Moscow: Minister of Culture H E Sheikh Abdulrahman bin Hamad bin Jassim bin Hamad Al-Thani met with Minister of Culture of the Russian Federation H E Olga Lyubimova, on the sidelines of the 12th St. Petersburg International United Cultures Forum. The meeting discussed cooperation and relations betw»»»

DOHA: More than 1,200 young basketball players from across the country have come together at Qatar Foundation’s Education City for the draft marking the third edition of the Jr. NBA/Jr. WNBA Qatar League. Organised by Qatar Foundation (QF) in collaboration with the NBA – and supported by the Qatar »»»

Minister of Municipality H E Abdullah bin Hamad bin Abdullah Al Attiyah met with Ambassador of the Republic of Senegal to Qatar H E Cheikh Tidiane Sall at his office yesterday. During the meeting, the two sides discussed cooperation relations between the two countries in areas of mutual interest.»»»

Doha: Chairperson of Qatar Museums and Founder of Qatar’s Years of Culture Initiative H E Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani has concluded a three-country tour of Argentina, Chile and Brazil focused on strengthening cultural partnerships and the exchange of knowledge, expertise and »»»

Doha: Held under the patronage of Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs H E Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, Qatar Tourism is set to host the 22nd edition of the Doha Jewellery and Watches Exhibition (DJWE), taking place from September 28 to October 3 at the Doha Exhibi»»»

DOHA: The Attorneys Admission Committee met yesterday under the chairmanship of Chairman of the Committee, Minister of Justice and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs H E Ibrahim bin Ali Al Mohannadi. During the meeting, the Committee discussed the items on its agenda. Three new lawyers took the »»»

New global strategy targets better food, smoother service and more personalised visits Dubai: McDonald’s plans to improve food quality, speed up restaurant operations and offer customers more personalised experiences under a new global strategy that will shape how its restaurants operate over the c»»»

One thousand, one hundred and sixteen. That is the number of consecutive days Israel will have been at war when national elections get underway on 27 October. It is the longest consecutive fighting period Israel has engaged in since becoming a state in 1948. The implications of this figure are ratt»»»

DOHA: Qatar Foundation’s second edition of QIYADA (Qatar Islamic Youth Aspiration and Development Assembly) conference opens in Doha today, bringing together around 1,500 young people for discussions on faith, resilience and navigating a rapidly changing world, while launching a new leadership acad»»»

DOHA: Qatar’s maritime transport sector is moving closer to fully digitalised services, with around 95 percent of transactions related to large vessels now available online, as the Ministry of Transport continues to simplify procedures and reduce the need for ship owners and maritime users to visit»»»

Top cleric links Yemen stability to coalition unity against Houthis Saudi Arabia’s Grand Mufti Sheikh Saleh Al Fawzan has urged Coalition forces and Saudi soldiers stationed on the front lines to remain united in repelling attacks by the Houthi group. In a statement addressed to soldiers, Al-Fawzan»»»

Asman Airlines is considering purchasing aircraft from Chinese manufacturer COMAC, specifically the C909 and C919 models. Airports of Kyrgyzstan OJSC reported. COMAC will provide the Kyrgyz airline with technical and commercial information about the aircraft. The parties will carry out calculations»»»

24-karat gold slides Dh40 in 28 days, down from Dh554.50 on Aug 27 to Dh514.50 on Friday Dubai: Gold prices have had a tough week as elevated energy prices and inflation concerns drove bond yields higher and fuelled expectations of another Fed hike. In the UAE, prices of 24-karat gold have remained»»»

New global strategy targets better food, smoother service and more personalised visits Dubai: McDonald’s plans to improve food quality, speed up restaurant operations and offer customers more personalised experiences under a new global strategy that will shape how its restaurants operate over the c»»»

Oil pulls back but stays elevated as markets weigh fresh Middle East risks Oil prices retreated in Asian trading Friday after a Houthi missile attack on Saudi Arabia sent Brent above $106 a barrel overnight, reviving fears of disruptions to Middle East supplies. Crude remained elevated as traders w»»»

Trump’s national bird gesture meets Xi’s panda diplomacy in Washington US President Donald Trump presented Chinese President Xi Jinping with a roughly three-foot-tall bald eagle sculpture during a state dinner at the White House on Thursday, turning an iconic US symbol into a carefully chosen diplo»»»

According to reports, Denis was subsequently diagnosed with myalgic encephalomyelitis Dubai: French actor and theatre director Arnaud Denis died by euthanasia in Belgium at the age of 43, after years of severe health complications that he associated with a hernia implant. His lawyer, Philippe Court»»»

Bishkek will host the International Martial Arts Games for the first time, the organizers said. Kung Fu Fighting competitions are scheduled for October 1–2, followed by Jeet Kune Do events on October 4–5. The competitions will traditionally be held under the auspices of the International Martial Ar»»»

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Iran did not choose war and remains prepared to defend itself if attacks continue, while arguing that Tehran had already reached an agreement with Washington before the conflict escalated. “We did not choose war. The war was imposed on us. We do not seek war»»»

Their son, Anant Ambani, was also present at the pandal, along with Isha Ambani's children Dubai: Reliance Industries chairman and managing director Mukesh Ambani and his wife, Nita Ambani, visited Mumbai’s iconic Lalbaugcha Raja on Thursday and offered prayers to Lord Ganesha. Their son, Anant Amb»»»

Exchange rules out private key leak while teams work to restore customer withdrawals Dubai: Crypto exchange Bitget says hackers breached a critical backend system within its wallet infrastructure to carry out approximately $351.6 million in unauthorised transfers, while withdrawals remain suspended»»»

US President Donald Trump welcomed Chinese President Xi Jinping to a White House state dinner on Thursday, marking Xi’s first visit to Washington in more than a decade. “Once again, to the White House, you are truly outstanding, amazing people,” Trump said in his remarks.The US president also recal»»»

Chinese President Xi Jinping said his talks with US President Donald Trump were frank and substantive, adding that the two sides had reached new understandings and provided fresh strategic guidance for China-US relations. “Today, I had a frank and in-depth exchange of views with President Donald Tr»»»

Uzbekistan has nominated itself for a non-permanent seat on the UN Security Council for 2035–2036. Head of the Presidential Administration Saida Mirziyoyeva announced this while delivering Uzbekistan’s statement during the General Debate of the 81st session of the UN General Assembly in New York. I»»»

Kazakhstan is observing a national day of mourning today, September 25, following the deaths of servicemen in the line of duty in the Mangystau Region, Tengrinews.kz reports. On September 24, servicemen were swept into the Caspian Sea during naval exercises. They were carrying out combat training t»»»

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Ocean Winds has started construction of an operations and maintenance base in Władysławowo for its BC-Wind offshore wind project. The foundation ceremony was held September 23. Przembud Gdańsk is general contractor, while Haskoning Polska has supported design and permitting. The 1,200-square-meter »»»

Canadian miner Lumina Metals is moving its Nowa Sól copper-silver project from exploration toward environmental work, with a preliminary feasibility study expected in the second half of 2027. Chief executive Jordan Pandoff said changes to Poland’s mining tax have improved the project’s economics, r»»»

Creotech Instruments has signed a preliminary agreement to buy two undeveloped plots in the Mazowieckie region for PLN 20.1 million, where it plans to build a new production facility. The space technology company said the acquisition supports its 2026–2029 development strategy, which calls for expa»»»

Congestion builds on Dubai-Sharjah routes, with slow traffic around Al Qusais and Al Quoz Dubai: Motorists heading to work on Friday morning are facing heavy delays on several key routes, with the congestion concentrated on roads linking Dubai and Sharjah. Al Ittihad Road (E11) is among the most co»»»

Overseas creators face 5% levy on Pakistan-linked social media income under new rules Pakistan’s Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has introduced a special procedure for taxing income earned from remunerative social media content, according to Pakistani media reports. The rules apply to resident and n»»»

The campaign to elect Bulgaria’s seventh president officially began at midnight on September 25 and ends 24 hours before voting starts on October 25, 2026. The Central Election Commission (CEC) registered 27 presidential and vice-presidential tickets. For this election, machine voting will be condu»»»

Access to Russian gas and crude oil is a fundamental Hungarian interest, and it is the Government’s duty to secure a long-term solution, Dóra Dúró, deputy president of the right-radical Mi Hazánk (Our Homeland) Movement, wrote in a Facebook post on Thursday. Mi Hazánk rejects one-sided foreign poli»»»

Proposal for taxpayers to cover PhilHealth premiums for employed solo parents approved MANILA: The national government is set to shoulder the PhilHealth premium contributions of working solo parents, according to Bagong Henerasyon (BH) party-list Rep. Bernadette Herrera, who announced the developme»»»

Former Interior Minister and politician Omurbek Suvanaliev has announced his intention to run in the 2027 presidential election. He made the statement to journalists. Suvanаliev said that, as someone who has been involved in politics for many years, he believes there should be a candidate in the el»»»

President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov expressed condolences to President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev over a tragic incident that resulted in the deaths of servicemen, the Kyrgyz president’s press service reports. «I received with deep sorrow the news of the deaths of servicemen of the Armed»»»

Kyrgyz athlete Maria Korobitskaya competed at the Asian Games in Japan, the event’s website says. She took part in the women’s 10,000-meter race and completed the distance in 33 minutes and 54 seconds, finishing in 7th place. Korobitskaya is also set to compete in the 5,000-meter race at the Asian »»»

Qatar urges Israel to change policies, not blame others for global backlash Qatar has rejected Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s accusations against Doha during his address to the 81st United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). Foreign Ministry spokesperson Majed Al Ansari said the allegatio»»»

Officers from the Northern Railway Customs’ unit for combating smuggling and customs violations uncovered a breach of the customs legislation of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) and the Kyrgyz Republic, the press service of the State Customs Service reported. It was established that a 2025 Toyota»»»

Minister of Health of Kyrgyzstan Damir Osmonov took part in the high-level event «From Global Reform to Country Leadership and Results on the Ground — Gavi Leap Dialogue,» held on the sidelines of the 81st session of the UN General Assembly in New York. According to the ministry, the event, organiz»»»

Dozens of pro-Palestinian protesters have been arrested near UN headquarters in Manhattan on Thursday as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the General Assembly, according to RT’s Caleb Maupin, reporting from the scene. Demonstrators blocked an intersection several blocks from the »»»

A delegation from the Federal Service of Troops of the National Guard of the Russian Federation (Rosgvardiya), led by its director Viktor Zolotov, is visiting the Kyrgyz Republic, the Interior Ministry reports. As part of the visit, Kyrgyz Interior Minister, Colonel General of Police Ulan Niyazbeko»»»

Starting November 17, Qanot Sharq will begin operating direct flights on Bishkek—Phuket (Thailand) route. Airports of Kyrgyzstan OJSC reported. Flights will be operated twice a week on Airbus A321neo aircraft. The new route will allow passengers from Kyrgyzstan to fly directly to Phuket, one of Tha»»»

Hands-on studio helps young visitors discover instruments, rhythm and movement Dubai: Children learn best by exploring, experiencing and discovering the world around them. Recognising the importance of giving children opportunities to experience different professions, skills and interests first-han»»»

Drivers urged to heed electronic signs amid fog, lane closures and road hazards Drivers in Abu Dhabi are urged to exercise caution on Friday morning as fog reduces visibility in parts of the emirate. The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) had issued red and orange weather alerts, warning that hor»»»

One of Kathakali’s most distinctive features is its elaborate makeup. Dubai: Chennai witnessed a vibrant display of Indian classical performing arts as an artist performed Kathakali during an annual festival celebrating the traditional dance-drama form. The performance featured Kathakali’s signatur»»»

Starting in early December, SCAT Airlines will begin operating direct charter flights on Bishkek—Sanya—Bishkek route. Airports of Kyrgyzstan OJSC reported. The company had previously announced plans to establish direct air service between Bishkek and the resort city of Sanya on Hainan Island. The f»»»

The first Kyrgyz satellite was unveiled at the Lenin Plant in Bishkek. Plans are in place to launch it into space as early as on October 1. Developing the spacecraft took approximately two and a half years, during which specialists conducted around 20 test runs and trials. Once launched, the satell»»»

The Houthis are no longer just a domestic threat within Yemen. Through direct Iranian support, the group has built up missile and drone capabilities and developed sophisticated expertise. From seizing control of Sana’a, ports, and economic resources to advancing towards Bab al-Mandab and threatenin»»»

Financial trails, not lofty rhetoric, have shaped the nation’s impeachment verdicts When history remembers the Philippines' most consequential impeachment trials, it may not recall every argument or motion. But it will remember the money. And it's not just because money was allegedly stolen or hidd»»»