Brent rises above $106 as Houthi attacks, fragile US-Iran talks keep markets on edge The US-Iran conflict is again driving sharp swings in oil, financial markets and regional security, as investors weigh tentative diplomatic contacts against fresh Houthi missile-and-drone attacks on Saudi Arabia an»»»

Bond yields hit multi-year highs as markets brace for prolonged Middle East risk Stock markets mostly fell and oil prices climbed on Thursday as US Treasury bond yields hit multi-year highs, driven partly by a lack of progress in ending the Middle East war. On Friday (Sept. 25, 2026) Asian shares t»»»

Pezeshkian pushes pre-election return to Iran-US memorandum of understanding Iran President Masoud Pezeshkian has said that Tehran wanted the US to return to the June memorandum of understanding before the November midterm elections. Dr Pezeshkian told NBC News and other media organisations in New »»»

Temperatures may reach 44°C in Liwa as overnight humidity raises the risk of fog and mist Dubai: The UAE is expected to see generally fair conditions on Friday, with periods of partial cloud and a slight rise in temperatures, according to the National Center of Meteorology. Humidity will increase o»»»

Saudi Arabia intercepted Houthi ballistic missiles on Thursday after warning several regions, including Mecca, of possible attacks. France said it would send military assets to help protect the Saudi oil terminal at Yanbu. The strikes came amid renewed fighting in Yemen that has killed dozens, acco»»»

Ukraine’s government-backed United24 project offered former US service members thousands of dollars to produce pro-Ukraine videos for American audiences, RT’s America Now has found. The offers targeted veterans whose military backgrounds could make the message seem more credible to viewers. Host Be»»»

Mass kidnapping in Niger state fuels anger over Nigeria’s spiraling abductions Communities in central Nigeria put the number of people taken in a mass kidnapping last month at more than 500 on Thursday (Sept. 24, 2026), contradicting claims from the local state governor that only a "few dozen" had »»»

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»»»

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»»»

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 »»»

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»»»

Washington backs X in landmark challenge to EU digital services fine The United States on Thursday asked the European Union's General Court to let it intervene on the side of Elon Musk and his social media platform X, which are seeking to overturn a fine for breaching the bloc's online content rule»»»

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 »»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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 »»»

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»»»

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 »»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

New York: The State of Qatar has taken part in a ministerial coordination meeting of foreign ministers of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC). The meeting took place on Thursday on the sidelines of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. The State of Qatar was»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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 »»»

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»»»

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»»»

Foreign Minister Velislava Petrova signed a draft decision of the Council of Ministers proposing that the President issue a decree recalling Bulgaria’s Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates. By signing the draft, the Foreign Ministry has initiated the procedure provided for in the Constitution, th»»»

WASHINGTON: Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Thursday that he is ready to work with U.S. President Donald Trump to steer the giant ship of China-U.S. relationship on a steady course toward the future. Addressing an arrival ceremony at the White House, Xi said that he is visiting the United Stat»»»

Partnership expands connections across Europe, Middle East, Africa and beyond Air India has entered into an interline partnership with flydubai, expanding connectivity across Europe, the Middle East, Africa and other destinations. Under the two-way interline and Special Prorate Agreement (SPA), Air»»»

PoliticsGermanyThe German Economy: A silver lining on the horizon?Sabine KinkartzGermany's economy is growing again, but recovery remains on shaky ground. High government spending is keeping the economy afloat, while energy prices, a shortage of skilled workers and debt continue to weigh on it. htt»»»

More than 85 productive families showcase traditional seafood products in Kalba Dubai: Kalba’s inaugural Jashe and Sahnah Festival has opened, bringing together more than 85 productive families in a new initiative aimed at preserving the UAE’s east coast maritime and culinary heritage while creatin»»»

New York: The Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani attended Thursday a breakfast banquet titled "Fostering Europe-Gulf Partnerships for Regional Security and Prosperity". The function was hosted by the Atlantic Council and the Antenna»»»

Partial closure will run from Friday night until 6am on Monday, Abu Dhabi Mobility says Dubai: Motorists in Al Ain have been alerted to a temporary partial closure on Shakhbout Bin Sultan Street, with two right lanes set to close for nearly three days, Abu Dhabi Mobility said. The closure will begi»»»

ABU DHABI: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has suspended flights operated by Iranian airlines to and from the country, effective Thursday and until further notice, according to the UAE General Civil Aviation Authority.»»»

Opposition GERB and Democratic Bulgaria (DB) criticized the government’s proposed tax changes for 2027, raising concerns over new tax burdens, the lack of a clear strategy to reduce the budget deficit and measures affecting businesses and electric car owners. GERB MP and former finance minister Tem»»»

Doha, Qatar: Customs officials at Hamad Port and the Southern Ports have thwarted an attempt to smuggle a large quantity of prohibited tobacco into Qatar. According to the General Authority of Customs , the shipment was detected after a customs inspector became suspicious of one of the containers a»»»

Beijing: China today launched a new set of remote sensing satellites from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center in Shanxi Province, northern China. The satellites belonging to the Yaogan-40 04 group successfully entered their pre-determined orbits aboard a modified Long March-6 carrier rocket. These »»»