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 »»»

Tunis, Sept. 24 (TAP) - A working session chaired on Thursday afternoon by the acting mayor of Tunis was held to review preparations for the organisation of World Food Day, scheduled for Friday, October 16, 2026, on Habib Bourguiba Avenue in the...»»»

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»»»

New York: Qatar has called for stronger international action to support the world's least developed countries (LDCs), warning that overlapping economic, climate and food crises are compounding their long-standing structural challenges. Minister of State for International Cooperation HE Dr Maryam bi»»»

We are deeply saddened by the loss of lives that occurred today (24 September) during a military exercise conducted by the Naval Forces of Kazakhstan off the coast of Aktau. We wish Allah’s mercy upon those who lost their lives in this tragic incident, and extend our condolences to their families a»»»

NEW YORK: Qatar has called for stronger international action to support the world's least developed countries (LDCs), warning that overlapping economic, climate and food crises are compounding their long-standing structural challenges. Minister of State for International Cooperation HE Dr Maryam bi»»»

Tunis, Sept. 24 (TAP) – World Bank Group Country Director for the Maghreb and Malta, Ahmadou Moustapha Ndiaye, on Thursday reaffirmed the Bank’s readiness to continue supporting Tunisia in the coming period.During a meeting with Minister of Finance...»»»

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»»»

Amid the enthusiasm over the first papal visit to France in 18 years, we take a deep dive into religion in France. We try to answer the question, "How do the French feel about religion?" From its Catholic heritage to laïcité, or secularism, we break down the statistics on the French people's relati»»»

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»»»

DOHA: Qatar kicked off their Group B campaign in the 27th Arabian Gulf Cup with a 2-0 victory over defending champions Bahrain at Prince Abdullah Al Faisal Stadium in Jeddah yesterday. Boualem Khoukhi scored the opener in the 61st minute, while Hassan Al Haydos converted a stoppage-time penalty to »»»

Tunis, Sept. 24 (TAP) – Tunisia’s Ambassador to Nigeria and President of the Commission of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), Birame Diop, agreed at a meeting to maintain communication, strengthen coordination and identify...»»»

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»»»

AMMAN — Minister of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship Sami Smeirat and Rwandan Minister of Information, Communication and Technology and Innovation Paula Ingabire on Thursday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU).the MoU aims to strengthen cooperation in information and communications techn»»»

AMMAN — Exports by the Amman Chamber of Industry (ACI) exceeded JD5 billion during the first eight months of the year, reflecting the resilience and adaptability of Jordanian manufacturing amid regional challenges.According to ACI data, total exports reached JD5.263 billion during the January-Augus»»»

Nawaf Salam urges Tehran to respect Lebanon’s sovereignty and avoid proxy conflicts United Nations: Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam told Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Thursday that his country did not want to be an arena for regional wars, after Tehran-backed Hezbollah drew it into the»»»

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 »»»

Estithmar Holding Q.P.S.C. announced that Elegancia Contracting and Industries, part of Estithmar Holding, has been awarded the turnkey delivery of MEEZA’s newest data center. The contract, valued at more than half a billion Qatari Riyals, will be delivered across two phases of construction. The fa»»»

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»»»

Damascus, Sep. 24 (SANA) Finance Minister Mohammad Yisr Barnieh discussed with United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Resident Representative in Syria Melanie Hauenstein ways to strengthen cooperation and support the ministry’s priorities, particularly public-private partnerships, reform of st»»»

New York: Minister of State for Foreign Affairs HE Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi met on Thursday with HE European Commissioner for Internal Affairs and Migration Magnus Brunner. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 81) in New York. T»»»

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»»»

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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»»»

Repeated food safety breaches and failure to take corrective action prompted closure Abu Dhabi authorities have temporarily closed a butcher shop after repeated food safety violations were found to pose a risk to public health. The Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA) issued an »»»

Damascus, Sep. 24 (SANA) A coordination meeting bringing together deputy ministers from the energy, transport, economy and industry, communications and information technology, and agriculture ministries, along with officials from investment, border crossings and civil aviation authorities, and thei»»»

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»»»

TUNIS, Sept. 24, 2026 (TAP) - The trade balance for fisheries products recorded a surplus of nearly TND 92.6 million at the end of July 2026, ensuring a coverage rate of 125%, according to data published on Thursday by the National Observatory of...»»»

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»»»

Bulgarian Defence Minister Dimitar Stoyanov and Cezary Tomczyk, Poland's Secretary of State at the Ministry of National Defence, discussed cooperation in aviation, the defence industries and projects under the EU's SAFE instrument at a meeting in Poland, the Bulgarian Defence Ministry said. The bil»»»

DOHA: First Vice President of the Qatar Olympic Committee Mohammed bin Yousef Al-Mana and Secretary-General Jassim bin Rashid Al-Buainain joined the Qatar’s delegation yesterday in celebrating the national shooting team’s two gold medals at the 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026. The celebration wa»»»

DOHA: Secretary-General of the Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) Jassim bin Rashid Al-Buainain met with leaders of international Olympic and sports organisations at Qatar House in Nagoya, Japan, yesterday. Al-Buainain met International Esports Federation President Vlad Marinescu, Secretary-General of t»»»

Tunis, Sept. 24 (TAP) - Rainfall will continue overnight Thursday, temporarily stormy in the south and occasionally heavy in the far south, while passing clouds are expected over most regions, according to a bulletin issued by the National Institute...»»»