Controversial US warship reaches Pattaya as Washington defends crew conditions A US aircraft carrier at the centre of controversy over conditions on board approached the Thai coast on Wednesday for its first port call in nine months. The 5,000 sailors and Marines on board the USS Abraham Lincoln, a»»»

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan held talks in Bishkek. One of the main topics of the meeting was Armenia’s intention to join the European Union and the possible consequences of this decision for relations with Russia. In his statement, the Russian leader»»»

Convective clouds may bring rain to eastern areas, with mist possible overnight Dubai: Rain could fall over parts of the UAE on Wednesday as temperatures reach as high as 47°C and winds raise dust in some areas, the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) said. Conditions will be fair to partly cloudy»»»

Kyrgyz athletes won one silver and two bronze medals on the first day of competitions in Mongolian wrestling, goresh and kurash at the VI World Nomad Games. According to the State Agency for Physical Culture and Sports, competitions in the over-100 kg weight category were held on September 1 at Gaz»»»

New York leaders accuse DHS of politicising immigration and public safety New York: US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Markwayne Mullin announced that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents arrested 2,197 immigrants across the state of New York from late July to late Augus»»»

The leaders of Russia, China and India arrived with other heads of state in Kyrgyzstan on August 31 for a two-day Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit. The SCO is widely viewed as offering a forum at which members, as well as 15 “dialogue partners” that include some important middle power»»»

The leaders of Russia, China and India arrived with other heads of state in Kyrgyzstan on August 31 for a two-day Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit. The SCO is widely viewed as offering a forum at which members, as well as 15 “dialogue partners” that include some important middle power»»»

A lot happened during summer recess: France’s constitutional council struck down the core of a new law to ban social media for under 15 year olds, but it did validate the extension to high schoolers of a phone ban already in effect for younger pupils. Why one but not the other? On this the first da»»»

A federation of European textile associations called Tuesday for an import fee of 10 euros on fashion imports, the latest effort to stem the flood of ultra-cheap competition mainly from China. Speaking with FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney, Dr Sheng Lu, Professor at the Department of Fashion and&nbs»»»

Tunis: Tunisia has seen an unprecedented surge in wildfires this summer, with more than 14,000 hectares of forest destroyed between June 1 and Aug. 30, private radio station Mosaique FM reported Tuesday. Emergency services responded to and extinguished 13,463 fires during this period, including 239»»»

Ankara: A mining workshop dating back about 8,800 to 8,900 years has been unearthed in southeastern Türkiye, Turkish Minister of Culture and Tourism Mehmet Nuri Ersoy said on Tuesday. In a post on social media platform X, Ersoy said the workshop, covering around 5 square meters and dated to 6900-68»»»

UAE fog season typically peaks between September and February, NCM data shows Dubai: Summer in the UAE is not completely over, but the weather is already shifting into the pattern that brings fog back to the roads. UAE's National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) issued a fog alert for September 2, 2026,»»»

European allies resist ‘normalising’ Moscow amid Ukraine war and hybrid attack fears G20 finance leaders closed their two-day gathering on Tuesday with a statement that all but China backed in full, as Washington insisted that the presence of a Russian minister had no effect on talks. US Treasury S»»»

The elderly woman later said the moment felt like winning a crore of rupees Tamil Nadu Chief Minister S. Joseph Vijay's enduring connect with the public was on display in Salem when he made an unscheduled stop during his official visit on Tuesday, leaving an older woman delighted with a simple yet »»»

Washington targets Iran’s ‘tinker toy’ radar in bid to secure global oil chokepoint US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Iran was attempting to rebuild a network of radar installations along the Strait of Hormuz before the US military struck and destroyed the emerging system, as Washington soug»»»

Lake Ontario is now appearing as “Lake America” on Google Maps for US users, following Donald Trump’s executive order to rename the lake. Canadians still see “Lake Ontario”, while users elsewhere see both names. But the change is far from universal: Apple Maps and MapQuest continue to use Lake Onta»»»

The US military hit targets in Iran on Tuesday as Tehran reponded with retaliatory strikes as hostilities between the two countries flared once again in an intermittent war that has lasted more than six months. One US strike hit a home hosting a wedding, killing four people and wounding dozens, loc»»»

A number of pro-Israel social media accounts have shared a video they claim shows wads of cash and stacks of gold bars in a cache belonging to a deceased Hezbollah leader. There's only one issue: the footage was created using AI. The original video was shared by an Egyptian satirical site. The vide»»»

A failed mutiny in Niger over the weekend shows how important Russia's Africa Corps mercenaries are in the country, according to analysts. They argue that the failed mutiny on Saturday shows how the country's security landscape has worsened and contradicts claims from Niger's junta about »»»

Nepal is burying dozens of bodies in multiple trenches as Nepal’s disaster agency said that 1,003 deaths had been counted there, with 3,916 people missing, including 583 foreign nationals. In its latest update, China reported 16 deaths and 546 missing, including 261 foreigners. Crews faced challeng»»»

Premier League clubs smashed the £3.1 billion transfer-spending record on a dramatic deadline day, with Manchester City leading the frenzy by signing Enzo Fernandez from Chelsea for a British-record £125 million and adding Everton forward Iliman Ndiaye for £65 million. The spending spree capped a r»»»

Since taking office on July 20, Burnham has traveled around the country promising to deliver renewed national optimism after the downbeat two-year tenure of his predecessor Keir Starmer. Now, it's time for him to face lawmakers for the first time since he has taken office after an unusually long ti»»»

Germany's government on Tuesday blamed Russia for an attempted attack at Leipzig/Halle Airport on 4 August using an explosive-laden drone, and announced that it would shut down a Russian consulate among other measures against Moscow. French ​President Emmanuel Macron ​said he support»»»

Prime Minister Andy Burnham faced lawmakers in the House of Commons on Tuesday for the first time since becoming U.K. leader six weeks ago, with wars in Europe and the Middle East weighing on his promise to kick-start the economy, ease the cost of living and oversee a radical redistribution of powe»»»

Phnom Penh: Cambodian authorities detained 19,652 drug-related suspects across 7,347 cases during the first eight months of 2026, according to an Anti-Drug Department report released Tuesday. The report said that 49.5 percent of those arrested were classified as traffickers, manufacturers, possesso»»»

Understanding the adolescent brain can help parents replace conflict with connection A mother sat in my office recently describing the moment she took her 15-year-old’s phone away after finding out how many hours a day he was spending on it. She expected relief, maybe even gratitude, once the distr»»»

Rescue teams in Nepal continue to search water-logged hydropower tunnels in the country’s north, where hundreds of workers remain unaccounted for seven days after a flash flood devastated areas near the border with China.The death toll has risen to 1,003, Nepal’s National Disaster Risk Reduction an»»»

Israeli authorities have seized a UN Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) school in the Shufat refugee camp, leaving Palestinian children in East Jerusalem facing uncertainty as their academic year begins. RT’s Charlotte Dubenskij reports from the ground, where families say they fear losing access to af»»»

Iran-linked tanker attacks deepen threat to vital Hormuz oil chokepoint Two attacks on commercial tankers were reported in the past 48 hours around the Strait of Hormuz, as Iranian forces continued what a regional maritime security centre described as persistent surveillance, harassment and attempt»»»

Brussels: Eurozone annual inflation is projected at 3.3 percent in August, rising from 2.9 percent in July and reaching its highest level so far this year, according to a flash estimate released Tuesday by Eurostat. Eurozone inflation stood at 3.2 percent in May, before easing to 2.8 percent in Jun»»»

Authorities say drone shrapnel caused damage as Kuwait confronts Iranian attacks Kuwait said its air-defence systems are responding to hostile drone threats, with the General Staff of the Kuwaiti Armed Forces confirming that any explosions heard in the country are likely the sound of air-defence sy»»»

Phnom Penh: Cambodia's famous Angkor Archaeological Park saw a 29-percent year-on-year drop in international visitors during the first eight months of 2026, according to an official statement released Tuesday. A total of 474,993 foreign tourists visited the UNESCO World Heritage Site from January t»»»

Sitharaman, Georgieva discuss economic outlook, India's growth trajectory Asheville: Union Minister for Finance & Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman met Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), on the sidelines of the G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank»»»

Berlin accuses Moscow of hybrid warfare, tightens sanctions and expulsions Germany on Tuesday (Sept. 1, 2026) blamed Russia for an attempted "hybrid attack" involving an explosive-laden drone at a strategic airport last month and announced diplomatic counter-measures. The European Union expressed "»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Al Rayyan managed to keep down the challenge from a resurgent Al Shamal 5-4 via shootout to set up Qatar Cup final with Al Sadd, who earlier beat beat Al Gharafa 2-1 on Tuesday. A large crowd at the Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium was treated to a thrilling contest as Al Rayyan e»»»

Tribune News Network Doha This September, Qatar Calendar presents a packed programme of events offering residents and visitors alike a rich and varied line-up of experiences. Spanning a wide range of interests, the month’s programme offers something for audiences of all ages across Doha and beyond.»»»

Bangkok: Thailand's business sentiment rose in August as a rebound in foreign tourists supported the non-manufacturing sector, while the manufacturing sector improved on accelerated purchases to hedge against El Niño risks and strong external demand, data from the central bank showed on Tuesday. Ac»»»

The first registration takes place when they board the bus in the morning. The second is recorded when they arrive at school and leave the bus. At the end of the school day, students are registered again when they board the bus for their return journey. The final registration takes place when they »»»

QNA Doha Qatar Central Bank (QCB) has enabled payment service providers to open accounts with the central bank and gain direct access to the Real-Time Gross Settlement System (QA-RTGS), allowing them to conduct settlement operations directly without intermediaries. The move is in line with the Thir»»»

QNA DOHA The Social and Sport Contribution Fund (DAAM) has signed a funding agreement with Katara - the Cultural Village Foundation- to support the 10th edition of the Katara International Hunting and Falcons Exhibition ‘S’hail 2026’, which will take place from September 8-12. Under the agreement, »»»

QNA Doha The Social Development Center (Nama), operating under the Qatar Foundation for Social Work, has launched the third edition of its Social Entrepreneurship Award, reaffirming commitment to supporting innovative ideas and projects that address community challenges and create lasting social im»»»

QNA Doha The State of Qatar took part in the 34th Meeting of the GCC Undersecretaries Responsible for Agriculture and Food Security, convened virtually on Tuesday, bringing together representatives of the member states. The delegation was headed by Undersecretary of the Ministry of Municipality HE »»»

Minister of Public Health HE Mansoor bin Ebrahim Al Mahmoud met with Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates to Qatar HE Saeed Abdullah Al Qamzi on Tuesday. During the meeting, the two sides discussed bilateral relations and ways to further strengthen cooperation in the health sector. (TNN)»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Chief Executive Officer of Visit Qatar Eng Abdulaziz Ali Al Mawlawi met with a senior delegation from UFI, the Global Association of the Exhibition Industry, led by UFI CEO and Managing Director Chris Skeith OBE. The visiting delegation included Said Salim Al Shanfari, CEO»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Education, Culture and Higher Education of the Federal Republic of Somalia to establish a framework for cooperation in higher education, academic pr»»»

Minister of Labour HE Dr. Ali bin Samikh Al Marri met with Federal Minister for Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development of Pakistan Chaudhry Salik Hussain on Tuesday. During the meeting, the two sides discussed bilateral relations between Qatar and Pakistan in labour, and ways to develop»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar University is preparing to organise the “Joud” Charity Festival, in conjunction with the International Day of Charity, from 6 to 10 September 2026 on campus. The festival aims to promote a culture of giving and provide an interactive platform for raising financial su»»»

Tribune News Network DOHA Qatar Airways is strengthening operations in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with the resumption of services to four destinations this winter. Flights to Qassim (ELQ) will resume on October 25, 2026, followed by Taif (TIF) on October 31, 2026, Yanbu (YNB) on January 2, 2027, a»»»

The Secretary-General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr. Ahmed bin Hassan Al Hammadi on Tuesday metseparately with Ambassador of Turkiye to Qatar HE Dr Mustafa Goksu and Ambassador of Cyprus to Qatar HE Andreas Nikolaides on the occasion of the end of their tenure in the country. The secreta»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Ooredoo Group and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), in partnership with the Doha Institute for Graduate Studies and in cooperation with GSMA and Women in AI, yesterday opened the High-Level Digital & AI Policy Leaders Forum – Arab States Region in Doha. The »»»