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Indian passport services in UAE: Alhind's ICACs launch new Sunday counter

Indian expats in UAE to benefit from passport collection service even on holiday Dubai: Indian expats in the UAE, who struggle to reach a passport centre during the week or must wait over the weekend to get their passports delivered by courier, now have a solution. A new 'Sunday passport collection»»»

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Gulf News 23m

Iran shuts language centre linked to French embassy

Iran claims language school violated diplomatic norms; France condemns move Iranian authorities on Sunday announced the closure of a French language centre associated with the embassy, accusing it of having undertaken "illegal activities", drawing a sharp response from Paris. "Based on the Tehran p»»»

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Gulf News 23m

Iran FM to visit Qatar for talks before UN assembly: state media

Iran FM to consult Qatar on regional tensions and Hormuz blockade ahead of UNGA Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi was due for talks in Qatar, a key mediator in the US-Iran war, before travelling to New York to attend the United Nations General Assembly, state media reported Sunday. The minist»»»

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RT 1h

The Cardiff Agreement: Is the United Kingdom moving closer to breakup?

“The era of Westminster is coming to an end!” the nationalist leaders of Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland declared this week. John Swinney, Rhun ap Iorwerth, and Michelle O’Neill gathered in Cardiff to sign an agreement asserting their nations’ right to self-determination, as they called on Lo»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Nepal establishes environment diplomacy division under foreign ministry

Kathmandu: Nepal's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has established an environment diplomacy division under the ministry for the first time to strengthen diplomatic efforts on climate change and environmental issues amid the country's growing vulnerability to climate-induced disasters, the ministry said»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Bear nap interrupted when animal falls overboard fishing boat in Japan's Miyagi

Tokyo: A wild bear boarded a moored fishing boat via a gangplank in Shiogama, Japan, on Saturday night before falling asleep on the bow and eventually falling into the sea, local media reported. Several bear encounters have been reported in Miyagi Prefecture, northeastern Japan, over the weekend. T»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Trump says 'open' to meeting with Iran President Pezeshkian

The encounter would come at a striking moment as Iran military warns US against new attack US President Donald Trump has signalled he is open to meeting Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian in New York this week, even as Washington weighs its next military move and Tehran presents conditions for end»»»

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Gulf News 1h

US warns of rapid escalation in Middle East war

Washington urges Americans to rethink travel as Yemen conflict intensifies The United States warned that fighting between Saudi Arabia and the Iran-backed Houthis could "escalate rapidly" after a missile attack targeted Riyadh for the first time since the Yemen conflict resumed. US President Donald»»»

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Qatar Tribune 2h

Qatar launches Doha Investment to accelerate economic growth

Tribune News Network Doha Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani on Sunday announced the launch of Doha Investment, a dedicated investment platform established to accelerate Qatar’s next phase of economic growth. His Excellency made the»»»

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Qatar Tribune 2h

Karateka Mustafa wins Qatar’s first medal, Tamer breaks national record in swimming

Tribune News Network Doha Karateka Abdulrahman Mustafa did the nation proud as he picked Qatar’s first medal at the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games, winning silver in the men’s under-60kg karate competition in Japan on Sunday. Mustafa produced a strong run to reach the final, defeating Uzbekistan’s M»»»

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Qatar Tribune 2h

Qatar Rail honours children taking part in Back-to-School Competition

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Railways Company (Qatar Rail) held an event for the children of its employees ,who participated in the Back-to-School Competition. The company launched the competition to coincide with the start of the new academic year, as part of initiatives to raise community awar»»»

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Qatar Tribune 2h

Asaya at Rosewood Doha charts a more social future for wellness

Tribune News Network DOHA One year after opening its doors at Rosewood Doha, Asaya is marking its first anniversary by returning to the idea at the heart of its creation: that wellbeing is not only personal, but something that is strengthened through community. Since its launch on September 1, 2025»»»

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RT 4h

Cuba’s power grid collapses, leaving millions without electricity

Cuba has suffered another nationwide blackout, leaving millions without electricity amid severe fuel shortages and US restrictions on oil supplies. It is at least the sixth major outage the island has experienced since the start of the year. Under a US embargo for decades, Cuba has faced worsening »»»

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The Peninsula 4h

Prime Minister meets Bloomberg Founder

New York: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani, met Sunday with Founder of Bloomberg, Michael Bloomberg, on the sidelines of the "Qatar Economic Forum, Powered by Bloomberg: UNGA Special Edition 2026". The meeting discussed several to»»»

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The Peninsula 4h

Prime Minister meets PwC Global Chairman

New York: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani met Sunday with Global Chairman of PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), Mohamed Kande, on the margin of the Qatar Economic Forum Powered by Bloomberg: UNGA Special Edition 2026 in New York. The »»»

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RT 4h

Zelensky’s endgame, Houthi dominance, German decline: RT stories that shaped the week

Zelensky’s state of corruption devours itself READ MORE: Ukraine is running out of money again – and the EU is asking questions In what’s become a recurring moment in Ukraine, another one of Vladimir Zelensky’s top officials fled the country this week amid a metastasizing corruption scandal. Prosec»»»

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The Peninsula 4h

Qatar, ICRC Sign MoU on Mediation, Humanitarian Action, International Humanitarian Law

New York: The State of Qatar and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) signed on Sunday a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on mediation, humanitarian action, and international humanitarian law, on the sidelines of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. T»»»

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The Peninsula 4h

Prime Minister meets President of Sierra Leone

New York: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani met Sunday at his residence in New York with President of the Republic of Sierra Leone HE Dr. Julius Maada Bio. Discussion during the meeting dealt with cooperation relations between the »»»

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The Peninsula 4h

Qatar emerged stronger, following various challenges: Prime Minister

New York: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani affirmed that the State of Qatar has faced numerous challenges, emerging from each one stronger than before. Speaking during a panel discussion at the Qatar Economic Forum - powered by Bl»»»

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Jordan Times 5h

New Global Economic Identity Index launched to assess national economic transformation

AMMAN — Strategic consultant Adli Kandah announced on Sunday the launch of the Global Economic Identity Index, a research tool designed to analyze national economies through their structural and productive characteristics rather than relying on traditional performance metrics.Kandah told Jordan New»»»

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UAE continues its humanitarian efforts, sends humanitarian aid to Colombia

Food and hygiene supplies arrive as UAE backs Colombia’s recovery The United Arab Emirates and the Republic of Colombia announced on Sunday, the arrival in the country of humanitarian aid provided by the UAE in response to the earthquake that struck the national territory on August 10, 2026. Get up»»»

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The Peninsula 5h

Qatar Central Bank Governor meets with Chairman of Goldman Sachs

New York: Governor of Qatar Central Bank and Chairman of Qatar Investment Authority H E Sheikh Bandar bin Mohammed bin Saoud Al Thani, met today, Sunday, 20 September 2026, with Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of The Goldman Sachs Group David Solomon, on the sidelines of the Special Edition of»»»

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Daily News Egypt 5h

Al-Sisi urges comprehensive deal to end Iran crisis in talks with CIA chief

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi called for a comprehensive agreement to end the crisis involving Iran, restore regional stability and safeguard freedom of international navigation during talks with CIA Director John Ratcliffe that also covered Gaza, Sudan, Somalia and security cooperation b»»»

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Gulf News 5h

Nine killed, including seven from one family, in horrific two vehicle crash in Saudi Arabia’s Al Ahsa

Father, mother and five children die after two vehicles collide on Al Uqair -Al Uyun road Dubai: Nine people, including a father, mother and their five children, were killed when two vehicles collided on a major road in Saudi Arabia’s Eastern Province, traffic authorities said. The crash occurred o»»»

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Gulf News 5h

Flash floods in Keralam: Landslide kills 2, injures 1 critically after shed buried in mud

Workers seeking shelter in shed buried by landslide amid Kerala flash floods Two people died and another was critically injured after a landslide struck Kottakamboor in Vattavada, Idukki, on Sunday evening. The incident occurred around 5pm near a house along the Kadavari route while the victims wer»»»

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The Peninsula 6h

OCA President visits athletes' village at "Aichi-Nagoya 2026"

Nagoya: President of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA), HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al-Thani visited the Athletes' Village at the 20th Asian Games "Aichi-Nagoya 2026," accompanied by HE President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), Kirsty Coventry. During the visit, the OCA President and th»»»

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The Peninsula 6h

Top US, Chinese economic officials meet ahead of Trump-Xi summit

New York: US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng began talks Sunday, as they set the stage for possible agreements on trade, AI and other issues before a summit of the countries' top leaders. The talks, which also include President Donald Trump's top trade official J»»»

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The Peninsula 6h

Qatar Press Center Board of Directors holds 15th meeting

DOHA: The Board of Directors of the Qatar Press Center held its 15th meeting, chaired by Abdulrahman Majed Al Qahtani, Chairman of the Board, and attended by board members Jaber Salem Al Harami, Prof. Khalid Mubarak Al-Shafi, Falih Hussein Al-Hajri, Faisal Al-Mudahka, Faisal Mohammed Abdullah, and »»»

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Daily News Egypt 6h

QORE enters Egypt’s real estate market with EGP 30bn investment plan through 2030

QORE has officially entered Egypt’s real estate development market, unveiling Maydan, its first project in 6th of October City, as part of an investment plan targeting EGP 30bn through 2030. The company said its entry into real estate development builds on more than 30 years of experience in constr»»»

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Daily News Egypt 6h

Egypt develops eight integrated logistics corridors to boost transport, transit trade

Egypt is implementing eight integrated international development logistics corridors linking seaports on the Red Sea and Mediterranean with the Suez Canal, dry ports, and industrial, agricultural, and mining zones, Minister of Transport Kamel Al-Wazir said. Al-Wazir made the remarks during Egypt’s »»»

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Gulf News 6h

Emotional mid-ocean reunion: A ‘one in a billion’ moment brings father and son together at sea

Two generations of sailors share fleeting mid-sea meeting thousands of miles from home They were thousands of miles from home, sailing on two different ships and heading in opposite directions. Then, somewhere in the vastness of the ocean, a routine voyage turned into an extraordinary family reunio»»»

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Gulf News 6h

Syrian Airlines expands Europe network with new direct flights to Copenhagen and Vienna

New services bring carrier’s direct European destinations to three Dubai: Syrian Airlines is expanding its direct European network with new flights to Copenhagen and Vienna from September 21 and 22 respectively, bringing the carrier’s European destinations to three alongside Amsterdam. Omar Al Hosa»»»

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The Peninsula 6h

Qatar Foundation concludes BilAraby annual gathering 2026 with discussions on innovation, entrepreneurship, peacebuilding

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Foundation has concluded the second edition of the BilAraby Annual Gathering, bringing together 1,600 participants for discussions on building digital platforms that serve people, overcoming challenges in entrepreneurship, and drawing on community knowledge to build peace. Organi»»»

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The Peninsula 6h

Olympic Committee Board Member meets Qatar's players participating in Asian Games

Nagoya/Japan: Member of Board of Directors of the Qatar Olympic Committee HE Sheikha Hind bint Hamad Al-Thani met Sunday with several of team Qatar's female athletes competing at the 20th Asian Games - Aichi-Nagoya 2026, during a visit to Bayt Qatar in Nagoya. The meeting brought together female at»»»

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Gulf News 6h

Venus set to dazzle Oman as planet reaches peak brightness on Tuesday evening

Planet will be easily visible to naked eye after sunset, even under city lights Dubai: Venus will put on a spectacular display over Oman on Tuesday evening, September 22, when it reaches peak brightness during its current appearance in the evening sky, shining brightly enough to be easily seen with»»»

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Gulf News 6h

Video: Four UAE aid convoys carrying 781 tonnes of humanitarian aid enter Gaza

New shipments raise Operation Chivalrous Knight 3 aid total to 136,439 tonnes Four UAE humanitarian aid convoys entered the Gaza Strip this week, comprising 57 trucks and nine water tankers, as part of Operation Chivalrous Knight 3 and the UAE’s ongoing efforts to support the Palestinian people and»»»

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Gulf News 7h

Mohammed bin Rashid: AI will not replace teachers but will transform how they teach

Vice President says AI will transform teachers’ role but can never replace them Dubai: Artificial intelligence will transform the role of teachers but cannot replace their fundamental mission of shaping character, values and human judgement, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice »»»

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The Peninsula 7h

Qatar LNG capabilities could return to normal within couple of weeks of Hormuz reopening: Energy Minister

New York: Qatar could return liquified natural gas (LNG) capabilities to normal levels within a couple of weeks if the Strait of Hormuz reopens, the Minister of State for Energy Affairs and QatarEnergy CEO and President HE Eng. Saad Sherida Al Kaabi said on Sunday.⁠ HE Al Kaabi’s statement came in »»»

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Dailynews Hungary 7h

Hungary Weekly Briefing is out: Orbán’s new campaign, motorway deal and a possible break with Russian gas

Orbán is back on the political frontline, and Hungary’s new government is moving against some of the most controversial legacies of the previous era. This week’s Hungary Weekly Briefing by Daily News Hungary looks at Viktor Orbán’s “national resistance” campaign, his claims of foreign intelligence »»»

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RT 7h

Germany’s Merz calls record-low CDU election results a ‘disaster’

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz described his Christian Democratic Union’s performance in Sunday’s state election in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania as a “disaster,” after preliminary results showed a historic low for the party. The CDU received just 5.5% of the vote, according to an ARD exit poll, »»»

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Sputnik 7h

Russian Forces Repel Massive Ukrainian Attack Aimed at Derailing State Duma Elections

Ukraine attempted a massive attack on Russian territory on September 19-20 in order to disrupt the State Duma elections, but the enemy failed to achieve its objectives, the Russian Ministry of Defense reported. "Ukraine, during September 19 and 20, attempted a massive attack on the territory of Rus»»»

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Gulf News 7h

Kerala CM Satheesan stops convoy, rushes to aid accident victim on road

Accident response, boat race inauguration and sports rewards mark CM’s busy day Ernakulam (Kerala): Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan on Sunday stopped his vehicle after noticing a young man who had been involved in an accident on Container Road in Ernakulam and came to his rescue. Satheesan immediatel»»»

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Gulf News 7h

UAE calls for inclusive approach to combat extremism and hate speech

UAE urges global partnership to counter extremism and embed tolerance at UN New York: UAE Minister of State Khalifa Shaheen Al Marar has called for an inclusive approach to combating extremism and hate speech, stressing the importance of tolerance and peaceful coexistence. Al Marar urged greater pa»»»

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Gulf News 7h

Thief steals JD5,000 from shop near Amman police station, arrested within hours

Suspect allegedly disabled cameras and cut open steel safe at Al Wehdat shop Dubai: A thief allegedly disabled surveillance cameras, cut open a steel safe and stole JD5,000 from a shop reportedly just 300 metres from a police station in Amman before being tracked down and arrested within hours, Jor»»»

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Dailynews Hungary 8h

Ukraine could store fuel in Hungary as MOL and Naftogaz strike deal amid Russian attacks

Ukraine could soon have additional fuel storage facilities on Hungarian territory under a new agreement between MOL and state-owned energy company Naftogaz. The two groups have signed a memorandum to develop storage capacity near their shared border, as repeated Russian strikes put Ukraine’s domest»»»

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The Peninsula 8h

Atletico Madrid beat Real Madrid in tense derby clash

Madrid: Atletico Madrid edged 10-man Real Madrid 2-1 in a La Liga derby clash on Sunday to leave Jose Mourinho's side trailing leaders Barcelona by six points. Dean Huijsen was sent off early in the second half for Los Blancos before Alejandro Grimaldo and Jonathan David's goals earned Diego Simeon»»»

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Sana 8h

Syria and Gulf states: Economic partnership shifts from investment to trade routes

Damascus, Sep.20 (SANA) Economic relations between Syria and the Gulf states are no longer measured solely by the scale of investments or the value of agreements. They are increasingly linked to Syria’s position within regional trade, energy and supply networks and to the opportunities that stabili»»»

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The Peninsula 8h

Qatar condemns Israeli National Security Minister, settlers' storming of Al-Aqsa Mosque

Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar has condemned the storming of Al-Aqsa Mosque by the extremist Israeli Minister of National Security and settlers under the protection of occupation police, describing the act as a flagrant violation of international law and international humanitarian law and an unacc»»»

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Gulf News 8h

US issues new travel authorisation rules for government staff in Saudi cities of Taif and Yanbu

Alert advises US citizens in Saudi Arabia to stay cautious and informed US government employees working in Saudi Arabia now require special authorisation for all official and personal travel to the cities of Taif and Yanbu due to the ongoing security situation, the US Mission said in a security ale»»»

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Gulf News 8h

Diwali flight prices soar: Indian travellers and UAE expats face festive airfare surge

Festive flyers hit by steep ticket prices on key work-to-home routes Indian travellers preparing to fly home for Dussehra and Diwali are facing higher airfares, with passengers in India and the UAE raising concerns about the rising cost of festive travel. The increase is being felt on popular domes»»»

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