Ukraine abstained from the UN General Assembly resolution adopting a new world map, because the map it endorses shows occupied Crimea in a lighter shade than the rest of Ukraine. The resolution, tabled by Togo and carried as draft 80/L.104, commits the UN to the Equal Earth projection in place of t»»»

A Russian general charged by Kyiv over the 2024 missile strike on Ukraine's main children's hospital has been shot and badly wounded in the Saratov region. Major General Nikolai Varpakhovich, who commands the 22nd Heavy Bomber Aviation Division based at the Engels-2 airbase, was hit twice at close »»»

Algeria has acquired a new batch of Su-34M strike fighters this year, deepening its long-term defense partnership with Russia, reports Business Insider Africa. At least four Su-34s were delivered in 2024 under a broader arms package, with the first batch arriving in MayAlgerian defense publications»»»

Monza, Italy: The Italian Grand Prix at Monza was halted after just two laps in Sunday after Ferrari's Charles Leclerc slid off the track and smashed into barriers. The Monegasque, who is a two-time winner at Monza, lost control on the exit of the parabolica at the end of lap two, going straight in»»»

A medical team at the Senior Department of Cardiology at the Sixth Medical Center of Chinese PLA General Hospital successfully closed a congenital heart defect in a 48-year-old man using a fully intelligent imaging robot, reports Global Times. The system goes far beyond ordinary surgical robots by »»»

Nine rescued, two critical as teams race to reach students feared trapped beneath debris New Delhi: At least three people were killed, two were in critical condition and several others were feared trapped after a six-storey building housing students collapsed in Delhi’s Satya Niketan on Sunday afte»»»

Trade with Senegal rose 24.5% in 2025 while UAE exports to Gabon climbed 27% Dubai: The UAE is stepping up trade and investment engagement with Senegal and Gabon, with Dr Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of Foreign Trade, holding high-level meetings in Dakar and Libreville focused on mining, re»»»

Tehran seeks coordinated strikes with Hezbollah, Hamas, Houthis: Israeli intelligence Dubai Iran is seeking to rebuild its battered regional network around a more coordinated strategy against Israel — one designed to allow Hezbollah, Hamas, the Houthis and militias in Iraq to open several fronts si»»»

Tunis, Sept. 6, 2026 (TAP) - Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad Mohamed Ali Nafti began his activities in Cairo on Sunday, with a meeting with Egypt's Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Expatriates...»»»

Doha, Qatar: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defence Affairs HE Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan Al-Thani met with HE Hassan Daoud Kabroun Kian, Minister of Defense of the Republic of Sudan, and his accompanying delegation, during their visit to the State of Qatar. During the»»»

Indian expats from Kerala in UAE in shock after death of "gifted but underrated singer" Dubai: Indian expats from Kerala in the UAE are in shock and grief after the sudden death of popular Malayali singer Nisar Wayanad, who died at a Dubai hospital on Saturday evening, just hours before he was due »»»

Strait of Hormuz flare-up forces airlines to adjust routes and schedules via UAE hubs Dubai: Iran has threatened a stronger response to any further US attacks as tensions remain high over the Strait of Hormuz. Iranian forces say they targeted a US naval drone, while Washington says an Iranian-linke»»»

Video goes viral as the girl wins praise for celebrating equestrian heritage Dubai: An Omani schoolgirl has drawn widespread attention on social media after arriving at school on horseback on the first day of the new academic year. Photos and video circulated widely online on Sunday, showing the st»»»

Songs, stories and animation teach young viewers ethics rooted in UAE values The Media Office of the Sharjah Family and Community Council has launched “Impact Rooted in Values”, a digital educational initiative designed to instill social and human values in children through storytelling, music and »»»

More than a month after he disappeared, 21-year-old OZORA Festival crew member Bence Szolnoki has been found dead near the festival grounds. The festival said the Fejér County Police Headquarters had officially confirmed that Szolnoki’s body was found on Friday outside the festival area. Szolnoki w»»»

London, Sept. 6 (SANA) OPEC+ kept its oil output policy unchanged for October at a meeting on Sunday, as the producer group turns its attention to reviewing production capacity and setting new output quotas for 2027. The seven members taking part in the meeting — Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, Kuwait,»»»

In an interview for Bulgarian National Radio aired on Sunday, Health Minister Katya Ivkova said that it is realistic to expect that the healthcare quality assessment system will be adopted by the end of this year. While her Ministry is ready, it needs to consult with the medical community to conduc»»»

Doha, Qatar: ​The State of Qatar participated in the 89th meeting of the Gulf Health Council of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and the 12th meeting of the GCC Health Ministers' Committee, held in Bahrain today. ​The delegation of the State of Qatar was headed by Minister of Public Health HE Man»»»

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad-Bagher Ghalibaf warned the United States on Sunday that that the rules of its conflict with the Islamic Republic have changed. In remarks carried by Iranian media, Ghalibaf said “the recent strikes we inflicted on the invaders’ bases are merely the beginning,” wa»»»

Adviser praises UAE President, Vice-President following ‘The Messages’ announcement Dubai: Dr Anwar Mohammed Gargash, Diplomatic Adviser to the UAE President, has praised the country’s leadership and its record of achievement after His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Prime Minister »»»

Washington: WhatsApp has announced plans to increase the maximum number of messages users can pin within individual and group chats on Android from three to four. The platform has begun testing the new feature with a select group of beta users ahead of a wider rollout. When attempting to pin a new »»»

Organisation partners with Emirates Humanitarian City on International Day of Charity Some memories are priceless; they trigger smiles and hope every time they come to the forefront. Make-A-Wish UAE helped more families feel the positive vibes of making such memories on the International Day of Cha»»»

The talks that Russian President Vladimir Putin had with US President Donald Trump’s envoys on Saturday are indicative of an “atmosphere of trust” between Moscow and Washington, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has said. Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner have arrived in Kiev, where they are meeting wi»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe 8 Arab, Muslim Nations Condemn Israeli Plan to Forcibly Displace Millions from Gaza 06-09-2026 14:44 PM Damaged and destroyed buildings aft»»»

DOHA: Advisor to the Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr Majed bin Mohammed Al Ansari announced that Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani will begin a two-day visit to the People's Republic »»»

He spent his savings, battled infections and braved snakes to transform a filthy river Dubai: Until a few months ago, Surendra Singh Chaudhary was a little-known BSc (bachelor of science) second-year student in Madhya Pradesh. Today, the 21-year-old better known as Bittu Tabahi has become a nationa»»»

Budapest is preparing to host the inaugural World Athletics Ultimate Championship, a brand-new global competition that will bring some of the world’s leading athletes to the Hungarian capital from 11 to 13 September. The three-day event at the National Athletics Centre will break with the tradition»»»

On Sunday, Bulgaria marks the 141st anniversary of the Unification of the Principality of Bulgaria and Eastern Rumelia. Unification Day is a public holiday, with observances held countrywide. The high point of the commemorations is in Plovdiv, where the unification was announced on September 6, 188»»»

Tashkent, Uzbekistan: Chairperson of Qatar Museums HE Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani on Sunday attended the official inauguration of the Centre for Contemporary Arts Tashkent (CCA Tashkent), the first permanent centre for contemporary art in Uzbekistan. The occasion comes at a s»»»

London: Prince Harry's return to Britain has reignited debate about whether taxpayers should foot the bill to protect him and his family, with experts warning genuine threats likely exist. The Duke of Sussex, who arrived in Britain last week with his wife Meghan and their two young children, had pr»»»

Jobs rebuilt Apple, Cook scaled it, and $1,000 invested in 1997 grew to about $2.5 million Dubai: Apple’s rise from a struggling computer maker to a company worth about $4.8 trillion rests on two contrasting leadership periods. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Steve Job»»»

Metropolitan Nikolay of Plovdiv Sunday said: "Let's be peacemakers, encourage others to be peacemakers too, and be united in the principles bequeathed to us by our Lord Jesus Christ." He officiated a thanksgiving service at the Cathedral of the Holy Mother of God marking the city's holiday and the »»»

Doha, Qatar: Advisor to the Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Majed bin Mohammed Al Ansari announced on Sunday that Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani will begin a visit to the People's»»»

DOHA: The International Day of Charity, observed annually on September 5, has grown in importance as humanitarian needs continue to expand and crises stemming from conflict, natural disasters, climate change, poverty, and inequality proliferate. This makes charitable work a vital component of human»»»

Passengers were urged to check flight status and update contact details before they travel Dubai: Emirates has cancelled one Dubai-Jakarta flight and delayed others, while Etihad Airways has also delayed services between Abu Dhabi and the Indonesian capital after volcanic ash forced the temporary c»»»

Food and shelter supplies aim to ease urgent Palestinian humanitarian needs Gaza: Five UAE aid convoys entered the Gaza Strip this week, comprising 66 trucks carrying 533 tonnes of humanitarian assistance, as part of ''Operation Chivalrous Knight 3” and the UAE’s ongoing humanitarian efforts to sup»»»

A Hungarian opposition MP has submitted a bill that would introduce so-called chemical castration for certain sex offenders in an effort to reduce the risk of repeat crimes against children. The proposal follows the Polish model, but a previous Orbán government rejected a similar idea on human righ»»»

Several feared trapped at 75-bed student accommodation as emergency teams scour the debris New Delhi: Students trapped beneath the rubble of a six-storey building that collapsed in southwest Delhi were making phone calls asking for help on Sunday as rescue teams raced to reach survivors, Indian med»»»

Baghdad, Sept. 06 (SANA) Iraq’s crude oil export capacity has risen to more than 3 million barrels per day, Oil Minister Bassem Mohammed Khudair said Saturday, as the government works to expand the country’s oil export infrastructure. The Iraqi News Agency, INA, quoted Khudair as saying, “Crude oil»»»

Doha, Qatar: Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs has announced that registration for citizens and residents wishing to perform Hajj in 2027 will open at 12:00 midnight on Sunday, September 20, and remain open until October 20, 2026 through the official Hajj portal. The ministry said Qatar’s Hajj »»»

Berlin: Germany's Isar Aerospace launched a rocket into orbit from Norway on Saturday as Europe races to boost its ability to economically send satellites into space independently of the United States. Isar's 28-metre (92-foot) long two-stage Spectrum rocket blasted off shortly after 2000 GMT from »»»

The collection brings together reflections from nearly 60 years of public service in UAE Dubai: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, has announced a new book, 'The Messages', bringing together reflections and personal letters shaped »»»

Tunis, Sept. 6, 2026 (TAP) - A Practical Guide on Farmers' Seeds in Tunisia will soon be published at the initiative of the Association Tunisienne de Permaculture (ATP), with the support of the Heinrich Böll Foundation (Tunis office).This initiative...»»»

DOHA: The Foreign Ministers of the State of Qatar, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, the Republic of Indonesia, the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, the Arab Republic of Egypt, and the Republic of Turkiye strongly condemned the statements made by I»»»

Russian Armed Forces have successfully conducted precision strikes on key transportation and logistics infrastructure facilities used by the Ukrainian military, as well as drone production workshops, the Russian Ministry of Defense reported on Sunday. "Operational-tactical aviation, strike unmanned»»»

Holders of the new residency category will be exempt from annual residency fees Dubai: Kuwait has introduced a new residency framework allowing certain people whose Kuwaiti citizenship was withdrawn to obtain regular residence permits for up to 10 years, according to Al Seyassah newspaper. The chan»»»

Jeddah, Sept.06 (SANA) Syria and the Islamic Development Bank Group discussed strengthening cooperation and supporting recovery and development efforts during a series of meetings held by a Syrian Foreign Ministry delegation in Jeddah. Director of International Cooperation at the Ministry of Foreig»»»

Miami, USA: Lionel Messi set up both goals for Inter Miami as the Major League Soccer champions drew 2-2 with Atlanta United on Saturday in the Argentina star's first match since announcing his retirement from international football. Thunderstorms and lightning delayed the start for 90 minutes, but»»»

Tunis, Sept. 6, 2026 (TAP) - The Tunis Stock Exchange's Tunindex edged up by 0.88% in July 2026, reaching 20,038.09 points at the end of the month, compared with 19,863.75 points at the end of June, according to the Arab Capital Markets Monthly...»»»

World-renowned Colombian singer Shakira is set to visit Kyrgyzstan. She is expected to perform at Bishkek Arena stadium in November. The Presidential Affairs Department announced. Details regarding the upcoming concert have not yet been disclosed. Bishkek Arena is a new stadium with a capacity of 5»»»