Speculation abounds over the reason for CIA Director John Ratcliffe’s recent trip to Moscow. Which probably could have been an email. Or a social media post. Just like everything else this administration does. Oooh, don’t tell me! He went to demand that Russian President Vladimir Putin not help Ira»»»

Doha: The Qatar Basketball Federation (QBF) has scheduled the start of the men's general league for the 2026-27 sports season for Oct. 10. In a statement, the federation announced that the first phase of the tournament will run from Oct. 10 to Nov. 9, featuring nine clubs: Al Khor, Al Rayyan, Qatar»»»

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy won every immediate fight over Ukraine's government reshuffle and still came out of it weaker, a Carnegie Politika analysis argues. The Verkhovna Rada confirmed the last two ministers of the reshuffle, among them Yevhenii Khmara as defence minister with 312 votes. The »»»

Damascus, Sept. 5 (SANA) The 63rd Damascus International Fair concluded on Friday with preliminary economic output exceeding 150 billion Syrian pounds ($1 billion) and approximately 1.4 million visitors, signaling a significant recovery for Syria’s flagship trade event. The fair, held under the slo»»»

Doha: Hamad Port continues to ensure the efficient, steady flow of essential goods into Qatar, handling more than 90,000 tonnes of grain between May and July this year. The volume reflects the strength of the country's food security system and its role in maintaining market stability, underpinned b»»»

Russia and Ukraine vowed not to strike each other's capitals for three days Russian President Vladimir Putin began talks with US envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff on ending more than four years of war in Ukraine in the Kremlin Saturday, ahead of their first visit to Kyiv expected on Sunday. Bo»»»

Bilbao, Spain: Diego Simeone's Atletico Madrid suffered a brutal afternoon in La Liga as Athletic Bilbao stormed to a convincing 3-0 win. Nico Williams, Robert Navarro and Oihan Sancet's goals gave the Basque hosts a resounding victory at their San Mames stadium. Athletic secured back-to-back wins »»»

Trump deploys war chest in Texas Senate race, testing GOP stronghold status The political group associated with US President Donald Trump is spending $10 million on television and digital advertisements in the Texas Senate race, according to a Saturday filing with the Federal Election Commission. T»»»

Orban said the Ukrainian government had already drafted the legislation required under a June agreement on minority rights, but that the bills still need to pass through Ukraine’s parliament, the Verkhovna Rada. "What we expect is the implementation of the minority agreement negotiated in June, whi»»»

Orban said the Ukrainian government had already drafted the legislation required under a June agreement on minority rights, but that the bills still need to pass through Ukraine’s parliament, the Verkhovna Rada. "What we expect is the implementation of the minority agreement negotiated in June, whi»»»

The Israeli Broadcasting Corporation reported, citing security sources, that the Israeli occupation army is preparing to reduce its forces in southern Lebanon, after destroying tunnels in the Ali Al-Taher area. The sources added that the Israeli occupation army discussed establishing a new security»»»

AI agents apparently linked to OpenAI hijacked a German programming website and turned it into a message board where they exchanged tactics for bypassing restrictions and avoiding detection, Reuters has reported. The previously undisclosed incident, which reportedly began in May, adds to a series o»»»

Hungary fuel prices are heading towards their first serious test since the government scrapped the protected-price system earlier this summer. With global oil prices climbing again, Prime Minister Péter Magyar says his government is preparing targeted help for motorists – but this time, it wants a »»»

Divisions within the United Nations Security Council over who should be the organisation’s new secretary-general risk prolonged deadlock and a void after current post-holder António Guterres’s term expires on 31 December. According to confidential documents seen by Al Majalla, the United States doe»»»

Gaza: The death toll from the Israeli occupation's aggression on the Gaza Strip has risen to 73,651 martyrs and 174,575 wounded since Oct. 7, 2023. The Palestinian News Agency (WAFA), quoting medical sources in Gaza, reported that hospitals in the Strip received 17 martyrs in the past 48 hours (5 n»»»

The recent Israeli strike on the Abu al-Duhur airbase in northwestern Syria has sharply raised tensions between Tel Aviv and Ankara. To prevent an intentional or inadvertent slide into direct confrontation, the first step is to clarify and map both actors' interests. Israel does not seek a direct c»»»

Minister of Tolerance highlights ADIHEX as a bridge for global cultural exchange Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, visited the Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition (ADIHEX) on Saturday. Held at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi under the theme ‘A »»»

Improvements on Al Qiyadah Intersection towards Abu Hail completed Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority tweeted on Saturday that it had completed traffic improvements on a local road network, cutting waiting time during peak periods by up to 15 per cent on those paths. One of the projects that are»»»

North Carolina on Friday became the first state authorised to begin sending out ballots, formally launching the 2026 US midterms as President Donald Trump’s administration fights to impose sweeping restrictions on the practice. America's midterm elections opened Friday in a fog of confusion over ma»»»

Astronomers used infrared imaging to cut through dust and reduce the effect of city light Abu Dhabi: Astronomers have photographed part of the Milky Way from the heart of Abu Dhabi, using infrared imaging and digital processing to reveal dense star fields despite the city’s light pollution. The Int»»»

On April 18th and May 2nd next year - France will be voting to elect a new president to replace Emmanuel Macron. The country's latest opinion polls predict a victory for Marine le Pen of the Far-right National Rally.  Although the election is still over seven months away, many potential candid»»»

Once so deeply unpopular he had to give up running for a second term in office, former French president François Hollande has slipped back into the conversation ahead of next year’s Elysée Palace race, hoping voters put off by squabbling candidates will come to see him as a safe – if unexciting – p»»»

‘Ride Safely’ campaign urges users to wear helmets, follow designated tracks Dubai: Electric scooter riders in Dubai could face a Dh300 fine for dangerous riding that puts themselves or others at risk, Dubai Police has warned as part of a new road safety awareness campaign. The “Ride Safely” campai»»»

DOHA: Hamad Port continues to ensure the efficient, steady flow of essential goods into Qatar, handling more than 90,000 tonnes of grain between May and July this year. The volume reflects the strength of the country’s food security system and its role in maintaining market stability, underpinned b»»»

Nine defendants received life terms and seven were acquitted in the 28-person trial Dubai: A Cairo Criminal Court on Saturday sentenced famous TV producer and presenter Sarah Khalifa and 11 other defendants to death by hanging in a high-profile case involving an organised network accused of manufac»»»

New Sever Bay terminal will become the largest northern oil port in the world, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Saturday. “Sever Bay will eventually become the largest northern oil port in the world,” Putin said during a videoconference marking the launch of the Vostok Oil project.Vostok Oi»»»

The AfD enters the Saxony-Anhalt election with a ten-point plan for rapid reform as the political establishment resorts to surveillance, raids, ban proposals, and economic threats to stop it. A few days before the September 6 state election in Saxony-Anhalt, the AfD is on the verge of becoming the »»»

WASHINGTON, United States — The price of diesel — the vital fuel used for road hauling, agriculture and construction — hit a new record Friday in the United States, a motorists' association said, amid disruption from the US war with Iran.The price is now $5.85 a gallon, up from $3.71 a year ago, th»»»

BAGHDAD — Drivers formed long lines outside fuel stations in Baghdad on Saturday as gasoline supplies dropped in oil-rich Iraq due to import disruptions caused by the Middle East war.Despite being OPEC's second largest oil producer, Iraq imports oil derivatives because its refineries do not produce»»»

In a show to kick off a new season, we explore the rise of women archaeologists – and how they are helping to transform our understanding of ancient societies. In the last 30 years, women have come to make up more than half of the profession. At the same time, advances in technology&»»»

Russian forces struck a dry cargo vessel carrying Western-supplied military equipment for the Ukrainian military at the port of Chernomorsk in Ukraine’s Odessa region, Russia’s Ministry of Defense said on Saturday. The strike was part of continued Russian attacks on Ukrainian logistics hubs, defens»»»

Hungary’s weather is about to change several times within just over a week. A cold front crossing the country on Saturday will bring a temporary drop in temperatures for Sunday, before summer heat quickly returns. From the middle of next week, however, a much more significant change could arrive, b»»»

Doha: The Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs (Awqaf) has launched an upgraded version of the Mushaf Qatar digital application, an integrated platform dedicated to serving the Holy Quran through recitation, memorization and contemplation. The launch is part of the ministry's efforts to advan»»»

Improvements on Al Qiyadah Intersection towards Abu Hail completed Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority tweeted on Saturday that it had completed traffic improvements on a local road network, cutting waiting time during peak periods by up to 15 per cent on those paths. One of the projects that are»»»

Russian President Vladimir Putin said he would discuss with the military ways to improve Russia’s air defense system against enemy attacks. “I will definitely speak with... the General Staff and the Defense Ministry. I will give them instructions to look into how this works,” Putin said during the »»»

DOHA: The Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs (Awqaf) has launched an upgraded version of the Mushaf Qatar digital application, an integrated platform dedicated to serving the Holy Quran through recitation, memorization, and contemplation. The launch is part of the ministry's efforts to adva»»»

Doha, Qatar: Taking slow breaths with longer exhalations is commonly associated with relaxation, but new research suggests the technique may also influence how people weigh rewards when making risky decisions. A study led by researchers at the German Institute of Human Nutrition Potsdam-Rehbrücke (»»»

My previous article examined how a water-law permit can affect property value: how a source with valid permits differs from one without them, and why official recognition as natural mineral water is an important condition for market access. This article adopts a different register. It is not about »»»

Doha: Qatar General Electricity and Water Corporation "KAHRAMAA" has achieved a new milestone by winning the Arab Corporate Social Responsibility Award 2026, presented by the Regional Network for Social Responsibility (RNSR), in recognition of its pioneering efforts and innovative initiatives in th»»»

Airport disruptions, long-haul suspensions and evolving UN diplomacy explained As Saturday draws to a close, the six-month-old US-Iran conflict shows no sign of easing, with fresh violence in Yemen, disputed reports of new strikes near Iran's Kharg Island, and a mounting diplomatic push at the Unit»»»

Dirham peg, high reserves and resilient banking system reinforce UAE stability S&P Global Ratings has affirmed its 'AA/A-1+' long- and short-term foreign and local currency sovereign credit ratings on the United Arab Emirates, maintaining a "Stable" outlook. The agency also held its Transfer and Co»»»

A botched administrative manoeuvre by the Turkish government publicly exposed a sensitive deal to supply US-origin heavy ammunition and cluster munitions to Ukraine, local daily Cumhuriyet reported on August 31. The transaction first came to light in early August when details were&nb»»»

Minister of Justice, Toni Gogu, said Saturday that a legal gap over the salaries of magistrates will be addressed Tuesday, during the first plenary session of the new parliamentary session. Speaking to reporters, Gogu said the dispute was not about whether magistrates were seeking higher salaries o»»»

Martley Capital has launched Amber, an investment platform focused on last-mile logistics and urban industrial properties in Poland. The company aims to build a portfolio worth about EUR 200 mln within 12 to 24 months. Amber starts with two fully leased Upper Silesian warehouse assets totaling abou»»»

Poland’s rental market entered September with fewer available apartments and stronger demand than a year earlier. Mzuri reported that the median time needed to find a tenant in August was just 13 days, while its available inventory was 30% lower y/y. More than 20% of apartments rented in August fou»»»

Poland is attracting growing interest from foreign investors following S&P Dow Jones Indices’ decision to reclassify the country from an emerging to a developed market from September 2027. The move could broaden Poland’s investor base as index funds adjust their portfolios. Polish equities also rem»»»

September is historically a difficult month for financial markets, and 2026 brings additional risks. Key concerns include high energy prices linked to the Iran conflict, possible interest rate hikes by the ECB and Federal Reserve, political uncertainty in France and Germany, and rising government b»»»

As the new academic year approaches in Egypt, families, students, and educators prepare for the familiar rhythm of “back to school.” With an 11% increase in public budget allocations for the education sector in fiscal year (FY) 2026/27, the government aims to expand the Egyptian-Japanese Schools pr»»»

Following devastating floods in Nepal and Tibet, Access Asia takes a closer look at the fragile state of the Himalayan mountains. Dr Arun Bhakta Shrestha, an expert on the environment and risk management in the Himalayas, explains why it's so difficult to detect glacier movements in advance an»»»

Prime Minister Rumen Radev’s proposal for so-called “industrial cohesion” remains largely a political concept rather than a detailed policy mechanism, with no specific funding formula, eligibility rules or implementation plan presented so far. Speaking to the National Assembly, Radev argued that Bu»»»