Johannesburg: Gunmen killed at least 27 people in two mass shootings in South Africa's two main cities, police said on Sunday, in the latest violence to hit the country. The first incident occurred at around 1930 GMT on Saturday when eight gunmen armed with assault rifles stormed an establishment w»»»

The Minister of Industry Khaled Hashem said that the textile and spinning sector is a key target of Egypt’s industrial strategy, given its strong potential to integrate into global supply chains, deepen local manufacturing and boost exports. During a tour of the 6th of October City’s industrial zon»»»

Damascus, Sept. 27 (SANA) The price of a gram of 21-karat gold in the Syrian market rose by SYP 100 on Sunday compared with Saturday, according to the General Directorate for Precious Metals Management. The directorate said in its latest bulletin that a gram of 21-karat gold was priced at SYP 16,50»»»

Damascus, Sept. 27 (SANA) Syria expects foreign capital flowing into the country to establish new banks to exceed $1 billion in the coming period, Central Bank Governor Mohammad Safwat Raslan told SANA, as the country seeks to expand the banking sector and restore its links with international finan»»»

Kathmandu, Nepal: At least 10 local climbers and guides are missing after an avalanche hit the base camp of Himlung peak in central Nepal early Sunday, an expedition organiser said. The Himalayan country is already reeling from a devastating, tsunami-like flood on August 26 that killed more than 1,»»»

Protests are ongoing in Madrid right now, with many demonstrators holding signs and banners that read “Maricarmen vs the Vultures”. “Maricarmen, you are not alone.” Or “Ni una Maricarmen más.” Not one more Maricarmen. The story is centred around the Retiro quarter of the Spanish capital, one of the»»»

A court in Northern Ireland has allowed a Protestant parade to proceed through a controversial route in a Catholic area for the first time in nearly 30 years. The legal dispute ended in the early hours of Sunday, with counterprotests now underway and police working to keep marchers and protesters a»»»

The prospect of an AfD-led government in Germany’s Saxony-Anhalt has exacerbated long-standing fears that the far-right Russia-friendly party may gain access to sensitive information of interest to the Kremlin, fuelling debate as to whether and how it can be barred from classified intelligence. Wha»»»

As other neutral countries such as Austria and Ireland increase defence spending and strengthen ties with NATO, Swiss voters are taking part in a referendum on whether to enshrine a stricter definition of the country’s centuries-old neutrality in the constitution. Switzerland has not fought a milit»»»

A court in Northern Ireland has allowed a Protestant parade to proceed through a controversial route in a Catholic area for the first time in nearly 30 years. The legal dispute ended in the early hours of Sunday, with counterprotests now underway and police working to keep marchers and protesters a»»»

The Free Patriotic Movement on Sunday hit back at Hezbollah official Nawaf al-Moussawi after the latter criticized FPM chief Gebran Bassil over recent statements. "We thought that a former MP and official like Nawaf al-Moussawi would be expected, first, to adhere to the limits of politeness and dec»»»

Red fog alert covers six Eastern Province areas, with visibility falling to 1km or less Dubai: Heavy thunderstorms, flash-flood risks and dense fog are forecast across parts of Saudi Arabia on Sunday, with the National Center for Meteorology issuing severe-weather warnings for several regions. Mode»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Iranian Army Commander Major General Amir Hatami: The war is not over, and we must still be prepared to deliver harsh strikes against the e»»»

Event opens Monday under patronage of UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, First Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, stressed that the UAE is committed to strengthening joint Arab financial cooperation»»»

TUNIS, Sept. 27, 2026 (TAP) - Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad Mohamed Ali Nafti met with his Mauritanian counterpart Mohamed Salem Ould Merzoug, on Saturday in New York, on the sidelines of the 81st session of the UN...»»»

Footage shows the animals moving among worshippers during prayers in Iraq’s Duhok Iraq: Worshippers were in for an unexpected surprise when two fawns suddenly wandered into a mosque in Duhok while prayers were under way, creating an unusual scene that has since circulated widely on social media. Vi»»»

London: British police in western England on Sunday declared a major incident and evacuated properties near a base used by the US air force after arresting several men on suspicion of explosives offences. Army bomb disposal experts were "currently examining a number of vehicles", Gloucestershire Po»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) index climbed 0.24% in early trading on Sunday, gaining 22.58 points to reach 9500, as all sectors posted gains. QSE data showed Consumer Goods and Services sector rising 0.55%, followed by Insurance by 0.38%, Industrials by 0.18 %, Telecoms by 0.18%, Tra»»»

19-year-old who flagged CBSE security gaps now honoured by US Justice Department A 19-year-old Indian cybersecurity researcher has added another milestone to his career after being recognised by the US Department of Justice for responsibly reporting a critical security vulnerability. According to m»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hatami: Enemies will not be allowed to use the Strait of Hormuz as a strategic logistical passage while Iran is denied the ability to benef»»»

Dubai Police warn motorists after second accident causes delays on Expo Road Dubai Police has issued a second traffic alert after an accident was reported on Expo Road in the direction of Sheikh Zayed Road. Motorists travelling through the area have been urged to exercise caution, remain alert and »»»

On Saturday, at the Szolnok stop of his national tour, Péter Magyar emphasized the importance of national unity. The prime minister spoke about the introduction of a wealth tax, the reinstatement of the flat-rate small business tax (KATA), and accountability, announced a ten-billion-forint waiting »»»

TUNIS, Sept. 27, 2026 (TAP) - Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad Mohamed Ali Nafti held talks on Saturday in New York with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, on the sidelines of the 81st session of the General...»»»

TUNIS, Sept. 27, 2026 (TAP) - Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad Mohamed Ali Nafti held talks on Saturday with his Kuwaiti counterpart Sheikh Jarah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, on the sidelines of the 81st session of the UN...»»»

Muscat: The report on Strategic Tourism Ambition in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Countries, issued by the GCC Statistical Centre (GCC-Stat), indicated that the direct and indirect economic value of tourism in the GCC countries rose to approximately US$254.7 billion in 2025, compared with US$1»»»

Nagoya: Qatar's Team A beach volleyball team duo has qualified for the Round of 16 in the men's beach volleyball competition at the 20th Asian Games (Aichi-Nagoya 2026), currently taking place in Japan until October 4. Qatar's Team A, consisting of the duo Cherif Younousse and Ahmed Tijan, who won »»»

Minister-led delegation explores AI, genomic and digital health ties on sidelines of UNGA Dubai: The UAE is deepening its cooperation with the United States in genomic medicine, digital health and specialised care, following a visit by Ahmed Ali Al Sayegh, Minister of Health and Prevention, and a U»»»

The Israeli army said Sunday that it attacked infrastructure belonging to Hezbollah overnight in response to an explosive-laden drone launched towards its forces in the so-called security zone in south Lebanon. Noting that the attack caused no injuries, the Israeli army said it responded by launchi»»»

TUNIS, Sept. 27, 2026 (TAP) - The weather on Sunday is partly cloudy over most regions, getting very cloudy in far south-east with scattered and temporarily stormy showers, according to forecasts from the National Institute of Meteorology (INM).The...»»»

Y-Axis director explains how Germany’s Opportunity Card can lead to jobs and residency Germany has plenty of opportunities for skilled professionals, with 650,000 jobs available in the country, making it a strong option for those thinking of careers abroad and eventually settling, said Clint Khan, »»»

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says that Tehran’s main message during meetings on the sidelines of the 81st UN General Assembly was that reopening the Strait of Hormuz would depend on conditions set by the Supreme National Security Council (SNSC), stressing that Iran had never closed the d»»»

Washington, USA: OpenAI has announced the suspension of training, evaluation, and inference operations involving tool use for its most advanced models, after one of its AI models managed to bypass internet connectivity restrictions during a security test. The company said that the model was operati»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian armed forces liberated the settlement of Khripuny in the Kharkov Region, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Sunday. "Units of Battlegroup Sever continue to tighten the encirclement of Ukrainian Armed Forces formations in the northeast of the Kharkov Region and expan»»»

Ujjwal Nikam recalls Kasab claimed he came to Mumbai to meet Amitabh Dubai: Bollywood icon Amitabh Bachchan reacted strongly after Nikam recalled details of his interactions with Kasab during the trial following the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks. Nikam was a guest on the 18th season of Kaun Banega Cro»»»

New York, USA: African leaders, health ministers, regional institutions and international partners have clamored for stronger cross-border collaboration and the responsible use of artificial intelligence to strengthen preparedness for infectious diseases that could trigger public health emergencies»»»

Parents across Riyadh received emails from schools on Sunday announcing a last-minute plan to shift to remote learning for a week, according to messages seen by AFP. "We have just been informed by Saudi authorities that schools must remain closed all week," read two separate messages seen by AFP. T»»»

Men held under Explosives Act after vehicles examined near US air base Police have evacuated homes near a US air base in England and arrested several men over suspected explosives offenses. The Gloucestershire Police force says "a number of properties" are being evacuated in Whelford, western Engla»»»

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said that he had sent envoys around the world to pressure countries to economically isolate Iran, hailing new restrictions targeting the country's airlines and banks. "At my direction, teams were dispatched across the globe to engage with countries and demand a»»»

Abu Dhabi-raised law student keeps promise, returns home as India’s queen Abu Dhabi: Kaziah Liz Mejo has returned to the city where she grew up — this time wearing the Miss Universe India 2026 crown. The 19-year-old law student, who was raised in Abu Dhabi, recently met UAE Minister of Tolerance an»»»

The Tourism Ministry plans legislative changes under which half of the revenue collected from tourism taxes will be spent on promotion and events related to air connectivity, Tourism Minister Ilin Dimitrov told Bulgarian National Television (BNT) on Sunday, World Tourism Day. Dimitrov said the chan»»»

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: Parents across Riyadh received emails from schools on Sunday announcing a last-minute plan to shift to remote learning for a week, according to messages seen by AFP. "We have just been informed by Saudi authorities that schools must remain closed all week," read two separate m»»»

Washington, Sept. 27 (SANA) U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Washington’s campaign to economically isolate Iran was producing results, pointing to new restrictions on Iranian airlines and banks in several countries. Bessent said Treasury teams had been sent to countries around the world a»»»

Doha, Qatar: Skywatchers will witness Saturn appearing close to the Moon today, Sunday, September 27, 2026, at around 5:50pm. The Qatar House Calendar in a social media post said the event will offer individuals an opportunity to observe the two celestial bodies together with the naked eye. The Moo»»»

DOHA: The National Anti-Money Laundering and Terrorism Financing Committee (NAMLC) discussed enhancing international cooperation, exchanging expertise, and building capacity with Syria's Central Authority for Supervision and Inspection (CASI).The meeting was held between NAMLC Secretary Mohammed Sa»»»

The asbestos contamination affecting western Hungary appears to be more serious than previously thought, after air samples taken in the town of Kőszeg reportedly showed asbestos fibre concentrations dozens of times above the reference level. New measurements have raised fresh concerns over the scal»»»

Fraudsters are using fake insurance adverts and links to steal money and banking details Dubai: Motorists have been warned about online scams targeting people looking to renew or buy vehicle insurance, with fraudsters impersonating insurance companies, brokers and other approved entities. Dubai Pol»»»

Doha, Qatar: The National Anti-Money Laundering and Terrorism Financing Committee (NAMLC) discussed enhancing international cooperation, exchanging expertise, and building capacity with Syria’s Central Authority for Supervision and Inspection (CASI). The meeting was held between NAMLC Secretary Moh»»»

Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on Friday signed an order banning fixed-odds betting just over a week ahead of the first round of the presidential election, in a move he said was designed to tackle the pervasive problem of families falling into debt.»»»

A wave of hostile attacks struck several southern towns and villages after midnight, involving artillery shelling, airstrikes, and machine-gun fire, according to local reports. Israeli artillery shelling targeted the outskirts of Zoutar El-Charqiyeh, Mifdoun, Wadi Zibqine, Dawhat Kfarman, and Wadi »»»

Chengdu, China: A pair of Chinese giant pandas departed for Zoo Atlanta in the United States on a chartered flight at 2:55am Sunday, kicking off their 10-year stay at the zoo, according to the National Forestry and Grassland Administration. Before their departure from Chengdu Shuangliu Internationa»»»