»

New York, Sept. 24 (SANA) UN Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator Tom Fletcher said Thursday that Syria is on a hopeful path despite the challenges it faces. “Syria is on a hopeful path, against all odds,” Fletcher said in a post on X, describing the Syr»»»

PRESS REVIEW – Thursday, September 24: The Spanish press express outrage after the forced eviction of an elderly woman from her Madrid residence. Unrest in the Tigray region sparks fears of a new war between rebels and Ethiopia's central government. Australian authorities reveal that the natio»»»

Repeated power and water outages, long queues for bottled water, and poultry farms destroyed by the heat: millions of Tunisians were affected by water and electricity shortages over the summer. Our Observers say this is the result of years of underinvestment. The water shortage eased in late August»»»

Doha, Qatar: A temporary traffic closure will be implemented at Exit A25 at Al Wakrah Intersection on Friday, September 25, 2026. According to the announcement, the closure will be in effect for eight hours, from 2am until 10am on Friday. Motorists using the area during the closure period are advis»»»

Worshippers will hear how fairness should guide family life, work and everyday dealings First Sermon (Khutbah One) All praise is due to Allah, the Judge, the Just, the Possessor of bounty and grace. We testify that there is no deity worthy of worship except Allah, and that our master and Prophet Mu»»»

Fake shops use discounts, unusual colours and flexible payment offers to lure buyers Kaspersky, a global cybersecurity and digital privacy company, has warned that scammers are exploiting the hype surrounding the iPhone 18 through fake offers and fraudulent online stores. Experts from the company s»»»

The Central Election Commission (CEC) has registered Alexander Garibov as the vice-presidential candidate running with presidential candidate Alexander Tomov, the CEC said on Thursday The nomination was submitted by Bulgarian Social Democracy – EuroLeft, which is nominating those candidates for the»»»

On September 2, the Israeli army demolished the village of Khirbet a-Taban in the occupied West Bank. The village is located in Masafer Yatta, an area Israel declared a restricted military zone. Residents of the area have been reporting an increase in demolitions by the Israeli army and harassment »»»

François Picard welcomes Scott Anderson, journalist, war correspondent and best-selling author of "King of Kings: The Fall of the Shah and the Revolution That Forged Modern Iran". For Anderson, there is a striking parallel between 1979 and 2026: Washington's persistent misreading of Iran, and the c»»»

AMMAN — The Industrial Property Protection Directorate at the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Supply registered 83 patents during the first eight months of the year, including two domestic applications.According to official data released by the directorate and reported by the Jordan News Agency, Pe»»»

Yemeni Armed Forces Spokesman Brigadier General Yahya Saree announced via Telegram two new military operations in response to the ongoing Saudi aggression on Yemen. The first targeted a sensitive target in the Saudi capital, Riyadh, and the second targeted Aramco facilities in Yanbu, the statement »»»

New York: The State of Qatar participated on Thursday in the 16th Ministerial Meeting of the UN Group of Friends of Mediation, held on the sidelines of the 81st session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA 81) in New York. Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaz»»»

Chinese president urges Washington to avoid confrontation and keep AI under human control Washington: Xi Jinping told Donald Trump on Thursday that Beijing and Washington must peacefully manage their superpower rivalry, as the US president gave his Chinese counterpart a lavish welcome to the White »»»

Washington, Sept. 24 (SANA) U.S. Special Presidential Envoy for Syria and Iraq Tom Barrack said on Thursday that Syria has become a model to follow less than two years after the fall of the deposed regime. “We are very proud of what has happened. In less than two years, Syria has become a model of »»»

Bulgaria: - Day of the Bulgarian Armed Forces signals and information support troops. - Day of Dobrich (Northeastern Bulgaria). On this date in Bulgarian history: 1396: At Nikopol, Sultan Bayazid defeats West European crusaders led by Hungarian King Sigismund and leads Bulgarian Tsar Ivan Stratsimi»»»

Most of the delegations representing the world countries walked at of the United Nations General Assembly hall when the Zionist prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu started his speech. Delegations representing a large number of countries walk out of the UN General Assembly hall before Netanyahu delive»»»

WASHINGTON, (Sputnik) - China and the US must build a more sustainable future for their bilateral relations, Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Thursday during talks with US President Donald Trump. "Defining the China-US relationship as one of constructive strategic stability reflects the reality»»»

Washington: YouTube just announced a new package of AI-powered features within "YouTube Studio" aimed at helping content creators analyse videos and improve their content. The AI-powered "Ask Studio" feature is now on both iOS and Android. It allows users to ask questions about the performance of t»»»

NEW YORK: The State of Qatar participated on Thursday in a ministerial meeting of the UN Economic and Social Council's (ECOSOC) Ad Hoc Advisory Group on Haiti, held on the sidelines of the 81st session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA 81) in New York. Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Af»»»

TUNIS, Sept. 24, 2026 (TAP) - Tunisia is participating in the 12th edition of Tourism Expo Japan 2026, organised in Tokyo on September 24-27, 2026, under the theme: "The changing nature of travel".According to the Tunisian Embassy in Tokyo, the...»»»

Community initiative on September 26 will bring volunteers together at DWTC Dubai: More than 10 million meals will be prepared for people in Gaza at a major community humanitarian event in Dubai on September 26 in tribute to the late Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. The Mohammed bin Rashid Al Ma»»»

Doha, Qatar: QC Talks brought together H.E. Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, Chairperson of Qatar Museums, and Anne-Claire Legendre, President of the Institut du monde arabe in Paris, for a public conversation titled Culture as Diplomat: How Cultural Institutions Shape Internatio»»»

WASHINGTON, (Sputnik) - The US Air Force flew a Northrop B-2 Spirit stealth bomber flanked by four fighter jets overhead as President Donald Trump welcomed Chinese President Xi Jinping for a state visit on Thursday. The flyover happened as Trump and Xi were watching the US Marine Corps Silent Drill»»»

WASHINGTON, (Sputnik) - The United States and Iran are discussing a potential phased end to the ongoing war, which would include the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and lifting of the economic blockade of the Islamic Republic, Reuters reported on Thursday, citing multiple sources. The discussions»»»