US Navy blockade: policy shift, 'regime change' — or more of the same?
Washington leans on maritime pressure to force change on Iran’s Hormuz stance The US naval blockade of Iran has effectively halted the regime's oil exports as well as local fuel supplies. Washington and allied analysts frame it as an economic weapon — a pressure campaign intended to either compel a»»»
S’hail 2026 kicks off with a decade of heritage, passion and global falconry
Khaled Al Hameidi Doha The 10th edition of the Katara International Hunting and Falcons Exhibition, S’hail 2026, opened on Tuesday at the Cultural Village Foundation (Katara), bringing together falconers, hunters, artists, heritage enthusiasts and leading international companies in one of the regio»»»
Colombian president issues decree ending a decade-old ban on public firearms carry
Bogotá: Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella relaxed firearm carrying restrictions on Tuesday, arguing the measure is necessary to allow ordinary citizens to defend themselves against "bandits armed to the teeth." De la Espriella, who took office last month, has declared war on Colombia's m»»»
Netanyahu under fire over report UAE warned of October 7 attack
Israeli opposition leaders on Tuesday called Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu unfit to serve after a report that the United Arab Emirates had warned him before the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack. Haaretz newspaper, in a report excerpted from a forthcoming book by its reporters, said UAE President Mo»»»
Truth or Fake - Trump posts AI map showing US 'takeover' of North America, Iceland and Caribbean
Donald Trump shared an AI-generated map Monday appearing to show the US absorbing Canada, Mexico, Greenland, Iceland, Cuba and parts of the Caribbean into a giant “United States of America”. Shared with no context, the post sparked diplomatic backlash with Iceland summoning its ambassador and Mexic»»»
QRCS ophthalmology project benefits vulnerable people in Bangladesh
Tribune News Network Doha In partnership with Bangladesh Red Crescent Society (BDRCS), the representation mission of Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) in Bangladesh has launched an ophthalmology project for the benefit of Rohingya refugees and the host community in Cox’s Bazar. Implemented as part »»»
QM and L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts to kick-off jewellery exhibition
Tribune News Network Doha From October 27 to December 26, Qatar Museums (QM), in collaboration with L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts, will present ‘Around the World in Jewellery’, a landmark exhibition exploring jewellery as one of humanity’s most enduring expressions of cultural identity. On view a»»»
WCM-Q students’ startup competes with world’s best
Tribune News Network Doha HERO, a startup project pioneered by two students and one alumnus from Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q), advanced to the 2026 EF Hult Prize Global Accelerator, becoming the second team from Qatar to reach this stage of the global competition since 2021. HERO is one of »»»
Here is how QF is creating new pathways for girls through fencing
Tribune News Network Doha More than 100 young fencers will come together at Education City Stadium for Qatar Foundation’s ‘Touché: International Fencing Day 2026’, with Olympic medallist Ibtihaj Muhammad joining them as they put their training into practice. Among them will be a new generation of f»»»
Vance says Turkey, Saudis, UAE and others “privately helping” US on Iran but “not willing to say so publicly”
US Vice President JD Vance has lifted the veil on a discrete diplomatic campaign to penalise Iran over its attacks on maritime trade, claiming that a coalition of regional allies, including Turkey, Azerbaijan, Saudi Arabia and the UAE, is quietly bolstering American efforts to clamp down on Tehran.»»»
Vance says Turkey, Saudis, UAE and others “privately helping” US on Iran but “not willing to say so publicly”
US Vice President JD Vance has lifted the veil on a discrete diplomatic campaign to penalise Iran over its attacks on maritime trade, claiming that a coalition of regional allies, including Turkey, Azerbaijan, Saudi Arabia and the UAE, is quietly bolstering American efforts to clamp down on Tehran.»»»
Real Madrid beat Inter Milan 2-1 in Champions League
Madrid: Jose Mourinho enjoyed a victorious return to European football at the Bernabeu as his Real Madrid side beat Inter Milan 2-1 to kickstart their Champions League campaign on Tuesday. Kylian Mbappe and Fede Valverde fired the home side into a commanding position inside the opening 25 minutes, »»»
Could gas prices return to 2022 highs on US-Iran war?
LONDON — European gas prices have more than doubled owing to the US-Iran war, just as Europe needs to replenish its reserves ahead of winter.AFP examines the severity of the current spike, comparing it with energy price shocks in the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.Why are reserves a key conce»»»
US Department of the Treasury announces new Iran sanctions
Washington: The United States announced today new sanctions against Iran targeting the aviation sector and other companies, as part of a broad campaign to increase economic pressure on Tehran as the war in the Middle East enters its seventh month. The US Department of the Treasury said the sanction»»»
The Debate - Missiles or mediation? Trump envoys shuttle between Russia and Ukraine
Exactly two months ago, Ukraine’s momentum was all the talk at a Nato summit in Turkey. What with its long-range drones and Donald Trump’s surprise announcement that the US would allow Kyiv to produce Patriot anti-ballistic missiles on home soil. That was then. This is now: Trump's deal's yet to ma»»»
Lonnie Bunch to retire from Smithsonian leadership following clash with Trump administration
Bunch departure follows White House push to reshape museums’ view of US past Lonnie Bunch is stepping down from the leadership of the Smithsonian Institution following a tumultuous year in which US President Donald Trump tried to remake the portrayal of US history by the Smithsonian museums and oth»»»
UK flight chaos: Nearly 1,000 flights disrupted — are UAE services affected?
UPDATEPassengers face hours on tarmac amid widespread UK flight cancellations More than 1,000 flights were canceled on Tuesday due to a technical issue in Britain's air traffic control system that caused disruptions at major airports across the UK, the flight monitoring website Flightradar24 report»»»
Missile War Monitor: Russia hits Teva and WHO drug warehouses in Ukraine
Russian drones hit warehouses belonging to the Nasdaq-listed drugmaker Teva and one of the World Health Organization's main medical supply depots in Ukraine on September 3. Teva's facilities were targeted twice that day, Kyiv Post reported. "We are assessing the consequences of the attack and doing»»»
Thousands attend Ratko Mladic's funeral in Belgrade
Thousands of people gathered in Belgrade on September 7 for the funeral of former Bosnian Serb military commander Ratko Mladic, whose death and public commemoration have renewed divisions over Serbia's wartime past and strained ties with the European Union. Mladic, who died on August 27 aged 84 whi»»»
DR Congo copper captures 23.9% of US cathode imports as July shipments hit record
US imports of copper cathode from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) surged to a record 53,290 tonnes in July, equal to 23.9% of overall US copper imports that month, according to US trade data cited by Reuters. Overall imports exceeded 220,000 tonnes for the first time, while July's DRC shipme»»»
UK airports face travel chaos as over 1,000 flights canceled due to air traffic control issue
UPDATEPassengers face hours on tarmac amid widespread UK flight cancellations More than 1,000 flights were canceled on Tuesday due to a technical issue in Britain's air traffic control system that caused disruptions at major airports across the UK, the flight monitoring website Flightradar24 report»»»
DLD expands use of AI, develops specialised real estate talent
A panel discussion explored the evolution of AI Dubai Land Department (DLD) highlighted, on the second day of the International Property Show (IPS 2026), its plans to expand the use of artificial intelligence in developing real estate services and operations, alongside specialised educational and p»»»
Missile War Monitor: Russia ends its strike pause with ballistic missiles over Kyiv
Russia ended its three-day strike pause hours after US peace envoys left Kyiv, hitting the capital with ballistic missiles, burning warehouses in four districts and killing two people. Andrii Sybiha, Ukraine's foreign minister, put it more bluntly. "The moment the US President's peace envoys left, »»»
GAFI forms task force to monitor UAE investments, address challenges
Mohamed Awad, CEO of the General Authority for Investment and Free Zones (GAFI), met with Abdullah Al Suwaidi, Secretary-General of the UAE Investors Council Abroad, in the presence of Manal Abdel Tawab, Minister Plenipotentiary and Head of the Egyptian Commercial Representation Office in the UAE. »»»
MoI announces temporary traffic closure at Lusail Marina Intersection
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Interior (MoI) announced a temporary traffic closure at the U-turn at Lusail Marina Intersection for motorists approaching from the north. The closure will take effect from the evening of Wednesday, September 9, 2026, and remain in place until Thursday, September 17, 20»»»
Saudi Civil Defense says danger from Houthis attacks on 3 cities has passed
Riyadh: Saudi Civil Defense confirmed this evening that the danger had passed in the areas of Najran, Jazan and Abha in southwestern Saudi Arabia, after early warnings were issued there earlier today following attacks by the Houthi group. In a statement posted on its account on the X platform, Civi»»»
Qatar Airways warns of flight disruptions after UK air traffic control system failure
Doha: Qatar Airways on Wednesday issued a travel alert warning passengers of flight disruptions following a system failure affecting air traffic control in the United Kingdom. The airline said flights to and from UK airports, as well as services operating through UK airspace, are experiencing delay»»»
Ben-Gvir’s Gaza plan would push 1.86 million Palestinians out in seven years
Israel’s far-right national security minister has put a seven-year timetable on emptying Gaza of most of its people, and dressed it up as choice. Gazans RT spoke to call it what international law already names it: forced displacement. Last week, Jewish Power chairman and National Security Minister »»»
Etihad launches flights to Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea coast
Abu Dhabi flights launch October 4, putting Saudi islands, reefs just over 3 hours away ABU DHABI, 8th September, 2026 (WAM) -- Etihad Airways has announced the launch of flights to Saudi Arabia's Red Sea coast from 4th October 2026, adding a year-round leisure destination to its network via Red Se»»»
Sheikh Hamad Translation Award receives 256 nominations from 33 countries
Doha: The Sheikh Hamad Award for Translation and International Understanding has received 256 nominations from 33 countries for its 12th edition, reflecting the award's growing international reach and the diversity of participants, languages and translation directions. Of the total, 176 nominations»»»
Witkoff, Kushner Not Demanding Anything Impossible From Russia in Ukraine Talks - Lavrov
MOSCOW, (Sputnik) - US Special Presidential Envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner in negotiations with Russia on Ukraine do not demand anything impossible and do not make unfair demands, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Tuesday. Russia is open to talks on Ukraine but will not cease re»»»
Civil Defence brings fire in Abu Dhabi under control
UPDATECivil Defence teams respond to evening fire in Abu Dhabi’s Al Dana neighbourhood Abu Dhabi Police and Abu Dhabi Civil Defence Authority teams successfully brought under control a fire that broke out on Tuesday evening, September 8, 2026, in a building in the Al Danah area on Sheikh Khalifa bi»»»
Former Delhi chief secretary Rakesh Mehta dies by suicide at Noida residence
Ex-Delhi top bureaucrat cites health, mental distress in suicide note Former Delhi Chief Secretary Rakesh Mehta, 74, died by suicide at his home in Noida. Police recovered a note in which he mentioned health and mental issues as the reason for taking the extreme step. His body was discovered on Sep»»»
Egypt begins work on national AI strategy with OECD: Planning minister
Ahmed Rostom, Minister of Planning and Economic Development, said Egypt has begun intensive work, in cooperation with the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), to develop its national artificial intelligence (AI) strategy. The strategy aims to establish a comprehensive five»»»
Egyptian PM reviews Emirati-backed Ras El Hekma megaproject, citing record progress
Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly reviewed the execution of the UAE-backed Ras El Hekma megaproject on the northwest coast on Tuesday, stating the rapid pace of development demonstrates the state’s capacity to attract and implement global investments in record time. During a site visit, Madb»»»
Civil Defence teams respond to fire in Abu Dhabi’s Al Dana neighbourhood
Civil Defence teams respond to evening fire in Abu Dhabi’s Al Dana neighbourhood Abu Dhabi Police and Abu Dhabi Civil Defence Authority teams are responding to a fire that broke out this evening, Tuesday, 8 September 2026, in a residential building in Al Dana area, Khalifa Bin Zayed, The First Stre»»»
UAE–German ties: A decade of strategic partnership
UAE–Germany ties evolve with growing trust, dialogue and shared interests Mohammed Ahmed Al Mahmoud, former UAE Ambassador to the Federal Republic of Germany, affirmed that the visit of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE President, to Germany represents a significant milestone in »»»
France, UK to join 10 other countries in banning goods from Israeli West Bank settlements
France is preparing to introduce a ban on products from Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot said on Tuesday, following a wave of settler violence in recent days that has further undermined prospects for a two-state solution with the Palestinians. France»»»
Middle East live: Israel to close British consulate in Jerusalem after sanctions on settlements
British Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband accused the Israeli government on Tuesday of turning a "blind eye" to what he called "ethnic cleansing" by settlers in the West Bank as the UK joined France and ten other countries in banning imports from Israeli settlements in the occupied territory. The decis»»»
Canada's counter-tariffs take effect on various US goods
By Mathieu GORSEMONTREAL, Canada — Canada's retaliatory tariffs on billions of dollars in US products took effect Tuesday, as a trade war between the North American neighbour's heats up.The announced duties of 15 per cent, 25 per cent and 50 per cent apply to $27.6 billion (US$20 billion) in import»»»
Real estate sales activity rises 7% in August — official figures
AMMAN — Property sales activity in Jordan rose by 7 per cent in August compared with July, while recording a marginal increase of less than 1 per cent year-on-year, according to the latest figures from the Department of Lands and Survey (DLS).The data, reported by Al Mamlaka TV, showed that the tot»»»
Extension of freight exemptions supports supply chain stability, limits price rise — Clearance Association
AMMAN — President of the Association of Owners of Clearance and Transport Companies DaifAllah Abu Aqouleh recently said the Cabinet's decision to extend the exemption from customs duties and taxes, is a "vital" step towards strengthening supply chain sustainability and ensuring the smooth flow of g»»»
More than 130 doctors in Mexico fall ill after Salmonella outbreak
Mexico City: Over 130 medical staff members fell ill last month due to a salmonella outbreak caused by contaminated cafeteria food at a hospital in Mexico City, according to local authorities and affected personnel on Monday. Dozens of doctors protested outside the Eduardo Liceaga Hospital, where t»»»
Israeli air raid targets Nabatiyeh Al-Fawqa town, South Lebanon: Al-Manar reporter - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli air raid targets Nabatiyeh Al-Fawqa town, South Lebanon: Al-Manar reporter 08-09-2026 20:15 PM Latest News Urgent News Israeli air »»»
Genesis GV70, GV80, G80 and G90 among 4,464 vehicles recalled in Saudi Arabia
Recall covers GV70, GV80, G80 and G90 vehicles from model years 2021 to 2026 Dubai: Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Commerce has recalled 4,464 Genesis vehicles after identifying a defect that could cause fuel to leak and increase the risk of fire. The recall covers eight model and model-year combinatio»»»
Thousands of teachers receive contract termination notices through Kuwait’s Sahel app
Teachers of Arab and other nationalities notified through the government’s Sahel app Dubai: Kuwait’s Ministry of Education has begun issuing termination notices to 7,019 teachers of Arab and other nationalities, launching the first phase of an effort to reduce a large surplus of teaching staff acro»»»
Weeks before his wedding, 26-year-old killed by his own brother in Egypt
The 26-year-old victim was preparing to marry next month when the fatal stabbing occurred Cairo: A 26-year-old man preparing for his wedding was fatally stabbed by his brother during a family argument in Egypt’s North Sinai province, while their father was wounded as he tried to intervene, accordin»»»
Perspective - 'Be kind with yourself': US expat Robin Allison Davis on surviving cancer in Paris
An American woman who moved to Paris and soon afterwards was twice diagnosed with breast cancer has spoken to FRANCE 24 about how she managed to get through the trauma. The paperback version of Robin Allison Davis's book "Surviving Paris: A Memoir of Healing in the City of Light" has just come out.»»»
UAE: Direct communication channels with Israel have remained open for more than five years
UAE says engagement since October 7 has focused on de-escalation and regional stability Abu Dhabi: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs underscores that the UAE Government does not comment on media stories or speculation regarding conversations between government leaders. The UAE’s engagement since Octo»»»
Sharjah Civil Defence steps up safety readiness in Wadi Al Helo
Director General assesses emergency readiness as development projects move ahead Sharjah: Sharjah Civil Defence is assessing the current and future safety and emergency response needs of Wadi Al Helo as development projects in the area gather pace. Major General Yousef Obaid Harmoul Al Shamsi, Dire»»»