Limited budget room tests pledges on living costs and defence spending Britain's finance minister John Healey on Monday will lay out his economic agenda ahead of fledgeling Prime Minister Andy Burnham's first budget in October, seeking to deliver on pledges to ease living costs. Despite a grim econ»»»

Brent hovers near $97 as Hormuz disruptions keep risk premium elevated Oil prices were mixed early on Monday (September 7), with global benchmark Brent crude holding near $97 a barrel as markets continued to assess the impact of the U.S.-Iran conflict and disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz. As»»»

US envoys bring fresh peace proposals to Kyiv amid grinding Russia war Washington's envoys have brought new, "more effective" proposals on ending the war with Russia to Kyiv, a senior Ukrainian presidential official told AFP Sunday. Earlier Sunday, Zelensky had said the war with Russia looked likel»»»

Recently, a middle-aged man on an e-bike was passing me on the sidewalk. Out of nowhere, he swerved, kicked me in the shin, shouted “Leftist pig!” and sped off. An elderly woman with a walker asked me, visibly shaken, if I knew him. I said no, just as alarmed as she was. A little later, a woman was»»»

Iran pushes enforcement beyond Hormuz amid steep collapse in oil revenues Iran is preparing to expand its maritime restrictions beyond the Strait of Hormuz, escalating an already dangerous confrontation with the US and raising fresh concerns for commercial shipping and global oil supplies. Iran har»»»

The right-wing Alternative for Germany (AfD) – known for its anti-immigration stance – is predicted to convincingly win the election in the Saxony-Anhalt region, according to exit polls published after voting closed on Sunday. The AfD looks likely to win up to 45% of the vote while German Chancello»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra (QPO) will celebrate the musical heritage of Mexico and Canada this season with two special concerts presented as part of the Qatar Canada and Mexico 2026 Year of Culture, bringing some of each country’s defining orchestral works to audienc»»»

Tribune News Network TASHKENT, Uzbekistan Her Excellency Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, chairperson of Qatar Museums, attended the official inauguration of the Centre for Contemporary Arts Tashkent (CCA Tashkent), the first permanent centre for contemporary art in Uzbekistan, o»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The Indian Community Benevolent Forum (ICBF), the apex Indian community organisation under the Embassy of India in Qatar, has successfully concluded the first batch of its upskilling initiative with a closing ceremony at ICBF Kanjani Hall. Launched to help Indian expatriat»»»

Nigeria’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved an initial public offering by Dangote Petroleum Refinery that could raise about $1.6bn, setting up what is expected to be Africa’s biggest-ever share sale and a substantial test of investor appetite for one of the continent’s most ambi»»»

Canberra: Australian housing affordability worsened to its lowest level on record for the 2026 financial year, new report data indicates. A combination of high real estate costs and elevated mortgage rates has severely weakened borrowing limits for Australian households, the report said. A typical-»»»

Tribune News Network Doha As the new academic year begins, Aspetar, Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Hospital, is highlighting the importance of a balanced diet for children and adolescents who play sport, whether recreationally or competitively, to safeguard their overall health, support their grow»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The second edition of Qatar Event Show 2026 (QES 2026) has successfully concluded at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center (DECC), following three days of dialogue, knowledge exchange and collaboration focused on the future of the events, exhibitions and conferences in»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The Embassy of Pakistan in Doha hosted a vibrant painting exhibition titled “Colours of Pakistan: Dastan-e-Watan” yesterday. Featuring works by talented Qatar-based Pakistani artists, the event took place at the Embassy premises, drawing a distinguished audience of diploma»»»

QNA Doha The 10th Katara International Hunting and Falconry Exhibition (S’hail 2026) will open on Tuesday at the Cultural Village Foundation (Katara), bringing together 14 Arab and foreign countries. The exhibition will run until September 12. This edition is characterised by being the most diverse»»»

Tribune News Network Manama, Bahrain 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 Manama, Bahrain on Sunday. The delegation of Qatar was headed by Minister of Public Health»»»

Damascus, Sept. 6 (SANA) A delegation from the International Cooperation Department at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates concluded an official tour including Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates, and Saudi Arabia to enhance institutional, developmental, and humanitarian cooperation and ex»»»

Catherine Viette is pleased to welcome Dafydd Townley, Senior Teaching Fellow in International Security at the University of Portsmouth. He argues that the turmoil surrounding Pete Hegseth points to a problem much deeper than personnel disputes at the Pentagon: The removal and marginalization of ex»»»

Russian drones hit warehouses belonging to the Nasdaq-listed drugmaker Teva and one of the World Health Organization's main medical supply depots in Ukraine on September 3. Teva's facilities were targeted twice that day, Kyiv Post reported. "We are assessing the consequences of the attack and doing»»»

The husband of a 28-year-old Lebanese woman killed in an Israeli airstrike just two days after their wedding has told RT how he was speaking to his wife on the phone moments before their home was hit. Saja Sharara was killed at the couple’s home in Arabsalim, southern Lebanon, on August 27. Six oth»»»

COCHABAMBA, Bolivia — Several hundred coca farmers and supporters of former Bolivian president Evo Morales demonstrated in the central city of Cochabamba recently over the government's doubling of diesel prices, AFP reporters said.The demonstration is the latest to be held in defiance of the state »»»

By Louis Van Boxel/WoolfFRANKFURT, Germany — The day after Volkswagen management, shareholders and unions agreed to cut a total 100,000 jobs over the coming years, automotive workers told AFP Friday they were feeling a mix of fury and disappointment.The German 10-brand group, which apart from its n»»»

Damascus, Sept. 6 (SANA) A Syrian-Qatari investment partnership was launched on Sunday at the Ebla al-Sham Hotel in Damascus countryside, under the patronage of the Syrian Investment Authority, with official attendance and the participation of businessmen and investors from both countries. The laun»»»

On Sunday, Bulgaria marked the 141st anniversary of its Unification. Solemn rituals, military tattoos, prayer services, floral tributes and cultural events were held across the country throughout the day. In Sofia, Unification Day was marked at the mausoleum and ossuary of Prince Alexander of Batte»»»

Iran warns vessels of sanctions for entering new zone Iran's top security chief Mohsen Rezaei on Sunday said his country would establish a "prohibited zone" near the strategic Strait of Hormuz, state media reported. "In the coming days, a prohibited zone will be announced outside the Strait of Horm»»»

New cross-border taxi service takes effect from September 6 under joint regulations Dubai: Licensed taxis can now carry passengers directly between Saudi Arabia and Bahrain across the King Fahd Causeway, giving travellers a new cross-border transport option under regulations that took effect on Sun»»»

AMMAN — The Ministry of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship (MoDEE) and Saudi Arabia's artificial intelligence company HUMAIN have signed a strategic memorandum of understanding (MoU) to strengthen cooperation in artificial intelligence (AI) and support the development of Arabic AI models, talent,»»»

AMMAN — The government's launch of "Farah", an AI-generated government spokesperson, should be judged less by her appearance or presentation style than by the economic value she creates and the signal she sends to investors about the Kingdom's digital ambitions, economists said.The government has i»»»

AMMAN — A recent United Nations report has highlighted Jordan’s efforts to reform cooperative legislation and strengthen the role of cooperatives in sustainable development, employment and social inclusion.The report, titled "Promoting the Social and Solidarity Economy for Sustainable Development",»»»

New York: American teen Iva Jovic outlasted Philippines star Alexandra Eala in an epic three-hour showdown on Saturday to reach the fourth round of the US Open, where fourth seed Coco Gauff awaits. Jovic, the 14th seed, won five of the last six games for a 7-5, 3-6, 7-5 triumph over 17th-seed Eala »»»

Prime Minister Péter Magyar has issued a fresh update on the emergency works near Hungary’s Paks Nuclear Power Plant, saying the project is progressing according to schedule and that the plant is operating steadily. His comments come amid growing criticism over riverbed erosion, environmental permi»»»

Corrupt Ukrainian businessmen and politicians preying on the defense procurement sector continue to be a drain on the financial aid provided to Ukraine by the US and Europe, the New York Times laments. A weapons plant boss named Leonid Shyman was awarded a $280 million arms deal by the Ukrainian go»»»

Share: Photo illustration- Hezbollah cannot hide underground forever. The time has come to emerge, hand its weapons to the Lebanese Army and allow the state to reclaim Lebanon. After spending two decades and enormous Iranian resources building a subterranean fortress, Hezbollah discovered that tunn»»»

President Joseph Aoun urged Washington and the international community to help stop Israeli attacks, which killed at least seven people on Sunday despite a truce and a framework deal aimed at halting the violence. Israel said it had targeted Hezbollah operatives and sites in response to a drone att»»»

Mostafa Hassan, CEO of the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise Development Agency (MSMEDA), said the agency provided EGP 3.2bn in financing for around 135,000 projects in Fayoum Governorate between July 2014 and June 2026. Hassan said these projects helped create around 187,700 job opportunities, wh»»»

DOHA: As a result of volcanic ash affecting airport operations at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK), Qatar Airways has cancelled flights QR954, QR955, QR956 and QR957 on September 7 (Monday), between Doha and Jakarta. The airline said passengers should check the latest flight status before»»»

Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has confirmed plans to cut jobs as Britain’s largest carmaker struggles with rising costs, falling sales, and the impact of US tariffs, with The Times reporting that up to 4,000 positions could be eliminated. JLR has faced mounting pressure from US tariffs, which have made i»»»

Hungary is preparing a major new freight corridor towards Serbia, with the Hercegszántó–Bački Breg border crossing set for a full reconstruction that would allow heavy lorries to cross around the clock. The Hungarian government has approved the full reconstruction of the Hercegszántó–Bački Breg bor»»»

Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella has vowed to step up operations against armed groups after a drone swarm attack on a military compound killed three soldiers and injured four others. The assault comes as Colombia is grappling with what has been described as its worst wave of violence in»»»

Doha: The State of Qatar will host the 111th Annual Meeting of the Board of Governors of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) on Sep. 28-29, with the participation of delegations from member countries, policymakers, business leaders, clients, partners and a number of stakeholders from ar»»»

Nearly 30 new islands have emerged from the melting ice over the past 15 years, according to Northern Fleet hydrographers and satellite analysis by Russian specialists. Most sit on Franz Josef Land and Novaya ZemlyaLargest covers nearly 200 sq km - roughly 3× Manhattans400×121-meter landmass broke »»»

Korean cinema returns to Budapest this September with 24 feature films, three visiting directors and a programme stretching from historical drama to occult action and zombie comedy. The 19th Korean Film Festival will run from 25 September to 2 October at Budapest’s Corvin Cinema, offering audiences»»»

Yemen’s National Human Rights Authority has condemned the new Saudi forces’ crime by carrying out heavy artillery shelling against civilians’ homes and farms in the border district of Shada, killing and wounding civilians and destroying property. The authority said the barbaric attack was part of s»»»

Repair work was underway in the basement when the incident occurred Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday expressed grief over the loss of life in a building collapse in south-west Delhi’s Satya Niketan, assuring that the authorities involved in relief work at the tragedy site are doing the»»»

Share: People carry the body of a person who was killed by an Israeli air strike on a house in Arab Salim village, southern Lebanon, on September 6, 2026. © Mohammed Zaatari, AP Israeli air strikes on southern Lebanon Sunday killed four people, two of them women, the country’s health ministry said.»»»

Euronews is the leading international news TV and digital media outlet from Europe The Arab Media Summit 2026 will host the Euronews Forum, marking the event’s first edition outside Europe. Organised by Euronews, the European Union’s leading international news network, the Forum will held on the se»»»

Paris, France: Gianni Infantino will stand in next March's FIFA presidential election, despite the backlash over his now-abandoned plan to bring private investment into the World Cup, football's global governing body announced Sunday. "The FIFA President announced in April that he will stand for re»»»

Jakarta: About 170,000 passengers were left stranded on Sunday as Indonesia shuttered its main international airport and seven others, cancelling hundreds of flights after Mount Anak Krakatoa spewed a plume of volcanic ash and lava from more than 150 kilometres away. Mount Anak Krakatoa erupted on »»»

In tonight's programme, a UN report says foreign fighters and support networks are fuelling Sudan’s war and worsening violence against civilians. Also, Uber is pulling out of Nigeria and Uganda, leaving thousands of drivers scrambling for new sources of income. And finally, we discuss the festival »»»

AI, energy, books, healthcare and entertainment fill the calendar through December Abu Dhabi: Residents and visitors will have almost 300 events to choose from across Abu Dhabi and Al Ain during the second half of 2026, with major exhibitions, global congresses, concerts, sporting events and consum»»»