NEW YORK - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said on Tuesday in New York that, in his address at the UN General Assembly, he would speak about who, and when, had opened Pandora's box of disrespect for the UN Charter. Vucic is due to speak on Wednesday. Small countries cannot change much, but what »»»

Hungary’s central bank has decided to lower its medium-term inflation target from 3 per cent to 2.5 per cent from 2028, a move that could support Hungary euro adoption by bringing domestic monetary policy closer to conditions prevailing in the euro area. However, several other economic, fiscal and »»»

Volumes are growing, but in the face of geopolitical challenges and regulatory change, companies are shipping their goods earlier and adjusting their transport strategies to build greater supply chain resilience. These are the key conclusions from this year's shipping peaks. They are visible in sea»»»

TUNIS, September 22 (TAP) – Summer 2026 was the hottest recorded in Tunisia since 1950, with a 2.9°C deviation from the climate normal (1991-2020). Several new temperature records were also recorded during this period, highlighting the exceptional...»»»

US president claims Iran’s power curbed, vows to keep pressure and options open US President Donald Trump used his United Nations General Assembly address on Tuesday to issue a fresh warning to Iran, saying he faces a “big decision” over whether to pursue a deal with Tehran or take further military»»»

The White House has launched a round-the-clock livestream dubbed “TRUMP TV: The Essentials Station,” featuring presidential speeches, announcements and curated administration highlights amid an escalating dispute with several major US news organizations. The stream went live at 7 PM ET on Monday on»»»

New York: The State of Qatar has called for strengthened international cooperation and unhindered humanitarian access to address unprecedented global crises, emphasizing the critical role of localized partnerships in delivering effective aid. The remarks were delivered by Minister of State for Inte»»»

DOHA: The Qatar Central Bank (QCB) issued government bonds on behalf of the Ministry of Finance, valued at QR400 million. In a statement, QCB outlined the varying maturities of the bonds as follows: QR250 million (Tap Issuance), maturity date Sept 3, 2028, with a yield of 4.90 percent; and QR150 mi»»»

Companies advised monitoring insurance exposure and use AI as maritime risks evolve Dubai: UAE businesses exposed to shipping, energy and logistics are being urged to strengthen legal and risk-management systems as continuing maritime uncertainty raises the prospect of higher insurance costs, contr»»»

NEW YORK - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic met with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Tuesday during the UN General Assembly session in New York and expressed the belief Serbia would accelerate on its path to EU membership. "In a brief discussion with Ursula von der Leyen, I »»»

Iranian envoys exit UN hall as Trump warns against growing threats from Tehran Members of Iran’s delegation walked out of the United Nations General Assembly as US President Donald Trump spoke about US military action against Tehran. Trump was addressing world leaders in New York when the Iranian d»»»

US president tells UN he faces choice over Iran while saying an agreement remains possible President Donald Trump will vow at the UN General Assembly Tuesday to use "unmatched" US military power to secure Washington's interests in Latin America, according to extracts of his speech released by the W»»»

US president says military power could be used if necessary to protect American interests President Donald Trump will vow at the UN General Assembly Tuesday to use "unmatched" US military power to secure Washington's interests in Latin America, according to extracts of his speech released by the Wh»»»

TUNIS, September 22 (TAP) – Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad Mohamed Ali Nafti met on Monday in New York with Algerian Minister of State, Minister of Foreign Affairs, National Community Abroad and African Affairs Ahmed...»»»

Dh1,000 minimum investment, with subscriptions open from September 23 to 28 Dubai: UAE residents will be able to invest in the government’s second Sovereign Retail T-Sukuk from September 23, with the five-year investment offering an annual profit rate of 5.06 per cent. The Ministry of Finance said »»»

New York: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Tuesday that he is open to meeting with Iranians on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly, although a meeting has yet to be set up. "We're open to that," he told NBC in an interview. "I don't think anything is scheduled at this point, but we're ce»»»

WHO warns of rising risks from cholera, malnutrition and mosquito-borne diseases Geneva: A rapidly strengthening El Niño could trigger health consequences across the world, worsening malnutrition, cholera, mosquito-borne diseases and heat-related illness as extreme weather places additional pressur»»»

Doha: Vietnam and Qatar are looking to give fresh momentum to their more than three-decade-old partnership, with greater trade, investment, energy and technology cooperation emerging as key areas for expanding bilateral ties, Vietnamese Ambassador to Qatar H E Nguyen Huy Hiep said. Speaking at a re»»»

DOHA: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education launched the 'Manarat Elm' initiative in partnership with the Sheikh Thani Bin Abdullah For Humanitarian Services Foundation to provide educational support to eligible private school and kindergarten students.The initiative covers tuition fees, t»»»

UN chief calls for a world built on interdependence as he prepares to leave office United Nations: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres pleaded for "a world built on interdependence" as he made his final address Tuesday to a yearly gathering of world leaders convening to face a formidable menu of »»»

The Zionist enemy continued to carry out attacks on several villages in the south, in flagrant violations of the ceasefire. An Al-Manar correspondent reported that artillery fire targeted Sarbine, Al-Mansouri, and the outskirts of Zibqin. The enemy also carried out a detonation in Al-Mansouri. An A»»»

The latest state elections in Germany have confirmed a trend that is becoming increasingly difficult to dismiss. The issue is no longer the occasional success of one party or failure of another, but the gradual dismantling of a political system that for decades appeared almost permanent. The postwa»»»

Hungarian immunity rights have returned to the spotlight after prosecutors asked parliament to suspend the immunity of two former government ministers, while a separate request has also been filed concerning Prime Minister Péter Magyar. The three requests relate to separate criminal investigations »»»

Next-generation robots to scan faces, weigh luggage and attach baggage tags automatically Dubai: Emirates Group is developing a new generation of airport robots that will be able to complete passenger check-in and handle baggage automatically, with the technology expected to be unveiled and formall»»»

Several Iraqi travel agencies said on Tuesday the U.S. ban on Iranian airlines could severely disrupt their business, forcing them to explore alternatives, such as hours-long land routes to Iran. U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Monday that Iranian airlines will "shut down" on September 2»»»

NEW YORK- Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic attended on Tuesday in New York a reception for delegation heads, hosted by UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres before a general debate in the UN General Assembly. In an Instagram post, Vucic wrote that the reception had been an opportunity for numerou»»»

Mexico City: Hurricane Polo reached maximum category 5 strength off the Pacific coast of Mexico on Tuesday but is expected to stay at sea, the US National Hurricane Center said. The storm intensified from category 4 as it swirled off southwest Mexico with maximum sustained winds moving at 160 mph (»»»

Advanced digital solutions unveiled to streamline clearance and cut business costs Abu Dhabi Customs is participating in the inaugural edition of the Al Ain Future Business Forum, organised by the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED) under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hazza »»»

Foreign ministers reject forced displacement and reaffirm support for a two-state solution New York: The Ministers of Foreign Affairs of Egypt, Qatar, Jordan, United Arab Emirates, Indonesia, Pakistan, Turkey, and Saudi Arabia met in New York on September 21, 2026, on the margins of the 81st Sessio»»»

President Joseph Aoun said Tuesday that the time has come for all Lebanese to realize that “our homeland cannot be built by a single group, sect, or party.” “It is our destiny to live together; hatred does not build a nation, and division serves only those who wish for Lebanon to remain weak. Dialo»»»

Hundreds of inmates at Lebanon's central Roumieh Prison have been on hunger strike for 10 days over the stalled implementation of an amnesty law supposed to benefit them, a judicial official told AFP on Tuesday. Lebanon's parliament last month passed the sweeping amnesty law, the first since 1991 a»»»

QIC and WIS Group formalise their partnership at Arabian Travel Market in Dubai Dubai: Qatar Insurance (QIC) and Dubai-based InsurTech WIS Group marked their partnership with a signing ceremony at Arabian Travel Market, timed to coincide with the event where the majority of their more than 650 GCC »»»

In Abu Dhabi’s old souk, heritage, dreams and handmade stories endure Abu Dhabi: "This is where I can tell my story," Iman El Haj, founder of Darazean, says, about a place many would write off as an outdated market. To her it is where her dream was born. Not in her bedroom or on the school bench, b»»»

New York: The Foreign Ministers of the State of Qatar, the Arab Republic of Egypt, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, the Republic of Indonesia, the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, the Republic of Türkiye, and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia met in New York on September 21, 2026, »»»

The Ministry of Education and Higher Education, represented by the Department of Private Schools and Kindergartens, in cooperation with the Sheikh Thani bin Abdullah Foundation for Humanitarian Services, launched the "Beacon of Knowledge" initiative, dedicated to private schools and kindergartens, »»»

BELGRADE - Air Serbia, the national airline of Serbia, ranks as the second-best airline in Eastern Europe in this year's Skytrax World Airline Awards rankings. "Along with its excellent ranking in Eastern Europe, the Serbian national carrier retained its third-place position among the best regional»»»

Businesses are monitoring supplies, checking alternatives as Philippines halts ube exports Dubai: The Philippines has indefinitely suspended exports of fresh purple yam, or ube, in a move that could have implications for UAE businesses that rely on the popular Filipino ingredient. The suspension ha»»»

BusinessGermanyWill Germany have enough gas this winter?Dirk KaufmannGermany's gas storage sites are far less full than in recent years. Officials say supplies are secure, but analysts warn that a cold winter or import disruptions could push prices higher. So how secure is the supply? https://p.dw.»»»

51,200-square-metre lake will hold around 28 million gallons of water Dubai: His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has approved plans for Al Freish Lake, a major new recreational and tourism destination to be developed near Al Marsh Squar»»»

BELGRADE - Serbian caretaker Justice Minister Nenad Vujic met with UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) Regional Representative for South-Eastern Europe Danilo Rizzi on Tuesday in Belgrade to discuss ongoing cooperation and opportunities to strengthen national and regional partnerships within the f»»»

EU ministers met in Brussels on Tuesday (22 September) to discuss the bloc’s next seven-year budget, running from 2028 to 2034. Time is running out for member states to move closer together, with EU leaders aiming to strike a deal by the end of the year. But efforts by European Council president An»»»

World leaders are gathering at the United Nations this week against a backdrop of wars in the Middle East and Ukraine, rising fears over artificial intelligence and mounting economic and climate pressures. The annual General Assembly will test whether the 193-member body can still bring countries t»»»

The top five US television networks staged a revolt on Monday when they effectively boycotted coverage of President Donald Trump to protest his decision to ban three news outlets from the White House. "No administration should restrict a news organization because it objects to its reporting," »»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian President Vladimir Putin has held a phone call with Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud, the Kremlin said on Tuesday. "A telephone conversation took place between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Crown Prince and Prime Minister »»»

Institute says fan change was planned as police investigate allegations surrounding death Mumbai: IIT Bombay has begun replacing ceiling fans in its hostels with wall-mounted units, a move that has drawn attention following the death of a student and amid a widening debate over student welfare, dis»»»

First health mission to China targets AI, robotics, cancer care and new drug development Abu Dhabi health officials are exploring new partnerships with China in artificial intelligence, medical robotics, cancer care and drug development as part of the emirate’s first health and life sciences missio»»»

Passengers urged to check airlines as UAE airports face fresh disruptions Flights from Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah continue to operate on Tuesday, although several services have been cancelled or delayed, while fresh disruptions are affecting international aviation. Air Arabia and flydubai have ca»»»

In tonight's edition: A coalition of opposition groups band together in the hope of ousting Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed. Also, we speak to the deputy chief of the UN's peacekeeping mission in DR Congo. And with just a few days to go before legislative elections, young Moroccans are torn bet»»»

Doha, Qatar: Years of Culture, in collaboration with Qatar Museums and Katara Cultural Village, opened Dialogue of Papers at Katara Cultural Village. The opening was attended by HE Syahda Guruh Langkah Samudera, Ambassador of the Republic of Indonesia to the State of Qatar; Sheikh Abdulaziz Al-Than»»»

AQUILA (BVB: AQ) has initiated the merger by absorption of Parmafood Group Distribution, the company it acquired in April 2024, as the FMCG distributor moves toward a unified legal and operational structure. The transaction is expected to simplify the group’s administration and consolidate shared c»»»