DOHA: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani has received Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Singapore HE Dr Vivian Balakrishnan, who is currently visiting the country. During the meeting, they reviewed bilateral relations a»»»

Lebanese Ambassador to the U.S. Nada Hamadeh Moawad and Israeli Ambassador to the U.S. Yechiel Leiter held a meeting overnight in the presence of U.S. State Department Counselor Daniel Holler. The meeting comes after a ninth round of negotiations between Israel and Lebanon was delayed until October»»»

As a Paraguayan who lived in Hungary for six years, between 2018 and 2024, many things that once seemed unusual eventually became part of my everyday life. It was only after leaving the country and returning to South America that I began to see some of those ordinary experiences differently. Distan»»»

The Hague: Former Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte appeared in person at the International Criminal Court for the first time Wednesday, as he faces charges over his "war on drugs" that killed thousands. The 81-year-old had appeared by video link when he was first brought to the court in The Ha»»»

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani received on Wednesday the Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Singapore HE Dr Vivian Balakrishnan, who is currently visiting the country. During the meeting, they reviewed »»»

Amira El-Sallab, a cultural entrepreneur and social advocate, has launched Seba, a new social foundation dedicated to promoting the concept and culture of social peace, coinciding with the annual observance of the International Day of Peace on September 21. El-Sallab said peace is the foundation of»»»

London: Manchester City boss Enzo Maresca on Wednesday expressed sympathy for VAR officials after his team benefited from a clear error in their 1-0 win against Manchester United. Erling Haaland scored a controversial winner in the 60th minute at Old Trafford on Sunday to make it four wins out of f»»»

BELGRADE - Serbia's national electoral commission approved on Tuesday a students-backed list of candidates for the October 25 early parliamentary elections in the country. Commission member Marija Jovanovic said the list, named Student List - The Students Will Win, had been submitted by Petar Zivko»»»

A flotilla from Russia’s Northern Fleet has engaged in an exercise that included the simulated conquest of the remote New Siberian Islands archipelago. The flotilla, which set out from Severomorsk on the Kola Peninsula in early September, conducted training with forces in Kotelny, a military base o»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - There is currently no dialogue between Russia and the United States on strategic stability, and its resumption depends on whether the US recognizes the need to improve relations with Russia, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov said on Wednesday. On Russia-US Relations"»»»

The Trump administration has announced that it will impose travel bans on officials it claims are responsible for discrimination against whites and other minority groups in South Africa. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Tuesday he would revoke U.S. visas or reject visa applications from for»»»

BELGRADE - Serbian caretaker FM Marko Djuric met on Tuesday in Belgrade with Deputy Managing Director for Western Europe at the European External Action Service Emanuele Giaufret to discuss Serbia’s European path, the situation in Kosovo-Metohija and current regional and international issues. "Djur»»»

More than 1,000 retailers joined record 114 day shopping and tourism campaign Sharjah Summer Promotions 2026 generated more than Dh850 million in economic returns for the emirate’s retail sector and related industries, as more than 1,000 stores and businesses took part in a record 114 day campaign,»»»

BELGRADE - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic met on Wednesday in Belgrade with Ohio National Guard Maj-Gen Matthew Woodruff to inform him in detail of rising tensions in Kosovo-Metohija in the past several days, voicing concern over the position and the security of Serbs in the province. "I highli»»»

Sreedhanya, who cleared UPSC with an all-India rank of 410, takes charge in Kasaragod Sreedhanya Suresh has taken charge as Kasaragod District Collector, becoming the first woman from a Scheduled Tribe community to head a district in Kerala. The 2019-batch IAS officer assumed office on Wednesday, w»»»

President Joseph Aoun told AFP that Lebanon wants a new force, from Europe or elsewhere, to avoid a security "vacuum" in the south when U.N. peacekeepers leave at the end of the year. "What matters is that there is no vacuum," he told AFP in an interview on Tuesday. He added that any new force for »»»

The Czech Republic is offering Bulgaria medium-class drones that meet NATO specifications and can be equipped with Bulgarian technology, Czech Ambassador to Bulgaria Miroslav Toman told bTV ahead of Prime Minister Andrej Babiš’s official visit to Sofia. Toman said energy, transport, defense and new»»»

Duterte faces three counts of crimes against humanity linked to his anti-drug campaign The Hague: Former Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte appeared in person at the International Criminal Court for the first time Wednesday, as he faces charges over his "war on drugs" that killed thousands. The »»»

Hungary’s long-running Volánbusz investigation has taken a major new turn after authorities brought in billionaire businessman Dániel Jellinek and former state asset manager Norbert Szivek for questioning. The Central Investigative Prosecutor’s Office (KNYF) said investigators carried out searches »»»

Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly stressed the importance of regulating the real estate market, explaining that the state is swiftly preparing a legal framework to balance investment incentives with protecting stakeholder rights, in line with directives from President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi to safeguar»»»

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen used her 2026 State of the Union address on Wednesday to propose a new form of association between the EU and Canada, alongside measures on competitiveness, security, artificial intelligence, climate resilience and migration. Speaking to the Europe»»»

RISING FUEL PRICES Fuel prices continue to rise, with diesel becoming EUR 0.03 cents more expensive and petrol increasing by EUR. 0.01 cent as of Wednesday morning, Dimitar Hadzhidimitrov, deputy chairman of the Association of Bulgarian Fuel Traders, Producers, Importers and Transporters, said on b»»»

New York: The State of Qatar and the Republic of Naoero signed an agreement Wednesday to establish diplomatic relations between the two countries at the headquarters of Permanent mission of the State of Qatar to the United Nations in New York. Permanent Representative of the State of Qatar to the U»»»

NEW YORK: The State of Qatar and the Republic of Naoero signed an agreement on Wednesday to establish diplomatic relations between the two countries at the headquarters of Permanent Mission of the State of Qatar to the United Nations in New York. Permanent Representative of the State of Qatar to th»»»

President Joseph Aoun told AFP that Lebanon wants a new force, from Europe or elsewhere, to avoid a security "vacuum" in the south when U.N. peacekeepers leave at the end of the year. "What matters is that there is no vacuum," he told AFP in an interview on Tuesday. He added that any new force for »»»

US-China rivalry turns AI governance into the new battleground for global power WHAT IF, in the not-so-distant future, artificial intelligence (AI) gains control over nuclear weapons and trigger a conflict between nuclear-armed powers? The nightmare scenario, painted by Elon Musk, the tech billiona»»»

He plans to spend the prize on his wife and children Dubai: A Pakistani human resources professional who was born and raised in the UAE has won Dh25,000 in Big Ticket’s first weekly e-draw for September, after purchasing just six tickets since returning to the draw. 40-year-old Zulqarnain Malik, wh»»»

Paris, France: Newly-crowned US Open champion Alexander Zverev makes a quick return to action this weekend as he bids to help Germany reach the Davis Cup Finals, while American Ben Shelton hopes to put his Flushing Meadows final defeat behind him. World number two Zverev downed Shelton in four sets»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs has published the first book in its “In Clear Arabic” (Bi Lisanin Arabiyyin Mubin) series, highlighting the role of the Arabic language in rebuilding cultural awareness, preserving identity and strengthening the intellectual foundations of the »»»

Doha, Qatar: Al Rayyan coach Vicente Moreno said his side are confident and in good rhythm as they prepare to open their AFC Champions League Two campaign against Jordan’s Al Faisaly at Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium today. The challenge is a significant one, with Al Faisaly twice winning the competition in»»»

Doha, Qatar: Relations between Qatar and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) are entering a new phase of cooperation, supported by growing economic engagement, high-level exchanges and expanding partnerships across strategic sectors, Ambassador of Vietnam to Qatar H E Nguyen Huy Hiep»»»

VIP Packs offers exclusive benefits, Dubai Parks passes and a chance to win Dh31,000 Dubai: Global Village will open pre-orders for its Season 31 VIP Packs on September 21, with public sales starting on September 26 through the Coca-Cola Arena website. The packs will be sold exclusively online, wit»»»

VIP Packs offers exclusive benefits, Dubai Parks passes and a chance to win Dh31,000 DUBAI: Global Village will open pre-orders for its Season 31 VIP Packs on September 21, with public sales starting on September 26 through the Coca-Cola Arena website. The packs will be sold exclusively online, wit»»»

Former culture minister faces corruption trial over Renault-Nissan fees France's ex-culture minister Rachida Dati is to go on trial Wednesday on corruption charges linked to dealings with the Renault-Nissan group, just months after her bruising defeat in the Paris mayoral race. One of the most prom»»»

The finalist returned to her Bengaluru workplace days after competing for the crown From the glamour of the Miss Universe India stage to a regular workday at Google, Umanga Kumawat has returned to her corporate job in Bengaluru just weeks after competing in the national pageant. Kumawat represented»»»

Inside Iran’s fortified ‘missile cities’ anchoring its regional strike power Iran’s missile arsenal remains one of the central pillars of its military strategy against Israel and the US, even after months of intensive strikes that have damaged launch sites, storage facilities and parts of its missi»»»

Turkish police fired tear gas at pro-LGBTQ demonstrators in the western city of Izmir on Monday, as activists protested a nationwide crackdown that saw dozens arrested over the weekend in a campaign authorities described as defending traditional family values. Turkish police fired tear gas on Monda»»»

QNA Vienna Qatar has called for intensified international efforts to completely eliminate nuclear weapons, describing the goal as both a humanitarian responsibility and a moral imperative amid rising armed conflicts, nuclear arms competition and the growing use of force in international relations. »»»

Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar is set to travel to the Vatican on 24 September, where he will be received by Pope Leo XIV in a private audience. Péter Magyar is about to visit the Vatican very soon Magyar announced the visit on Facebook, adding that he will subsequently hold talks with Cardi»»»

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi received Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman in Cairo on Tuesday during a working visit focused on bilateral relations, regional security, and developments in Gaza, Sudan, and Yemen, according to the Egyptian presidency. The visit began »»»

Israeli National Security Minister Itamar BenGvir has put forward the “Disengagement 710” plan as the political platform and central electoral programme of his party, Otzma Yehudit (Jewish Power). The name itself is a symbolic reference to the Hamas attack on Israeli communities on October 7, 2023»»»

Throughout the summer, a major scandal has been brewing in Lithuania. In late July, the country suffered a landmark defeat in the European Court of Human Rights in a case brought by Abd al-Rahim al-Nashiri, a Saudi national held in secret detention and brutally tortured for four years in CIA black »»»

Doha: Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi met Tuesday with Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of the Sudan HE Moheiddin Salem, who is visiting the country. The meeting discussed cooperation relations between the two count»»»

Inquiry finds ‘complete failure’ to protect babies at Letby hospital An appeals court judge issued a scathing report Tuesday that found dysfunctional management and a “complete failure” to protect babies at the British hospital where neonatal nurse Lucy Letby was convicted of murdering seven newbor»»»

PoliticsGermanyHigh fuel prices challenge the German governmentSabine KinkartzChancellor Friedrich Merz wants to provide relief to motorists. But exactly how this is to happen remains unclear. https://p.dw.com/p/5MezIIn Germany, a liter of fuel now costs about three euros — that is over €11 for a g»»»

Award began as first Arab prize of its kind dedicated to excellence in journalism Dubai: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, stressed that the Arab Media Award continues to keep pace with developments in the industry a»»»

Fifth edition adds new categories, 97 competitions and five festivals at Al Wathba The Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA) has launched the fifth edition of the Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Agricultural Excellence Award (2026–2027), during a press conference held in Abu Dhabi on Tu»»»

TechnologyGlobal issuesWhy AI researchers warn humanity could face extinctionThomas LatschanCould artificial intelligence pose an existential threat to humanity? Some leading researchers are warning against an unregulated race toward AI superintelligence. https://p.dw.com/p/5MZxqSome researchers ar»»»

Police have reportedly detained billionaire property businessman Dániel Jellinek and Norbert Szivek, the former chief executive of Hungary’s Hungarian National Asset Management Inc. (MNV), in connection with a long-running investigation into alleged corruption surrounding state-owned Volán bus comp»»»

Two-week Eager Lion exercise sharpens joint response to regional threats The United States and Jordan have launched the 2026 edition of the Eager Lion military exercise, with more than 200 personnel taking part in the two-week drills at Fort Carson in Colorado. US Central Command (CENTCOM) and the »»»