Russian President Vladimir Putin’s United Russia party won a large majority in parliamentary elections, according to preliminary results published by state media Monday, in a vote held amid Ukrainian drone strikes, cyberattacks and a crackdown on anti-war opposition. The election was the first sinc»»»

The Ruler's Court announced a 10-day period of official mourning in Dubai Dubai: Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the younger brother of Dubai’s Ruler, died on Monday morning, the Ruler’s Court announced, declaring 10 days of official mourning across the emirate. Flags will fly at half-mast thro»»»

New 7,200 sqm hub will support faster boutique restocking and UAE e-commerce Dubai: Dior has opened a new Middle East distribution centre in Dubai South, bringing inventory closer to regional markets in a move aimed at improving product availability, speeding up boutique replenishment and supportin»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Media Corporation (QMC) participated in the 115th session of the Executive Council of the Arab States Broadcasting Union (ASBU), held in Hammamet, Tunisia, prior to the 26th Arab Radio and Television Festival. Director of Qatar TV, Ali bin Saleh Al Sada headed the QMC’s deleg»»»

Cairo: The Shura Council participated in the 43rd session of the Executive Committee of the Arab Inter-Parliamentary Union, held Sunday in the Egyptian capital, Cairo. The Shura Council was represented at the session by HE Dr. Sultan bin Hassan Al Dhabit Al Dosari, Member of the Council and member »»»

Rashid Hospital is first in the rollout, with free parking continuing for patients Dubai: Dubai Health is introducing a new smart parking management system across its facilities, with patients continuing to receive free parking during their visits and Rashid Hospital becoming the first location to »»»

Doha, Qatar: Al Shaqab is set to host the fourth edition of the Al Shaqab International Arabian Horse Show, supported by the Social & Sport Contribution Fund (DAAM), from November 4-7 at Al Shaqab’s Outdoor Arena. Held under the patronage of H E Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani, President of the Qat»»»

New York, USA: Minister of State for International Cooperation HE Dr. Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad met with the Acting Executive Director of the World Food Programme HE Carl Skau, on the sidelines of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly. The meeting reviewed cooperation b»»»

Doha, Qatar: Virginia Commonwealth University School of the Arts Qatar (VCUarts Qatar), a Qatar Foundation partner university, has introduced a new merit-based scholarship for outstanding students applying for the 2027-2028 academic year. Intended for new incoming undergraduates, the Merit Scholars»»»

Doha, Qatar: Pakistan International School Qatar (PISQ), held its prize distribution ceremony 2026 on September 17, 2026, at Arbab Hall, celebrating the academic achievements and accomplishments of high-performing students from the KG, Primary, Girls, Boys, and Cambridge Wings, along with the schoo»»»

Madrid, Spain: Qatar Tourism and Old Doha Port participated in Seatrade Cruise Med 2026, held at Las Palmas Cruise Port in Gran Canaria, Spain, on September 16-17, as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen Qatar’s position on global cruise itineraries and support the continued growth of the sector. »»»

Doha, Qatar: Team Qatar by QMMF and HRT Performance completed an impressive 2026 Michelin 24H Series European campaign by finishing second in the 992-AM class at in Barcelona, the fifth and final round of the championship, and officially securing second place in the overall 992-AM European Series s»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Municipality, represented by the Joint Committee for the Removal of Abandoned Vehicles, Machinery and Equipment, in cooperation with the Supreme Judiciary Council, represented by the Enforcement Court, yesterday launched auctions for abandoned vehicles and equipment thr»»»

From shaded walkways to pet parks, everyday comfort shapes the emirate’s growth Abu Dhabi has firmly established itself as a people-centric city, with an urban development model that goes beyond building infrastructure to focus on the details of everyday life — from roads and integrated mobility ne»»»

Doha: The car keys for the six winners of the final draw of Safari Hypermarket’s ‘Shop & Drive – Win 30 Bestune Cars’ mega promotion were handed over by the management representatives of Safari Group of Companies to the winners: Saneesh Mathews, Abdallah Mohammed Deeb Zourob, Jennifer Magcalas, Pra»»»

New York, USA: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani participated today in a high-level ministerial dinner organized by the State of Qatar in cooperation with the International Peace Institute, on the sidelines of the 81st session of t»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Railways Company (Qatar Rail) held an event for the children of its employees who participated in the Back-to-School Competition, launched by the company to coincide with the start of the new academic year, as part of its initiatives aimed at enhancing community awareness and pro»»»

The National Expert Council has approved the detailed development plan for Sofia Ring Road's last unfinished section after a wait of more than two decades, Sofia Mayor Vasil Terziev said on Monday. "The plan's approval is not a gift to Sofia. It fulfils a commitment and marks an important step in j»»»

Doha, Qatar: Abdulrahman Abdulhamid yesterday secured Qatar’s first medal at the 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026, winning silver in the men’s kumite under-60kg category at Toyohashi Gymnasium at Toyohashi Total Sports Park in Aichi Prefecture. Qatar’s handball team launched their hunt for a four»»»

Minister of Culture H E Sheikh Abdulrahman bin Hamad Al Thani met Ambassador of the French Republic to the State of Qatar H E Arnaud Pescheux. During the meeting, they reviewed aspects of cooperation between the two countries in the cultural field.»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Sheikh Abdulla Bin Zaid Al Mahmoud Islamic Cultural Center has launched two Arabic language courses for non-native speakers in Bosnia and Herzegovina and the Republic of Tatarstan in the Russian Federation, as part of its efforts to promote the Arabic language internationally. The »»»

At a meeting of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief with the leadership of the General Staff and group commanders on July 3, 2026, Vladimir Putin demanded an analysis of the involvement of foreign industry in actual combat operations against our country. He emphasized that such an analysis could become »»»

Doha, Qatar: HE Saad Sherida Al-Kaabi, the Minister of State for Energy Affairs, the President and CEO of QatarEnergy, thanked Qatar’s neighbors who welcomed the use of their territories for a pipeline that bypasses the Strait of Hormuz. His Excellency the Minister said: “We are grateful for our ne»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar remains committed to expanding its liquefied natural gas (LNG) production capacity despite damage sustained by LNG facilities, while the country’s non-hydrocarbon economy continues to demonstrate resilience amid regional challenges, Qatar Central Bank Governor and Qatar Investmen»»»

Doha, Qatar: Commercial Bank has been recognised with three awards at the Middle East & Africa Retail Banking Innovation Awards 2026, winning Best Digital Wealth Platform, Best Retail Bank for a Frictionless Banking Experience, and Best New Product Launch of the Year, Qatar. Organised by The Digita»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar and Saudi Arabia are seeking to further strengthen their economic partnership as the Qatari-Saudi Joint Business Council meeting explored new opportunities to boost trade, investment and private-sector cooperation at Qatar Chamber’s headquarters, yesterday. The discussions focuse»»»

Doha, Qatar: AlRayan Investment is proud to announce the successful completion of the landmark rights issue of Baladna, Qatar’s largest dairy and beverage producer — one of the largest capital increases on the Qatar Stock Exchange in the last few years, and the first rights issues executed under th»»»

Failing to protect trademarks and IP can lead to costly court battles, UAE lawyer warns Dubai: A business owner’s decision to save Dh1,000 on a contract eventually contributed to the loss of a commercial trademark and compensation of more than Dh1 million, according to UAE lawyer Ibrahim Al Hossani»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar is seeking to strengthen its economy by expanding domestic production, investing in data infrastructure and attracting foreign companies, while acknowledging that regional security risks could affect investor perceptions, said Minister of Commerce and Industry, H E Sheikh Faisal »»»

Doha: The Metrash application served more than 2.8 million active users, offering over 500 services in six languages and processing more than 10 million service transactions annually. An officer at the Systems Development Department at the Ministry of Interior, Captain Ali Ahmed Sayed said this on »»»

US and Chinese officials discussed creating a communication channel over potentially serious AI incidents during talks in New York on Sunday as the two sides sought progress on technology and trade ahead of this week’s summit between US President Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping.»»»

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defence Affairs H E Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan bin Ali Al-Thani (sixth left), Minister of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs H E Ghanem bin Shaheen bin Ghanem Al Ghanim, Minister of Communications and Information Technology H E Mohammed bin Ali Al»»»

An international festival dedicated to the development of Arashan sheep, a meat-and-fat breed, was held on September 19, 2026, the Ministry of Agriculture of Kyrgyzstan reported. The event was organized by the Arashan Sheep Breeders Association. Farmers from Uzbekistan, Russia, Tajikistan and Kazak»»»

Under often-secret deals struck with so-called "third countries" across Africa and Latin America, US President Donald Trump has deported thousands of people hoping to build new lives in the US to countries they’ve never set foot in before. Together with Forbidden Stories, FRANCE 24 investigated the»»»

As part of a consortium of 26 media outlets coordinated by Forbidden Stories, FRANCE 24 and RFI spent seven months investigating the secret deals struck between the administration of US President Donald Trump and several African countries. These so-called “third countries” have agreed to host undoc»»»

24-kart gold opened this Monday at Dh 525 slightly lower from its previous close Dubai: Gold prices in the UAE are stabilizing after seeing a positive upswing in the recent weeks. 24-kart gold opened this Monday at Dh 525 slightly lower from its previous close. Whereas 22-karat gold is trading at D»»»

International airlines are staggering their return to the UAE Dubai: UAE air travel remains operational but uneven, with some delays reported from Abu Dhabi and Dubai early Monday morning, while airlines continue to adjust schedules amid heightened regional tensions. Etihad has largely maintained s»»»

Nagoya: A member of the Board of Directors of the Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC), H E Sheikha Hind bint Hamad Al Thani yesterday met Qatari female athletes participating in the 20th Asian Games – Aichi-Nagoya 2026, during her visit to Qatar House in Nagoya. The meeting brought together female athlet»»»

Wellington: A record number of New Zealanders turned out at the polls this month, not for national elections but to vote for their Bird of the Year -- the critically endangered black robin. The diminutive native lives on the remote Chatham Islands, 800 kilometres (500 miles) off the South Island's »»»

The first volunteers have been vaccinated against Ebola in Bunia, the capital of Ituri province in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Local media report that 20,000 volunteers will receive the Ervebo vaccine over the course of 9-12 months as part of the trial. The aim is to determine the vaccine»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s North Field expansion is progressing well, with the first train of the North Field East (NFE) project expected to come online in the first half of 2027, Minister of State for Energy Affairs and President and CEO of QatarEnergy H E Saad Sherida Al-Kaabi said. Speaking at the Qat»»»

New York: Minister of Finance HE Ali bin Ahmed Al Kuwari has met with Global Chairman of PwC Mohamed Kande, on the sidelines of the Qatar Economic Forum, Powered by Bloomberg: UNGA Special Edition 2026, held in conjunction with the meetings of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. The Mi»»»

Foreign patients are still travelling to Hungary for dental treatment, with some procedures costing substantially less than in Austria, Germany or the UK. From clinics near the Austrian border to specialist practices in Budapest, Hungary’s dental tourism industry continues to attract international »»»

Kyrgyz athlete Yryskeldi Duisheev has reached the final of the MMA tournament at the Asian Games in Japan. According to the State Agency for Physical Culture and Sports, he defeated Sami Akkawi from Palestine 3-0 in the quarterfinals. In the semifinals, Duisheev defeated Tajikistani Behruz Khurshed»»»

The Bulgarian delegation to the 81st annual session of the United Nations General Assembly is beginning its visit to New York with side events today, September 21, ahead of the general debate of the Assembly, which opens on September 22. The delegation is headed by President Iliana Iotova and also »»»

Bessent hails progress as Trump-Xi summit looms over trade and tech tensions US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent touted a "very successful" meeting on trade and artificial intelligence with Chinese officials Sunday, adding that both sides discussed greater communication on AI threats. "We just had »»»

Some areas of Bishkek will experience temporary water supply disruptions on September 22, the City Hall reported. According to Bishkekvodokanal, water supplies will be suspended from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. The outage will affect residential buildings, schools, kindergartens, medical facilities and other »»»

Many associates of former US Vice President Kamala Harris believe she will not seek the Democratic nomination for the 2028 presidential election, the Axios portal reported on Sunday. Over the past year, a surprisingly large number of Harris's former aides, confidants, and donors have expressed the »»»

Martial Law condemned: Protests over corruption, political dynasties and civil rights Manila: Thousands of people have taken to the streets of Manila, and other major cities amid nationwide protests on Monday (Sept. 21) as different groups joined together to mark the 54th anniversary of former Pres»»»

EU affairs ministers will hold a debate on Tuesday (22 September) on the next EU budget for 2028–2034, in the run up to the October’s European Council summit of leaders in Brussels. The 27 ministers will also hold the annual rule-of-law dialogue, including on Albania, Montenegro, North Macedonia, a»»»