Union Minister of State Prasada leads Indian team at G20 Innovation Ministers' meeting Washington, DC: India has joined the United States and 24 other nations in a global initiative to guide the development and deployment of next-generation 6G telecommunications networks, the US Department of Comme»»»

US-Iran clashes hit tankers, choke key Gulf route and lift crude prices Oil prices climbed to a six-week high as renewed fighting between the US and Iran intensified concerns about disruptions to crude supplies through the Strait of Hormuz, with Brent crude moving toward $97 a barrel. Brent crude, »»»

We measure the risks of acting, but rarely calculate what indecision costs us In 2021, a friend decided not to buy an apartment in Dubai. The market was climbing out of Covid and he did not believe it would last. A rebound, he called it. Everyone remembered 2008. He would rent another year, see whe»»»

Cairo: Egypt's Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities announced the discovery of an ancient tomb dating back to the late Fifth Dynasty (2494–2345 BC) at the Mariette Cemetery north of Saqqara. According to a statement from Egypt's Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities, the tomb, discovered by a joint Eg»»»

Iran’s Qassem Basir missile seen as ‘turning point’ amid rising Gulf tensions WASHINGTO: Iran state media on Monday said a ballistic missile with improved capabilities was demonstrating a new doctrine: Tehran “will take action against any threat, even before it is carried out.” The report by Iran’s»»»

QNA Doha The Social and Sport Contribution Fund (DAAM) has signed a three-year funding agreement with Al Noor Centre, covering 2026-2028, to support the purchase of specialised equipment and the provision of a medical device for the centre’s vision clinic. Under the agreement, DAAM will provide fin»»»

QNA DOHA Minister of Interior and Commander of the Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya) HE Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani met with Spain’s Minister of the Interior HE Fernando Grande-Marlaska Gómez during his visit to Spain on Monday. The meeting reviewed cooperation between Qatar and »»»

Tribune News Network Doha A high-level delegation from Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) visited Syria to sign a strategic cooperation agreement with the Syrian Arab Red Crescent Society (SARCS) and open a QRCS representation office in Damascus. This step is aimed at scaling up bilateral humanitari»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) has signed two Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with the View Hospital and Korean Medical Centre (KMC), owned and operated by Apex Health, strengthening the University’s network of healthcare collaborations and expa»»»

Israel on Monday threatened a “full-scale war” against the Palestinian Authority if it believed the West Bank-based body was preparing an attack on Israeli forces or settlements resembling Hamas’s October 7, 2023 assault. The warning was denounced by Palestinian authorities as an attempt to fuel th»»»

French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday called for stronger international efforts to protect cinema from the disruptive impact of artificial intelligence and streaming platforms while hosting more than 200 industry figures at the Lumière Summit in southern France.  French President Emmanuel»»»

Kenya has appointed investment executive James Mworia as founding chief executive of its National Infrastructure Fund (NIF), a statutory investment vehicle established under the National Infrastructure Fund Act, 2026. The government expects the fund to help mobilise nearly KES5 trillion ($38.6bn) o»»»

Kazakhstan’s appointment of Yerlan Karin as the country’s first 21st-century vice-president has inevitably fuelled speculation that he could eventually succeed President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. Karin, a longtime presidential adviser and former state counsellor, has spent seven years in senior govern»»»

Ukraine has asked the US envoys for a substantial package of air defence equipment, energy assistance and liquefied natural gas to help it survive another winter of war, as Washington revived efforts to broker an agreement between Kyiv and Moscow. President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said the proposed “wi»»»

Abu Dhabi: Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi affirmed that the GCC member states have moved beyond their role as energy suppliers and have become an influential partner in shaping the global economic and political landscape. He noted that viewing the G»»»

UAE leverages global shifts to expand trade, attract record foreign investment Dr Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of Foreign Trade and Chairman of the 15th edition of the AIM Investment Summit 2026, which opened today at the Dubai World Trade Centre, stressed that the UAE has established its p»»»

TEHRAN, (Sputnik) - Iranian emergency services have extinguished a fire on one of the oil tankers that was set ablaze following a US strike, the Fars news agency reported on Monday. Last week, the US Central Command said its forces had struck three Iranian oil tankers near Kharg Island, off Jask an»»»

BEIJING, (Sputnik) - China is committed to maintaining peace and stability in the Asia-Pacific region and does not seek confrontation, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning said at a briefing on Monday. Earlier this day, Philippine Defense Minister Gilberto Teodoro told Reuters that China c»»»

The confrontation was filmed inside Tanta court after years of marital disputes Cairo: An Egyptian court has sentenced a woman to one month in prison after convicting her of assaulting her husband inside the Tanta Courts Complex, in an altercation that was filmed by bystanders and later widely circ»»»

He was briefed on the museum’s immersive experience His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, visited the Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi, in the Saadiyat Cultural District. During the visit, he said that investing in museu»»»

Skopje: The State of Qatar and the Republic of North Macedonia have signed an agreement to strengthen cooperation in the labour sector, focusing on sharing expertise to develop labor markets and improve working environments in both countries. The agreement was signed on behalf of Qatar by Minister »»»

Al Marri says Sheikh Hamdan’s leadership boosted excellence and competitiveness Dubai: The 20th anniversary of Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum’s appointment as Chairman of the executive council of Dubai marks a major milestone in the emirate’s development journey, according to Lieu»»»

Commercial International Bank – Egypt (CIB) has successfully completed the first EGP 1.383bn securitisation issuance for Capital Securitization Company on behalf of the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency (MSMEDA), the bank announced. The transaction marks the inaugural issuance »»»

Madhya Pradesh: A 20-year-old boy from Madhya Pradesh, India who gained a followership on social media for cleaning an entire river on his own has supposedly received a work offer from the Netherlands, news agency WION reported. Surendra Singh Choudhary went viral online after he began documenting »»»

Dubai has raced towards development in this time Over the past 20 years, guided by the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai,»»»

There is a fatal flaw in the Trump administration’s recently announced “economic D-Day” against Iran. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent declared that the new US sanctions and pressure campaign was designed to “sever every economic lifeline that sustains the tyrannical regime” in Iran. But Iran’s »»»

Reinforce the emirate’s position as a leading global hub for maritime activities The Dubai Maritime Authority (DMA), at the Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation (PCFC) continues to develop an integrated maritime ecosystem that enhances navigational safety, improves the efficiency of maritime se»»»

Ministry of Foreign Affairs wishes a speedy recovery for all the injured The United Arab Emirates has expressed its solidarity with the Republic of Cabo Verde following a bus crash on Fogo island, which resulted in a number of deaths and injuries. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Mo»»»

Phone call focuses on cooperation, security and stability UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today received a phone call from President of the Lebanese Republic Joseph Aoun, during which they discussed bilateral relations and cooperation while reaffirming their commitment»»»

New Dubai showcase connects Indian district products with UAE buyers, investors, retailers Dubai: Indian districts are being put in the spotlight in the UAE as a new initiative seeks to connect local Indian producers with buyers, investors, retailers and distributors in the Gulf and wider global ma»»»

Geneva: The State of Qatar reaffirmed its firm support for the unity and territorial integrity of Sudan and the right of its people to a dignified life, security, and stability. Qatar emphasised its deep concern over the ongoing armed conflict, which has caused unprecedented suffering for the Sudan»»»

Archicom has expanded its strategic cooperation with Echo Investment through a new amendment covering residential development, land acquisitions, financing, commercialization, and office project sales. Echo Investment will advise Archicom on managing and developing housing projects, identifying new»»»

From minerals to manufacturing, Africa courts Gulf capital for value-added growth Dubai: Dubai World Trade Centre has become an unlikely capital of African economic diplomacy at the AIM Congress 2026. From Robinah Nabbanja, Honourable Prime minister of Uganda to Naseem Banu Lahri, the Managing Dire»»»

The concept is part of the Dh180b Dubai Creek Harbour development in Dubai Dubai Square has unveiled its vision for an air-conditioned parking environment with full interior design treatment, extending the quality of the destination beyond the mall entrance and into every stage of the arrival and d»»»

Sovereign wealth assets exceed $5tn, while GCC bank assets stand at about $3.9tn Abu Dhabi: Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi, Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), said Gulf integration has become a major driver of investment, strengthening member states’ global economic standing through »»»

The United Nations special rapporteur on Palestinian territories Francesca Albanese warned Monday that large-scale rubble removal in parts of Gaza under Israeli control could risk erasing "evidence relevant to the investigation of alleged international crimes". Israel's bombardment and ground »»»

At ⁠least ​11 ​people were killed, including two infants, were injured ⁠in Israeli strikes on ​a ‌residential building in ‌a town ​in southern Lebanon early on Monday, ​Lebanon's ​state ​news agency ​reported. The Israeli army had demanded early Monday that residents of Deir Zahrani in souther»»»

Cairo, Sept. 7 (SANA) Foreign and Expatriates Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani said Monday that Syria has regained its natural place among its Arab partners as a “shoulder and support, not a burden,” as the country moves beyond 15 years of hardship into a comprehensive phase of rebuilding its econ»»»

New event hosts workshops, SME showcases and family activities until September 21 Dubai: Dubai Municipality has launched "Athar", an exhibition celebrating the achievements and contributions of Emirati women, as part of activities marking Emirati Women's Day. The exhibition is being held at Hewi Na»»»

In an effort to contain the current escalation in the Nabatieh region, contacts took place between Lebanon and the U.S., during which Washington informed the Lebanese state that it is “doing everything in its power to keep the situation under control and prevent it from sliding into a full-blown wa»»»

MoHESR gives universities, colleges and staff deadline to apply for inaugural award Dubai: The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research has set September 30, 2026, as the deadline for nominations to the UAE Award for Higher Education. Making the announcement on Monday, the ministry urge»»»

The woman was also barred from the information network for three months Abu Dhabi: A woman has been ordered to pay a man Dh5,000 in compensation after insulting and threatening him through WhatsApp, in a case that has left her facing Dh15,000 in total financial penalties. The Abu Dhabi Court for Fa»»»

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Monday vowed to press ahead with his reform agenda despite a blistering election defeat for his centre-right CDU in Saxony-Anhalt, where the far-right AfD won almost 44 percent of the vote. Merz called the result his party’s worst defeat in decades. German Chance»»»

How rising US-Iran tensions near Hormuz could affect flights, fuel and shipping Dubai: Tensions between the US and Iran have risen sharply again, with Tehran preparing to establish a new ‘exclusion zone’ near the Strait of Hormuz. The latest developments are raising fresh concerns about shipping, e»»»

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BELGRADE - Former Republika Srpska Army chief General Ratko Mladic was laid to rest at the Topcider cemetery in Belgrade on Monday afternoon. As the Serbian patriotic song "Tamo daleko" ("There, Far Away") was being played, Serbian Armed Forces servicemen fired rifle salutes. Mladic's coffin was dr»»»

An Indian startup is combining canine scent detection with technology to spot disease Bengaluru: When rescue dog Chloe is not tumbling across the grass on a farm outside India’s tech capital Bengaluru, she is learning to sniff human breath for cancer with a little help from AI. Fitted with a 3D-pri»»»

Israel’s military said Monday it was committed to the ceasefire but would continue to "remove threats" from Hezbollah, after Lebanese state media reported overnight strikes killed 11 people. The military said it had struck Hezbollah "infrastructure sites" across southern Lebanon in response to the »»»

The Israeli army said Monday that two of its soldiers were lightly wounded in a face-to-face clash with a Hezbollah fighter during search operations in the al-Shakif area of south Lebanon. “A Hezbollah terrorist inside a building opened fire on the forces” and “the forces immediately returned fire,»»»