NEW YORK - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said on Tuesday his speech in the general debate at the 81st UN General Assembly session in New York would address numerous injustices and an unobjective and unfair approach to Serbia by the international community in the past decades. "For me, the most»»»

Women officers to patrol schools, metros and hotspots amid fresh safety fears Dubai A six-year-old girl. A teenager who had stepped out to buy stationery. A 16-year-old allegedly gang-raped and murdered. And, most recently, a 17-year-old allegedly attacked in a park. Four cases involving minor girl»»»

Sharjah's Ruler has issued directives to support citizens and ease family burdens Sharjah In implementing the directives of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, to provide a decent standard of living for Sharjah citizens, His Highness h»»»

New York, Sept. 23 (SANA) Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani met with Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan and Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan on the sidelines of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. The three ministers discussed bilateral relations a»»»

Doha: Qatar Chamber discussed enhancing economic cooperation with Sri Lanka, as well as investment opportunities available to the private sectors of both countries and ways to enhance communication between business communities. This came in a meeting held by First Vice Chairman of Qatar Chamber, Mo»»»

Telecom executives see significant opportunities from artificial intelligence, automation and new digital services, but many companies may lack the organisational readiness needed to capture their full value, according to the latest EY-Parthenon Telco of Tomorrow study. Based on interviews with nea»»»

France convenes a UN Security Council meeting Wednesday on artificial intelligence (AI) and international security, which includes briefings by leading industry figures, including the heads of OpenAI and Anthropic. The meeting comes as world leaders jostle over how to address the risks of the new t»»»

Donald Trump has once again criticised Cuba, saying in his UN General Assembly address on Tuesday that the country would “fall.” His remarks prompted reactions ranging from outrage to indifference among Cubans, as the island faces one of its most severe economic crises and continues to deal with pr»»»

AMMAN — Jordan’s financial sector is accelerating its digital transformation as regulators, banks, fintech companies and investors explore how innovation can expand while maintaining financial stability, cybersecurity and consumer protection.The second Jordan Fintech Festival opened at the Dead Sea»»»

Passenger traffic is forecast to more than double as carriers expand and renew fleets Dubai: Middle East airlines will need 3,830 new passenger aircraft over the next 20 years as travel demand grows and carriers replace older jets, Airbus said on Wednesday. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download»»»

Sovereign wealth funds allocate 43% of investments to private capital Dubai: The UAE has emerged as the leading private capital market in the Middle East, driven by economic transformation programmes, rising infrastructure investment and increasingly sophisticated investment institutions, according»»»

A Mahan Air commercial flight from Tehran landed in southern China today, a tracking data website says, despite the US threatening to “shut down” Tehran’s carriers and punish anyone doing business with them starting today. Flight IRM093 landed in Guangzhou at 4:39 pm local time on Wednesday, accord»»»

Tunis, Sept.23 (TAP) - Tunisia sent Tuesday an aid shipment to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) with the aim to support the Congolese authorities in their efforts to strengthen their healthcare system against the spread of the Ebola virus,...»»»

Moroccan voters are choosing a new parliament Wednesday in elections dominated by economic concerns after a mass migration surge to the Spanish enclave of Ceuta in the summer highlighted concerns over rising youth unemployment and the cost of living. Nearly 16 million Moroccans have registered to e»»»

French President Emmanuel Macron used his last address before the UN General Assembly as France's leader to urge the world's nations to stand alongside the United Nations in the face of a resurgent "law of the jungle". Macron also called for a moratorium on strikes on civilian and energy infrastruc»»»

The three sisters of former Pakistani prime minister Imran Khan were arrested in the province of Punjab, his Tehreek-e-Insaf party said on Monday. Khan, who was prime minister from 2018 to 2022, has been imprisoned since 2023 and was sentenced last year to 17 years on corruption charges. »»»

Paris, France: An ancient wall discovered beneath Paris was described as a "major breakthrough" on Wednesday by France's culture ministry, with the archaeological find possibly confirming the location of the city's original settlement. A roughly 20-metre (65-foot) wall dating from the Gallo-Roman p»»»

Petar Volgin, "Revival's" vice-presidential candidate, said on BNT that the party's main opponent in the presidential election is what it calls the status quo. Volgin said the selection of the presidential and vice-presidential candidates was based on a poll open not only to party members and »»»

Entertainers dressed in oversized gorilla costumes have been spotted dancing Party-goers in Pakistan are going ape over an unusual new trend: giant dancing gorillas taking over the dance floor. Entertainers dressed in oversized gorilla costumes have been spotted dancing alongside revellers at parti»»»

Public sector banks will open on Sunday before the proposed three-day walkout Dubai: UAE residents sending money to India at the end of the month may witness some remittance delays. A proposed nationwide bank strike from Monday, September 28, to Wednesday, September 30, could slow transfers that ne»»»

The European Commission has proposed unlocking €4.2 billion in frozen EU funds for Hungary, marking a major development in the long-running funding dispute between Budapest and Brussels. The move could also restore full access to Erasmus+ and Horizon Europe for Hungarian students and researchers, f»»»

United Nations, United States: President Donald Trump on Tuesday announced that the US government would rename artificial intelligence "Super Intelligence" in official communications, as world leaders jostled over how to address the dangers of the fast-advancing technology. AI has become a major to»»»

Meeting discussed current regional developments and the situation in the Middle East New York: Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, participated in a meeting convened by US President Donald Trump with a number of leaders and foreign ministers f»»»

NEW YORK - Serbian caretaker FM Marko Djuric met with OSCE Secretary General Feridun Sinirlioglu in New York on Tuesday to discuss Serbia's cooperation with the OSCE, as well as regional and international issues. The two met during the 81st UN General Assembly session. "Djuric emphasised that Serbi»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - There are currently no specifics on a new meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump yet, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Wednesday. On Russia-US Contacts"So far, there are no specifics on any high-level meetings. If we talk about the R»»»

US president signals growing hopes of a deal as Washington keeps pressure on Tehran Dubai: US President Donald Trump has told Gulf and regional leaders that there is “a lot of momentum” towards reaching a deal with Iran, signalling growing diplomatic activity even as Washington maintains intense mi»»»

The Spiritual Directorate of Muslims of Kyrgyzstan has selected the winner of a competition to supply vaccines for participants of the 2027 Hajj. Following the selection process, Farvater LLC, headed by Zhantoro Turdubaev, was declared the winner. The company is to supply vaccines against meningoco»»»

Tunis, Sept.23 (TAP) - Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad, Mohamed Ali Nafti, met Tuesday in New York with Director General of the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) Amy Pope.Cooperation between Tunisia and the...»»»

EFG Hermes, an EFG Holding company and the leading investment bank in the Middle East and North Africa, has secured leading positions in the 2026 Extel Emerging EMEA Research Survey, ranking No. 1 in the Corporate Access Conference category for the second consecutive year, while its Research divisi»»»

Prime Minister Péter Magyar has accused the Prosecutor General’s Office of protecting alleged criminals after prosecutors publicly rejected his criticism of their work. The escalating dispute follows a decision to seek the suspension of the parliamentary immunity of Magyar and two opposition MPs, w»»»

French President Emmanuel Macron has accused Israel of violating the sovereignty of all its neighboring states, in a speech at the annual meeting of the U.N. General Assembly. Macron also affirmed France's support for a sovereign Lebanese state that ensures the disarmament of Hezbollah. "We are com»»»

The weekend events calendar is filling up fast as summer draws to a close and autumn begins to settle in across Qatar. From family-friendly outings and exciting activities to live concerts and fun-filled shows, there’s plenty happening this weekend. Whether you’re looking to get out and about with »»»

NEW YORK - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic met on Tuesday in New York with US Deputy State Secretary Christopher Landau to discuss further strengthening of Serbia-US relations, investments, political issues and other important topics. "An outstanding, exceptional meeting with Christopher Landau,»»»

Singapore, Sept. 23 (SANA) Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz remained sharply below recent levels on Tuesday, while traffic through Bab al-Mandab also stayed below its 10-day average, preliminary shipping data showed Wednesday. Three commodity-carrying vessels crossed Hormuz, down from four a d»»»

Manila: The Philippine Senate approved on Wednesday a lower threshold of votes needed to find Vice President Sara Duterte guilty at her impeachment trial, potentially making it easier to execute her ouster. Senators voted 13-1, with six Duterte allies abstaining, that the constitutionally required »»»

Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar welcomes the joint decision by the Kingdom of Belgium and the Republic of Rwanda to resume diplomatic relations and reopen their respective embassies, and considers it a positive step that reflects the two countries’ commitment to overcoming differences through dialo»»»

Adylbek Kasymaliev, Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan, has arrived in the Chinese city of Hangzhou for a working visit. The Cabinet’s press service announced. During the trip, Adylbek Kasymaliev will meet with Li Qiang, Premier of the State Council of the People’s Republic of China»»»

Italian fashion house Etro has presented new versions of its Pony and Kalispera handbags featuring traditional Kyrgyz patterns. The designs have been incorporated into the structure of the bags using weaving, embroidery, beadwork and intricate leatherwork. The models are also decorated with fringe.»»»

The founder of a family business has the right to decide its future. However, as business grows, their choices increasingly impact the family's security, the ability of subsequent generations to cooperate, and the longevity of the accumulated capital. At the heart of this dilemma lies the challenge»»»

Prime Minister Nawaf Salam met Wednesday with Arab League chief Nabil Fahmy in New York, on the sidelines of the United Nations summit. The meeting focused on mobilizing Arab support for crisis- and war-hit Lebanon, to facilitate the country's recovery and reconstruction. Salam, alongside leaders a»»»

Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan Erlist Akunbekov has called for accelerating the implementation of projects in Kyrgyzstan funded by Chinese government grants. The Cabinet’s press service reported. In Beijing, Erlist Akunbekov met with Chen Xiaodong, Chairman of the China I»»»

New digital code lets companies add the symbol to devices, apps and websites Dubai: The UAE dirham symbol has been added to Unicode 18.0, giving technology companies a standard way to display it across phones, computers, apps and websites. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app»»»

Messages of goodwill underscore UAE-Saudi brotherly ties on 96th National Day Abu Dhabi: President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a congratulatory message to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia, on the occasion of the Kin»»»

The Cabinet’s Information and Decision Support Center (IDSC) has published infographics highlighting developments in Egypt’s tourism and travel sector, including growth in hotels and rooms under construction, tourist arrivals and tourism revenues, as well as international forecasts for the sector’s»»»

UNITED NATIONS (Sputnik) - Vietnamese President To Lam called on the United States at the UN General Assembly to end its unilateral embargo and sanctions against Cuba and remove the island from the list of state sponsors of terrorism. "Vietnam has always stood in solidarity with the State and peopl»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Spangdahlem Air Base in western Germany has confirmed the crash of an F-16 fighter jet, assigned to the US Air Force's 52nd Fighter Wing. "A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 52nd Fighter Wing crashed on Spangdahlem Air Base during approach at approximately 2:30»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The United Kingdom and the United States are establishing a new defense partnership in the field of artificial intelligence aimed at protecting critical national infrastructure, UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham said. "I am announcing today that we are developing a new AI defense pa»»»

Meetings explored ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation and partnerships across fields New York: Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, held separate meetings in New York with a number of foreign ministers participating in the 81st session of »»»

A regional meeting of representatives of the border agencies of Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan and Tajikistan began in Issyk-Kul region on September 23, 2026. The event is supported by the OSCE Programme Office in Bishkek and is aimed at developing practical cooperation between the border agencies of the t»»»

Growing up in the UAE's multicultural environment taught her to turn knowledge to action Dubai: At 15, Zahra-tul Jannah Ahmed Ajetunmobi has already taken her message about youth participation, education, and sustainability to global platforms. Born and raised in the UAE to a family with Nigerian r»»»